ELKHART — Dometic, a global RV appliance manufacturer, was so excited about the return of awning manufacturing and distribution to northern Indiana that it rented billboard space to trumpet the news.

For those in the overlanding culture, a rooftop tent and a fold-out awning are must haves for those not trailering a camper to a site. While neither of these products are new on their own for Jeep ...

If you happened to be checking out Gear Patrol back in March (and why wouldn’t you??), you may have noticed a little story about Jeep filing for a patent on a pretty unique rooftop tent concept.