Ain’t that the Truth! This allows for some flexibility for when hormones, nerves, and just Life gets in the way of being in too close proximity of each other! This way, there is a chance for a cooing down period to get to missing each other again. 😂
Love the content. Best part when you show graphic of 2 adults and a child laying sideways in the tent that is 51” wide. I think most adults would need to lay long ways.
I bought my NatureNest RTT in March 2023 and have 15 nights camping in it. It is comfortable, super easy to setup and reliable. I couldn't be happier with it.
Good video, and I am happy you didn't edit out the mishap with the kayak stand. Shows us you're genuine, and I appreciate that. Gonna look into this tent system.
THANK YOU I was about to spend so much money and this saved me a few hundred bucks. It literally comes with everything the other guys make you buy separate, plus that mattress setup and usable space is unmatched
Nice and clean unboxing and going through every little nook and cranny. I love how you go through the finer details with no nonsense and showing us the proof inside the pudding. Can't wait to see you using it on your next adventure. Cheers buddy and keep up the great content.
Put the ladder mounts back on. You will want to use the ladder on the fly side in foul weather, and you will not want to leave the tailgate open all night....#Black Bear in My Truck!!
Just bought the same tent which is branded as trustmade. Very pleased with it. You helped solidify my decision. Well worth the price as you can buy 2.5 of these compared to others. Great value for what you get. Well done mate.
I am a 76 y/o guy with a 2021 Gladiator and have a Smart Cap on it. Since I just got out of the hospital with a hip replacement and the a heart attack, I reallu would like to avoid a ground tent and can't do a roof top tent. I love the wayyou set up your truck bed for sleeping. Do you have a video that shows everything on how you did it. I gotta get back into overlanding. Thanks
I bought the same exact Naturenest RT Tent from Bama on Amazon last year for my 2023 Tacoma and I absolutely love it! I set it on top of a Body Armor Tacoma Overland Rack. Bought four 2" tall mounting brackets from Victory 4X4 to clear the roof line of the truck while not setting it too high. I wanted as much of low profile as I could get. Had to CNC mill four 3/4" tall aluminum footings to connect everything together. Works perfectly. I too love the fact you can enter the tent in three places. Also you have a ton of cross ventilation if its warm outside. Added a Cheap memory foam pad on top of the RT pad. (pad size "Full" from Walmart) Definitely helps this 65 year old sleep really great! Full Set up and tear down is super fast. Leaving the tent up also adds shading while cooking on the tailgate depending on where the sun is. The only con is if the wind kicks up, that tent will move around a lot...To counter that I have a small backpacking tent that I can set up on the ground and earplugs as a backup if that wind is relentless..LOL Haven't had to do that yet but nice to have the option. Great tent for the price. Heading out on another solo trip to Owens Valley/Death Valley Trip in 2 weeks!!! Subscribed!!! Cheers
I bought and installed this tent in August. I’ve only been on 3 weekend trips with is so far, but I’ve loved it. It easily survived high winds on the beach of Cape Lookout. I haven’t camped in the rain yet, though. So far, I have loved it and agree with this review. I have mine mounted on top of a 4Runner.
Cape Lookout. A decent place to camp. We have been there a couple of times. Do you still like the tent? I am looking at getting a different model made by this same company. Their prices are good. Just a little concerned about the quality.
I bought the “trustmade’ branded tent, same China factory, same design, same colors, same price. I’ve got it on a half rack on a Silverado, and I love it!!! (I did buy it from the distributor, so the price was $1404 out the door) I put a solar panel and some knock off maxtrax up top, and it handles the weight perfectly.
'So glad I found your video on this overhead tent. You showed a video of your 5'9" body in the tent and you were toe to head, at the length of the tent. There is no way my 6'"4 body would fit in this dude. I was about to purchase this one on TH-cam, but backed up.... This is negative for the product, but positive report for tall guys to know... as they will not fit in this clam tent.
I just got this tent a couple of weeks ago & put it on my TJ... It's a huge upgrade from my old fold out SmittyBuilt tent...way easier to setup and take down, plus no more heavy rubber cover to deal with... Mine came in a plywood crate, guess they had a lot of complaints from scratches...
