I am considerin the purchase of a truck tent? Ease of use? Worth it?
I have looked into several models one by Sportz and another by Mountain Sports…..seems they all have the same basic strap set up. Only one claims it can be put up in 10 mins and that is a roof model that looks ridiculous (lofty is its name). My goal is to be able to stop roadside and get some ZZZzz’s and keep driving. I also need to tow a small trailer with my wheelchair and other accessories so I think most would involve removing the trailer, trusting the world not to steal my stuff and more setup than the trouble. I find that I tire while traveling and need about a 3 hour nap —and it kills me to pay for a hotel then leave. Other ideas? Anyone use one of these gadgets? Worth the trouble? I am also in the market for a new vehicle….so right now, I am not limited and am open to suggestion. Of course I want it all, gas mileage of a motorcycle, comfort of an RV, manueverability of a sports car… can you invent something? lol
That’s just a fad if you ask me. Why not just get a tent that doesn’t have to be attached to your truck?
Why not get an suv with removable seats or truck with topper and sleep in the back? Hot though…
Look up “Toy Haulers”
You’ll loose your mind on what you find. I got one and I LOVE IT.
Nothing to set up. Just pull over, get in your trailer, and snooze.
If your thinking of a new vehicle look at vans. you can pull your trailer and never get into it. Find a walmart and park. People sleep in parking lots all the time. I have used and still do. A camper shell to camp out of or just a place to sleep on a long trip. (Walmart ). I wish I had a trailer. The back of my truck gets full fast.
Happy Caving Carroll
I have a friend that bought a Sportz III pickup tent. He had that thing for about 1 week and then sold it. He hated it. He has a Ford F150 and decided to just go and buy a secondhand pull behind trailer and loves it. I asked him why he didn’t like his pickup tent and he said the darn thing leaked on him (and it was a light rain). I would suggest just buying a nice 4 person tent for yourself. They are cheaper, easier to setup, and you can use it for everyday camping.
I’m with you. I would love to have a vehicle with a DVD player (for the kids), a lot of space and comfort (RV) and good gas mileage. I guess you have to sacrifice one thing for another though