Go Fast Camper GFC RTT - 6 Month Review
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Hey guys. This is my review of my Go Fast Camper. Okay so it's actually 7, nearing 8 months now. I get lots of questions about this tent on instagram so hopefully I can answer some questions you may have. I've had this tent for a while and I think I've figured out everything that you might encounter about these tents, it's strengths and its weaknesses.
There are tons of rooftop tent (RTT) companies out there but none set up and break down faster than the GFC, Go Fast Camper RTT. This was my number 1 choice for a Roof Top Tent because honestly it fit my needs best. Will it fit yours? Probably, but lets find out.
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@Shittco (Just copped; I'll show you how it works in a future video.)
@vrnclrsewnstorage
@kinsmenhardware
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Go Fast's video from the man himself:
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Video is great for showing you the correct way to open and close the tent as well as maintenance
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Check out these Third Party vendors that make products for the GFC on their Instagrams:
@Shittco (Just copped; I'll show you how it works in a future video.)
@vrnclrsewnstorage
@kinsmenhardware
@Strawfoot
[BECAUSE I GET A TON OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THEM] Here the links to the Quick fists that hold the shovels, axe, etc:
amzn.to/39k1GhD - Single
amzn.to/2LHCWaI - 6 Pack
Also great addition for GO PRO; heres the Ram mount that fits perfectly in the tracks:
amzn.to/2K4wnP8 - Just the Ball
amzn.to/3ow5p1Q - Comes with ARM (very useful)
amzn.to/38z3uEc - Attaches to Go PRO
I got this footage with this Ram Mount setup on my GFC: It is really strong ! ua-cam.com/video/3JKnq63aCxo/v-deo.html
Let me know if you guys need links to anything and I'll track them down for you guys. Working on a maxtrax mount right now.
Appreciate your logical thought process on utilizing roof space. Cheers
Yeah it was a big selling point for me on this tent. Since buying the tent a few other tent companies have come out with their own roof mounting options. Area BFE and Roofnest have their own track and crossbar system.
Informative video, good work bro!
Thanks I really appreciate it.
Great review, thanks!
Ken J Boyd thanks so much. I have a new video soon about the new GFC design they just released. Very similar to mine but the fabric pattern is different. 3 entrances now instead of 2.
I almost hit that like button 😂. Also, that 4Runner looks great and this made me envious of those of you who have roofs big enough for a tent.
It'll stop being 69 likes eventually anyways haha.
You know, I love my rooftop tent but if I had a short wheel base jeep I could do a lot more fun offroading. I still use my back packing tent if the occasion calls for it.
OXFOOT yea, but not today! If things go right for me, I’ll do an off road lease of a jeep JLU (4 door) Willy’s Wheeler model. I’d set it up for quasi overlanding but it’d mostly be my new stock wheeler for the trail guides. However, your 4Runner is awesome and will be interesting to watch!
@@coloradomallcrawlers Yeah I really like something like coyote work's Jeep set up. Or... an Ursa Minor. Too bad those things are like 14k though. That'd be the ideal "overland" rig and then a heavy offroad trail basher.
I really liked the informative video, thanks
SG thanks. I love this tent, I’m hopping I can convince someone into getting the right one for them as well.
UPDATE SINCE THIS VIDEO: I recently installed the new Platform Wind Skid. I 100% recommend this for anyone getting the GFC. I guess I had gone deaf to the wind noise, but now that I've installed it, it makes a huge difference. I think it's only around 100%.
You can find that here:
gofastcampers.com/products/platform-wind-skid
OXFOOT awesome video. what color wind skid did you go with?
@@justinsoulier6305 I ended up going with the standard black. My rig has been pretty color neutral so far. Maybe I'll keep that, maybe I'll switch it up soon though.
@@justinsoulier6305 It's in the thumbnail of this video
ua-cam.com/video/4uC1JlKrSyU/v-deo.html
Hey guys, if you’re still unsure check out these videos for more help.
GFC themselves showing you how to open and close the tent along with maintenance tips:
ua-cam.com/video/904kRf3hCE4/v-deo.html
Snail Trail 4x4 doing and install on Trail4R’s rig:
ua-cam.com/video/cSzyaYZ6Cew/v-deo.html
Another review of the Tent from a guy with much better camera skills than me:
ua-cam.com/video/OScf_7m6qHs/v-deo.html
Bad ass build and great instructions on how to install:
trail4runner.com/2019/11/10/gfc-go-fast-campers-rtt-install-4runner/
Never knew anxiety till I saw him go through parking garage
The first time I drove into the garage with it I was going like 1 mile an hour. It’s really close but luckily I’m moving the hell out of the city. Don’t have to worry about it anymore. Can keep my bike rack and ski pack on it full time now.
