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Best tent for bed?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Xewkija631, Mar 19, 2011.

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  1. Mar 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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    Well the warm weather is coming and I been interstead in buying a tent for the back of the bed. Has anyone done this yet and what kinda tent do you have and recommend? I have trd or dc so I believe it's a 5ft bed.

    Any suggestions would be nice

    Thank you
     
    Xewkija631, Mar 19, 2011
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  2. Mar 20, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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  5. Mar 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM
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  6. Mar 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    Since I've joined here I've been wondering why all you guys want to sleep in the bed of your truck.

    Whats wrong with the ground? its much more comfortable, plus you dont have to try and fit anywhere.
     
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  7. Mar 20, 2011 at 7:19 PM
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    Napier Sportz III with truck bedz epidition air mattress! :D

    DSC_0026_080c681958291dd6047c2e74b952cd73da4a832c.jpg
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  8. Mar 20, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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    im def ordering this summer! how hard are they to put up?
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM
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    There not too bad, took me about 25min myself in light wind on my first try, was able to do it in about 15min my second try since I knew how it went and everything was adjusted already.
     
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  10. Mar 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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    awesome man! where did you order yours from, i see you had an air mattress too
     
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    I ordered mine awhile back from autoanything, they were have a deal that I couldnt pass up for the tent and mattress.
     
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  12. Mar 20, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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    yeah! im def getting one for this summer!!!!! but, 6" procomp comes first :)
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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    will the 69 dollar one fit a short bed double cab?
     
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  14. Mar 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM
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    Anyone know?
     
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  15. Mar 29, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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    Not sure what the $69 one is, different sites have different prices.
     
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  16. Mar 29, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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    Haven't camped in it yet but I did get it all set up in the rain, and stayed dry as a bone inside!

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    Looks good and seems to work well! Ill make a thread when I actually camp in it .
     
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  17. Mar 29, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    sirius satilite radio, more on the way when i get more money. oh ya removed the secondary filter
    X2 Same tent i got love it.
     
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  18. Mar 29, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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    Cool i'm trying to find me one for cheap.. Would like to have one but didn't know... Thanks!
     
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    since i have a black taco, im concerned about scratches to the paint. i really like the look of the sportz 3. anyone able to enlighten me?

    mostly concerned about the straps going down the bedsides. thanks
     
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