Don't Take Your Roof Top Tent Camping Until You watch This....

[@Casey250]

Pick Up Your AeroPress Here: www.aeropress.com/CASEY250 Discount code CASEY250 15% off coffee maker

[@canyonoverland5003]

4:54 The wife and I bring a "tent bag" to sleep with us. It's a little tote bag with night time essentials like earplugs, extra phone battery, Kleenex, pee bottle, etc... It's a major pain in the neck after we're comfortably tucked in only to discover we forgot something down in the truck. So yeah, spend the night in the tent before your trip to sort everything out.

[@cryptocrib2368]

I just bought a truck where the previous owner put an over landing kit on it. I didn’t even research for understand this world was out there. Fascinating. Bro, seriously, I’m six to my son is 62 and 19 years old now we want to go fishing, and do some camping style man in your view for guys like us just starting out. I’m thinking about busting out an Amazon special but I need to know the style.

[@JendellOverland]

I need to get into the habit of airing out my tent. I went out this weekend, and it was a little musty from sitting for a couple of weeks. Awesome video as always.

[@MountainOffroad4x4]

Yup, you about covered it all. Nice job! I think folks really/hopefully benefit from talks like these. Lots of really good points here. 👊🤙

[@jamesdahl4039]

Thanks for the advice!

[@Casey250]

Have a good road trip!!

[@gregmoessner3104]

I did appreciate the procedures you go through. I have not owned a tent and not sure if I will after this

[@brigid1927]

Thanks! I just bought one😊

[@MichaelSmith-sq8df]

Great video Casey

[@Casey250]

Appreciate it bro 🙏

[@WarthogOverland]

Thanks for taking the time, great informative video!!

[@eaanderson9993]

Nice job, Casey! Thanks! I found your video to be well thought out & helpful. It contains some great suggestions and food for thought. Especially, for us newbe’s. Maybe even some others that have been there and done that…but, realize they can use a few work arounds. Will be using quite a few of your experienced recommendations. Safe travels!

[@Casey250]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

To avoid a moldy, or "old" smell with some of my gear, I started using dryer sheets of preferred scent while fabric equipments are stored

[@jr_jeep4470]

Like that idea thanks

[@cdnjeepoverland]

Not in bear country, thanks very much.

[@mlue1466]

@@cdnjeepoverland I never heard this before please explain

[@cdnjeepoverland]

@@mlue1466 bears are attracted to scents. Any scents. We keep a clean campsite, and never have anything extraordinary in our tent.

[@gregmoessner3104]

I think it’s time for somebody to invent a small dehumidifier that goes in these because the tent manufacturers don’t seem to be smart enough to have one built in

[@vibwadeharrington9104]

Great vid! A couple things I’ve learned is bring a bottle up at night. If it’s windy leave the elastic chord in it’s take down position and it will help the tent from flapping around(clam shell style) and buy some cheap levelling blocks at princess auto and use the inclimeter in the car/truck also use a half mattress if your by yourself so you aren’t messing up the mattress! 🤘

[@tedjohnson-is7qh]

Thanks for the video. I just installed my RTT like three hours ago and was reviewing for a shakedown trip in the driveway when I found your video. Condensation is my biggest concern and your covered it! Thanks.

[@chm779]

Awesome video bud..!! Very helpful!!i i did send it to my buddy .hes getting a new tent.. so that he does not go trought what i went In my first trip. !! I was expecting you to say something about what to get for a better matress but i can see that you have a sliping bag.. also you do not have a heater .in my case i got a buddy heater i will use a regular 20 pounds propane for both kooking and heating

[@Casey250]

Every mattress sucks in RTTs (Except GFC's new one)

[@DirtGuppie]

I have a Roofnest Overland Gen 1 and store a fitted sheet, flat sheet, flannel blanket, and 3 super fluffy full sized pillows in there. Great video.🤙

[@MichaelSmith-sq8df]

I found Dry Z air works really well in my tent, I loaded up a sock and threw it up there in the winter when I wasn’t using it absolutely no condensation or mold. Second winter with it on full time no mould yet.

[@Casey250]

Interesting. I might just stick one of the canisters in my ALU cab as it has a big gap where's there's no mattress at the back

[@Ottercreekoverland]

I bought the RoofNest Falcon 2, now waiting for favorable weather to try it out. 1st official trip with it will be at the Moore Expo April 19th

[@bowiewaknife5930]

Can you share some info on putting the alu cab load bars on the rhino rack backbone base plate things on the roof? Im trying to lower my tent.

[@mlue1466]

Thank you for the video. I've been thinking 💭 f buying a RTT, I'll have to watch your other video on the 3 types. Lots of great tips here that I will consider 👍

[@Casey250]

Awesome - good luck in your search for a RTT!

