Truck tent

[Walleye_GFA]

Bah what happens if you want to go for groceries ???? You have to detach the tent from the truck ??? I have 0 experience with truck campers, but think I would stay with the old fashioned if I did...

Wally

[mistermom]

Thanks ST and Wally,
I was thinking of the second type ST mentioned, the kind that attaches to topper tailgate area. I think they could be pretty cool.

Wally! You buy your friggin' groceries before you go. When I go campin' stores aren't usually nearby...... Now give me a hug!

mm

[Surface Tension]

When I set up camp Im there to stay. But the attached tent detaches fast. It can also zipup and be used without a vehicle. I should note that they can be used on a SUV too.

[mistermom]

Does anyone have or had experience with a truck tent? I was looking at them in a catalog and was thinking they might be pretty cool. What do people think of them?

mm

[Surface Tension]

2 types that I know of. A tent that sits in the truck. Seems like when it rains the truck bed might fill with water. I think a topper would be a better alternative. You can put lighting, shelves and a bed that you can also gain room by storing totes/gear underneath.
The type tent that sits on the ground and attachés to the truck topper I like. You utilize the topper space plus have the tent area. One draw back is you are limited to camping only where your truck can go.

I like to attach a tarp to my topper door and the other end to poles with guy ropes. Then use the tailgate as a table for cooking and sitting around out of the rain or sun. Store all my stuff in totes in the back of the truck. Everything is out of the way and organized this way.

[This message has been edited by Surface Tension (edited 06-30-2003).]

[mistermom]

I was looking at them again in a starts with cab and ends in ellas catalog. They look pretty slick for around $200. Might have to start scheming....

mm

[Walleye_GFA]

Barharharhar Im a wussy... My idea of camping is a nice up north lodge...

You know how much Im kidding... lol

Wally