3 reasons why roof top tents are overrated for

[@robertottwell605]

If you don’t have a roof top tent no one will know your a overlander.

[@FrankCastle694]

😂 true ……I’ve got my rig set up specifically so people don’t know 😎✌️

[@mthulisincube7392]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Land_Raver]

How can you tip your rig over if you don't have 845.276 pounds of extra crap hanging on it?

[@ryanosborn-ge3np]

As someone that loves adventures, off roading, vehicle based camping etc. I don't set up my vehicles for anyone but myself and with that being said I slept inside my jeep for years and getting a rooftop tent was a game changer we go 2 or 3 times a month and also do multiple long trips a year like 3500 mile 7 day loops 😊

[@robbarber7253]

AKA a ricer of the woods

[@stewbeef8808]

Suspension? Really? For a 100lb tent? Bruh I weigh 310 😂

[@SMURFF707]

Exactly he said the suspension is going to start sagging over 100 pounds 😂 that’s less than what most people weigh

[@ronson-natsarim]

You entirely missed the point. It's about the force multiplier (leverage) of load on the REAR suspension, in particular, due to the significant increase in drag at the highest point of the vehicle. How much of an increase in wear of the rear suspension components is it? That's quite specific to each rig and likely no one has done sufficient testing so it's all theoretical, but sound reasoning and a minor point compared to his other points. For me, the #1 reason against having a rooftop tent is that it would put our van into the next height tier on the ferry and cost us more money every couple months when traveling back and forth between Germany and Finland. Bottom line, to each their own. :)

[@rickybobby6605]

@@ronson-natsarim- lol. This is dumb AF. Force multiplier? It’s like 4” thick when folded down. Drag, sure…but like some crazy “force multiplier”, lol. You’re putting 150lbs of 4” slab on your roof. It’s like carrying a couple people in the back seat. The springs aren’t going to start sagging. Lol.

[@ronson-natsarim]

@@rickybobby6605 Disregard the choice of words (force multiplier) if it bothers you. I was simply clarifying the point the author was making regarding the significant increase in drag and, therefore, load on the rear suspension. What measurable difference it would make I have no idea and neither does the author seem to indicate he does. It wasn't a primary point of concern, merely ancillary, so the original commenter in this thread (the one I was replying to) made more of an issue out of it than the maker of the video did.

[@OneMike307]

😂😂😂😂my thoughts exactly

[@vflo8732]

Be happy. Get what you like. Simple

[@Gendreau113]

Most people who use a RTT arent camping in the same spot evrry night... The whole point is to be able to go anywherre, to a new spot every night, and everythign is with you and setup in minutes

[@robbarber7253]

you can get ground based tents that setup in like 2 minutes

[@Gendreau113]

@@robbarber7253 okay so if I can setup my tent in 2 minutes, or my RTT in two minutes, what's the difference? I could leave all my gear at my base camp then just pull in after exploring, and pop up my RTT lol Only difference is if your setting up a elaborate bed system or tables in your tent, then sure that you can leave all in your tent when your gone

[@robbarber7253]

@@Gendreau113 The difference is you don't have to park on a level surface, it's not physically attached to your truck so your not limited to truck camp spots (ex: boating, hiking, ATVing etc), you don't have to pay 5 times the price, ground tents accomodate large pets, you don't have to climb up and down to go pee at night, the list goes on RTTs are just another gimmicky piece of "overlanding" gear

[@Gendreau113]

@@robbarber7253 I get your point sure, but imo there just built for different types of people, if you don't like them no one's fo cing you to buy one? So why are you so upset about it

[@robbarber7253]

@@Gendreau113 Not sure how you concluded that in upset or being forced to buy one I was literally responding that there's ground based tents that setup in 2 mins

[@alexcepeda137]

The bottom line is, DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS.

[@nhlanhlasibanda4099]

Well here in Africa there are scopions, deadly snakes(distant medical facilities) lions, leopards, hyenas elephants. In short a rooftop is a must to avoid all the unnecessary drama and potential loss of life from wildlife.

