Trekway SUV Instant Tent

#jeepcommander #camper #overland #tent
In this video I show the new Trekway Instant tent! this thing goes up in minutes, no hassle. It was sent to me by:
offroadinggear.com
Check them out! I was in contact with John, (thank you John) super nice dude that could help you with any of their products on their site.

[@Jayda08]

You should get your self a hard copy of a dictionary so you can learn the meaning of a word "instant".

[@OJCoz]

Nicely said Jay. Thanks for your post brother.

[@metsfan3177]

FYI $400 is pricey. Nice tent though, thank you for sharing with us.

[@OJCoz]

It’s is, your right. But compared to a good name brand tent like the gazelle, I think it’s priced right. You can find cheaper suv tents on Amazon and trust me I went through a few before getting this one and I’m just glad they sent it to me. You’re very welcome brother!

[@snowbirdlady7221]

Nice video and explanation of the tent. I'm considering something like this for my 4 Runner. I would love to see you do a follow up review and report back how it does in heavy rain! The rain fly is a bit questionable in my opinion. Plus I would like to know how the connector does keeping out run off from the SUV.

[@OJCoz]

Yes I agree, I’m curious to know how it holds up in a rain storm also. I do think that the connection points would keep rain out of the suv and tent though.

[@O.k.lie2me444]

Those are two of the luckiest and happy dogs enjoying life

[@OJCoz]

Haha without a care in the world out there. They love going camping:)

[@johnripley6298]

360.00 doesn't sound to pricey

[@OJCoz]

It is to some. Compared to tents you might find on Amazon if you’re trying to get started. That’s what I meant anyway. Thanks for your post John

[@andynonymous2164]

I guess it's nice to explore new options. But I believe the truck extension tent standard is the Napier sport. I have been using it for 5 years now and it's been amazing. Set up is almost identical to the one in this video. It's the same size, connects the same way, and works as a stand-alone too. One of my favorite parts of the Napier is that the entrance is at the far end of the tent, not on one of the sides, and it has a little awning that comes over the door the width of the tent and about 5 feet out. Keeps a welcome mat or shoes or camp chair dry if it rains lightly. I'm just surprised that you haven't come across that option. I do like this one too.

[@OJCoz]

Thanks for your post Andy! You are correct in that Napier is the standard. I haven’t heard a lot of negativity about those tents. And I do really like the door option of being on the far end.

[@johnalbert9863]

Thanks so much @OJCoz for testing our SUV tent. 💖😄

[@OJCoz]

All the thanks to you my friend!

[@ADKOverlandNY]

I have a 2012 jeep jk 2 door so I'll check this out and see if it meets what I'm looking for ! Thanks!

[@OJCoz]

@ADKOverlandNY your Wilbert welcome!!

[@lottie141516]

they are sold out as of now.

[@OJCoz]

Yea I spoke to my poc there and he claims by next month they well have more..

[@lottie141516]

@@OJCoz not fast enough for Burning Man

[@behindthespotlight7983]

🙏🏻 “please God give us a hardcore chase video with this fully attached and various camping gear skittering across the highway” 😉

[@OJCoz]

That would be hilarious but the commander doesn’t get chased. It does the chasing:) lol

[@Infinite1]

Is that tent waterproof? People complain about that as the only downsight.

[@OJCoz]

The last trip that I used it on in the mountains, it poured down rain pretty much the whole day and it kept us dry. But I’ve also use Scotchgard on it after six months just took treat it and keep the waterproofing up.

[@Infinite1]

@@OJCozThanks for the answer. Is a seam-sealer also needed?

[@OJCoz]

@Infinite1 I did not use it. But everyone that treats them does both the seam sealer and scotch guard.

[@odlanorirom]

..have you checkout or tried Oztent?

[@OJCoz]

@@odlanorirom I just did and I will say that looks pretty badass!

[@PatrickBonsi]

Do you know when they will be back in stock?

[@OJCoz]

Hi Patrick thanks for your post! I asked a month ago when they would be back in stock and he said in two months. So that would be sometime next month is my guess.

[@SasquatchChief]

Looks like an EZ-Up pop up sun shelter with walls. Those shelters are awkward to put up without a second person. Also would like to see how waterproof it is.

[@OJCoz]

I haven't been through heavy rain but it's held up through light cosistent rain so far. I am going to do further waterproofing to all my tents. and as far as being awkward,, it is on the lighter side. the fabric is the same as my other tents but the poles are much lighter.

[@CyberiaVisitor]

Does the tent leak during rainstorms? How is the airflow cross ventilation? Does the tent sweat, as in how hot does it get inside? Is this an all season tent? Tia!