Man this is such a cool setup. I would like to take a trip driving across Canada with my wife and daughter. I think this setup is perfect for 3 people. And you could even tow a utility trailer to bring anything else that you would need for a trip. Love it!
I recently bought this RTT for my suv and everything was very easy to install, highly recommend using a Thule roof rack system makes installation much easier. Took this tent out for the first time and it handles weather and UV rays with no issues, delivered with no damaged parts or missed parts
buddy, mattquinn is a chinese review booster/bot You will not get a response. "I took it out for the first time and it handles ...UV rays... with no problem. Look up the profile. ???? Not saying that OP is a shill, but you are seeing first hand how reviews work. @@Andyman0417 @KayakUSA1
Bought this same tent, a few weeks ago. Had an issue with a broken zipper, the company was very responsive and sent the complete zip in tent to address the problem. I think the tent will be great and with proper care should last a long time.
You will get condensation in it and mold. Open it often to air it out. I invested in an inflatable mattress made of nylon. Really helps with any mold build up.
Do you have the same tent? Was it getting mold from just having it shut and not using it, or putting it away wet? What mattress did you buy? Is it the exact size?
I’m now getting my first 4x4 suv so I’ve been watching a bunch of stuff on off-roading and found roof tents really cool and saw this video with the cheapest and best one! $1400 is 1/5th the cost of my car😅 I think I’ve got a while to go before I move up to something of this level. I’m gonna try a nice little $80 2 person summer tent for now haha😅
Thanks for review and posting. Similar to some other comments, have you had any issues or concern with 2 people in tent and the weight of the topper supporting it. Its dang near impossible to get a static rating from Leer on what the non commercial versions of these toppers can hold. Ive seen a few other videos of folks saying its fine but concerned about spending over $1K to add to my topper and get spider cracks in gel coat and fiberglass. Thanks again!
T.J, another epic build. And I love how you give us access to everything you've ever purchased from your DIY, Add-ons, etc. When I purchased my 120 ast year with her motors, my accessories, some DIY's, etc. Fully loaded, and upgraded to the new PP 768 J2 Bixpy. I'm probably at 160 lbs, with everything on the boat. Last year, I also purchased my new 22' Nissan frontier Pro 4X, and I wanted the 5ft bed, so I could have my the crew cab. I trailer my kayak as you do, and it gets rinsed after any trip, backed into my garage. I do 4 to 5 camp trips a year with my buddies, and I sleep okay, inside my cab. But that setup is on the bucket list for sure. Three friends have purchased them, but not like your set-up. Epic job! 💯 🌊 🎣 🛶
Great video, thanks for being so thorough. I've had a Tuff Stuff Trailhead soft top tent for about a year and still love it. The rack on my Ridgeline isn't quite high enough to hold a tent above the roof level of the truck, so a hard shell tent like this isn't going to work, but if I end up finding a bed cap/topper that fits and can hold some weight, I think I want this tent. Looks like it might be a little short in length for people 6' or taller, but I think it would still work for me. The downside of the Ridgeline is the very limited aftermarket, unlike with a Tacoma. I've only found two cap options, neither of which can bear much weight, although there are some VERY interesting ones available to buy from China via Alibaba, so I may roll the dice and go that route. Your review of this tent really has me intrigued. A nice hard shell tent for this price is a game changer.
Rolled my eyes when I saw how long the video was but this is a great review! Kind of gave up on the idea of a roof tent given the prices but this seems like a steal.
I m strongly considering purchasing this tent , but I need to see it in cold weather and rain. I currently have Free spirit Recreational RTT, it’s a soft top but is great tent , but I can’t store anything on top of it and I need a thinner profile. The FSR tent is weather resistant and I can sleep comfortably in 30 deg weather, and heavy rain/snow. I was tempted to get the FSR clamshell tent but at 4k it kinda steep for the amount of camping I do
Exactly the same as the CVT Mt. Hood. They are all the same just companies slap their names on them so price varies. All from China. The CVT was a great tent but my family grew. Great video!
