ebradford

Hey guys. I'm contemplating a lengthy roadtrip to Alaska and back this summer. Once we get out west, I'm thinking that we will do quite a bit of off-the-beaten path type of camping along the way.

I'd rather not tow a camper if at all possible since I'd really rather use the space out back for the mountain bikes. Rather, I am thinking about a rooftop tent setup from Autohome. Have any of you used one of these before? I'm just trying to gauge the pros/cons. I'm interesting in the good, the bad, and/or the ugly...

http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...-roof-top-tent

redrocks

Wow! It gives you some protection from bears! Unless, of course, the bears know how to climb latters.

CruiserGX

Maggiolina is the way to go.

06isDriver

you might consider a trailer from these guys. http://www.adventuretrailers.com/trailers.html
It's an expedition trailer with a rooftop tent AND a hitch receiver on the back of it. So you could load your moutain bikes on the trailer still.

eddyprice

Bikes on a hitch rack can be a great way to transport them but if your travel plan includes many miles of dirt roads and you are particular about your bikes I would recommend that you load bikes using a roof rack, or inside if possible to keep the inevitable dust & dirt from accumulating on the bikes chain & gears. When we are out on extended trips I like to minimize bike maintenance time in favor of maximizing ride time & other adventures. Happy travels!