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Shanuka
Oct 30, 2026, 10:22 AM
Thinking of installing a fold-out hardshell roof tent on my Defender 110 for weekend trips down south and Kalpitiya kitesurfing runs. For those running roof tents daily in SL, how badly does it kill your fuel mileage on the Southern Expressway, and do you get crazy wind noise past 80 km/h? Or should I just stick to ground tents? 🏖�💨
David_Christopher
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Nov 09, 2026, 02:57 PM
Been running a hardshell RTT on my 110 down south for months-ground tents are a massive L compared to this! ⛺🌊 Popping it open in 30 seconds while the boys wrestle with tent poles in the sand is pure main character energy.🗿🔥

On the Southern Expressway, expect to lose about 1.5–2 km/L 💸, and it definitely howls past 80 km/h 💨. Throwing a front wind deflector on the rack killed 80% of that noise, though. 🛠� Keep it at 90 km/h on the highway, and the minor drag is 100% worth the effortless beach camp vibe! 🏖�🤙
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