When it is necessary for us to camp, our sleeping quarters will be on top of Apollo. Maggiolina is a roof top tent system that is made in Italy and has been around since the 1950s, although they are not that well-known in the States. It weights only 120 lbs., is made of fiberglass, has three entrances and plenty of mosquito nets, contains a full size mattress, and practically opens itself once the latches are released. It’s pretty amazing. More information on the Maggiolina Air Top (the style we have) can be found at the AutoHome website. In addition to the “installation” pictures on the Apollo: Pictures page, here are some pics of our Maggiolina (we call her Maggi). If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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- The box Maggi arrived in (a semi truck drove through the terrible, snow-packed streets of residential St. Paul to deliver her)
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- Maggi in our Saint Paul basement
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- Opened inside of our Saint Paul basement
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- A peek inside
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- Trust us, it was well inspected
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- Second, third, and fourth opinions (and more)
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- The first time we had Maggi open outside – in March
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- Erik poses with Uli and Maggi in the cold
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- Erik prepares to open Maggi in June
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- Erik releases the latches in front
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- The back end lifts…
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- …the front lifts…
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- …and she’s up!
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- Here’s the ladder for access (to be brought inside at night)
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- Roomy
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- Spacious
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- Airy and Breasy
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- Erik makes himself at home
We have the same car and are about to embark on a mammoth trip next year. We are looking at tents at the moment and are likely to get the same model as you, in Medium. What size is yours just so we can gauge how much room it will take up on the roof?
Great website BTW, enjoying it a lot.
Hi, Andy. Thanks for stopping by our website.
The Maggiolina AirTop we have is the Carbon Small tent. 51″ wide x 83″ long. Model number ATC/01. We’re very happy with the Maggiolina.
If you have more questions, feel free to ask. Good luck on your journey!
Erik
Sweet Bunk!!! I love it!! That’s It I sold! I will meet u in WB on Friday!! I’m comin with!! LOL Now don’t go and and wake me from my dream ok?? Love Ya!!!!xoxoxo
That is so cool!! It looks like a great addition to a great car already! I’m excited to follow your journey.