We Drive the same Rig! I just ordered the same Tent and we drink the same lagunitas IPA! I'm the same budget minded overlander! Definitely subscribing!!
Also hoping that you will show a quick vid about Getting the Cover off > Putting it Back On. This is exactly the style I want, all for the same reasons you mention. Grateful that someone took the time with this model. It's the only detail on the internet I could find. Also an XTerra owner so super appreciative. Cheers
That's awesome! Stay tuned for more content on the tent and the Xterra for sure. I've got the tent off the truck right now because I'm building my own custom unistrut based roof rack so that I can mount the RTT, my awning, my limb risers, and my traction boards back up to the roof. So, as soon as I get it back on, I'll be doing a walk around of that. I'd be happy to take a video of taking the cover off and putting it back on too!
Hey Fletch! I'm actually looking at buying this tent right now for my sxs, or possibly to mount to my trailer. I've had my ARB rtt for four years now, and as you mentioned, the setup is definitely much more. After some 250-300 nights spent in that tent, it has wore me down and I am simply not as enthusiastic about setting up and taking down the tent on extended trips where I am moving camp daily. I stumbled upon one of these tents in new condition on Facebook marketplace for a decent price, so I'm just going to snap it up and try my luck with it. I can't wait to pick it up next week!
Thanks for the info . You reached out to me on FB when I asked questions about the tent last week . Wow, I received the tent in 3 days ! Going to make a rack for the bed if my truck in a day or two . Thanks again for the info
New to your channel, found you when looking at reviews for this tent. Been really struggling with going hardshell or not, but biggest complaint with all of the soft shells was setup, then I found this one and holy heck is easy. Pretty sure I'm ordering one Friday, just want to make sure the one hardshell I'm looking at doesn't do some crazy $300 off it something lol. Also, wanted to mention diesel heaters if you haven't looked into them you should. I winter camp too and I hate propane, open flame, etc, I found these diesel heaters and what a game changer. Hot dry heat, zero risk of fire or carbon monoxide. I'm actually in my ice shelter right now and it's a balmy 70 with a door cracked open and vents open and it's on next to the lowest setting. Very efficient too. I'm mounting the RTT to my kayak trailer and will figure out a way to mount the heater as well, anyhow thanks for a great video you all but made up my mind depending on BF deals lol. Btw, this is only 850 right now! Went down 50 since yesterday
Hey Doug! Welcome to the channel! Glad to have ya. I do really love this tent. It’s kind of the best of both worlds. The cover is a little tricky to get on and off the first few times but once you’re used to it, it’s not bad. That’s awesome that it’s only $850! I have definitely been pondering a diesel heater in a box build and it’ll probably be something I work on this winter. If you don’t mind, if you buy it, click through that link in the description. It’s an affiliate link so Amazon will give me a few bucks for sending you their way. Appreciate ya and let me know if any other questions come up!
@@AllThingsOverlanding I absolutely will click the link, I figure someone might as well get something out of it lol and you did the best video on this tent. Def look into the diesel heat. I used it last night kept my tent very toasty warm I was running a 14 amp hour battery and I got about 15 hours of runtime on it so I definitely recommend a larger battery lol but I ran it overnight off of my rock piles 350 watt and it worked with no problem 8 9 hours I still had juice left. Very clean dry air actually if anything a little too dry I think I'm going to put a bowl of water in front of the exhaust next time lol but if you want any more info DM me not that there isn't a million videos online about it but I definitely have learned a lot over the last month and I've used it three times now and nothing but good
@@AllThingsOverlanding FYI, order placed from your link this morning!!! Can't wait to get out and do some winter camping in this beast! Solar panels on order as well. I was waiting to see if Renogy did something crazy for BF, but they didn't, lol, so I went ahead and ordered the Rockpals 100w that goes with my Solar Generator 350w from them. I think after the first of the year I'll get the 200w system with 200ah batteries that I plan on. But this way I have the extra 100w to move around portable. The tent is going on a kayak trailer that I had modified to have a full rack, so I'm leaning towards putting the solar on my Rav4 roof, mounted on a roof basket, has an air dam, which should help with the height of the tent as well. Who knows, maybe I'll throw a video up once I get things assembled. I used to do drone videos and I know the edit time for even a simple quick video, so NO way I want to do what you all do, I know the time invested lol. Thanks again for a great review!
@@DougRowan_photography Hey Doug, thanks for doing that! I used it last night and it was great. Had some condensation because it was down in the 20's, but nothing a diesel heater couldn't fix, :D. I also put together a video showing me removing and reinstalling the cover along with tips, so I'll try to get that up ASAP so you can see it before you have to do it to your own! I'd love to see the Renogy setup too. I love my solar and used it all day yesterday to keep my chainsaw batteries charged, phone charged, etc. Thanks again!
It looks great. My only concern is the design of the rain fly at the driver side. Ideally, the driver side is the best side facing strong wind and rain. The opening is not well covered by the rain fly and water may entering from the zipper of the window. Would very like a review about your raining day camping experience. Thanks so much.
Yep and that's valid. You definitely do lose the ability to have that window open if it was raining a decent amount, which is a down side of the design. I haven't had it in an all out downpour yet, but I have had it open in pretty decent strength rain before and have never had any leaks. The zipper runs around the outside edge of the window which is almost under the rain fly so I think it would take a lot of wind and rain to even really contact the zipper to cause a problem. I'll update you for sure though once I've experienced weather like that if there are any problems! I've spent about 18 nights in it so far and it's been great and it's holding up really well. Still love it.
I just got one and taking it out next weekend. I had to do a custom install on my Ford F150 Super Crew. I drove it an hour home in the wind and couldn't even feel or hear the difference like others say about rooftop tents. I'm stoked! Your right, there aren't many reviews or videos about this tent. I made one too if anyone wants to check it out on my channel. Thanks!
