How many yards of fabric did you need?

Lovin it. Another handy workshop tool is an iron. There is a heat activated double sided tape (hem tape). You place it in the hem, then iron and seal it. It reinforces the hem if you're screwing through it. Great stuff. This is on my project list for sure.

The look on your face when you opened the lid with the fabric on.... bloody priceless. Well done mate!

Thank you!!! I haven't been this excited for a series update since Breaking Bad ended! I can't wait to see the final product and start making my own!

I have been enjoying watching your build. Some very interesting concepts. I just finished watching the first part of the fabric installation. I saw an idea from a commercial RTT that might make things easier in set up and especially take down. It was the use of bungee cords. Actually, shock cords with hooks on the ends. Loops of fabric were sewn into the side walls to attach the light weight bungees. There were 2 sets of three. Spaced to divide it into roughly thirds. Essentially on either side of the side door. When you open the tent they then stretch. On first entry you unhook one side and toss them to the other to get them out of the way. Not a big deal or inconvenience. Now when camping is over you restring them. As the shell is closed, they pull in the sides. Therefore, you don’t have to runaround the whole thing tucking in the sides. Come to think on it why not one or more runs to the shell from either side of the rear door. Call it a minute or so hooking versus 5 to 10 reaching over your head stuffing fabric. Because most vehicles you would put a RTT on tend to be rather tall. Just an idea Rich

FYI. The "manly" name for a sewing machine is, thread injector.

My friend, I have a suggestion. It is better if you have yours door zippered in the bottom as well. Otherwise the air will make its way in. As far as I can see everything looks very good. You’re doing a good job. Thanks for sharing

ددمت گرم واقعا....I am watching from Iran❤❤❤❤

I’m hooked on these videos , almost don’t want to see it finished. Lookin good !

You da' man, Patrick! It is so refreshing to see a regular guy with an idea bring it to fruition without a lot of wannabe video production and cussing. Two thumbs up and another well-earned subscription from Lower Alabama!

Dude! You’ve got skills. This is awesome!

Thanks for sharing these videos. I have to say I think you explain things well and the demos are detailed enough to learn something but not too long where it stops being interesting. Keep up the awesome videos!!

I really like u to make anybody get understood and make it really simple so people can make it easyly.. ❤ thanks and make this channel more awesome videos

Right on im getting stoked about this. I was thinking a bungee string from hinge to hinge to suck in the access tent when it closes down. I cant wait to see it done but at the same time dont rush it!

Great series, I have no actually plan on building a tent, but yet here I am. I have watch every video so far!

I was about to spend over a thousand dollars to put one on top of my Mazda 3 hatchback to go on fishing trips this summer. I think it will be more fulfilling building my own. Thank you thank you

Nice job can't wait to see the tent doors and updates,, just the job, simple but very good and effective video series, thanks all the best darren

Incredible job, outstanding workmanship! I have to echo what Andy said below. Thanks for an amazing series.

That's awesome seeing your sewing machine on your table saw!!!

Hey man, really love your build series and your approach and presentation. I think you did a great job of presenting some unfamiliar skills to a target audience who aren’t typically familiar with the equipment, terminology or techniques. I’d like to share a couple of tips for working with ripstop (from a guy who used to build his own kites, sails etc... ) - cut ripstop with a hot-knife! (a soldering iron, wood burner, whatever) just file a wedge shaped tip at an angle, lay the fabric on a piece of glass (non-plastic mirror works fine), heat up the tip, use a (metal) straight edge and drag the tip along the straight edge. Perfect cut line with a heat sealed edge, no fraying! - double sided fabric tape is your friend. (Do NOT use pins on ripstop!) You can sew through the tape too, just get some silicone lube for your needles (sometimes marketed as “sew easy” or “sewers ease”). Just clean the tape gunk off your needle and re-lube as needed. -a double rolled hem looks super smexy... and if it looks hard, tape it in place, lube your needle and giv’r. They will match “the look” when you start joining panels and other features using a flat french seam (fancy term for two pieces of fabric being folded together into a hemmed joint.) with the tape and hot-cut edges and needle lube, you can set up 1/4” double rolled hems no problem. Looks semi pro even. - zig zag stitch. Doesn’t matter so much for hems, but The straight stitch sets up a weak line. Zig zag at least staggers things a bit. - WALKING FOOT. If you can get a machine with a built in walking foot, do. If not, pimp out that thread injector with an aftermarket walking foot. ripstop is super slippery, and multiple layers or pieces together tend to go everywhere you don’t want them to. A walking foot pulls on the fabric from the top while the lower tractor plate pulls the fabric on the bottom. This helps maintain straight lines and sanity. - Im sure you’re getting to it, but for final tent, the interior seams (windows, doors, zippers etc) can be taped with seam sealing tape, OR “painted” with seam sealer goop. This helps keep all those needle holes from becoming rain inlets. Going to finish watching your build series now and then making plans for my own build. Thanks a tonne and keep being an awesome Dad! (Love your shop btw, can’t wait for my garage to be half that functional)

Great work., One change is to use Dacron thread, its stronger and doesn't rot, ever.... Same stuff sails are made from, strong as heck....

