PVC pipe tailgate cover for cooking under?

Now that might work, just don't care for those 10'x10' ones, our Coleman Collectors use a few of those. Who makes the 6x6? Harder to do stuff without a bed rack to tie onto. I have jerry rigged a tarp a couple times when I had my old Toy.
Duane

 

Bought this at Walmart . It’s in the camping/tent section. I think it’s only 33$ .

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/new-england-b-s-thread.204874/page-7644#post-19352709

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ing-gear-thread.340757/page-430#post-19245867

 

Is your plan to camp during your trip? If so, why not just carry a rollup table and a tarp system that you can setup at your campsites, etc? What does your whole travel system look like?

Think of it this way: If it's raining and you get something that has one main use (covering your tailgate to cook), what are you going to do the rest of the time in the rain? Sit in the truck? You are better off investing in a multi-use system that you can setup and leverage for hanging out, cooking, playing cards, etc than having one (expensive) item that keeps your food dry while you cook.

Something like the large version of this would be perfect, or a decent sized tent: https://www.kelty.com/noahs-tarp/ https://www.rei.com/product/894015/rei-co-op-kingdom-4-tent-2018

 

This is what we use

 

I know you can find some ideas in this thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/truck-camping-photo-thread.407866/

 

I was trying to find your set-up to post. Glad you ended my search. LOL!

 

Great thread. Ask for help and then shoot down every single suggestion that is offered. Sounds like you are asking for a psychic not a rain cover.

I have everything from a $100 10x10 canopy that is useless for anything but sunny days and zero wind to Kelty tarps and Slumberjack tarps. I am currently in the market for one of those $1000+ canopies (to replace my 2 decade old broken EZ-up). Each solution has specific strengths and weaknesses including price. I might use one or all of my shelters on a given weekend or none at all. Each works differently in use and operation. Honestly the OP needs to start shopping both online and in person to see what works for him. What seems like a perfect solution for us isn’t working for him. I personally would get a Kelty or a Slumberjack and a couple of poles but that is me.

 

Seems like Kelty Noah tarps are the winner from those of us with experience. I have the 16’ and it is huge or so it seems until you drop one side for wind protection and it drops the useable inside height. I almost went for the 20’ and may still in the future. It is really a great system and is adaptable to most situations.

 

Thank you guys. Sometimes searches online don't yield results you want, need to be specific, no big stores within 80 miles. I don't always have correctly spaced trees if at all, some of those examples require lots of space to stake out, but some good ideas.. Like I mentioned earlier, I do have a springbar tent that I wanted to be able to sit out in, cook under the canopy, or hang out, just not using it much, maybe four nights so far in three years as I like my backpacking tents for ease of setup. Don't care to spend much more money on camping gear. More income kicks in later this year, so maybe I can save up for a Four Wheel camper or the like. Getting older makes it a little harder to do some stuff.
Duane

 

I should have posted this in Off Topic Discussion, my apologies. I can see using PVC pipe is out.
My gear I guess is modular. Depending on area, conditions, mood, I then decide what to take. I have a extensive stove collection so what stoves I use may depend on weather, loaction, food, I plan to prepare. Not one size fits all. I have many lanterns, coolers, sleeping pads/mattresses, tents in addition to my stove collection. I was camping or backpacking around 48 nights last year, already three nights backpacking in January this year.
Duane

 

So, is buying a canopy is out of the question? It seems like a canopy would solve your problem. You could even carry all of your stoves!

 

No, the canopy has moved to the front of the pack. I like many of the tarps that were linked to. Just have to wait to see if I have to pay taxes and wait for my annuities income to kick in.
Duane

 

This is awesome, just ordered!! Weekends from March to October I am usually on the road with one of my kids for some sort of sporting event. Pop up tents are usually to big and attract to many people/chairs to use in a parking lot.. this is going to be perfect in between games!

 

I saw that in my searches, tail gate would be in the way unless there is an extension beyond the tail gate. Currently still buying too many old camping/backpacking stoves, so have to wait until my annuities kick in by July for more money.
Duane