First thing you do; Throw the mattress in the trash and get you a self inflating mattress, preferably with a pump. I like to died my first camping trip. I have the newer design with the power ports and, aside from the mattress, I love it !!!
Great review. I have a teardrop trailer but Im considering a roof top tent for my jeep for times when I dont want to pull a trailer. I just put a OVS 270 batwing style awning on the jeep and love it. It will still work with a tent because it mounts on the ends of your rack. I do the solar thing also and recommend folding suit case style panels because if they are on the roof you have to be facing the right direction to get max. exposure. I find I have to move my panels once or twice a day to keep up with the sun. Your rig is looking great.
Great points and I have the suitcase folding style from EcoFlow and love them. Also, nice that you can fold them up and take off to store in the truck. I am always worried someone will steal them.
I have a similar camper top on my Tacoma. I’m going to build a rack system out of super strut. Do you think a rack only on the camper top would be sufficient for mounting the tent? Meaning I don’t have a rack over my cab. Thanks for doing the review and your reply. You just save a thousand bucks!!!
Just a couple of tips, on any of the aluminum and the exterior of that if you'll get some Turtle Wax hybrid ceramic and treat it it is the best for the dollar ceramic coating and it is almost impossible to get back off, and all of the rubber seals you put 303 protectant on them and put it on a couple of times a year. It keeps all that rubber from drying out and turning into a pain it works on all of the rubber on your vehicle, even the serpentine belts
Thank you. Been planning a build for overland rig and looking at different options: money being a contributing factor. This tent is a good price for the time I would be using. Glad you found it and are trying it.
You should see if the Rhino Rack venturi rubber strips fit in the T-slot on the cross bars. Should make it quieter when driving, and keeps the dirt and grime out of the track.
Thanks for this it got me thinking I just got me my first truck in over 10 years and I want to take my baby boy camping and other outdoor stuff great reviews and I’m also in Alabama up in the NE corner
Wow this looks amazing. Can’t wait for a review after use. I’m wondering how it handles the road if you feeling any difference and also if it stays tight. Also if it holds tight and doesn’t rattle loose after driving with them
Thanks for the video! Have you had any issues with the tent overlapping the bed and the cab of the truck on the prinsu racks? Any truck bed flexing off-road that hits the front of the tent? Or where you mounted it?
What is nice about this is if you need to use the bed of your truck for something else and while you are traveling you can stop and rest in the tent ontop.
Can you slide it forward on the rack then put plywood or something down on the back part of the rack so you have a little porch or deck to take your boots off?
I personally believe that all the rooftop tents are made by the same manufacturer, and just re-branded by other companies. The tent that you bought looks just like the IronMan hard top tent . Personally, I have an older IronMan soft top tent, and it is indistinguishable from the Smitty built ect. The nature nest seems like an unbelievably good deal, and it is probably the same quality as ones that are twice as much $. Thanks for putting this video out love your videos!
I paid 1099.99 shipped to my door for my wedge off Amazon on cyber Monday sale. I did have to buy a condensation mat and fix a water leak but overall I've been very very happy. I thinks a littler thinner than yours also. But yours looks like it might be slightly better quality as far as exterior shell goes. Fabric and mattress /inside of the tent is identical.
Great video! I had been on the fence about which RTT to buy and you sold me on the Nature Nest. I ordered mine and it came in about 8 days! Super easy set up and you had some great points in your edit that REALLY helped me to easily get it up and mounted on my Tahoe. I do have one question. How did you set up power for your LED light and arrange inside power? I did pick up a few hacks from other videos but yours was buy far the best. I too am really Impressed with the quality and design of the Nature Nest. I Can wait for cooler weather here in Mississippi to test it out!!! Thanks again!!
Been looking at this tent and debating for a month now. Of course I worry about rain. Did you hose it down real good to make sure it doesnt leak ? There just aren't any reviews on this thing, so that's the only thing holding me back. Can you do another video while you're testing it with water ?!!! We get some pretty crazy rain and thunderstorms here in Arkansas, so I'm just worried. Thanks for the video though. It definitely helps
It's like 20+ reviews on the Amazon listing (over 4.5 stars) and probably another 3-4 videos on TH-cam about this tent and everybody is happy with it, especially for the price.