[@OJCoz]

Hi cyberia thanks for your post. Haven’t had it in heavy rain but it did drizzle throughout the night and it stayed dry. The ventilation seemed to be fine but I also had the windows cracked in the truck. Didn’t have it sweat or condensation. And lastly I wouldn’t say it’s a four season tent. Definitely a 3 season

[@mrs.c5471]

Ok, the “tarp” is called the footprint. And the bottom of this tent is called a bathtub bottom

[@OJCoz]

@mrs.c5471 thanks for your post!

[@seangalbraith6837]

Looks great. "Instant" might be a bit overstating it by the manufacturer.

[@OJCoz]

Ha ha true Sean. It’s a pretty fast and easy set up though. Thanks for your post Brother.

[@LongTo2022]

Great video ! How good are these SUV tents with keeping out bugs, insects, mosquitoes?

[@OJCoz]

The connection is solid. If anything gets in, it will be because the car door or the tent door is open. Which means more entry points. Biggest thing is kids leaving car doors or tent doors open:/

[@mightystocks]

Awesome setup!! Can you close the trunk of the vehicle while having the tent still on?

[@OJCoz]

You could, but it would expose the tent. Then it’s just little bit more work to set back up once you open the tailgate again. Good question brother and thanks for your post!

[@Adventureswithbecky]

Sadly the SUV stuff they make is all small sizes no Excursions or Expeditions

[@OJCoz]

I wish I had one to test it on Becky. There is a lot of fabric for the suv connection but now I’m curious. I’ll look around my neighborhood and see if I can borrow someone’s exposition to test it on:)

[@Watson1]

Instant, it is not. I would hate to have to put it up in a storm. I think you should have practice putting it up before do the video. Didn’t make me want to go out and buy one. I think Don would be disappointed.

[@OJCoz]

Thanks for your post Watson! It’s a great tent and pretty simple to set up.

[@coreyclarke1604]

They'll send free product to an account with less than 3k subs? No hate, just surprised.

[@OJCoz]

No one wants to send product to someone with less then 3k subs haha. But I emailed the company and pursued them, told them what I was trying to do and they took a chance with me:)

[@mannyencinas187]

How’s does do in heavy constant rain ? I usually go to hunt camp in the fall/ winter

[@OJCoz]

I’ve been in constant light rain and it did great. But I have not been in constant heavy down pouring rain. I am going to treat it with Scotchgard once a year just to make sure it stays waterproof.

[@michaelcreed2405]

Inflatable would have been better for a car tent , much easier than what he has here

[@OJCoz]

I haven’t messed around with an inflatable yet so I don’t know….maybe. Thanks for your post brother

[@SoCalSurfer69]

Our commander recently has been pissing me off. Dang radiator and front CV axles. 🤬

[@OJCoz]

Yea bro I’ve gone through both so I understand. It sucks and a pain

[@maylin1986]

I don't know if you come back to older videos, but I have a few questions. Has this tent done well in rainstorms? Have you had to spray the tent down with rain repellent? Have you had any situations where water leaked in? I really like how some tents have super good sealing of the window sections, but they slant the darn tent on the sides. I appreciate you're given a canopy top to cover a tent for when it rains, but the problem with that is because the windows are slanted out from under the canopy, exposing the windows anyway, kinda defeats the purpose. I really like the stand up tents. Not the arch ones. Though you get great stand up space in the center, knowing my luck, I'd smack my face into the lower parts of the tent. 🤦‍♀️ I like how you can use this tent two different ways. I'm thinking in terms of having a place to go number 1, if you're too far away from campground restrooms. How does this tent work with mosquitoes? Especially when the flaps are over the car? I have a RAV4, so I hope the straps can be adjusted accordingly. I like the straight up tents, but then some are designed where you have to have more than 1 person to help set up. So, I appreciate that this one doesn't. Also, does this tent have double zippers tabs at the bottom? The things you pull on to zip and unzip the tent? Outside and inside? Just trying to weigh my options. And this is a 10 person tent? Thank you for your time and patience.✨️✌️

[@OJCoz]

Hi May! thanks for watching and your post! lets go down in order... I haven't been through a heavy rain storm in it but I have been through light consistent rain and it has not leaked. I haven't waterproofed it yet but I am planning to soon. I think you should waterproof every tent once a year anyway. but so far, it hasn't leaked. the mosquito situation is good. even with a rav4 you should have a great seal because the straps adjust very well. It does have double zippers that you can use on the inside and out. they work very well. Im also going to take my time and clean the zippers when I waterproof it just so they stay zipping smoothly. Lastly, it is not a 10 person tent. this tent is 10x10 so at best it could fit 4 to 5 people sleeping tightly. the website say sleeps 7 but they are including 2 being inside the vehicle. I hope this answers all your questions but if you have any more please reach out again.:)

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer just what im looking for to. Thanks

[@OJCoz]

Yea it’s a great tent Julian!