Thanks so much for the 10k views. If only I could get that on my others I’d be set up haha. Thanks so much everyone.
How do you put a roof tent without roof rack?
It’s a mount that GFC sells specifically for the GFC. Keeps it super low profile and much cheaper than a roof rack. The whole tent and mount are for sale by the way.
8:54 subtle flex ;) Thanks for the awesome review!
Hahaha. "I sleep more than two people in there all the time"? Lol.
Another clamshell rooftop tent manufacturer used a bungee type cord to hold the sides in. You might be able to hack something up there. When the tent is in use, their's rests on the lower section of the case, ready to be used whenever. Give it a shot, you might be glad you did. peace
They have a bungee that does that but honestly I haven’t really needed it too much. I have buddies with the Roofnest and it has those bungees and they still have to tuck it in before closing it. I might start using mine again because it does at least help a little. Thanks for trying to help though!
In all honestly I only used the bungees the first time I used it so maby now that the material has loosened it’ll be more useful.
Pretty dope happy with my nest 👍
I actually did a review of an XL pretty recently. I’m about to do the smaller one and compare them once I get that shot.
Do you have any moisture or leaking issues?
I’m on the lookout for a camper and I keep going back to GFC. Love having the storage they leave you in whatever rig you have.
I’m also a huge fan of Subaru’s wish they made one for the Forester. Still using a pickup would leave you tons of space in the bed for gear.
Wish I knew if it would fit in a forester or not. I used to have a forester back in the day and the roofs are fairly narrow it can technically be mounted on top of most racks, so maybe it would fit their would just be overhang? Are you looking for something that you can still mount on top or you specifically like the hardshell design? Have you looked at their new super lights? I haven’t seen one in person yet but I know they have them advertised on top of a outback.
gofastcampers.com/superlite-roof-tent/
If you scroll to the bottom you can see what I mean. The tent only costs about 1300 as well. But again maybe someone out there has a GFC like mine on a forester.
@@OXFOOT as soon as I posted that I saw it on their website. Go figure lol
Still thinking more realistically if I go with a GFC a pick up would be better more storage in the bed means I can stay out longer. I'm looking for something at some point I can use permanently it's just me but and at some point a dog.
So at the moment I'm torn between a GFC or a Hiker Trailer..
Yeah I think if you went forester the super light would be best but I think if you go with a pick up the GFC is by far my favorite. Especially because the entire back becomes a place to put all of your camping supplies and offroad gear.
The joker trailers are quite nice as well. If you want to be able to offroad with them they get a bit expensive. I looked into them for winter/low profile camping at one point and while the entry level ones are really well priced the heavy duty ones seem high.
I live in Denver too. Leaning toward this tent as well, thanks for the review!
If you see an army green 4Runner near Rino it may be me haha
That’s funny for the time being I’m actually living right near rino in the LoDo area. I’m on my way out of the city in the next few months but I still work across the street so I’m not going to be moving too far.
The one unique feature of this tent is very much missed in this video... the ability to remove a floor panel and climb into the tent from inside the vehicle through the ‘sun roof’... did you do a followup video on that feature?
Thanks
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So that’s actually only in the truck bed versions of this camper. The roof top tent has a solid floor like most other rooftop tents. The top and bottom look just like each other. That would be cool if it did that though. If I had a truck I’d for sure buy the truck bed version.
There might be something like that on the newest models they just released but mine does not.
@@OXFOOT Thanks for the quick reply.
Thats the one feature I’m looking for to make a purchase.
Being able to remain dry and climb in directly from the vehicle on even the stormiest days is a game changer!
Yeah that would be nice. I would love to be able to avoid the snow when climbing in. I don’t know if any tents that do that though. Do you?
@@OXFOOT Yep
This company and AluCab as far as I know
Some folks made a cutout themselves and customized this feature into their existing RTT.
Helpful👍
Looking for something a little more budget friendly? Check out the part 1 video I did of 25+ budget overland/camping/offroading products that are actually good! ua-cam.com/video/YeWf-H8TVbU/v-deo.html
- Does the tent lock shut?