Hey Shawn, glad it was helpful! It's really a great tent, especially for the money. If you end up getting it, feel free to click through that link in the description! No biggy if not, but if you do, I get a few bucks in affiliate fees from Amazon for sending someone their way. Thanks for the comment and have a great day.
@@shawnlindsey_ For sure. I'm going camping for 2 nights this weekend in it again which will put me at about 10-12 nights in it in the last month or two. The only downside is getting the cover on and off. Compared to a Smittybilt style tent though, it's way easier overall. The only thing I would consider over it would be a hard shell pop up style, but I chose this because it wasn't $2-3K, :D. I went to a 5 day overlanding retreat a month ago and got tons of compliments on it and people were amazed at how fast and easy it went up and came down. I really love it. Also, when doing the cover, just watch the aluminum hinges as you can tear the cover if you're yanking on it. Ask me how I know, :D. Here's a link to a video where I describe how I did that and how I repaired it. It was my own fault, not the tent's, but just something to be aware of: ua-cam.com/video/1fgS1glblmU/v-deo.html Hit me up on Facebook, Insta or shoot me an email at allthingsoverlanding@gmail.com if you want to dive deep into questions or if you get it and then have questions that come out of ownership!
I want to see you put the cover back on tho. Kinda bummed that you didn’t add that in the video. I’ve had a Tepui and putting the cover back on is the worst part. Great video still tho. Let us know your honest opinion of putting back on the cover tho. 🇺🇸🤙🏻
Yeah, great point. You are absolutely right that’s the worst part. Here is my feedback on the cover and “downsides” of the tent. I've used it for about 8 or 9 nights so far in the last month (just got back from a 5 day trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan) and overall, I really like it. Here are a few of the downsides: 1. Getting the cover on takes some practice. I was super frustrated at first but after about the 4th or 5th time, I got a lot better and it wasn't nearly as annoying, but it's still not as easy as a hard shell (but also like a third or less of the price of one). 2. Be careful around the aluminum hinges when putting the cover on. I wasn't paying attention and I ripped the cover (putting together a video of that now showing how I fixed it). 3. It's 48" wide by about 7' long so if you're going to sleep more than 2 adults, this probably isn't a good option. Otherwise, I love this thing and have gotten a lot of compliments on it for how nice it looks and how easy and quick it is to set up. I mostly go solo, so it's fantastic for me! Hope that helps.
It is a great tent but I have to say that the nuts that are on the side bar one on each side came off I recommend checking them and using some kind of Loctite on them other than that the tent has been great
Thank you it been great watch your Chanel Do remember the first time I try to open the tent and was pull on the strap and then. The Tent would not open then I open the door part and then it open so the tent is so air tie that it was making a vacuum and the tent would not open
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I'm really thinking about getting one, thanks for the info!
thanks a lot for the great video! two questions: 1) can it be installed on Honda Odyssey parallel roof bars only without the cross bars? 2) where to buy the cross bars shown in your video to avoid adding height?
I guess you would have to measure the width of the Odyssey to see if it's under 4' wide, which I would think it would be. I bought unistrut from my local hardware store and fabricated my roof rack out of it so that I could mount the RTT and an awning. Here's a video I made about how I created that. It was pretty cheap and not difficult at all, so I'm sure you could come up with something that would work for your application! ua-cam.com/video/HmoGAGgyh0o/v-deo.html
I have a 7 and 10 year old and they've both slept up there with me (one on each side) but it was tight. I generally bring a ground tent for them and sleep up there with the wife or by myself. I typically go alone, but it works in a pinch with the kids for sure. The price is right and with the addition of a decent mattress, it's really comfy.
Thanks man what a great video I’m probably gonna pull the trigger on this one my only issue is I have a gladiator and it has a half rack and I’m probably gonna have like a 2 foot overhang on the back 😬
Hey Brian, yep, it's a good one. I just used it for the last 5 nights in a row on a long trip to the upper peninsula and it was pretty great. I've seen a lot of trucks with the half racks and RTT's and they're pretty much all like that. The nice thing is that it's really easy to install and very adjustable so you should be able to dial it in just right. Let me know if you have any questions if you get it and start installing it!
@@brian8978 Hey, anytime! Let me know if you have any questions about it! If you do order it, make sure to click through that link in the description (affiliate), haha. Thanks!
Hey there, I have been looking at this tent, I also am rolling with a Xterra with a stock rack on it. I’m curious if you have any experience with putting a kayak on top with it? Or if you have any thoughts about if that would be possible. Thanks!
Good video, (little winded though).. I've been considering this tent for a while but can't decide if I wanna get thing or through some money at a hard shell..
Ha! I'm a talker. So, I do love this tent. I will say that a hard shell is going to be fairly significantly easier to pack down, so it really depends on the value of that versus the cost of the tent. For the money, I still contend this is one of the best tents you can buy. However, if you go quite a bit, you may get tired of messing with the cover eventually. But for half or a third of the price of a hard shell tent, you have to weigh it out and decide what makes the most sense for you.
As of today this tent is currently $1,109.99 (escalated from $899 in just a little over a year). It's interesting to watch the price for at least another year to see if anyone still wants to pay at this price 🙂
Damn man that is one siiiick tent! Hahaha how does it look like when it is closed? Did it affect your gas mileage a lot? I dont like the big bulky RTTs either, because im always afraid of my already terrible gas mileage, and ive seen jeeps get out of their lane when the wind hits them because of it.
It folds down pretty small when closed up. I haven't really noticed any change in my MPG, but I had my DIY RTT before so I might just be used to it, :D.