[@extrasocks]

Would that work with a Lexus GX?

[@OJCoz]

Oh yea for sure it would.

[@conniewoods3274]

A lifted gx...door opens differently

[@ArrowheadGarage]

I want one, thank you for the video and review!

[@OJCoz]

You’re welcome arrowhead! And thank you for watching

[@bruceyung70]

Do you get payed for making video like this?

[@OJCoz]

I’ll answer my question if you answer mine.. mine is: why do you ask? What do you think happens? My answer: no. I emailed this company and said if you send me this tent for free I will make the best video I can about it. I only get paid from YT on the views of this video. I only hope the sales are great now because of this video but I have no idea. I do know that I had a promo code that initially expired in a month after making this video and now it’s indefinite:). But I’m not payed by the company. I hope this answers your question. So again I ask, what did you think happens.

[@marthaee]

Hey looks good! Would you happen to know if this tent would work on a ford maverick?

[@OJCoz]

Hey Martha thanks for watching and your post. So I know this particular tent won’t but trekway has a truck bed tent on their website. Check them out!

[@little1400]

Glad to see your review. If I had a bike rack attached with 2 bikes, how would that affect attachment at the rear bumper area? My bikes are 3 feet behind a lowered tailgate. I lose some interior space of course and am fine with it.

[@OJCoz]

Very good question Mark! I’m not 100% sure how to answer that. I’m actually writing back while I am camping and testing it out with the GX which has the barn door that swings out, I did loose half the door…. You just gave me another video idea:). Thanks brother! Be watching out for the video within the next 3 weeks!!!

[@takedownartist1]

Hey man, in the burg too, hoping to hit big levels/bald mountain a few days after Christmas. Got another buddy going, let's do it! Gladiator and 4Runner, let's go!

[@takedownartist1]

Also your film transitions are getting good dude, good review👍, good video

[@OJCoz]

When are you guys going??!! I’m down as long as the timing is good bro!

[@OJCoz]

@takedownartist1 thanks bro. I feel like the whole process is very slow at getting good haha. But I keep watching other guys and learning.

[@OJCoz]

I completely missed a few days after Xmas! lol. Give me details once you guys iron it out!

[@takedownartist1]

@@OJCoz how do we connect with like a PM or other avenue without public knowledge on KZbin. Since I know you're a 2A guy, you'd like the range on my farm😉

[@johnripley6298]

It sounds like they gave the tent to you, to test out..

[@OJCoz]

Yessir

[@bigjaype]

Notsure how it will do in the wind

[@OJCoz]

Haven’t been in anything crazy yet but I will mention if I ever do

[@craig7083]

It’s not pricey when you get it free.

[@OJCoz]

This is true. I was meaning compared to the other SUV tents or other well made tents like the gazelle.

[@MB-tr5sz]

Neither instant or pop up.

[@OJCoz]

Thanks for your post MB

[@georginawoodford228]

Love this!

[@OJCoz]

Thanks brother!

[@mrmajestic345]

Very cool tent, do you think it would work with a, truck and shell, also have you used it in a windy storm, was interested how it performed in winds? Thanks for video Martin

[@OJCoz]

Hey Martin thanks for watching brother. I’m actually curious to see how it fairs in a storm as well. That day I made the video, it was super windy and blowing all over the place until I anchored it down. But rain and wind I haven’t done yet. I actually do think it would work with a truck and shell combo. The bottom portion is long enough to cover from the bed door to the ground.

[@tomdonaghy8757]

Would not a regular stand alone tent serve you better? Attaching it to your vehicle means your truck is immobilized and you are sleeping with your food, and the vehicle is no longer locked up.

[@mrmajestic345]

@@tomdonaghy8757 This tent can be a stand alone tent, simply detach if have to leave camp.

[@OJCoz]

@tomdonaghy8757 good question Tom. In this case it does serve me better because I’m using my Commander as a camper and sleeping in it. I have two big dogs that stay in the tent. If I was sleeping in the tent with the dogs then that might be a different story.

[@michaelkearns7481]

Will this fit my f150 truck cap ??

[@Thatcntrygirl1]

Oh man it’s almost perfect except the door is on the passenger side instead of drivers. Would be so much more convenient when you get out of the drivers seat and be under your “drivers side” roof top awning and walk straight back to get into our tent instead of now having to walk all the way around to get in plus then your not under your drivers side awning and in rain/snow your wet . They need to have choices . Driver or passenger side door opening. In addition to why they need to switch the door to the drivers is becuz of the tailgate swing. It is in the way of getting in the tent.

