Roof tent suitable for both Europe/NZ climates as well as Africa?

[greenbean3]

Hi all,

I know there have been many posts about roof tents, but I still can't find the info I need!
We want to get a roof tent for our overland trip next year from London to Cape Town via the middle east, and then on to New Zealand. We want to take our truck and rooftent back home so want one that will stand up to NZ conditions (wet!).

I've heard that some roof tents have problems with condensation, and some are better in cold wet climates than others.

We have looked into a number of brands and have narrowed it down to howling moon, eZi-awn and Hannibal. Has anyone had any problems with condensation or issues in wet weather in these tents? Any reccomendations?

Are there still problems with the cover for the howling moon tent leaking?

Also, we are thinking about getting a skirt awning to put round the bottom of the rooftent- have you found these useful on yr overland trips or did you not use them that much?

Finally, does anyone have a second hand rooftent for sale? We are in London.

Thanks heaps in advance!
Vanessa