[@americancapitalist9094]

As someone who’s been tent camping for a decade, none of these cons even apply to me. I’m just tired of cleaning mud off of tents and dealing with water getting in the tent. Not to mention carrying bulky cots and extra bedding.

[@dadventuretv2538]

3 reasons you’re wrong: 1. Packing up- only an issue depending on the type of RTT you buy. Soft shell- horrible- wet, take forever to put away. Hardshell Wedge- away in 2 mins, set up in 1 min. And it’s often not the RTT that is the pain to put away, it’s all the other crap that people attach to their vehicles and has to be put away to move the vehicle- all of this stuff can be put up not attached to the rig so you can leave it at your site. 2. Wheeling with weight up high- it’s not a problem except for the most extreme rock crawling where you would really want a specialized vehicle. And you can counter-act it by how you pack- especially your water and fuel, and other ways- example I put a 35 lb tranny and oil pan skid on my JTR. 3. MPGs- I took a bigger MPG hit on my Gladiator going to a stubby front bumper and 35s than with the RTT. I can’t really see any MPG hit- at most maybe half a mpg. Shocked me. But my working hypothesis is that the flat front of the JTR makes the air go up above the RTT so that the RTT sits in the aerodynamic bubble created by the shape of the vehicle. I also own a Gazelle tent when I want more room or really am base camping for a few days. And it’s a great tent. But there is still more set up, it’s not as well insulated (actually not at all and is not great in colder temps), and you don’t wake up 6 ft above the ground, which is just such a nice thing. Honestly I’m surprised you didn’t mention the up and down of a RTT. That’s the biggest pain in the butt to me- if I forgot something once I get up there it’s like 🤬 to have to put on shoes and get down to get it. Or nighhtime bathroom runs etc. But to me, the ability to be prepacked and be able to get outta dodge on a Fri after work quickly and easily without a lot of packing and then roll into a place 10 at night and be in bed within 5 mins means I go on more trips- and there is nothing better than more trips. Obviously this just my perspective and works for me- and you’re nit “wrong” bc it is always whatever works for each of us, but def wanted to give other perspective. For me, Im never going back to the ground on the regular.

[@stavio12]

3 reasons you're wrong. 1- You have a rooftop tent that's why you're batting for the RTT community. 2- Your fuel economy is up and centre of gravity is UP as well but you won't admit that because you have a RTT. 3- Roof rack companies and RTT companies will tell you in fine print what your on road and off road load capacity is and most roof top tents exceed that. To me that's fraud. They don't care about your vehicle or your safety just sales. So you be happy and comfortable with your RTT, each to their own.

[@tlothompson6935]

That Gazelle tent you own saved you enough money to where you could buy a nice blow up mattress, portable battery, heater, anything else that you come up with as being a negative over the super overpriced RTT. "Let me compare it to something that is 1/5th the price".

[@landshark559g8]

🧢

[@stephenimsong3462]

I think the point of the video is that roof top tents are not as glamorous as they seem. Like you pointed out. A RTT with a fast set up time is critical but there’s a lot of ones that are slower and more annoying, not to mention even the crappiest roof too tents run you more than $1000 and to get a really nice one you have to shell out a lot more. There are some people I’m sure it works out for I think people should be informed about the pros and cons before they blindly purchase anything

[@dadventuretv2538]