- Does the closing pin freeze at all in the winter or get jammed up with ice?
- Did you get any extra tent insulation for the winter?
- have any condensation problems in the winter with a heater or anything?
Unfortunately it doesn’t lock, but it is really secure. It wouldn’t open unless you wanted it to, but yeah if someone wanted to open it they could.
I’ve never had the locking pin freeze up. Sometimes it’s a bit tough to close if ice gets in between where the tent closes but that would be true of any hard shell tent.
I never ended up getting insulation, I’m usually fine without it.
I usually only run the heater before I sleep and when I wake up. I don’t run it all night.
@@OXFOOT thanks for the low down and response 🤘
Couldn’t get cheaper and lowest profile in all great tent great vid
Thanks so much for stopping by.
What buddy heater do you use? I heard they autoshut off above 7,000 feet elevation so never got one. Have you had any issues with elevation?
Sorry I didn't get a notification about this one. I have the Mr Buddy heater, the 4,000 - 9,000 BTU one. I've never had it shut off on me at 7,000 elevation thats not much higher than my elevation in the flat city of Denver. I haven't used it much above 10k feet so maybe that would have an issue but I can't confirm. Sorry I got back to you so slow, like I siad I just now saw this when I clicked directly on the video.
Forgot to mention guys. You can check out one yourself at gofastcampers.com/products/gfc-rooftop-tent
Is there decent clearance between your ladder and the back of the tent when the gate is open? My tent is on order and I’m looking to pick up the greenlane ladder as well.
Yeah the gate clears it fine, I wouldn’t open the tailgate with a pair of shoes or anything sitting between the tent and hatch but it clears it just fine.
Living in the PNW there is a lot of rain. How does this hold up to big rains?
So far I’ve really only had it in a few rain storms and I’ve never noticed any leaking. If it gets wet, even when you close it it’ll still get some air flow from the little holes in the side... that being said, it doesn’t have a rain fly so if the rain is really bad you’d basically have to keep the tent closed.
@shittco makes this awning thing that I have on my Instagram but it’s not exactly a true rain fly.
Any videos on how they install it with out a rack system? Do they go in the the factory stock rail holes...?
Yeah that’s actually not a bad idea. I’ve been asked that before. I’ll look into doing a UA-cam short about the installation points and all that. This was installed almost two years ago now so I didn’t record it when it happened. It just goes in the factory holes and then sits on the track. I’ll try to film something like that this weekend.
Might not be the most interesting video but I’ll see if I can’t get it together.
Great looking rig. I also live in a place with low clearance garage. I think the GFC is the best fit for it's low profile. I am curious, would you happen to know the height of your vehicle from the group to RTT? And, are you running it with any lift? If so, do you have medium or heavy coils? Thanks!
I don’t know the exact height off the top of my head but I remember it being somewhere around 6’10 or so with a 3 inch lift, and crossbars on top. Without the crossbars it’s about 2.5 inches lower than that. I have an overland coil in the back that’s pretty heavy but I think the front is just a standard coil from an Icon stage 2.
My parking garage is 7’1 and I fit in just fine.
OXFOOT that helps, thanks!
Hi! could you list the items you used to mount the tent to the car? thank you!!
It’s actually a bracket that GoFast campers makes. It’s something that comes with the tent for an extra $600.
Sickkk
Thanks!
Great review! I'm interested in this RTT but I have a concern. And this concern is with all RTTs. I own a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. It has the shark fin antenna on the back end of the roof. I would have to add crossbars to the existing factory rack in order to mount this tent. I won't attempt to modify my antenna. I'm concerned if I can mount this tent high enough above the antenna without touching, and after mounting, will it affect my satellite radio reception? I often have to drive long distance to get to camping areas and I'm not about to give up my satellite radio. Any thoughts? Thanks.
So I actually cut my antenna to mount this one. I think most RTTs that are low profile you have to. They have a thing in their website that shows you the thing it gets replaced with, looks pretty factory looking in my opinion. I’m not sure how your car is but in the 4Runners the whole antenna is basically empty, the shard in part is empty, only a small chip at the base. I think if you got a high enough roof rack you might be fine. I just happened to have gotten the lowest profile setting you could possibly get with this tent because didn’t use a roof rack. I think if you check and see if Uptop overland has a rack for your Jeep, I’m sure that’ll be tall enough to clear it.