@@AllThingsOverlanding looks great man! Hahaha im excited for your long term review! I just got the gazelle t4 ground tent, but I have not had the opportunity to use it yet. I know you mentioned that youve used cots before. Any suggestions on that? Something that doesnt take a lot of space? I was looking at the coleman pack away folding cot that is long (similar to a chair) when folded, instead of the other squared bulky ones.
@@AleMalave92 I was using the Coleman fold down cot because it was cheap (about $40-here's a link: amzn.to/2xuqXmG). It was fine with some memory foam mats on top of it. Slept pretty well actually, but it was kind of big and bulky and a little hard to set up. If I was to do a cot again, I think I would get one of these: amzn.to/3ivNZPO. Sets up easier and takes about the same amount of space. They do take up a decent amount of space though.
@@AllThingsOverlanding yep! Thats exactly the one ive been looking at! I would rather have it fold into a stick than into a massive square hahahaha thanks for the suggestion!!
Hi I’m new to all this camping thing, although always wanted to start, never had the time or the money, I definitely want to take care of my pocket so I’m going to be buying cheap but good enough things to start my camping adventures, so I’ve been seeing this tent on Amazon and looking for reviews (thank you for this video btw) I’m just wondering now if this will fit my RAV4 2021, regarding the roof racks it has on, There’s only one type of roof racks that you can put on, the ones that has like a little arch so i don’t know if this tent only works for the flat roof racks, can you help me with this? Also great videos I just subscribed!
Welcome and thanks for subbing. Glad the video was helpful. I'm wondering how much of a curve that roof rack has in it? I'm sure theres's some flexibility in mounting this RTT because it has u-bolts so you could just tighten them down until they're tight, whether they're all tightened to the same length or not.
@@AllThingsOverlanding to be honest I don’t know for sure but I will leave the link of the ones I bought so you can see them, I think it should be ok but I just want to be sure before I buy the roof tent. Thank you.
Great video. I have been researching RTTs for a while. How much effort was it to install on your vehicle. I live in Las Vegas, and with my living arrangements, it would need to stay on FT. How would you feel about that? Thanks!!!
Hey Howard! I actually keep mine on full time and it's too tall to fit in my garage so it's outside all the time. After a few months now, no leaks and no problems. I've used it about 15 nights or so (had a long 5 day consecutive overlanding expo in there) and it's been great. I just used 6 u-bolts to attach it to my roof rack, but if you have a thin rack or some sort of aftermarket roof rack, then it comes with a really nice adjustable aluminum t-channel mounting system and all the hardware you need to attach it to your rack. Xterras are just weird and have huge cross members that weren't compatible. I just got done building my own uni-strut roof rack for about $100 which I'll be dropping a video on soon that will show how I solved that problem, but it's a great tent and easy to install.
Love your review! Regarding Weight- you said it feels like 100 lbs but Mfr specs say 159- that's a pretty big difference- any way you can confirm what the weight is? That's the only concern we have as we want to be able to remove it when we're not on a trip and are considering the Gofast, but this one looks more comfortable. How easy would it be to take it on/off the rack? Thx
Hi Lisa, thanks! That's a great question. You know, weight is a weird thing where it's hard to say from "feel." I had a neighbor kid help me throw it up on the roof and it felt pretty light, but I was comparing it to a DIY roof top tent that I had built out of wood, so it probably was lighter than that, but if I had to defer, I would say to go high and use the manufacturer's specs. It's strapped to my roof now so I don't really have a way to get it off and weigh it independently. Sorry! I was really looking at the Go Fast Ultralight too, but there's a long wait list and with mattress, it's at least about $1500 so I went with this one. I think removing it from the rack would all come down to how you mount it. If you use the stock mounting points that come with it, it's essentially 8 bolts (2 per attachment point times 4). In my case, the Xterra is weird so I built my own DIY roof rack out of unistrut to mount to my stock rack. I leave mine on all the time. There are some quick release kits and that would determine how easy it is to remove. Again, with myself an a young kid from across the street, we were able to fairly easily get it on the roof, but if you were going to do it a lot, it might make sense to create some sort of winch/pulley system to drive under, undo the quick releases, and lift it off. Sorry for the book, but hopefully that helps!
What an awesome, thorough review. I actually bought this tent before I even knew about your channel, otherwise I would have clicked through your link. It just arrived today, and I'm excited to get it setup. I'll be using it on a 2013 Lexus GX460 on the stock roof rack to start with, and then on a Victory 4x4 rack after that. I read in the reviews on Amazon that the two black straps are somewhat susceptible to breaking. Since you've been using it more, have you found that to be the case? Also, how long in total did it take you to mount it to your roof rack? Wondering if, once it's up there, it sort of becomes a permanent fixture, or is it reasonable to take it down from time to time if you ever want/need to? How has the cover held up in the rain? Any issues you've come across in the meantime? Such a great value for the money.
Hey Jon! Thanks so much man! Those GX460’s are awesome. Super jealous, :D. Great questions and here are my answers: 1. Black straps-I’ve had it for about 3 months and used it about 15 nights and so far so good. No problems at all with the straps. I guess worst case, if they did break, you could attach a bungy cord to use to pull the tent up and then use the provided pins to hold the tent up. But, again, I’ve used it a decent amount and no signs of anything breaking or failing. 2. Mounting-The Xterra has a weird roof rack that has huge cross members that the provided t-channel and bolt system wouldn’t work with. So, I used 6 large u-bolts to attach it. It works fine, but they were a pain to get on and to tighten all the way up. They would definitely not be easy to frequently attach and remove. It probably took me about an hour to an hour and a half to install the first time. I leave it on full time so I’m ready to go whenever. Plus, my truck won’t fit into the garage so I don’t mess with it. If you did it right and spent the money to get some sort of quick release system, it wouldn’t be too bad. It’s a really light tent. 3. Rain-It’s held up great and I’ve had no issues with leaks or water of any kind in it so far. I did rip it because I’m an idiot and it is a little difficult to get the top on and off. I did make a video showing how I repaired it if it ever happens to you. Here’s a link: ua-cam.com/video/1fgS1glblmU/v-deo.html. 4. No other issues. The main recommendation I would make is to get an additional mattress to really make it comfy. Here’s the one I got and it’s awesome (and it was cheap): amzn.to/3dBOEh7 I agree it’s a great value for the money. I love mine so far. Good luck with yours and if you run into any issues or have questions, just hit me up!
