Anyone have experience with an overhang like this?

i see.

i agree it's maybe a decapitation hazard for anyone in the rear seats. but the front are probably safe from the initial trajectory

 

Possibly. I still would not be willing to test how wrong I am.

 

When I load my truck full of furniture or whatever I try to avoid missiles headed for my rear window.

 

shortbus problems

 

As an aircraft carrier can be 13,464 inches long, you think driving a Tacoma that's only 13 inches longer than a shorty bed looks stupid?

 

I don't understand the folks who drive around with theirs on. Mine goes on the day before I leave for a trip, comes off the day I get home.

It all just comes down to comfort and what makes the most sense for what you're doing. An RTT is more comfortable (at least mine is) than sleeping in a ground tent. A travel trailer is more comfortable than my tent, but can't be taken on the trails I take. Other than a cab over camper (which also has it's limitations), it provides the best comfort and portability for my buck. Sure, I could pack a 4" mattress and cot for my ground tent, but then I've reduced bed space which is extremely limited as is. For a single rider, that would probably work just fine, but not when 2 or more are involved.

FWIW, my overlanding buddy is the cheapest person on the planet. After sleeping in my tent in Moab and Colorado, he'll be purchasing one of his own. Try it before you knock it.

 

Brah, cause yah can't get subs on the gram without one.

 

They look cool driving around along with the rack, shiny axe, shovel and traction boards = "Overlanding". Its the same reason many on this list honestly say they are getting a lift and larger tires only for the looks.

 

Sleeping on a comfortable mattress and staying dry is a lot better than sleeping on the ground. Climbing down at night isn't hard at all either. I've spent enough time sleeping in the dirt, so I'd prefer to be comfortable when I'm out camping. The goal is to relax, isn't it?

I keep my tent on my truck 100% of the time. I don't have a place to store it, and even if I did, I'd probably keep it on unless I needed more bed space. It doesn't impact my MPG that much and doesn't really have any negatives, besides loss of my rear view mirror.

 

Because you haven’t slept in one

 

Nothing says "camping" like dragging everything along to make the experience indistinguishable from being at home.

 

I fight my wife with this all of the time. Part of the reason I have a Tacoma is because if I had a Tundra, she'd want a massive trailer that feels just like home. I did have a Jayco 154BH that was just about perfect for glamping. Had everything needed, nothing I didn't. Space was so minimal that it was almost impossible for more than 1 person to be walking around at a time. Which forced everyone outside most of the time.

 

Amen to this! For a good bit of my life, I was a hard core backpacker. I always had a nice Yota truck, but it was just to get me to the trailhead. From there I was on foot and all I had with me was what was on my back. Too old to do that shit now, but man it was a lot of fun! This whole RTT / glamping thing is just another sign of the times. These days its all about the perception of the outdoor experience for many (but certainly not all).

 

Help me out. How is an RTT "glamping"? It's a tent. On a roof (or bed).

 

I've done just about every type of sleeping you can outdoors, including a sleeping bag on the ground, tents, and a hammock. I'll take the convenience of an RTT over any of those anymore, especially with a full sized mattress with extra foot room. Much faster to set up, don't need to find a large flat spot like you would a normal tent. Not sure about the no headroom thing, I have plenty of room to sit up just fine. My back appreciates the memory foam mattress, too.

I still get over 20mpg with all the stuff I've done to my truck, so I'll say the loss is minimal.

 

You paid anywhere from 5 to 10x the price of a 6 person tent for a tiny bed in a Tupperware container, because social media told you it's the most bestest way to be a true overlander. Wasting $$$ for "status" over function is the very essence of modern glamping.

 

Interesting take. I don't have social media, though, so that can't be it.

Also, I'm not sure that's "the very essence of modern glamping". Per the interwebs "glamping describes a style of camping with amenities and, in some cases, resort-style services not usually associated with "traditional" camping. Glamping has become particularly popular with 21st century tourists seeking the luxuries of hotel accommodation alongside "the escapism and adventure recreation of camping". Other than a mattress, the my tent offers no more amenities than yours.

I like it because I like it, as stated earlier. They're comfy and I enjoy using it. You don't have to agree, but I always find you're type person (always function, never form) to be interesting. If you were being honest with yourself, it wouldn't take you long to find a lot of your choices (clothing, cars, watches, women, etc) to serve form rather than function. I'm almost certain your 2021 Tacoma would fit in this category as well.

I'm honest with myself. I like form and I like function. My truck looks tits and is quite capable. My Mustang, house, guitars are the same. To each their own.

 

Have you tried sleeping in one? I used to think the same way until I tried it.

Don’t need to worry about spiders/snakes crawling into your tent. RTT can be easily set up and broken down by 1 person, takes me like 5 mins. Better when camping in fall and winter, much warmer. Sleeping up high is just feels so much better. Tent can be set up anywhere, rocks, uneven ground, logs, etc. Can’t do that with the regular tent.

We party pretty hard when camping and ladder has never been an issue. I even carry my 70 pound bulldog up there. For the most part, I like driving with the tent on, the back feels more planted especially off-road. My wife loves this tent and wants to go camping more often now, it’s great.

And man, just waking up on the beach and having an awesome view from higher up, it’s awesome.

 

i mean when ur going camping so it wouldnt be a big deal but if ur just having a rtt just to have it on ther then thats stupid

 

I live in a condo so RTT stays on my truck all year long, unless I need to transport something big. Doesn’t really bug me to be honest, actually kind of nice knowing you have an instant shelter where you can sleep in case of an emergency.