That being said I know tons of people who have hardshell rooftop tents and didn’t cut their antenna. You might be able to do so also.
how does it do with water/snow collecting in the bottom lid of the tent?
It has drain hole in the sides and let’s it out pretty easily. If the snow pile up is substantial then you’d have to dust it off when you close it back up, but you’d have to do that with any tent.
I would every few months clean the little channel if you want to. Mine I’ve only cleaned once and it was fine. I close this thing wet all the time.
@@OXFOOT nice!! Thanks for letting me know. Nice build!
How do those side windows do with no recessing or rain fly hangover?
So I'm not 100% sure how it all works but there are little drainage holes in the rear and the front of the tent and everything drains out. I've gotten tons of snow in the tent channels and the water falls out when you are driving. I do notice that when I pressure wash the tent a little water gets inside on the rear some times and then drains out.
Funny enough I'm going to be doing a cleaning video on the tent in a few weeks. I've camped in this thing every weekend either once or twice a week for the last 10-11 months. hasn't gotten dirty even with the drainage holes, but I know it needs a good sanitizing.
Maybe I missed it... but did you mention anything about the mattress and comfort of the tent?
Will it still close with a sleeping bag laid flat inside?
So I've heard of people putting thin ones in there but I've never been able to do that. Thats the case with most hardshell tents from what I've heard. I'm doing a hardshell tent head to head in the coming weeks so I guess I'll be able to find that out for real soon.
The tent I feel is pretty cozy and as long as you don't take your whole life up there with you it's enough room., the mattress is a 2 inch thick mattress. I've never had any problems with the mattress myself but I also used to sleep on bare ground back in the day when ground camping. I would say its slightly less comfortable than my old 3" Tepui, but I'm only saying that because its an inch thicker. I honestly can't tell much of a difference. That being said my GF sleeps on it all the time and doesn't complain but started recently using an inflatable mattress pad.
I think tent comfort and mattress comfort are really up to the user, but I really don't notice a major difference. I'll probably be doing an updated review soon as my one year of ownership is this month. I'll try to come up with a good way to compare comfort in a way that people watching a video would be able to understand without sitting in it.
@@OXFOOT Thanks man, I appreciate the info! I agree the idea of what's comfortable varies from user to user. I was just curious to hear your personal thoughts since there's not a lot of info on these tents from real users.
Just dropped a new vlog. I've done a few upgrades to the GFC since this video. I ended up going with a platform skid for wind noise, as well as the @shittCO rainfly awning.
ua-cam.com/video/4uC1JlKrSyU/v-deo.html
What brand of ladder do you have?
It’s a C4 ladder. The design has changed a tad since mine but it’s basically the same thing.
Ohhhh yeah
Thanks. Lol.
How does the tent handle wind when deployed?
Personally I like the way it handles the wind compared to my old RTT and all of my ground tents. Its hard shell so it stays pretty ridged during the night and it doesn't have a rainfly so nothing really flaps on it.The one thing I haven't tested that might worry me is that because this has cross bars and you can mount things on top, I sort of wonder about the idea of deploying the tent in a windy area and having something like a kayak on top. I've done it many times with my snowboard but those are super aerodynamic. I see a lot of photos with Canoes on top and I just wonder about how that might fair in the wind. That being said, it might be fine, just personally wouldn't do that.
Hey man, have you ever looked into a wabasto or espar heaters? I know cutting a hole in the roof of your truck and bottom of your camper is scary but you can run a honey comb filter head through to your tent and can run the heater in -40°C and keep your tent toasty warm. Was thinking of doing it to my future gfc rtt. Was just an idea im throwing around haha
It’s for sure something I’d look into. I’m not sure how long I’ll have the 4Runners so I’m not exactly sure I want to cut a hole in it. I’ll probably be buying a beater 1st Gen taco soon and doing a bed rack set up with a tent. That might make more sense in something like that. Either way I’m intrigued. I’ll look into it. Is it the thing that revere overland talked about in his video?
Any comparisons on Alu-cab or Roofnest Falcon you can make right off the bat? Have you had any other hard shell RTTs?