@@stavio12 1. Nah. Did you not see where I said I have both and use both? 2. I’m not making stuff up. I just got back from a trip today- 15.5 mpgs on the roads there and back. You know what I got before the RTT- 16 mpgs. Did I say no hit? No, I said not much, maybe about .5 mpgs. I also explained that it could be due to the unique shape of Jeeps. And of course a lot has to do with the fact that not all RTTs are the same. A soft shell that is a 10 inch brick up there will be a lot different than a 5 in clamshell that I have. Btw, fuel economy is down, not up. Of course center of gravity is up- I didn’t say it is not. What I did say is that (a) it can be counter-balanced by how you build and pack and (b) it’s not as big a deal for what most overlanders do (and even more so as I wheel mine a fair bit on blues and easier blacks) and really becomes an issue if you are doing hard wheeling. I know this from experience of hitting trails on the same rig with and without, not just speculating. 3. Wow who has some anger issues? I have never seen a RTT company that has the load capacity for vehs. If they do tho, good for them for providing that info. And if you are mad that your veh doesn’t make the list of vehs that can’t handle the weight- buy another veh. Cause yeah, you shouldn’t put one on a veh that can’t handle it. My Gladiator has an Alucab canopy with a 750 lb static load capacity and 350 lb dynamic, so I am fine. The problem with making an argument “against RTTs” is that there are many varieties made out of different materials which drastically affects all of the things about them- set up take down time, wind resistance, weight, room etc. This guy’s complaints apply mostly to soft shell RTTs, hence my comment to point out why he’s wrong applying his gripes about them to all styles. As I said at the end, my comment was for information purposes, we all use what works for us. But since you didn’t lay attention to many of the words I wrote, I guess you missed that too.

[@Jumping-Goat]

It's always interesting to hear people's views, depending on what works for them. I have a RTT (a Bundutop), which gives us extra packing space for long trips inside the vehicle canopy, as our bedding stays in the tent. It's extremely comfortable and very quick to erect and close down, so moving around daily is not an issue. Our overlanding trips don't involve tackling extreme trails, so the bit of extra weight on the roof isn't an issue. I live in South Africa and can go anywhere on the continent with confidence.

[@SheenylHassan]

My Tacoma has a truck cap so I just sleep on the bed when I go camping 😅.

[@grunkalunka3449]

Im over 50. For any guys over 50 we know what that means at nightime. I do not fancy navigating a ladder, in the middle of the night, half asleep. My other reason is the first reason he gave.

[@ssu7653]

People over 50 tend to not do that well with getting up from the ground either. pro and con to everything :)

[@thejjjwils]

@@ssu7653 Lol

[@BlacksSpeedShop]

You don’t even wheel bro. 😂

[@RichRich06]

Lmao right!?

[@xa9131]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@lucabruce6520]

My rooftop tent is quicker than any normal tent and I can leave my sleeping bag in it. Just don't buy one that was invented in the 2000's😂

[@rlast2845]

This is a touchy subject. For some reason, people do not understand that certain equipment and setups work better for others versus themselves. I am not an RTT guy, as I prefer my camper shell, but that does not mean the RTT is any worse than my setup. I think its silly how much ego is now involved with overlanding, and I think it has to do with how expensive everything has gotten. Nobody wants to feel like their thousand dollar investment was unnecessary. One key perk of sleeping in an RTT or camper shell is the protection from bears and/or tweakers. Sometimes the RTT is used as a fashion piece, but so are shackles, maxtraxx, etc..

[@FrankCastle694]

The advantage of your setup is that it won’t get stolen when it’s parked outside a garage

[@PrestonGladd]

That's why you get a small offroad trailer and put an RTT on that. Keep the weight low, inline with your vehicle and can drop at the trailhead and come back to a set up camp.

[@robbarber7253]

Then you have to tow a trailer which isn't an option in some places

[@HatWearingDog]

@@robbarber7253Pretty much anywhere u can drive a 4x4 u can drive a trailer. Even off-road, you’d be amazed by what a single axle trailer with chunky tires can roll over.

[@robbarber7253]

@@HatWearingDog If there are super tight hairpin turns with lots of trees and obstacles or big washouts a trailer is not an option.

[@bindingcurve]

​@@robbarber725390% of people are not doing that.

[@shekharmoona544]

Then you drive fast in Moab and bend your frame.

[@nomansland4811]

I don’t want to climb down a spindly ladder in the middle of the night to pee. The whole concept makes no sense unless you need protection from critters.

