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Yes...yes it is. And the maintenance of all the parts that wear out prematurely because of the lift and tires add up too. Quite honestly if I were to do it all again I'd just invest in a Power Wagon or 2500 Rebel and not mess with the geometry.

I'm pretty sure that can be done. And that would be awesome!

One of our favorite areas to camp.

It really is the little details that make a huge difference in a camping experience. For many people just starting out it's easy to overlook those things and not recognize the downfalls until a situation brings them to light. I hope you find a solution to your EZ-Up that suits your needs. Cheers!

You don't have a gap with the Dragon Fly Tarp, since it slides into the Keder Rail (channel).

Ours is the Haku model. It's such a great option for the Ovrlnd. Hope you are enjoying yours!

I used what Dragon Fly supplied, I'm not certain which one specifically it was but it was 3M brand VHB. I have not had any worries or issues with it so far and it lives in Utah weather.

We use a powerful original 3M VHB tape. Some customers prefer to also put in a screw at the end. Some don't. in the 11+ years that we've been producing these tarps, and sending the VHB tape with them, we've never had a rail fly off the van.

I have a friend with a roof rack on his Tacoma, he ordered one without the track system, Dragon Fly, added straps to attach it to the rack instead. So it could work for your Rhino Rack as well. Cheers!

Just have to get creative in a horizontal position... challenge accepted!

@RoamBearded I'll just get the ikamper, but I appreciate your enthusiasm. 😆

@@eduardocanales3483 Haha! The iKamper is also a solid choice.

We've had some nights down in the 20's F with and without the insulation. The insulation made a world of difference but considering it's still a pop-up there's a chill. We invested in a diesel heater so we can open up that camping season a little further, looking forward to putting it to the test. Haven't been in the snow but others haven't had any issues with the extra weight on a snowy trip.

We would 100% get another one. We've had no issues with the canvas, in fact they use the same tarp material truckers use to cover loads, it's pretty robust.

We do travel with the bed out, for the exact reason you've mentioned, we have a lot of bedding. Then when we get to camp we'll stack it to give us the full space. It can be slightly awkward to open and close the front while laying on the bed but it's not difficult once you do it a few times.

That's exciting, congrats on your purchase! We store all of our kitchen stuff in that black storm case. We do all our cooking outside so we chose not to build a kitchen system inside the camper.

No, the windows in the canvas is enough for us. We like using the wall space for storage.

I think you'll be happy with it. Yeah we have some videos planned this year, just need to make the time lol.

Thank you 👍

Thanks, hope you're doing well!

Amazing what some new tires can do for a vehicle. Glad they're working out for you, they were certainly great for us!

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also very curious about your step ladder

The wind is not nearly as bad as the rtt we came from. Yeah it's still going to be louder than a hard side but I think it's a good compromise. The steps are just a Little Giant step ladder that has the back removed. I just ratchet strap it to the bumper. It was the perfect size for a sturdy and safe way to get in and out.

We ordered the foam from the Foam Factory (foambymail.com). Then I made the covers out of duck canvas. I'm sure you will enjoy the camper as much as we do!

I learned it from watching you 😉

They're certainly not on the budget end but the quality is superior to others in the market.

Yes, the Dragon Fly Tarps are not inexpensive, but their quality surpasses anything available on the market today. They are made in the tiny town of Arco, Idaho. The quality and workmanship are superb, and customer service is impeccable. There are many awnings available on the market. The majority of them are made overseas (can I say China?). And, like most things in life, you get what you pay for. You always have the choice of buying great sturdy furniture, or go to Ikea. U.S.-made reliable multi-year-use products or Chinese-made single-use ones. Whatever you choose, I hope you like your choice and continue to enjoy the great outdoors!

Thank you! Yeah it's a 6.5 ft bed.

You bet! Glad you found it useful.

We don't even notice the gap. We ordered the foam and made the covers for them so they don't have any piping or any obstruction that could be uncomfortable. For our style of camping I don't see the benefit of hatches, side windows etc. We like using the interior walls for storage. I think if we were to do it again we'd probably stick to the same options we have. But it's all about having an understanding of how you want to make that space work for you and your style of camping.

We ordered ours in the winter for a spring install, the lead time wasn't a big deal since we don't camp much in the winter. After our chosen options and tax (AZ tax is a killer) the out the door price was about $12k.

Can't beat a little camp therapy! Hope you get out there soon.

Thank you!

The 'M' is a good option too. In my research I personally felt the quality of the Ovrlnd was superior and of course the barn door option. I'm sure you'll be happy with either one.

Haha, yeah 12 miles at 65-70 MPH popped the top up and no damage done, quite impressive. I know how hot that roof can get in the Utah sun, that aluminum will get hot fast, we're pretty happy with the barrier.

They are the Little Giant step safety step with the back and grab handle remedy. It's just ratchet strapped to the bumper for a solid mount.

We have not had any issues with dust or water intrusion with the barn doors, a pressure washer will let a little water in though. I haven't looked close enough to see if they can be removed, the bottom portion could be removed and replaced with the tailgate if you wanted. They are still straight and as solidly built as it is I don't think they'll lose shape at all. We thought we might miss the tailgate but we're happy with our choice.

I like dogs 😂

Oh then you get all the dogs

Thank you!

I actually skipped the foam block with the understanding that the reflective properties can provide more 'insulating' value by having the air gap. For mounting it I ran Velcro along all of the roof beams.

Appreciate the kind words! I was close to pulling the trigger on a SlumberJack but then I was going to attempt to modify it with a keder and c-channel system. Decided my sewing skills probably wouldn't do it justice so went directly for the Dragonfly instead.

Ours is 9'6" x 12' but then the outside edges wing out a little, so it's about 120 square feet of coverage.

What’s the model? Dragonfly has a Jeep option and a van option. Maybe just reaching out for a truck camper is the right move. This is a super versatile product for sure.

Ours is the Haku model. You can order it custom sized to your needs.

@@RoamBearded thanks!

@@RoamBearded All the tarps are made to order, so you can specify almost anything that suits your needs and vehicle!

Simply the best color scheme in my opinion lol. You certainly sold it and we're happy to be part of the Dragonfly family!

@@RoamBearded they're the best!! Actually ran into them on the road and they were super cool!!

They are awesome, super down to earth and always ready to help.

Definitely! And let me tell you I about cried when we got rid of our other awning. I loved that thing. However, after the first time we used the dragonfly I was sold!!!! It is amazing and I love it!!! Would never go back!

And when she's a happy camper we're all happy campers lol.

Thank you!

Yeah we love having the barn doors! The clearance is 45" and that would stay the same if you retain the tailgate and get the half barn doors. For instance if I were to remove the lower section of the doors I could replace my tailgate and have the half barn doors.

Total game changer in weather. We used to just pretzel up in the RTT, play some cards and wait it out. Now it's comfortable, easy access to the beverages, food and can scope out what the next upgrade needs to be inside lol.

Thanks Philip! The ceiling is just covered in a reflective foam core insulate. I ran velcro along all of the roof bracing to attach it for easy access in case I needed to get above it.