Funny enough I just started a series reviewing hardshell rooftop tents. I’ve shot about 8 of them including a Roofnest. Roofnest and AreaBFE make the same tent, it’s pretty good, mass produced in China but still good. Lots of accessories. I’ve been in a few ALU cabs and honestly for the money I don’t think it’s worth it. It’s decent enough but I’d rather go with the Bush Company Alpha, or something similar. I love my GFC but if I switched I think it would be for the Bush Company or an ikamper skycamp 2.0.
The bush company alpha is very similar to the Alu cab and is my most recent upload.
@@OXFOOT I think from the reviews I've read you might be right about Alucab. Lots of accessories. Bush company looks nice. But your review here on GFC might sway me. I wish there was a company with a slightly larger tent like falcon XL size, but with some of the features of the other brands where you can store bedding. Not everyone needs a 6-in thick tent, 8 to 10 would be fine to be able to store extra stuff inside for quick deployment
The falcon XL was one of the videos I did. That thing is a monster! So much room. And yeah since this video I no longer live downtown so realistically I don’t need the low profile anymore. I still really like my tent but was leaning more forwards the super light. I don’t know what I was thinking spending 5k on a tent lol! It’s paid for itself though and I could probably sell it for what I paid for it, so it’s kind of an investment almost.
Hey man, are you able to close it with any type of bedding inside?
Not really. I’ve heard people get some small stuff in there but it’s a pretty tight fit.
Really at least a double sleeping bag 🤔?
I think connect rope/rubber-band on each side of the tent (inside), the camp would be much more easier to close?
You know I have that thing laying around somewhere that came on the outside. Never actually used it. Maybe I should give it a try. I’m a year plus into ownership and haven’t even tried that ha. Thanks.
I have another review coming up, I’ll include that bit in there.
@@OXFOOT thats what its for
I have the same problem, high rise parking height restrictions. How tall is the whole setup?
I just responded to your IG message, but just in case anyone else has the question and sees this comment: At it's highest point it is 7'1 with a 3 inch lift, 285/70/17s, and the additional height of the optional crossbars on top. Without the crossbars my best guess would be 6'10.
@@OXFOOT Thanks for the info, super helpful!
What year 4 runner is this?
It’s a 5th gen 4Runner. They range from 2010-2020 with a random early model that looked different from 2010-2013. This exact model was made from 2014-2020.
Thanks for the video. I'm 6'4. too tall for this model?
So technically it is 8 feet from end to end, that would mean that you would fit but I’m not sure how comfortable... but it really depends. If you’re a back sleeper then that would be better, if you’re on your side with your arm up in might hit the top... do you put stuff under your feet with you sleep? Maybe consider putting in in your vehicle at night. My guess is that you would fit but you’ve got 4inches in height over me so it’s hard for me to tell.
That being said a lot of brands of hard shells are about the same length so it’s hard to gauge. The only one I can say for sure you’d fit in no problem is the ikamper skycamp. It’s probably the biggest one I’ve been in yet.
you dont need extra roof rack to install the gofast? is is sturdy on the roof? while you're driving does it feel top heavy? how much does that thing weigh?
it looks good on the roof. very low profile
I honestly don’t even notice it up there in terms of weight. I had a bigger rooftop tent in there before this one, so if anything for me it got lighter. I think this is 135lbs? Something in that range.
J.t.R. JP also, no rack needed. It has these big black metal brackets that bolt directly into the factory mounting points. Makes it only 7inches from mounting point to the top. Since I have crossbars mine is slightly taller than that though. The tent it self is 6” closed.
@@OXFOOT it looks great! thanks for reply! stay safe, stay healthy!
Hi! What rubber mounts are you using for your axe?
I use Quick fist clamps. You can pair them with the mounting "T-Nuts" from Go fast. After that all you will need is a 10-32 x 3/4 screw for each clamp and you're good to go. I'll link below this comment what you will need.
www.amazon.com/Original-Quick-Fist-mounting-equipment/dp/B000CQPANY/ref=asc_df_B000CQPANY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309832851244&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10103108593260893354&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014485&hvtargid=pla-420395418179&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64417494871&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309832851244&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10103108593260893354&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014485&hvtargid=pla-420395418179
gofastcampers.com/collections/accessories/products/platform-camper-track-t-nuts
www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Fasteners-Screws-Machine-Screws/10-32-x-3-4-in/N-5yc1vZc27iZ1z0ybiu
Thank you, appreciate that!!
What does it weigh?
What did it do to your mileage on the highway?