[@OJCoz]

That would actually be my biggest complaint is that I wish the entrance door was on both sides so you could decided which way

[@Thatcntrygirl1]

@@OJCoz so do you know of maybe another brand that’s instant up with opening on drivers side ? I see some but they aren’t instant .

[@OJCoz]

No I have not.

[@Impala_Lily]

Hello there from South Africa 🇿🇦!! Thanks for this. I’m embarking on solo camping in my SUV and am super interested in SUV tents, only problem though is that SUV tents are unheard of in South Africa! Can you believe that!! This is by far the nicest SUV tent, and the easy setup appeals to me - as an older woman, I don’t want to be fiddling with poles and providing free entertainment to surrounding campers LOL. I specifically like the section that goes under the car, I plan to camp in the Kruger Park, and although the camps are fenced, in the evenings the campsites are visited by HoneyBadgers and Jackals in search of scraps from BBQ’ing, and this will avoid anyone sneaking up from under the car. I’ll definitely reach out to the suppliers and see how I can get one. Thanks again & happy camping 🏕️ 🔥 🍷

[@OJCoz]

Hi Lily and thank you for your post! I know the tent was on back order, but it should be back online within the next month. Good luck and I hope you enjoy it.

[@non-yajbusiness6503]

Does it fit on a Santa Fe 2007

[@OJCoz]

Yes it would non ya :). Thanks for watching!!

[@MelissaMiller-hf9sn]

Do you happen to have a guess at the weight of the tent?

[@OJCoz]

Thanks for your post Melissa. If I had a guess I would say no more than 30 pounds. All packed up. It’s probably 4 foot long and maybe 10 inches in diameter.

[@MelissaMiller-hf9sn]

@@OJCoz Thank you! And.....since this video was made 4 months ago, is your opinion of this tent still positive? Thanks!

[@OJCoz]

@MelissaMiller-hf9sn it still is. I’ve used it several times so far and even with my GX460 that has the barn door and it worked great.

[@geopietro]

Nice tent but it's definitely not "instant"!

[@OJCoz]

It takes a minute but it is easy

[@Wifigarage9]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@kleenmary7060]

Why oh why do you all edit out the actual set up? Because it’s awkward? So far, after a dozen videos, only one guy showed the full set up without edits. After he was done I knew not only how it was going to go, awkward parts too, but how long it would take. Since you kept jumping past the awkward parts, this might not be the tent for me.

[@OJCoz]

I thought I showed enough of the set up. Plus I explained a lot and showed parts to it. I’m actually making another trek way video soon, this time, connecting to the GX 460 that has the barn door.

[@moreclips805]

I thought the video was well made. Edits are necessary, unless you want to see a video full of awkward pauses. They gotta gather their thoughts and direction for each scene, otherwise it’s not a cohesive video. Look up the instruction manual if you want a step by step tutorial 😂 he should more than enough in my opinion

[@moreclips805]

He showed more than enough*

[@OJCoz]

Thanks brother!

[@DouglasCMills]

@@OJCoz So it will work with the gx460? And I can assume the gx 470 as well. It has the same barndoor. Let me know when that video is posted. I’ll subscribe to keep in touch. Thanks for all you do. 👊👍🙌

[@Soundtherapy-cu5pb]

I'm in the Chesapeake Virginia area. Me and my wife are looking for a place to go camping without having to worry about the bear, lol..

[@OJCoz]

Haha thanks for watching

[@haneefblack1552]

No bears on Eastern shore....

[@OJCoz]

@haneefblack1552 I don’t believe you:)

[@haneefblack1552]

@@OJCoz I was born and raised here.....

[@martina21953]

@@haneefblack1552 Just wild horses.

[@Instagaz]

Would get!

[@OJCoz]

Definitely worth it

[@townsendmedia]

SOLD OUT!

[@OJCoz]

What!? Damn! I’m hoping it was because of me haha

[@wyzade]

can you run the vehicle with this attached? I'm afraid of not waking up...

[@OJCoz]

I definitely would NOT. Haha. But I did run my diesel heater and it worked great

[@kimgallagher1815]

I wish I could have this tent ! Love it .

[@OJCoz]

Thanks brother!!

[@rayfarrell9482]

Is there a vent for oven chimney? Does it require stakes and guide lines? Thanks

[@OJCoz]

Hi Ray, thanks for your post. It does not have a chimney vent. It is not a hot tent, more of a three season tent. Yes, it does come with tent stakes and guidelines, but I never use it. I put enough weight inside the tent. I hope this helps, if you have any more questions feel free to ask.