Truck Bed Camping Setup

[StarLord]

Here’s a couple of shots of my build progress. Camper I built myself including welded space frame, aluminum extrusion for the tent portion and the canvas tent over this quarantine period. Starting on the interior build out now.

Looks GREAT. Keep the updates coming!

 

[Sketch]

Love my truck tent

 

[fusseli]

@Sketch is that the Napier Sport tent? Looks a bit roomier than my Right Line due to the archway at the tail gate.

 

[GreyRanger]

Current camping setup

 

[Sketch]

@Sketch is that the Napier Sport tent? Looks a bit roomier than my Right Line due to the archway at the tail gate.

Yes. I'm 6'4" and weigh about 250 and my girlfriend and I are quite comfortable in it. First time we used it we had freezing rain, hail and winds of 20-30 mph with higher gusts and although it was loud, the tent held up flawlessly. I love the fact that it has a built in floor which helped keep us dry

 

[Spiritfish]

Yes. I'm 6'4" and weigh about 250 and my girlfriend and I are quite comfortable in it. First time we used it we had freezing rain, hail and winds of 20-30 mph with higher gusts and although it was loud, the tent held up flawlessly. I love the fact that it has a built in floor which helped keep us dry

Danny...I have the Napier as well for the SuperCab...a little tip...I bought 6 twentyfour inch squares of half inch foam that link together. Cut them to fit around wheel housings in bed so we have a soft foam floor beneath the tent. Saves the knees and the butt.

 

[GreyRanger]

opened look

 

[Dr. Zaius]

opened look

Which roof rack are you running?

The Rhino system?

 

[GreyRanger]

Which roof rack are you running?

The Rhino system?

I installed a Prinsu roof rack

 

[Andy]

Here’s the truck fully loaded and then set up. Instead of taking the kayak off to setup camp I just slide it forward. Looks silly but it’s much easier.

 

[Deleted member 1634]

Here’s the truck fully loaded and then set up. Instead of taking the kayak off to setup camp I just slide it forward. Looks silly but it’s much easier.

That's a really interesting method. Is the kayak unsupported when pushed forward? Or is there like a slider bed that it sits on or something?

 

[Andy]

That's a really interesting method. Is the kayak unsupported when pushed forward? Or is there like a slider bed that it sits on or something?

It’s held on with the two ratchets that are bolted to my roof rack. So all I do is loosen those, push the kayak forward, and then ratchet it back down to hold it in place.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

It’s held on with the two ratchets that are bolted to my roof rack. So all I do is loosen those, push the kayak forward, and then ratchet it back down to hold it in place.

Different subject but how do you like those Milestars for a DD vehicle?

 

[GreyRanger]

Here’s the truck fully loaded and then set up. Instead of taking the kayak off to setup camp I just slide it forward. Looks silly but it’s much easier.

That s awesome! Gotta love the orange color when shining under the sun!

 

[Andy]

Different subject but how do you like those Milestars for a DD vehicle?

If I didn’t hit the trails as much as I do I’d say go for something more road mannered. They are absolutely worth it for off roading but they have the typical M/T issues although the noise is not really a complaint compared to the Nitto Ridge Grapplers I had before.

Getting a perfect balance is probably up to how much time the tire shop wants to spend on them which is usually not much. Mine are pretty good except a vibration in the 65-75ish speed range but it’s not a lot, just enough to get annoying if you focus on it hah.

They do absorb the bumps really well on road which I like. The noise from them is noticeable but more from the outside then the inside. The truck keeps the noise out of the cabin pretty well.

Off road traction is like no other tire I’ve tried and this is what keeps them on my truck. I’ve driven through more in 2wd than I could have ever done with my ridge grapplers. They handle some serious side impacts from sharp rocks without any cuts, you can air them down to 10psi and they stay on the wheel. In the sand and snow they push like a paddle tire and in the mud they do fantastic. Really an excellent tire when you consider the price to performance.