truck tent advice

Alright guys I'm debating getting a tent for the bed of my 2016 Tacoma short bed. Does anyone have any brands they recommend? Also please share any pros or cons to camping with a tent on the bed of the truck. Not looking to do anything on a platform, just right in the bed. Thanks

 

Napier makes some good ones

 

Thanks I've been looking at theirs. Seems affordable too. Also, everyone feel free to post some pictures with your recommendations

 

I have the Truck Bedz mattress as well

 

Cons: you have to unpack all your shit every night to set your tent up.

 

This guy is selling one

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-airbedz-pro3-bed-mattress-socal-area.505307/

 

I went with the Rightline Gear one mostly because it has no bottom liner. I can simply roll up by tonneau cover (Bak Revolver X2), setup the tent over the top of it and inflate my Airbedz. The dimmable LED bed lights come in handy as well.

 

I have a Napier and it works great. As mentioned before you have to unload the bed to setup the tent. Not a big deal for me. Also we use air mattresses which makes it very comfortable.

 

Where did you end up purchasing the tent from?

 

I bought mine on Amazon for $180:

$70 Rightline Gear Mid-Size Short Truck 2 Person Bed Tent for Camping & Hiking, 5 Foot

https://www.amazon.com/Rightline-Ge...503337309&sr=8-2&keywords=Rightline+Gear+tent
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it looks like Dick's has them for 50% OFF right now (DAMN!):
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/...gnhH6CCI1AR1lCa1_8-Isg_AmRs9PuCwaAuobEALw_wcB

 

@VegasVic Thanks so much for the heads up... I just was in Cabelas this afternoon and saw these tents for full price!

 

Are you getting any damage from the straps rubbing the side of the bed?

 

Well... thanks to @VegasVic I have purchased the Napier Sportz 57 Series Truck Tent. I opted for the lined version tent to help better keep bugs and other critters out a little better. I also purchased the Air Bedz

$300 PPI-105 AirBedz Original Truck Bed Air Mattress for 5'-5.5 Mid-Size Short Truck Beds with Tailgate Mattress, Blue

PPI-105 air mattress. I'll report out on their quality and durability once I have my hands on them and have had the opportunity to use them.

 

What's the advantage to these, versus a standalone tent?

 

This guy has the rightline with an intresting video on his setup

 

No, the straps are nylon and the hooks/clips at the end are also nylon so it's not harsh on the paint. You don't really drive around with it up so there's no friction or rubbing happening. Once they are tightened, they don't move or shift. I suppose you could slip something even softer between the strap and paint if you wanted but it doesn't seem to be an issue.

 

I follow this guy's channel. He is the definition of a prepper. He makes some quality content though

 

Yeah man all his vids on his truck are badass

 

Another vote for Napier!!! Love the tent! Keeps me off the ground, which I like. PRO TIP: Make sure you put a cloth between the tailgate straps and the tailgate, or you'll abrade the paint off the tailgate. Ask me how I know.



Airbedz are a great idea but very poor reliability. My first one crapped out within a few hours of being inflated. The second: Well, we'll see. If this doesn't work I'm going to just get a roll of foam rubber and call it a night (see what I did here?) .