@@momoneyhabits I understand. But they're all videos with initial install. I want to see how it does in the weather, especially the rain. No one has a video like that or a review. How good is it if it leaks ?!!!
Thanks for this video! I’ve been eyeing this same rtt for next season. I currently use a soft top rtt but want to upgrade to the hard top only due to the ease and speed of setup and takedown. It takes me currently around 5-10 minutes to take down, but would love to take down in less than a minute.
Who made your topper? I keep being told by shops around here those toppers can’t take that amount of weight? It almost looked like it was flexing down while you were in it?
Excellent and thorough review with good camera work. First time visiting you channel. I was excited about the dimension you posted on the length but then you laid in the tent. At 5'9" you just fit. I'm 6'7" and will need to research if they make a longer rooftop tent :) Safe travels and look forward to exploring your channel.
I just subscribed, I’ve been checking out different oh ways to do inside of my bed of the pick up truck oh I like This one. I’ll be watching for more love the way you got this one set up. I think this design is what I’ve been looking for
I wouldn’t want to keep this on top of my Subaru permanently. How difficult is it to mount and remove? Heavy?? Do you need more than one person to help? Looks fantastic!
Upstairs and downstairs is nice for when your wife gets mad at you while camping and you have to go sleep on the couch.
😂😂
Or for when the dog starts getting too riled up
Ain’t that the Truth! This allows for some flexibility for when hormones, nerves, and just Life gets in the way of being in too close proximity of each other! This way, there is a chance for a cooing down period to get to missing each other again. 😂
Would love to see a follow up video on how it’s held up.
@15:08, LOL!!! I do that all the time with my new toys. So excited to play you forget how it’s even standing…
Love the content. Best part when you show graphic of 2 adults and a child laying sideways in the tent that is 51” wide. I think most adults would need to lay long ways.
I bought my NatureNest RTT in March 2023 and have 15 nights camping in it. It is comfortable, super easy to setup and reliable. I couldn't be happier with it.
I can’t wait to use mine!! Thanks for watching!
How is it in rain? The side windows have no rain fly
Man, I never knew that Amazon has this and I am going to order this! So glad that you show this! Thank you!
Good video, and I am happy you didn't edit out the mishap with the kayak stand. Shows us you're genuine, and I appreciate that. Gonna look into this tent system.
I appreciate that!
THANK YOU I was about to spend so much money and this saved me a few hundred bucks. It literally comes with everything the other guys make you buy separate, plus that mattress setup and usable space is unmatched
Nice and clean unboxing and going through every little nook and cranny. I love how you go through the finer details with no nonsense and showing us the proof inside the pudding. Can't wait to see you using it on your next adventure. Cheers buddy and keep up the great content.
Some people don't like the fact that he didn't show the mounting process how do you feel about it
Put the ladder mounts back on. You will want to use the ladder on the fly side in foul weather, and you will not want to leave the tailgate open all night....#Black Bear in My Truck!!
Yes, and keep some Bear Spray and powerful flashlight ready up there in the tent!
Just bought the same tent which is branded as trustmade. Very pleased with it. You helped solidify my decision. Well worth the price as you can buy 2.5 of these compared to others. Great value for what you get. Well done mate.
I am a 76 y/o guy with a 2021 Gladiator and have a Smart Cap on it. Since I just got out of the hospital with a hip replacement and the a heart attack, I reallu would like to avoid a ground tent and can't do a roof top tent. I love the wayyou set up your truck bed for sleeping. Do you have a video that shows everything on how you did it. I gotta get back into overlanding. Thanks
Check out my TH-cam channel 👍🏼
I just bought one yesterday. And it’s worth it !!! You save thousands !!
I bought the same exact Naturenest RT Tent from Bama on Amazon last year for my 2023 Tacoma and I absolutely love it!
I set it on top of a Body Armor Tacoma Overland Rack. Bought four 2" tall mounting brackets from Victory 4X4 to clear the roof line of the truck while not setting it too high. I wanted as much of low profile as I could get. Had to CNC mill four 3/4" tall aluminum footings to connect everything together. Works perfectly.