Nice review of the tent. I'm trying to decide model of tent to buy. It's either going to be this one or the FSR 63 High Country. I'm 6'5" and I'm afraid i might not have enough room in this tent if my wife comes with.
I'm 6'2" and it's plenty long (probably 6-8" of extra space at my feet). It's said to be 48" across but I think that may be outside width. My wife and I have slept in it and we had plenty of room. I've also slept myself and my 7 and 10 year old in the tent and that was a little tight, but it worked. I think for 2 people it's just about right. However, that doesn't leave a lot of room for heaters or much stuff, but that hasn't been a problem for us.
@@AllThingsOverlanding thanks for the reply. I’m used to using my 1.5 man ALPS tent when I used to camp on my motorcycle. My wife has never camped with me but I’m trying to get her to tag along.
@@bergoff No problem! My wife doesn't go a lot, but the roof top tent has helped a lot with it because it's pretty comfortable and she feels more secure. Good luck!
This is the RTT I’ve been eyeing to mount on top of my Jeep JKU. Price is right and setup looks so fast. Question. How tall is it when it’s folded down?
Great video and we’re interested in possibly getting a RTT like this one. I have a question though.. how much room do you have sitting up in it? Is there a good amount of head space? I’m 5’11” and my wife is 5’6”. Thanks!
Hi! I'm 6'2" and I can easily sit up in it without my head hitting the ceiling. It's pretty tall. I have changed clothes in it and I obviously can't stand up in it, but with it being 7' long and 4' across, it's pretty easy to do it crouching or sitting.
So, I sold it to someone else who is still running it to this day. The only reason was I go mostly in the winter and the cover, especially when your hands are freezing, is tricky to get back on after a night of camping. I still think it's a great tent for the money!
If it's helpful, I made this video of my DIY mods and around 6 and a half minutes, I get to the interior and talk through pretty much the whole thing: ua-cam.com/video/tJY698uo89A/v-deo.html
Two, yes. The wife and I have used it before and it was perfect. Also, I can fit my 7 and 10 year olds in it with just me. As for comfort, you’ll want to get some sort of a mattress or mattress topper to make it really comfortable. Overall though, it’s a great deal for the price!
Hey Carlos, technically it's all one piece. I think if you were motivated and/or dedicated to creating a solution, you could probably remove it and then use hooks or something to allow for it to be attached or removed. I like that it's attached so there's less work when putting it up or down. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Maybe. Click on the link to see the dimensions and see if it will fit on your truck. It’s about 7 feet long and 4 feet across. The ways to mount it are pretty universal. I personally used 6 u bolts to mount it from my roof rack.
Hey Gary, I’m not sure if there’s a way just to call them. Do you have an Amazon account? If you do and you click on the link in the description, you can just buy it right on Amazon. The seller was super helpful via email though!
Great video man! Just used your link and bought one for my 4RUNNER!
Nice! Hope you enjoy it! And thanks for using the link, :D.
We Drive the same Rig! I just ordered the same Tent and we drink the same lagunitas IPA! I'm the same budget minded overlander! Definitely subscribing!!
Haha, howdy long lost brother! :D Enjoy the tent, the rig, and the IPAs!
Also hoping that you will show a quick vid about Getting the Cover off > Putting it Back On. This is exactly the style I want, all for the same reasons you mention. Grateful that someone took the time with this model. It's the only detail on the internet I could find. Also an XTerra owner so super appreciative. Cheers
That's awesome! Stay tuned for more content on the tent and the Xterra for sure. I've got the tent off the truck right now because I'm building my own custom unistrut based roof rack so that I can mount the RTT, my awning, my limb risers, and my traction boards back up to the roof. So, as soon as I get it back on, I'll be doing a walk around of that. I'd be happy to take a video of taking the cover off and putting it back on too!
Hey Fletch! I'm actually looking at buying this tent right now for my sxs, or possibly to mount to my trailer. I've had my ARB rtt for four years now, and as you mentioned, the setup is definitely much more. After some 250-300 nights spent in that tent, it has wore me down and I am simply not as enthusiastic about setting up and taking down the tent on extended trips where I am moving camp daily. I stumbled upon one of these tents in new condition on Facebook marketplace for a decent price, so I'm just going to snap it up and try my luck with it. I can't wait to pick it up next week!
Good luck! Aside from the cover that's a bit of a pain, it's really a great tent and so easy to set up and tear down!
Thanks for the info . You reached out to me on FB when I asked questions about the tent last week . Wow, I received the tent in 3 days ! Going to make a rack for the bed if my truck in a day or two . Thanks again for the info
That’s awesome! Congrats and enjoy the tent!