[@rickclark4714]

Yeah. I don’t get it. You’ve been active all day. You are tired. You gotta pee, maybe even a couple of time. So bleary eyed at 3am you’re climbing down a little ladder…? And then back up… no thanks.

[@smille12]

Indeed, well said

[@jasonsalomons4007]

That why my bed is in my truck cap. Gear and firewood under bed and coolers and gear in backseat

[@maroonedmaniac]

Keep a bottle n pee in it

[@johnwalton5303]

These are valid points. I was considering getting a rooftop tent, but I believe I can still convert my truck bed into what I originally would have had the rooftop tent taking place of.

[@sleeks9939]

“DIRTLIFESTYLE” has a CVT roof tent on his Range Rover! He wheels pretty hard. So I’m rolling with that 😂

[@calvinsallee]

This is why I prefer my awning, it's a 270° awning, it doesn't add much more weight than the roof rack already did, I get nice coverage I can take with my any where, doesn't effect my wheeling much if any and. I do lose a little height clearance and at the end of the day it is extra weight on the roof, but I prefer a tent on the ground and an awning on my truck, plus if I go wheeling, find a cool spot to stop an eat, pull out the awning, set up the grill cook some burgers and kick back, and its also super useful for going target shooting in less desirable weather for your guns

[@CasterTown]

The real reason is that a roof-top tent is thousands of dollars, and the $10 tent I got at the thrift store does the same exact thing and fits in a duffel bag. Sometimes trends don't make sense, but people will do it anyway until the trend dies.

[@alikakee]

Different tents for different gents. Plain and simple.

[@RB01138]

Having now had an RTT on my 3rd gen for a season, my highway fuel economy has dropped from 11 litres per 100km/h to "drum roll"... 11.5 litres per 100 km. The offroad fuel economy has remained static around 15/16 L/100km (I shouldn't have to mention that, but some people aren't smart enough to understand the fact that wind resistance isn't a factor at offroad speeds).

[@tbear68-]

Sounds more like personal preferences. I didnt hear any issues. None of them would ruin my day. Rule 1- no soft shell RTT's. Thats it. Have a great day, and dont be afraid of some work...

[@mauriciobarrientos6988]

Lo que pasa es que el hace offroad y su prioridad es el desempeño del vehículo, mientras que los que usan rooftop tent es por qué su prioridad es hacer camping, eso creo 😅😅😅

[@tbear68-]

@@mauriciobarrientos6988 agreed.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

There are two reasons that I'll never use a roof top tent: Hotels and Motels.

[@olsontimster]

People pack too much stuff in general. Once you’ve wheeled light and simple you can never go back

[@jennsadventures76]

It takes me 15 min to set up and take down my RTT. Have had no change in fuel mileage. Also bought a hard shell which does make it a little heavy but I haven't noticed it. To each their own.

[@FTWMCGaming]

I just bought RTT, if you really want to save yourself some $ buy a slightly used one for 1/3 of retail price, then you don’t need to justify why you bought it😂

[@yesihavebedbugs2786]

Ebay has great prices on used ones. And we all know how😅 most were mall crawlers and never really used.

[@martinponc8021]

"but it looks cool..." would be the most reason to have RTT I'm afraid

[@fredachildress3728]

There is also another reason for not having a roof top tent, you could accidentally fall out of the damned thing, and folks having to go the hospital or worse just isn't worth it, nope.

[@RayRoe]

Whats that Toypta in the clip??

[@BackroadExploration]

Pros and cons of both. Get a trailer with a RTT and you can have the best of both worlds.

[@pikeshike]

very good reasons. And if you are stealth camping it's smarter to sleep inside your vehichle not to attract attention

[@Community-Action]

Rooftop tent means you camp where the vehicle goes. Some of the best camp sites require a hike beyond the parking lot. Better off getting a really nice tent at fraction of a rooftop tent and using the saved money for sleeping bag, air pad, cooking equipment, fuel, food, etc.

[@bigstreetguns6619]

RTTs are nice, but damn they're expensive. You can buy like 5-10 normal tents for the price of one RTT.