I too love the fact you can enter the tent in three places. Also you have a ton of cross ventilation if its warm outside. Added a Cheap memory foam pad on top of the RT pad. (pad size "Full" from Walmart) Definitely helps this 65 year old sleep really great!
Full Set up and tear down is super fast. Leaving the tent up also adds shading while cooking on the tailgate depending on where the sun is. The only con is if the wind kicks up, that tent will move around a lot...To counter that I have a small backpacking tent that I can set up on the ground and earplugs as a backup if that wind is relentless..LOL Haven't had to do that yet but nice to have the option.
Great tent for the price. Heading out on another solo trip to Owens Valley/Death Valley Trip in 2 weeks!!!
Subscribed!!! Cheers
is big enough for two adults
Will fit two adults but would be a tight squeeze. Inside dimensions is like sleeping on a size “Full” mattress for reference. Hope that helps 👍🏼
I bought and installed this tent in August. I’ve only been on 3 weekend trips with is so far, but I’ve loved it. It easily survived high winds on the beach of Cape Lookout. I haven’t camped in the rain yet, though. So far, I have loved it and agree with this review. I have mine mounted on top of a 4Runner.
Cape Lookout. A decent place to camp. We have been there a couple of times. Do you still like the tent? I am looking at getting a different model made by this same company. Their prices are good. Just a little concerned about the quality.
Lol the winds at Cape Lookout is why I'm here.
I bought the “trustmade’ branded tent, same China factory, same design, same colors, same price. I’ve got it on a half rack on a Silverado, and I love it!!! (I did buy it from the distributor, so the price was $1404 out the door)
I put a solar panel and some knock off maxtrax up top, and it handles the weight perfectly.
'So glad I found your video on this overhead tent. You showed a video of your 5'9" body in the tent and you were toe to head, at the length of the tent. There is no way my 6'"4 body would fit in this dude. I was about to purchase this one on TH-cam, but backed up.... This is negative for the product, but positive report for tall guys to know... as they will not fit in this clam tent.
I just got this tent a couple of weeks ago & put it on my TJ...
It's a huge upgrade from my old fold out SmittyBuilt tent...way easier to setup and take down, plus no more heavy rubber cover to deal with...
Mine came in a plywood crate, guess they had a lot of complaints from scratches...
It is a nice tent. The true test will be in the rain 🌧.
Man this is such a cool setup. I would like to take a trip driving across Canada with my wife and daughter. I think this setup is perfect for 3 people. And you could even tow a utility trailer to bring anything else that you would need for a trip. Love it!
Go for it!
21:50 that’s for airflow and helps with condensation. Keep up the good work on the videos.
This is exactly what I'm looking for with the crossbars on top - but I need something much smaller to go on top of a Outback
Looks like you could put a tablet in that center pouch and perfect spot to watch a movie, that's pretty cool
I recently bought this RTT for my suv and everything was very easy to install, highly recommend using a Thule roof rack system makes installation much easier. Took this tent out for the first time and it handles weather and UV rays with no issues, delivered with no damaged parts or missed parts
Thanks for sharing
Which Thule rack do you suggest?
buddy, mattquinn is a chinese review booster/bot You will not get a response. "I took it out for the first time and it handles ...UV rays... with no problem. Look up the profile. ???? Not saying that OP is a shill, but you are seeing first hand how reviews work. @@Andyman0417 @KayakUSA1
Bought this same tent, a few weeks ago. Had an issue with a broken zipper, the company was very responsive and sent the complete zip in tent to address the problem. I think the tent will be great and with proper care should last a long time.
Thanks for sharing! I’m excited to use mine! Thanks for watching!
You will get condensation in it and mold. Open it often to air it out. I invested in an inflatable mattress made of nylon. Really helps with any mold build up.
Do you have the same tent? Was it getting mold from just having it shut and not using it, or putting it away wet? What mattress did you buy? Is it the exact size?