New to your channel, found you when looking at reviews for this tent. Been really struggling with going hardshell or not, but biggest complaint with all of the soft shells was setup, then I found this one and holy heck is easy. Pretty sure I'm ordering one Friday, just want to make sure the one hardshell I'm looking at doesn't do some crazy $300 off it something lol. Also, wanted to mention diesel heaters if you haven't looked into them you should. I winter camp too and I hate propane, open flame, etc, I found these diesel heaters and what a game changer. Hot dry heat, zero risk of fire or carbon monoxide. I'm actually in my ice shelter right now and it's a balmy 70 with a door cracked open and vents open and it's on next to the lowest setting. Very efficient too. I'm mounting the RTT to my kayak trailer and will figure out a way to mount the heater as well, anyhow thanks for a great video you all but made up my mind depending on BF deals lol. Btw, this is only 850 right now! Went down 50 since yesterday
Hey Doug! Welcome to the channel! Glad to have ya. I do really love this tent. It’s kind of the best of both worlds. The cover is a little tricky to get on and off the first few times but once you’re used to it, it’s not bad. That’s awesome that it’s only $850! I have definitely been pondering a diesel heater in a box build and it’ll probably be something I work on this winter. If you don’t mind, if you buy it, click through that link in the description. It’s an affiliate link so Amazon will give me a few bucks for sending you their way. Appreciate ya and let me know if any other questions come up!
@@AllThingsOverlanding I absolutely will click the link, I figure someone might as well get something out of it lol and you did the best video on this tent. Def look into the diesel heat. I used it last night kept my tent very toasty warm I was running a 14 amp hour battery and I got about 15 hours of runtime on it so I definitely recommend a larger battery lol but I ran it overnight off of my rock piles 350 watt and it worked with no problem 8 9 hours I still had juice left. Very clean dry air actually if anything a little too dry I think I'm going to put a bowl of water in front of the exhaust next time lol but if you want any more info DM me not that there isn't a million videos online about it but I definitely have learned a lot over the last month and I've used it three times now and nothing but good
@@DougRowan_photography I'll definitely hit you up once I get one and have questions, :D. Appreciate it!
@@AllThingsOverlanding FYI, order placed from your link this morning!!! Can't wait to get out and do some winter camping in this beast! Solar panels on order as well. I was waiting to see if Renogy did something crazy for BF, but they didn't, lol, so I went ahead and ordered the Rockpals 100w that goes with my Solar Generator 350w from them. I think after the first of the year I'll get the 200w system with 200ah batteries that I plan on. But this way I have the extra 100w to move around portable. The tent is going on a kayak trailer that I had modified to have a full rack, so I'm leaning towards putting the solar on my Rav4 roof, mounted on a roof basket, has an air dam, which should help with the height of the tent as well. Who knows, maybe I'll throw a video up once I get things assembled. I used to do drone videos and I know the edit time for even a simple quick video, so NO way I want to do what you all do, I know the time invested lol. Thanks again for a great review!
@@DougRowan_photography Hey Doug, thanks for doing that! I used it last night and it was great. Had some condensation because it was down in the 20's, but nothing a diesel heater couldn't fix, :D. I also put together a video showing me removing and reinstalling the cover along with tips, so I'll try to get that up ASAP so you can see it before you have to do it to your own! I'd love to see the Renogy setup too. I love my solar and used it all day yesterday to keep my chainsaw batteries charged, phone charged, etc. Thanks again!
This was awesome review and convinced me to get this over the pop up hard shell tents. Have fun!
Nice, enjoy it!
I just ordered my tent. Should come in by next week. Ill let ya know how it goes. I really appreciate the info you provided.
Awesome! Enjoy it! Let me know if you have any questions once you get it!
@@AllThingsOverlanding will do i appreciate it.
It looks great. My only concern is the design of the rain fly at the driver side. Ideally, the driver side is the best side facing strong wind and rain. The opening is not well covered by the rain fly and water may entering from the zipper of the window. Would very like a review about your raining day camping experience. Thanks so much.
Yep and that's valid. You definitely do lose the ability to have that window open if it was raining a decent amount, which is a down side of the design. I haven't had it in an all out downpour yet, but I have had it open in pretty decent strength rain before and have never had any leaks. The zipper runs around the outside edge of the window which is almost under the rain fly so I think it would take a lot of wind and rain to even really contact the zipper to cause a problem.
I'll update you for sure though once I've experienced weather like that if there are any problems! I've spent about 18 nights in it so far and it's been great and it's holding up really well. Still love it.
I just got one and taking it out next weekend. I had to do a custom install on my Ford F150 Super Crew. I drove it an hour home in the wind and couldn't even feel or hear the difference like others say about rooftop tents. I'm stoked! Your right, there aren't many reviews or videos about this tent. I made one too if anyone wants to check it out on my channel. Thanks!
Nice! Glad you're liking it too! It's a great tent for the money. I'll check out your video too!
Thank you!! I have been looking for a review of this rtt...and yours is spot on!
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
Appreciate the review. Looking into getting this tent so it was really helpful.
Hey Shawn, glad it was helpful! It's really a great tent, especially for the money. If you end up getting it, feel free to click through that link in the description! No biggy if not, but if you do, I get a few bucks in affiliate fees from Amazon for sending someone their way. Thanks for the comment and have a great day.
@@AllThingsOverlanding if I get it I’ll absolutely use think link man. Overall, would you still get the tent if you could go back?
@@shawnlindsey_ For sure. I'm going camping for 2 nights this weekend in it again which will put me at about 10-12 nights in it in the last month or two. The only downside is getting the cover on and off. Compared to a Smittybilt style tent though, it's way easier overall. The only thing I would consider over it would be a hard shell pop up style, but I chose this because it wasn't $2-3K, :D. I went to a 5 day overlanding retreat a month ago and got tons of compliments on it and people were amazed at how fast and easy it went up and came down. I really love it.