[@haazf5687]

I will never stop using a roof top tent 👍🏼

[@cookiecracker6266]

200 pounds for a pick up Truck is like bringing your mom in a trip. 200 pounds is nothing, it would do nothing to the suspension. A truck camper weight 1500 pounds and stays on the truck for 6 months and nothing happens. You don't use a rooftop tent because you can't afford one.

[@unimog404]

I don't need a tent, I drive Unimog 😆

[@georgevera9792]

That's the unicorn of the overland community 😊

[@RayRoe]

Whats that Toyota in the clip??

[@sdnowacki76]

My pop up RTT is great 15 seconds to set up and 30 seconds to break down , RTT are great on long trips in a pinch you can sleep anywhere you can park your vehicle. My makes no noise when I drive and 100 pounds has made no difference whatsoever, but I also have upgraded suspension. Not to mention sometimes on trips along the coast it’s nice to just pullover pop open the RTT and enjoy the ocean . Can’t just pull over and put down a tent on the side of the road .

[@onewheelisbetterthan2]

It's amazing what you can do with a tarp a hammock and some rope. Like endless possibilities for cheap.

[@NCG92]

The whole point of a roof tent is to spend 1 night in different locations without messing around with a tent on the ground some roof te ts take 60 seconds to back up

[@jacklashbrook4812]

I believe roof top tents are for over landing. This means at the end of the day you will not be in the campsite you left from , hence why you take it with you.

[@ryanlwlr]

People in roof top tents are scared of the outdoors. They feel safer on top of their vehicle.

[@hiluxownersclubuk]

3 reasons why you won't use 1 doesn't mean it's right for everyone. Only issue with leaving stuff at camp means only have base camp capability not trail camping or pitch up anywhere wild camp. I'm with you on the RTT issues that's why I went with a military trailer with RTT on there setup so can have a base camp or even go take it on trails and not worry about it breaking.

[@GladiatorJourney]

I mounted mine on a bed rack only 13" high to avoid the wind drag but I'll be moving it to a small trailer soon. best option I think.

[@iambhebang]

who leave their tent unattended. if you need to go somewhere you either have an ebike or mountain bike with you.

[@stevenmas6605]

What brand is the tent in the background?

[@tomrees82]

Telling us what alternatives exist would've been nice.

[@Lifeforce123]

And why would you put a soft shell tent on top your vehicle anyway? Mine is a hard top and it takes less than 5 minutes to take down. If off roading is your thing 1. You bought the wrong RTT 2. Sleep on the ground

[@h.b.lector]

So I got a rooftoptent with a hardtop and is light. I can get it on and of my Jeep alone without lifting tools. So what is the problem?

[@jovannibaeza191]

My biggest reason to not have an RTT… my vic would be up tall to park in the garage. Since it would have to be outside I either need to remove it or risk having it stolen. Reason 2, my dog. Climbing in and out with him would be a pain in the ass on an unimaginable scale. He’s 70lbs. I’ll stick to my backpacking tents

[@tikitorch3117]

Also I don’t feel like being blown around by the wind as I sleep

[@masenstephens8986]

If you're an off-road driver then you have the space you'd need for it what these are for is to save space inside the car for different gear over a huge tent and sorry honestly I'm not going to take anything from anyone who uses a icefishing tent as a regular tent

[@sespeeti4795]

Valid points but they mostly come down to personal preference. 1. I for one, find it equally as annoying having to pack up my tarps and wet muddy tents off the ground every single time we move sites or go wheeling somewhere. Not to mention you're SOL if you get stuck out on a trail away from camp. 2. If you have a low profile sturdy rack, it really doesn't change your center of gravity anymore than if you're carrying a high lift jack, spare fuel containers, and a full sized sparetire. 3. If your suspension starts sagging for a 150lb tent (which is the average currently for most hard shell tents), you have super beat old suspension to start with. Most humans weigh more than the tents do and they're a whole lot less stationary than a tent would be.