[@aaronlapenna8585]

what do you use to as a water repellent on the out side ??

[@MountainOffroad4x4]

Pretty sure Nikwax is a viable option.

[@my3sonsnh]

I’m a new RTT owner. I just had it open this week to acclimate myself, also to air out that “new tent” smell. Do you zip all the windows and entry doors shut before closing? If not, why not? I zipped everything closed which made it take longer to close. I plan on spending a couple of nights in it at home as suggested. However, we just had a spring snowstorm so that will need to wait. Thanks for putting this video together.

[@Casey250]

I usually leave a window 1/3 open to let the air out and help it with not puffing out.

[@my3sonsnh]

Thanks!

[@mirkoslavic877]

The alucab fabric is thick and heavily coated/sealed so it doesn't breathe at all. You need to keep a vent open for fresh air. If you sleep in it sealed up (in cold weather), you will wake up with effects of elevated CO2 levels. I only run mine in the cold with a diesel heater to bring in fresh air. You could also not run a heater but you really need to keep at least the tiny top vent open and crack a side vent open too. That will, of course, let cold in so prepare for that.

[@jodymartin9898]

USB powered 120mm computer fan attached to a small window with inner outer magnets at the four corners of the fan. Easy way to mitigate condensation

[@maverickd.t.l.9749]

Hello Case. I’m interested in installing my first time ever lift kit on my 21 JT Gladiator Willys edition. What are your thoughts and experiences with the MetalCloak suspension and lift kits….? Im going for an overland look but yet my JT is my daily driver. I constantly haul tools for work while, going on weekend overloading adventures.

[@josephremenar3117]

You need to purchase a Bush Company AX27 RTP. They’re available at Grizzly Overland in Vancouver, BC. Without question the best RTP for the Pacific NW.

[@JimHorsfield]

How did you setup shelf in Clam tent?

[@Casey250]

It's an add-on to the alucab gen-3r

[@DorDeKrey]

Hey Casey - One of the questions I have about the iKamper style is if you think the rainfly gets truly tight enough to shed water properly. (Wondered this after your wet night in yours). Sold my soft shell stylel, but have a 6'5" son so...I need something that a truly tall person can sleep in.

[@nathankodak599]

Hey Casey.. what kind of bed rack do you have on your Gladiator? It looks good want to check it out. Thanks!

[@GlenHarding]

Hi. Have you tried the Presto MY JO coffee maker? Similar to AeroPress but designed for K cups.

[@fronex1insta184]

Hey good vidéo for information thank’s for that. But another way, I saw you have a glacier Ecoflow ? Are you satisfied with ? I buy one but about 6 month only really one month an alf of using , the LCD of temptur become to give me a wrong indication exmple inside Ihave -15ºC and the LCD indicat me +35ºc 😮 , I’m afraid it’s bit of track (not hard just road track ) with the glacier on for temperature control. Did you test it on track without any problem ? I regret my purchase , I should have an ARB ZERO 40 Ltre 😢 . Thank for you answer and enjoy your trip :-) and your nice country I live in north africa and a lot of problems with the very little represented material her ,so you have to tinker yourself for any part isn’t on the market. And I built a roof tent with the means of the edge, and your video gave me good advice . Again thank’s and enjoy.

[@Casey250]

Weird. I've got 2 and they have been reliable.

[@fronex1insta184]

@@Casey250 thank for your replay , so I think I ran a bad number

[@cheenaproductions]

Question-Any issues with the tent closing on you when your in it? Also, can you pull the ladder up into the tent so that others cannot climb up when your in it?

[@Casey250]

No, never. And I suppose but not something I'd ever do.

[@harryshaw4727]

Just watched the last video mate what a pleasant surprise to see 12 min ago upload!

[@wayawolf1967]

When not in use a good place to store the mattress is on the pool table that gets used as much as my workout equipment...... LOL

[@Spaniard-ovrland]

Hey Casey I bought a OVS clamshell rtt. I notice went I open it, the extension part doesn’t go all the way down. Unless you put weight on it. Is that normal ?

[@dtemplman7816]

Just bought the Topoak Galaxy 1.0 after watching your review for our Gladiator

[@Casey250]

Would love to hear how you like it after some trips! I read all the comments, drop on in the Top Oak video when you try it out!

[@richardcarnahan6335]

What about All the rooftop tent leaking in the last video while driving the gladiator. That seemed to be excessive leaking to me.