Also, when doing the cover, just watch the aluminum hinges as you can tear the cover if you're yanking on it. Ask me how I know, :D. Here's a link to a video where I describe how I did that and how I repaired it. It was my own fault, not the tent's, but just something to be aware of: ua-cam.com/video/1fgS1glblmU/v-deo.html
Hit me up on Facebook, Insta or shoot me an email at allthingsoverlanding@gmail.com if you want to dive deep into questions or if you get it and then have questions that come out of ownership!
I want to see you put the cover back on tho. Kinda bummed that you didn’t add that in the video. I’ve had a Tepui and putting the cover back on is the worst part. Great video still tho. Let us know your honest opinion of putting back on the cover tho. 🇺🇸🤙🏻
Yeah, great point. You are absolutely right that’s the worst part. Here is my feedback on the cover and “downsides” of the tent.
I've used it for about 8 or 9 nights so far in the last month (just got back from a 5 day trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan) and overall, I really like it. Here are a few of the downsides:
1. Getting the cover on takes some practice. I was super frustrated at first but after about the 4th or 5th time, I got a lot better and it wasn't nearly as annoying, but it's still not as easy as a hard shell (but also like a third or less of the price of one).
2. Be careful around the aluminum hinges when putting the cover on. I wasn't paying attention and I ripped the cover (putting together a video of that now showing how I fixed it).
3. It's 48" wide by about 7' long so if you're going to sleep more than 2 adults, this probably isn't a good option.
Otherwise, I love this thing and have gotten a lot of compliments on it for how nice it looks and how easy and quick it is to set up. I mostly go solo, so it's fantastic for me! Hope that helps.
Dang it, Fletch! Always making me want more haha
Gear is kind of an addiction. Not gonna lie, :D.
It is a great tent but I have to say that the nuts that are on the side bar one on each side came off I recommend checking them and using some kind of Loctite on them other than that the tent has been great
I've heard from others that they've had some bolts/nuts that were loose. Definitely a good idea just to check them to be safe! Thanks for sharing!
I have the 180 awning being delivered in June with the annex room
@@midnightadventureswa Awesome!
Thank you it been great watch your Chanel Do remember the first time I try to open the tent and was pull on the strap and then. The Tent would not open then I open the door part and then it open so the tent is so air tie that it was making a vacuum and the tent would not open
I'm really thinking about getting one, thanks for the info!
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
thanks a lot for the great video! two questions: 1) can it be installed on Honda Odyssey parallel roof bars only without the cross bars? 2) where to buy the cross bars shown in your video to avoid adding height?
I guess you would have to measure the width of the Odyssey to see if it's under 4' wide, which I would think it would be. I bought unistrut from my local hardware store and fabricated my roof rack out of it so that I could mount the RTT and an awning. Here's a video I made about how I created that. It was pretty cheap and not difficult at all, so I'm sure you could come up with something that would work for your application! ua-cam.com/video/HmoGAGgyh0o/v-deo.html
@@AllThingsOverlanding thank you! that is very helpful.
Man that looks like a heck of a deal. Not sure if its big enough for me though. I'd need room for me plus my two boys.
I have a 7 and 10 year old and they've both slept up there with me (one on each side) but it was tight. I generally bring a ground tent for them and sleep up there with the wife or by myself. I typically go alone, but it works in a pinch with the kids for sure. The price is right and with the addition of a decent mattress, it's really comfy.
Thanks man what a great video I’m probably gonna pull the trigger on this one my only issue is I have a gladiator and it has a half rack and I’m probably gonna have like a 2 foot overhang on the back 😬
Hey Brian, yep, it's a good one. I just used it for the last 5 nights in a row on a long trip to the upper peninsula and it was pretty great. I've seen a lot of trucks with the half racks and RTT's and they're pretty much all like that. The nice thing is that it's really easy to install and very adjustable so you should be able to dial it in just right. Let me know if you have any questions if you get it and start installing it!
All Things Overlanding that’s awesome man appreciate the feedback I’m probably gonna order it today I’m excited lol thanks cheers bud 🤜🏽
@@brian8978 Hey, anytime! Let me know if you have any questions about it! If you do order it, make sure to click through that link in the description (affiliate), haha. Thanks!
All Things Overlanding awesome will do bud I’ll let you know if anything 🤜🏽
@@brian8978 Appreciate you! Happy to help.
Hey there, I have been looking at this tent, I also am rolling with a Xterra with a stock rack on it. I’m curious if you have any experience with putting a kayak on top with it? Or if you have any thoughts about if that would be possible. Thanks!
I don’t have any experience with mounting a kayak but as long as it wasn’t too heavy and you had a good way to secure it, I think it would be fine!
Good video, (little winded though).. I've been considering this tent for a while but can't decide if I wanna get thing or through some money at a hard shell..
Ha! I'm a talker. So, I do love this tent. I will say that a hard shell is going to be fairly significantly easier to pack down, so it really depends on the value of that versus the cost of the tent. For the money, I still contend this is one of the best tents you can buy. However, if you go quite a bit, you may get tired of messing with the cover eventually. But for half or a third of the price of a hard shell tent, you have to weigh it out and decide what makes the most sense for you.
As of today this tent is currently $1,109.99 (escalated from $899 in just a little over a year). It's interesting to watch the price for at least another year to see if anyone still wants to pay at this price 🙂
It’s really interesting. I still think it’s a great tent even for the $1100.
@@AllThingsOverlanding, thank for your reply. And U caused me to really think about $200 gain in 2 years now! :-)
@@napman99 No problem! I guess everything is getting more expensive, but it's still crazy how much stuff has gone up!
@@AllThingsOverlanding, Every seller's goal is "Profit". Can't blame them that they'll use every trick to max theirs.