Davey Bernard I believe it’s about 135lbs. My MPGs didn’t move. My combined is almost always 15.8 to 15.9. Highway specifically I’m unsure.
Davey Bernard I mostly do highway miles though as I don’t use my 4Runner to commute. I’d guess it’s pretty close to 16 highway only.
Hi there, I searched for their website and I don't see the tent that you have. I only see one similar but it does not have the sides that look like yours so no way to put the crossbars on top or any of the accessories. Do you have a link to the same tent that you have on this video? Thanks
Walter Poquioma so they have a version 2.0 (or it could be 3) but I’m actually doing a video on that very soon. From what I’ve seen it’s much improved from mine. There are now 3 entrances two on either side and the back window is a bit more rounded at the bottom. There is no structural change to then tent just an improved version. As far as the cross bats go let me find the link and I’ll post it in another response in a second.
Walter Poquioma this is the crossbars I have, they mount in the tracks, they will work on the new tents as well.
gofastcampers.com/accessories/beef-rack-cross-bar/
Walter Poquioma they also have these as well, they work with Yakima round bars but I think the round bars are being discontinued soon by Yakima from what I’ve heard.
gofastcampers.com/accessories/cross-bar-rack-mounts/
I mean, do you carry a lot of gear? I just use an SUV tent and sleep in the back of my WJ. The tent is for chillin' and storage, the jeep for sleepin' (and heat).
Yeah I carry a ton of gear in the winter. Most of the time I winter camp I am snowboarding or doing something else similar to that so I always have a ton of stuff with me.
I have done that before I had a roof top tent. Just slept in the back and had a roof box for my stuff. It’s not too bad actually. I still like the tent better to sleep in though.
Just came across your channel (about 19 months after this vid post) do you still have this tent? Still recommend it?
Yes I still have the tent and the only updated complaints I have with it have been fixed in the version 2 they make now. The windscreen on mine is annoying but fixed in the new one. There’s enough room now to actually put a sleeping bag in there in the new model but not with mine. And the new hinges are much much better.
Good to know, thanks!! I'll order one and hopefully I get it in 3-4 months. I'll post a few pics. Keep up the good vids!
Thanks for the details on this products. I’m narrowing down my choices between gfc and vagabond and being in a wheelchair I always gotta think outside of the box a little. Do you have a rep or salesman you work with who can answer come questions for me?
I really wish I did. I'm not really affiliated with them, I just like the tent. They are super responsive on instagram DMs and if you have questions their support@gfcEngineering email is really helpful.
I'll also be doing an update soon, maybe if you have accessibility concerns I can try and address them in the video for others who may be in the same situation as you.
How tall are you, are you toes/head hitting end to end?
I’m just at 6 foot and I don’t run into hitting anything. It’s a wedge so if you’re like 6’4 and move your feet around a lot you might kick the top. I almost always sleep with my head in the large end, unless I don’t get it totally level and it makes more sense to sleep the other way.
The biggest drawback with running a clamshell on a 4runner, you can't access the tent if the rear liftgate is up since the GFC only has a rear door.
Actually it does have a side entry to it. Its right above the drivers side rear window. They also sell a retractable ladder on their site. I just liked running the rear ladder better for what I do.
This particular one on their website is sold out, but they have some on Amazon that should work.
gofastcampers.com/collections/accessories/products/ladder-for-tents-and-campers?variant=12833069498471
Damn, who lives in downtown Denver? I did 30 years ago for a very short time and it was a shithole then. Good luck to you.
Well it’s still a shithole. My guess is even worse now with all the restrictive laws. Before Covid my office was right next to my apartment. Now that I work from home I’m getting the hell out when I can get a house outside of the city ha.
@@OXFOOT love it, love your runner and tent also.
Thanks so much. Have a big mod happening tomorrow in the wheel department. Super excited about that.
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Any clarification on that?
Enough with the music. Geez
You just want to hear my voice droning on? Alright
You should drive a hybrid. These types of vehicles are horrible for the environment.
dan rodriguez if you know of a hybrid that can actually off-road let me know. Thanks.
@@OXFOOT Tesla Cybertruck might change the game, but until then there's no eco-friendly options for offroading. That said, a modern 4runner is miles ahead of a Dodge diesel 4x4 or a vintage Jeep on that front.
@@lifescansdarkly Yeah, hell if I could afford a cybertruck as my primary car and offroader I'd be doing that for sure.
Dam STFU