Tent is awesome... Your Instruction is awesome. Thank you so very much for your time as original pricing of tents is just way out of my reach. Because of you (I owe everything to the fact that you are sharing this build with me and others.) I can go adventuring. I'm single and have a Ford edge estate car... Again can't afford a van.... And this build and instruction is the gateway to adventure for me. From my heart.. Again all the thanks in the world. One question though.... I have a canvass type caravan awning... Is it possible to use this for the tent if I increase strength of gas struts... What do you think.... Not technical at all so your input on this would be appreciated. It would possibly save me money on fabric too if possible. Thanks😊 Gennavive from the 🇬🇧 UK PLUS IT'S ALWAYS WET N VERY WINDY WHERE I AM AND CANVASS POSSIBLEY MORE SUITED??!?

So much room for activities!!😜

Very cool man, thanks! If you haven't done the door yet, there is a stick on zipper with this super strong glue that you simply stick onto the tent, then unzip the zipper and slice and done. A guy I knew used it on something completely unrelated to this, but it might work well. I think you can get it at Joanne's

This series has been awesome. I'm gonna try this in the spring. I may go for a thicker cloth but you have done a great job with all the instructions. Keep it up and thanks! Also Congratulations on the new baby! What a way to start the year. Videos maybe a bit further apart from here in out! Enjoy the baby while you can, they grow faster than you will ever believe.

Congratulations on becoming a dad! The tent is coming along awesome! You made it look so simple. I have got to start collecting parts to build something similar! The future changes and attachments could be endless.

Awesome job as always man! I loved the little interjection of humor regarding the sewing machine! Can't wait for the next one!

Wow, keep up the great work!! Thank you for all your hard work and great way of explaining and showing the progress.

Patrick.. that tent is looking bloody AWESOME cobber! Your choice of construction over the norm is what helps make this project unique. Every man should KNOW how to sew. It was actually the very first lesson we received in the Army back in '86.... by hand though, lol. Once you set a bloke on this path, next it will be awnings! ;) Again, terrific video mate, cheers heaps for sharing. Happy New Year!!!

Looking good and getting me fired up to make one in spring so wife and I drive to Michigan we can just camp make it easier to one night camp love the diy

It is awesome!!! Great job mate!!!

Rip stop by the roll is a fantastic source for outdoor, performance fabrics. I’ve used their materials for several projects.

Your doing fantastic man I have learned a ton thank you.

Excellent Job on both the video and Tent design

Thank you so much for making these videos. I've recently decided to make a similar tent instead of a trailer. Your videos have helped a lot.

Awesome work keep em coming! Interested to see how well it insulates in cold weather.

You are a magician. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

Oh yea!!! Looken sweet!!! You should add an small overhang awning👍 Thx a ton for all the great tips and inspiration.. hope to build my own soon! Happy New Year and congrats on your new baby girl☺️👍 God bless!

Sailrite is pretty awesome, if you’ve got the money for one of their machines I highly recommend them for heavy duty sewing needs. I’ve used mine to make a cover for my kids electric atv, and a bag for my hi lift jack. It’s a fantastic machine. The videos they have are super helpful as well, like you said.

hahaha , exciting and cool...I know how you feel ,I did my first upholstery job commercially 50 years ago...polyester thread is better in the sun...I only use #10 ykk zips but #5 would likely be ok here...your doors and windows can be sewn in before finishing the hems , that way you can put flaps over the zips first? if you like...God bless and good for you...doug

Love your videos. Very interesting and informative.

Man, this is amazing!!! I want to try it out, only I would leave a plexiglass window on the top portion of the cover, then add curtains and a second layer fabric for a warmer experience.

I love seeing the joy of success on your face at 12:25 Great video series, man!

Great job once again! It's looking awesome!

Awesome video and inspirational.Ive been looking at these Latley rooftop tents.Im a diy'er unsure about building One but watching you and listening to your video I think I'll keep thinking about it.

Another great episode..I too eagerly await the net installment. Ill echo others on getting a UV stable thread- sailrite has several options. I don’t want to be a spoiler but wondering if the lathe screws will be the permanent attachement or whether you’ll use something that can be a continuous point of attachment. I have been thinking about using an awning rail and keder rope (also on sailirite) and then sewing a flap as kind of a bottom skirt (think rain fly) to direct water off the edge. Also wondering about protecting the hinge area from a point where water will want to collect. Can’t wait for the next installment!

Really like the progress. Great video

Fantastic video, well explained, informative, you are being authentic and well shot and edited video. Extra good, thank you. Love the sewing machine on the saw bench!

Very nice job with the videos. Very informative.

Good video, and now I have another project to add to my trailer.

These videos are awesome! I have been looking for these type of videos and these have been the best by far! Thank you so much for sharing!

Nice job, but one thing you will want to change for the future is to add a back stitch to the beginning and end of each stitch. This will lock the thread in place and prevent it from unraveling.