[@VincentBalmont]

I put my rooftop tent on a trailer. All problems solved

[@appalachhaun_adventures]

I don’t trust even leaving my crap at a camp site and going wheeling for hours

[@AHungryHunky]

I can see some practical advantages to a RTT such as not needing to worry about rocky terrain or watershed during rain, but I am unsure if those advantages outweigh the cost of the tent, increased cost in fuel and decreased driving dynamics of a vehicle year round (because I personally am not moving those big akward heavy things once they are set, my 40ish lb Thule basket is annoying enough) Where i spend my time, its not hard to find a place for a normal tent (unless you want to stay in a state park, slowly losing the battle for nice soft mossy ground to the gravel the RVers demand.)

[@denisestarr2314]

I have a campershell on my ram4x4 short bed 2 door , best overland rig style , 6ft bed . No tent set up . Roll n sleep .

[@tankmann1144]

I have my rooftop tent on a homemade trailer works great can set it up unhook my trailer and go to the store. Leave the campsite and come home and everything still the same.👍👍

[@WrecklessChevy]

100 pounds won’t hurt your suspension 2nd over landing your gonna be packing up all your camping gear every morning anyways and in my TJ I don’t have space inside for a regular tent plus everything else and in my TJ I don’t even notice it up there off-road so I don’t donut you will in any other rig

[@adorreodique2053]

I just sleep inside my Xterra with a simple camping mat and a sleeping bag.

[@Desertquartz79]

So many fake overlanders out there. Roof top tent but never get out. Sad sacks.

[@scotthajney4127]

I won't pay $4000 for a place to sleep while camping

[@4WD_Australia]

If you buy a hard shell roof top tent takes 3 seconds to flick a latch and it’s done ocam make some real nice RTT’s [roof top tents]

[@unounv]

“All that weight” 100lb tent 😂

[@sirlost94]

Offroad trailers with RRT entered the chat

[@logik1677]

1 & 2: in Australia we have ‘Jack off canopies’. So basically high lift your entire canopy onto legs and drive away. Easy, simple and you’re good to go for harder wheeling

[@Dillpickle1206]

I would agree if we were talking about a 200+ pound tent but the one I have is 120 pounds. That won’t make a difference.

[@Onlinesully]

Fantastic advice thank you. I was just about to buy one. Heading off now to buy a three man tent

[@RB01138]

If you're making any meaningful decisions either way off of a KZbin short, let alone one this one sided, can I offer you some ocean front property in North Dakota? You seem like a smart guy who would see the value in that.

[@onetruth4878]

Bruh 100lbs ? Most people eat McDonalds all day & weigh 250 lbs & over. I ain't worried about 1 single tent.

[@leaodaestrela5250]

I think rooftop tents are great for a night out with the kids.... i love it

[@TrumpAndKamila]

I had one in Northern Australia on my Defender. We would fish a lot, it was great, no snakes, not worry about crocodiles. But the high weight was an issue. I did wonder if I could bold one to a rear wheel carrier and flip it off the back on little stilts, so your still off the ground. I loved just keeping all my bedding in it and the pack up speed.

[@andrewcheshire244]

there's one called the swing away tent (I think that's the name)

[@therhetoricalman8936]

Who goes back to the same camp every night. It's overlanding. Backtracking means you're doing it wrong. 100lbs up on top isn't moving your center up enough to matter. If you're gonna use your daily for this stuff, removing the tent is just part of unloading the gear. 3 reasons this guy made excuses to sleep on the ground. 😂

[@voltaire372]

He said ‘be able to’. I get what he means, bc often you want to be able to do both with a setup, more camping and ride style or pack up everyday and move on over-landing style. I would agree that a ground tent or using the vehicle itself to sleep in is more versatile for this, although you’d probably want a fast pitch tent, not a complicated palace tent. The center of gravity part I would agree is mostly negligible unless you are putting like 500lbs up there, but you lose the storage up there if you are sleeping inside the vehicle or just need more room for stuff. Some people have a little pulley in their garages to take down the tent, but without something like this I could see how it could get annoying to mount it and dismount and would likely require at least an extra set of hands, so if you are solo, it would suck.