Damn man that is one siiiick tent! Hahaha how does it look like when it is closed? Did it affect your gas mileage a lot? I dont like the big bulky RTTs either, because im always afraid of my already terrible gas mileage, and ive seen jeeps get out of their lane when the wind hits them because of it.
It folds down pretty small when closed up. I haven't really noticed any change in my MPG, but I had my DIY RTT before so I might just be used to it, :D.
@@AllThingsOverlanding looks great man! Hahaha im excited for your long term review! I just got the gazelle t4 ground tent, but I have not had the opportunity to use it yet. I know you mentioned that youve used cots before. Any suggestions on that? Something that doesnt take a lot of space? I was looking at the coleman pack away folding cot that is long (similar to a chair) when folded, instead of the other squared bulky ones.
@@AleMalave92 I was using the Coleman fold down cot because it was cheap (about $40-here's a link: amzn.to/2xuqXmG). It was fine with some memory foam mats on top of it. Slept pretty well actually, but it was kind of big and bulky and a little hard to set up. If I was to do a cot again, I think I would get one of these: amzn.to/3ivNZPO. Sets up easier and takes about the same amount of space. They do take up a decent amount of space though.
@@AllThingsOverlanding yep! Thats exactly the one ive been looking at! I would rather have it fold into a stick than into a massive square hahahaha thanks for the suggestion!!
@@AleMalave92 Anytime homie, :D
Hi I’m new to all this camping thing, although always wanted to start, never had the time or the money, I definitely want to take care of my pocket so I’m going to be buying cheap but good enough things to start my camping adventures, so I’ve been seeing this tent on Amazon and looking for reviews (thank you for this video btw) I’m just wondering now if this will fit my RAV4 2021, regarding the roof racks it has on, There’s only one type of roof racks that you can put on, the ones that has like a little arch so i don’t know if this tent only works for the flat roof racks, can you help me with this? Also great videos I just subscribed!
Welcome and thanks for subbing. Glad the video was helpful. I'm wondering how much of a curve that roof rack has in it? I'm sure theres's some flexibility in mounting this RTT because it has u-bolts so you could just tighten them down until they're tight, whether they're all tightened to the same length or not.
@@AllThingsOverlanding to be honest I don’t know for sure but I will leave the link of the ones I bought so you can see them, I think it should be ok but I just want to be sure before I buy the roof tent. Thank you.
Great video. I have been researching RTTs for a while. How much effort was it to install on your vehicle. I live in Las Vegas, and with my living arrangements, it would need to stay on FT. How would you feel about that? Thanks!!!
Hey Howard! I actually keep mine on full time and it's too tall to fit in my garage so it's outside all the time. After a few months now, no leaks and no problems. I've used it about 15 nights or so (had a long 5 day consecutive overlanding expo in there) and it's been great.
I just used 6 u-bolts to attach it to my roof rack, but if you have a thin rack or some sort of aftermarket roof rack, then it comes with a really nice adjustable aluminum t-channel mounting system and all the hardware you need to attach it to your rack. Xterras are just weird and have huge cross members that weren't compatible. I just got done building my own uni-strut roof rack for about $100 which I'll be dropping a video on soon that will show how I solved that problem, but it's a great tent and easy to install.
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us ☠👍👍👍⛏💙
Anytime! Hope it's helpful!
Love your review! Regarding Weight- you said it feels like 100 lbs but Mfr specs say 159- that's a pretty big difference- any way you can confirm what the weight is? That's the only concern we have as we want to be able to remove it when we're not on a trip and are considering the Gofast, but this one looks more comfortable. How easy would it be to take it on/off the rack? Thx
Hi Lisa, thanks! That's a great question. You know, weight is a weird thing where it's hard to say from "feel." I had a neighbor kid help me throw it up on the roof and it felt pretty light, but I was comparing it to a DIY roof top tent that I had built out of wood, so it probably was lighter than that, but if I had to defer, I would say to go high and use the manufacturer's specs. It's strapped to my roof now so I don't really have a way to get it off and weigh it independently. Sorry!
I was really looking at the Go Fast Ultralight too, but there's a long wait list and with mattress, it's at least about $1500 so I went with this one.
I think removing it from the rack would all come down to how you mount it. If you use the stock mounting points that come with it, it's essentially 8 bolts (2 per attachment point times 4). In my case, the Xterra is weird so I built my own DIY roof rack out of unistrut to mount to my stock rack. I leave mine on all the time. There are some quick release kits and that would determine how easy it is to remove. Again, with myself an a young kid from across the street, we were able to fairly easily get it on the roof, but if you were going to do it a lot, it might make sense to create some sort of winch/pulley system to drive under, undo the quick releases, and lift it off.
Sorry for the book, but hopefully that helps!
Thanks! So helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
What an awesome, thorough review. I actually bought this tent before I even knew about your channel, otherwise I would have clicked through your link. It just arrived today, and I'm excited to get it setup. I'll be using it on a 2013 Lexus GX460 on the stock roof rack to start with, and then on a Victory 4x4 rack after that. I read in the reviews on Amazon that the two black straps are somewhat susceptible to breaking. Since you've been using it more, have you found that to be the case? Also, how long in total did it take you to mount it to your roof rack? Wondering if, once it's up there, it sort of becomes a permanent fixture, or is it reasonable to take it down from time to time if you ever want/need to? How has the cover held up in the rain? Any issues you've come across in the meantime? Such a great value for the money.
Hey Jon! Thanks so much man! Those GX460’s are awesome. Super jealous, :D.
Great questions and here are my answers:
1. Black straps-I’ve had it for about 3 months and used it about 15 nights and so far so good. No problems at all with the straps. I guess worst case, if they did break, you could attach a bungy cord to use to pull the tent up and then use the provided pins to hold the tent up. But, again, I’ve used it a decent amount and no signs of anything breaking or failing.