I thought you will fabric the entire tent prior to fixing it (door, zippers ..etc) cant wait to see how you will make the doors and windows. Thnx for all the details and the tips it s so helpful

Thank you for doing this man!

Very innovative man ! Keep it up , you got me listening and learning how to create a nice versatile roof top ⛺ 👍🔥👽👌

Thank you my man and congrats she is probably 3 now

This is such a great video series! I have really enjoyed it and it is so well done. Thank you for taking the time to share how to do this project. Looking forward to the next video on the doors.

You, Sir, are my spirit animal.

Very good demo. Thanks

I like the sewing demo. I dont think many women could make it as understandable to a guy. My younger brother 58 has known how to use a sewing machine fotever but I never learned. Funny thing though, I fixed my ex wifes machine but didnt know how to run it.

I just want to say how much I appreciate your video making skills they are excellent. I've posted one video on KZfaq and I know how hard it is .I felt almost as excited as you did when you popped it up for the first time,a work of art .A question it looked to me that you didn't worry about Hemming the top of the tent ,did you and I missed it ,or did you just screw it in folding it over an inch.How far apart are you screwing it in I was thinking about an inch apart is that overkill.This is the most exciting part seeing the tent come to life.Again thanks so much for making this video .You are saving me so much time with all these tips.Looking forward to the next one.All the best in the new year. DALE

Great video brother

Props dude! Awesome job!

Great videos man, all round just great. Late congratulations on the baby by the way. My #2 will be here hopefully within the next two weeks.

Super job!!!

Looking good!

You have inspired me!

One suggestion I would add... When you're taping up the uncut fabric so you can mark where you have to cut along the edges... You may also want to put small chalk marks pointing out where the corners are on the top and the bottom... and maybe even add a light line from the bottom corner to the top... to make it easier to tell where they line up after you've cut it and before you're screwing it to the wood...

That's pretty good! I would use a plastic to make a pattern and then would copy it to the fabric. I think in that way you could observe more details and possible modification....but,anyway it got amazing!

Build your ikamper skycamp tent version pleeeaseeeeeeeeeee! We love your videos!

Great vid!!

Love it dude...your work and approach 👍🏽

Great series! Have you made any more videos explaining the rest of the build? I think I’m might be ready to start this project after watching this series.

Hi Patrick: great video, there is a thread cutter on the left side of your machine. Thought I share with you. I like what your doing.

Thanks!

I haven’t seen anything since 6th grade Home Economics… I imagine binder clips (those big black plastic ones) would probably make a great clamp for sewing. Cheap too.

Seam fold over before you screw to frame you can plastic stripe inside then screw through both fabric and strip which better water tight and less stress ar screws holes

Freaking awesome buddy again saludos from Nicaragua

Its a bit late now but You missed the hook at the top of the needle in front of the needle release screw whilst threading the machine. It's an easy step to forget but it helps in getting an accurate tension from your tension wheel and it has the benefit of keeping the hanging thread out of your work area

Nice job

Good job mate

Outstanding!

Good Job

dude you should make your own rooftop tent buisness!

Great design fella, there's nothing wrong in admitting you can use a sewing machine after all the best taylors in the world are men.

I’m $270 into my tent and I’m almost finished! It’s going to attach to my truck cap

"You can either man up and learn how to sew, or..." Win.

Sawing machine's name is "Brother", that's manly enough for me!!

can't wait for next ! I'm doing like I do for series I don't watch until they're severals episodes to be able to watch them all, but still not enought LOL !! Great job Do you think this is possible to cleverly and easily include a flexible solar panel in order to have some lights and usb socket in it ? Not very much just enough to light a little spot and charge a mobile phone, I mean thinking the size of installation to elegantly fit in it. Do you have some easy way to integrate such thing ?

Very cool build! I see you mounted your gas struts on the inside where most mount on the out side. Has there been any issues catching on material ect? Would you mount on inside again? Cheers

Awsome !!!

Would it not be beneficial to slide metal pallet banding inside the hem for strength and also so the material wouldn’t rip from the screws? Nice build so far.

Superb

I would suggest that anyone making a project like this pretreat the fabric with a DWR dirt and water repellent before starting to work with it. Cut your pattern out and spray it with a DWR and you will have a more durable and complete coverage

Love the video! Getting ready to start my own build and this was really helpful! Will the next part be coming out soon? I really would love to see how you did the doors!

Oo those nimble fingers good old men and multi tasking

One thing I noticed about when you thread the sewing machine is you miss a small hook at the top of the needle, it's right around where the needle is screwed in, it's a flat piece of metal that you can slip the thread around on the right side

Your sewing machine is a lot like mine.

Hey, do you think I can use a thicker waterproof material like what you used on your first tent? Or is that too thick for this type of tent?

Interesting and well worth watching! If I was even just a little bit younger, I'd be one or two steps behind you in the build. Your certainly making it look well within the capabilities of the DIY-er. Great job. Any idea of the total (end) cost yet?