Setting up the Rightline Gear truck bed tent.

In this episode we head out camping overnight at Boca Lake, California to test out the new Rightline Truck Tent. We hadn't test fit the tent and were learning as we went. Our intent is to camp often this summer, to get out and enjoy the surrounding areas as best we can.
If you are interested in buying a truck tent, the Rightline tent is really nice, and fits our needs. Some of the tents available have a flooring system built in, but for our needs we didn't want to remove the tonneau cover for the trips. The Rightline tent system does not cover the floor of the truck bed, and worked perfectly for our use.
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[@slimshorty615]

Cory seems like a real social butterfly 🤣 totally into making a video I bet it was completely his idea 😉 nice tent

[@ExploringThisLife]

Actually, I wasn't aware we were shooting a video. Love the tent, highly recommend.

[@slimshorty615]

@@ExploringThisLife don’t mind me I’m a 40 year old sarcastic smart ass Lol I enjoyed the video it reminds me of myself before the caffeine kicks in at work in the mornings 👍🏼

[@ExploringThisLife]

@@slimshorty615 it's all good. I have a sense of humor that most think is a grumpy old man.

[@KillHappy101]

Since the tent isn’t it’s own enclosed space, do you have issues with bugs getting inside the tent?

[@ExploringThisLife]

@@KillHappy101 just saw this comment. Sorry for the late response. The gap between the tailgate and bed bottom would be the only place for bugs to get in I think, and I store my gear bags there, to block them entry.

[@bruceducker2029]

Pretty slick tent. I used to have a race with my buddy, setting up a tent. I always got the one that had more poles than pockets. A big old air mattress and your set. The hammock idea seemed a good choice as well. Thanks for the content

[@ExploringThisLife]

The tent is great so far. It's perfect for what I needed. I will do an update video once we get everything set for the season. With all the wild fires going on in the West, it's pretty difficult to be outside at all right now. A Kayak will be added soon, as well as cooking equipment and safety gear. And I will be grabbing a camping hammock soon enough.

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

We got one of those. It took me and my wifey an hr to set it up on our tundra. 🤨🤨

[@ExploringThisLife]

I actually love the tent. Works great for the quick weekend get away. Your thoughts on it?

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

@@ExploringThisLife it was actually pretty cool. We got a air mattress that has the circumference of the truck bed? So that was an interesting feature. Needless to say, can't wait for labor day. Lol.

[@ExploringThisLife]

@@tun-tunninc.6492 what air mattress did you end up with?

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

@@ExploringThisLife we got a Pittman.

[@tomoneill9301]

You have the orange straps in the wrong place. They go in the gap between end of bed and tailgate. Hook them underneath.

[@ExploringThisLife]

Thanks Tom for pointing that out. Seems to work pretty well how I have them too.

[@tomoneill9301]

@@ExploringThisLife That's great. Hope you enjoy it.

[@dieselboats7886]

Really appreciate the video. I think we have similar tonneau covers - the hard type that folds up into 3-4 sections. Did that interfere much with your setup?

[@ExploringThisLife]

My tonneau is a 3 section. When you fold the tonneau cover up, it does not interfere with the tent, but on my tonneau, the last section does not move, and the other 2 set on top, which is perfect for use as a shelf inside the tent.

[@dieselboats7886]

@@ExploringThisLife thanks!

[@ExploringThisLife]

@@dieselboats7886 let me know what you think once you get a chance to try it out.

[@dieselboats7886]

@@ExploringThisLife will do. Planning on going out in a couple of weekends from now.

[@TheRealJimmy831]

have you used it in the winter time if so how was it?

[@ExploringThisLife]

I have not attempted to use it in the winter time. Winter here can be downright cold and nasty depending on camping location. This winter has been particularly bad. I can't wait to get out camping again once it warms up a bit, and the rain/snow disappears.

[@TheRealJimmy831]

@@ExploringThisLife I hear ya. I live in California, this year snow in a lot of areas. Just itching to get out.

[@ExploringThisLife]

@@TheRealJimmy831 I hear that. Last year we bought a Hiker Trailer so we could get out in a bit more comfort. New jobs for both of us this year will likely prevent us from getting out as much.

[@MrWarmachine004]

I just ordered one without a floor. Did you do anything about the holes in the bed to block bugs or anything from getting in? My 6 yr old won’t like ants on him while he’s sleeping 😄

[@MrGlockster35]

The only thing I would suggest is a covering for the tailgate gap. I use bags of gear to plug the other holes. Hope you enjoy the tent. I love mine, but haven't used it at all this year. We bought a small iff road trailer. Video on that coming real soon.

[@zachconverse8106]

I have tundra as well what size is the tent think my bed of the truck is a 5.5

[@ExploringThisLife]

Zach, mine is the 5.5' bed also. So the correct Rightline tent for you is the Full size, 5.5' www.amazon.com/Rightline-Gear-110730-Full-Size-Standard/dp/B00FSBE7MI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Rightline+Gear+truck+tent&qid=1626717499&sr=8-2 or 110750. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. We will probably do a proper review of it next spring. I think We have used it now 5 or 6 times. an it is amazing. May have even survived a bear encounter.

[@eriknash8783]

Well, that was a shit show….but that means it was very realistic

[@ExploringThisLife]

Yeah, A couple things happened along the way. First, we talked about Honey filming me set it up on the way out. When we got there, I forgot and got pissy with her questions. Secondly I didn't read the instructions. Don't let our experience dissuade you for purchasing this tent, it is amazing and perfect for our needs should we return to truck tent camping. We have since purchased an off road adventure (Hiker) trailer and are loving it.