[@jr_jeep4470]

Thanks for the info as always

[@pztiger_214]

Hi. Just bought a clamshell RTT. Any opinion on which side it opens to (driver or pass side)? Does it matter? Thx

[@Casey250]

Doesn't matter. I tend to like my tents to be accessible from my passenger side as I put my fridge edge in the rear passenger seat area,, and my recovery gear in my rear driver side area.

[@Anders0nic]

That was very informative. Thanks!

[@richardgoetz8417]

any thoughts on the cheaper amazon rooftop tents options that are half the price. and the Aero Press makes great coffee

[@Casey250]

The Top Oak I reviewed in Feb looks like a great bang for your buck tent.

[@bruceklassen8261]

Thanks for the insight

[@StlrNtn95]

Besides the rain, what caused your Roof Nest tent to leak so bad in the last video? It seemed to be pretty excessive to me.

[@Casey250]

Rain pooling on top.

[@thethepete731]

This felt rambly. Also, the more I hear about RTT setups the happier I am with my ground tent that takes 5 minutes to set up or tear down and I can dry it in my basement when I need to.

[@rxtu7367]

I really love my ground tent, I have a cot, a table and chair, a portable toilet, a heater, and plenty of room for my gear. I’m incredibly comfortable and it’s tall enough for me to stand up and walk around. RTT’s are awesome and I think they are very convenient. Quick setup and tear down for moving along the trail. I’ve been spoiled with my ground tent, I like to take the top off my Jeep, and a ground tent it’s also much cheaper than RTTs.

[@AustinH7]

You gotta consider the time it takes to set up every aspect of your sleep system, not just the tent. My pop up ground tent takes 90 seconds to set up, however by the time I’ve inflated my matress, set up my sleeping bag, pillow, lugged my overnight bag to the tent it takes about 15 minutes and it pretty straining on the body. Most rooftop tents include a pre set up matress, you can leave your sleeping bag and pillows inside, etc. I’m not saying an RTT is better, but you gotta realize their are advantages and disadvantages to both sleep systems. Personally, I would rather have a pop up truck bed camper shell as it has almost every advantages of both sleeping systems with less downsides.

[@briandormanen9187]

Do you ever take your dog or dogs and how does that work thanks

[@Casey250]

I do not. My Boston Terrier much prefers the fireplace and bed then outdoors in the cold and wet.

[@jerrymarkee4269]

Good video one of your best tutorials. And for the people chipping on you about advertisements, I find it hard to believe they don’t understand sponsorship. I was involved with NASCAR for many years as well other forms of racing as well I relied on sponsorship to help fund my racing, so I wonder if complaining people watch racing and complain about sponsors on vehicles lol. I think you’re doing your advertisements in a very concise and brief way, well done. ✌️ And if the folks complaining are reading this, keep in mind sponsorship is what allows many people the opportunity to entertain you👍

[@Casey250]

Nailed it. The partnerships keep the content coming. I don't even make money off this. I spend it all making content. I am very selective with who partners up with me though, quality brands and something some of you guys might use.

[@ToddYeck]

Fun game drink every time he says rooftop tent.

[@Casey250]

I'll play and put the video in the members section.

[@chrisridebike8]

Or “condensation”

[@brianhall8440]

do you like the overland 2? we are considering the 2 xl and and overland 2 xl. would you make the same decision today?

[@Casey250]

Watch my video coming out later this week on the Overland.

[@brianhall8440]

@@Casey250 sounds good, thank you!

[@ippman]

KZbin force you to put roof tent even if you dislike the idea . I sit with ma self and decided to sleep in car and easy to go out and take a piss in a bottle or out the car 😢

[@gws-1776]

The amount of roof top tent content on this channel has me looking elsewhere.

[@Casey250]

I just make videos about what's going on around me. Might not see another tent video for a year.

[@Jackkamerun]

this is becoming a sales channel.. yeah enough of these

[@Casey250]

I've always made videos on interesting products I find and how I use them. I try to make videos that help the most people out as long as I like making videos. I really enjoy finding new and interesting gear and these videos really seem to interest a lot of people so I keep making them. I do find my videos go in cycles depending on what availability I have as I work full time. I can't plan trips all the time unfortunately and working on my rigs or getting over to Epic ( which requires 5 hours and ferry) isn't viable all the time. I'd rather keep making videos as I find new gear then make no videos at all. Some great events and trips planning coming up. Unfortunately due to work EJS wasn't one this year.

[@jodymartin9898]

​@@Casey250has to pay some bills. I'll defend him this one time

[@dylanharden7746]

Just fast forward past it

[@stillkicking8693]

How about focusing on how horrible them free tents you received that you sponsored on how they leak , my roof top tent doesn’t leak. And I don’t get paid for it .these are getting back on the push on products but I guess you need more money.

[@Casey250]

Full review is in the works :)