[@jasonbuckman7298]

But they are so cool in showing others you throw money out the windows.

[@Bare36]

You can put a rooftent on a small car trailer also...its the most simple solution

[@mikeaninger7388]

And if you have dogs, it’s a pain to get them up there

[@robbarber7253]

Mine weighs 130lb no chance....

[@XploreAz]

It’s always ground sleepers that talk smack about what other people put in their vehicles. Why does it bother you so much? We don’t care if you sleep on the ground and have to pack up a muddy tent after it rains.

[@jonasoutdoors]

Trucks are made to hold that kind of weight. They barely weigh anything.😂

[@Kulska1972]

So.... all about personal preference. Got it. Good things to think on tho.

[@dayounginsmunchin]

RTTs are for people that actually camp in the middle of nowhere. Ground tents are for people that go to campsites and don’t have to worry about bears, snakes, and mountain lions. Real off-roader’s aren’t sleeping at ground level with that bs

[@EaglesPursuit]

I weigh more than my tent, so you’re saying I need to upgrade my suspension because of my own weight too?

[@mantislife7463]

I know people who bought them and they only use it like once a year if even that.

[@duncanjowett5575]

"Lose your fuel economy" 😂😂😂

[@robbarber7253]

Such a rip off too. Imagine spending 5 times the price of a tent that's 5 times less useful. You need to be on flat ground, it's attached to your vehicle, and it's heavy and clunky

[@orion_357]

I will do what i want regardless and i have reasons.

[@qmp666]

The thing about having a RTT. IS YOU DONT HAVE TO COME BACK... When you find you SPOT. that's camp.

[@rubicondon04]

exactly, that is a solution that all these negative nellies never mention. You really don't need anything more than a storage box on a heavy suspension. Built mine for roughly 1,500 bucks, 20 years ago, way before they became popular.

[@qobotzxcds]

I got a ground tent and roof top tent .. can still set up camp and leave everything there …got a rtt so the wife could come and not bitch about critters all around the tent 😂😂….what ever works for people just got out and enjoy ..

[@peterhabaj]

Každý si nájde problém, keď chce uškodiť super veci ako je strešný stan! 👍

[@rangerdoc1029]

Reason 1: I can't afford it.

[@straycat1674]

One more, if you have a dog then that rooftop tent is not gonna work.

[@kirkthorpe5392]

Finally someone being honest and not just following the fads

[@francoutah]

I almost never set up a tent. Only if it's gonna rain/snow or if mosquitoes are bad. I want to see the stars and sunrise. A good sleeping pad and sleeping bag in the back of my truck or on flat ground is all I need. As backcountry wilderi guide I would spend over 100 nights a year sleeping outside. IMO A bivy sack is better than a tent or we would just roll up "burrito" in a tarp. You can break camp in no time. Pro tip: always point your feet into the wind.

[@mc9304]

What is the tent behind you?

[@lacofdfireman]

That’s an Overlandish Base Camp tent. Best ground tent money can buy.

[@yomenart]

Ya ,that's why You should stay in your normal tent ....

[@briannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

get a rtt .... you will be glad you got one....best investment ever...

[@Steve_MFr]

Nice yellow shades.

[@seann2588]

beside the point!! the best part of wheelin is confidently knowing what your rig CAN or CANT do. top heavy or not. you can do it in a jeep a yota a kia or a dodge if you really want to. we should be out there to have FUN not measure our bulge or our wallets. good video with some valid points. i trailer my street legal offroader with a mild one ton. to each there own. get out ther and fun people ........ps please pick your trash..

[@wrenchboostboi8994]

Id rather not be tethered to the truck either… my camp and truck are separate. Sometimes where i wanna set up isn’t even where my truck can go

[@OverlandAddiction-qj1cn]

iv got quick disconects on my rtt tskes 5 mim to lift it off