2. Mounting-The Xterra has a weird roof rack that has huge cross members that the provided t-channel and bolt system wouldn’t work with. So, I used 6 large u-bolts to attach it. It works fine, but they were a pain to get on and to tighten all the way up. They would definitely not be easy to frequently attach and remove. It probably took me about an hour to an hour and a half to install the first time. I leave it on full time so I’m ready to go whenever. Plus, my truck won’t fit into the garage so I don’t mess with it. If you did it right and spent the money to get some sort of quick release system, it wouldn’t be too bad. It’s a really light tent.
3. Rain-It’s held up great and I’ve had no issues with leaks or water of any kind in it so far. I did rip it because I’m an idiot and it is a little difficult to get the top on and off. I did make a video showing how I repaired it if it ever happens to you. Here’s a link: ua-cam.com/video/1fgS1glblmU/v-deo.html.
4. No other issues. The main recommendation I would make is to get an additional mattress to really make it comfy. Here’s the one I got and it’s awesome (and it was cheap): amzn.to/3dBOEh7
I agree it’s a great value for the money. I love mine so far. Good luck with yours and if you run into any issues or have questions, just hit me up!
Nice review of the tent. I'm trying to decide model of tent to buy. It's either going to be this one or the FSR 63 High Country. I'm 6'5" and I'm afraid i might not have enough room in this tent if my wife comes with.
I'm 6'2" and it's plenty long (probably 6-8" of extra space at my feet). It's said to be 48" across but I think that may be outside width. My wife and I have slept in it and we had plenty of room. I've also slept myself and my 7 and 10 year old in the tent and that was a little tight, but it worked. I think for 2 people it's just about right. However, that doesn't leave a lot of room for heaters or much stuff, but that hasn't been a problem for us.
@@AllThingsOverlanding thanks for the reply. I’m used to using my 1.5 man ALPS tent when I used to camp on my motorcycle. My wife has never camped with me but I’m trying to get her to tag along.
@@bergoff No problem! My wife doesn't go a lot, but the roof top tent has helped a lot with it because it's pretty comfortable and she feels more secure. Good luck!
This is the RTT I’ve been eyeing to mount on top of my Jeep JKU. Price is right and setup looks so fast. Question. How tall is it when it’s folded down?
Hmmm, good question. It depends on how much bedding you have in it but I would say under 12” even when packed with stuff.
Great video and we’re interested in possibly getting a RTT like this one. I have a question though.. how much room do you have sitting up in it? Is there a good amount of head space? I’m 5’11” and my wife is 5’6”. Thanks!
Hi! I'm 6'2" and I can easily sit up in it without my head hitting the ceiling. It's pretty tall. I have changed clothes in it and I obviously can't stand up in it, but with it being 7' long and 4' across, it's pretty easy to do it crouching or sitting.
@@AllThingsOverlanding Thank you so much for the info! Greatly appreciated! ~Kat
@@texkatsw3531 Anytime!
You,be solid it to me.👍👍👍
One question l,be got Chevy Blazer 2dr
will that tent work for me
I would think so. It's about 7 feet long by 4 ft wide but the mounting spots on the bottom are flexible, so it's pretty universal.
I,m completely sold on this item.😄😄
Thank you very much.
@@anthonycsmall4734 No problem! Glad it was helpful.
My only concern is can these xterra roof racks hold the weight for the RTT and 2 body’s
I have personally done it with my wife and I and it has been fine. I’ve also had both of my kids in the tent with me and it’s been fine as well.
Update on how it's holding up?
So, I sold it to someone else who is still running it to this day. The only reason was I go mostly in the winter and the cover, especially when your hands are freezing, is tricky to get back on after a night of camping. I still think it's a great tent for the money!
Do one on the inside of your Xterra.
If it's helpful, I made this video of my DIY mods and around 6 and a half minutes, I get to the interior and talk through pretty much the whole thing: ua-cam.com/video/tJY698uo89A/v-deo.html
When you add the memory foam, is it comfortable?
Yep! Without it, it's pretty stiff and not too comfy, but with the extra memory foam mattress, I sleep great in it.
Will this sleep two comfortably?
Two, yes. The wife and I have used it before and it was perfect. Also, I can fit my 7 and 10 year olds in it with just me. As for comfort, you’ll want to get some sort of a mattress or mattress topper to make it really comfortable. Overall though, it’s a great deal for the price!
Question does the rain fly come off?
Hey Carlos, technically it's all one piece. I think if you were motivated and/or dedicated to creating a solution, you could probably remove it and then use hooks or something to allow for it to be attached or removed. I like that it's attached so there's less work when putting it up or down. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@AllThingsOverlanding thank you. I’m looking into buying one as well.
@@carlosescobar4892 No problem! It's a really great tent, especially for the money.
Will this fit on a 2dr jeep wrangler
Maybe. Click on the link to see the dimensions and see if it will fit on your truck. It’s about 7 feet long and 4 feet across. The ways to mount it are pretty universal. I personally used 6 u bolts to mount it from my roof rack.
Fletch says "no rear entry".
Hahahahahahahahahahaha
Did we just become best friends.....yup! LOL.
There's so much room for activities, :D.
@@AllThingsOverlanding why did you let us go overlanding with Power tools...lol. Love the channel keep up the great videos
@@destinationoverland2831 Haha, thanks!
I'm very interested in this rooftop tent camper, I'm not tech savvy so I'd like a phone number to contact someone so I can purchase this camper
Hey Gary, I’m not sure if there’s a way just to call them. Do you have an Amazon account? If you do and you click on the link in the description, you can just buy it right on Amazon. The seller was super helpful via email though!