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Wedge Life

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Iggy, Apr 10, 2019.

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  1. Apr 10, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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    TW! Since there are so many wedge camper options out there I figured it's time we all start sharing out tips and tricks on how we camp and use our campers.

    I love seeing how others find solutions to their problems, and turn their trucks and campers into a home away from home.

    I'll be reserving a few more spots so we can compile info that helps everyone.

    Please share your experience, solutions, and thoughts on being part of the wedge life!
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    Oops. Wrong thread.
     
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    Btw there are several reasons why I transitioned from an RTT to a wedge, but among my favorites are the speed to set up/clean up (10 seconds ea) and the ability to stand in the tent!

    I’ll never go back to the RTT life
     
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    If my truck won't fit in the garage when I buy a house anyways, then it'll finally seal the deal on picking up a Drifter.
     
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    Livin that Wedge Lifestyle!
     
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  11. Apr 10, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    As said above, being able to stand inside is huge. Nothing worse than having to put your pants on in a tent while hungover.


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    I bet your buddy with the RTT was jealous
     
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    Yes he was and it was his first trip with his RTT. Pretty much immediate buyers remorse. Haha.
     
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    Nothing against RTT's, but closing one in freezing slushy rain was the last straw for me.
     
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    Yep. I was so over it last trip with 3 inches of unexpected fresh. 20% chance for 1/4 inch my ass!

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    You still like your bed setup? I'm going to tear mine out now that I have the GFC and build something along the lines of yours. Having a 6' long drawer pretty useless to me now.
     
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    Could you hinge the top cover, so you still have a 6' drawer, but you could access it from inside with the tailgate closed too?
     
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    Been there many times. Fingers too cold to work all the straps, zippers, velcro, etc. Wedge life is so much more convenient.
     
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    That's how I have the side behind the fridge set up. Holds my heater, skottle and a bunch of other stuff. I'm mainly looking to add the "Hallway" down the middle for firewood/ dirty stuff and have the bed side height drawers on the driver's side to sit on while in the truck bed.
     
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    After breaking the zipper to the CVT tent cover in freezing temps that was about it for me. Glad I made the decision months ago to go away from RTTs.

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