That truck bed camper bed is awsome looking
I like the idea of adding the rack to shell top. I wonder if it’s possible to mount solar panels to it.
Very nice rooftop tent thinks for your video stay safe good camping
This is what I’m looking for . Roll tide !
I’m now getting my first 4x4 suv so I’ve been watching a bunch of stuff on off-roading and found roof tents really cool and saw this video with the cheapest and best one! $1400 is 1/5th the cost of my car😅 I think I’ve got a while to go before I move up to something of this level. I’m gonna try a nice little $80 2 person summer tent for now haha😅
Man, your truck camping setup is really coming together. Looks great.
Thanks 👍 I’m loving it so far!
Thanks for review and posting. Similar to some other comments, have you had any issues or concern with 2 people in tent and the weight of the topper supporting it. Its dang near impossible to get a static rating from Leer on what the non commercial versions of these toppers can hold. Ive seen a few other videos of folks saying its fine but concerned about spending over $1K to add to my topper and get spider cracks in gel coat and fiberglass. Thanks again!
T.J, another epic build. And I love how you give us access to everything you've ever purchased from your DIY, Add-ons, etc. When I purchased my 120 ast year with her motors, my accessories, some DIY's, etc. Fully loaded, and upgraded to the new PP 768 J2 Bixpy. I'm probably at 160 lbs, with everything on the boat. Last year, I also purchased my new 22' Nissan frontier Pro 4X, and I wanted the 5ft bed, so I could have my the crew cab. I trailer my kayak as you do, and it gets rinsed after any trip, backed into my garage. I do 4 to 5 camp trips a year with my buddies, and I sleep okay, inside my cab. But that setup is on the bucket list for sure. Three friends have purchased them, but not like your set-up. Epic job! 💯 🌊 🎣 🛶
That’s awesome man! Thanks for the support and stay safe out there! 🤙🏼
Great video, thanks for being so thorough. I've had a Tuff Stuff Trailhead soft top tent for about a year and still love it. The rack on my Ridgeline isn't quite high enough to hold a tent above the roof level of the truck, so a hard shell tent like this isn't going to work, but if I end up finding a bed cap/topper that fits and can hold some weight, I think I want this tent. Looks like it might be a little short in length for people 6' or taller, but I think it would still work for me. The downside of the Ridgeline is the very limited aftermarket, unlike with a Tacoma. I've only found two cap options, neither of which can bear much weight, although there are some VERY interesting ones available to buy from China via Alibaba, so I may roll the dice and go that route. Your review of this tent really has me intrigued. A nice hard shell tent for this price is a game changer.
I live in Colorado and just ordered one of these, I cannot wait to test it in the cold with a diesel heater. I have high hopes. Nice truck by the way!
the solo camper is so cool
Dude tipping over on you is a great way to show how light it is!😂
Rolled my eyes when I saw how long the video was but this is a great review! Kind of gave up on the idea of a roof tent given the prices but this seems like a steal.
Glad you enjoyed it!
My heart skipped a beat when you nearly tipped it over. Lol!
😂
Thank you for this video. Been looking at tents for months. This may be the one!!!!!
Very informative and thorough. Want to check out your kayak videos next !
Awesome, thank you!
have a soft top and this looks like a dream. Cant wait to get this one.
cool setup there, have a 2016 Toyota TRD setup for bugging out, just need a tent, this one looks good and would break the bank..
I m strongly considering purchasing this tent , but I need to see it in cold weather and rain. I currently have Free spirit Recreational RTT, it’s a soft top but is great tent , but I can’t store anything on top of it and I need a thinner profile. The FSR tent is weather resistant and I can sleep comfortably in 30 deg weather, and heavy rain/snow. I was tempted to get the FSR clamshell tent but at 4k it kinda steep for the amount of camping I do
Exactly the same as the CVT Mt. Hood. They are all the same just companies slap their names on them so price varies. All from China. The CVT was a great tent but my family grew. Great video!
Well said! Thanks for watching!
How has it held out when it both rains, as well as w/winds?
I just bought a Prinsu rack for my 4Runner, this looks like a really good tent to throw on top of the rack. Nice video, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Yeah that is pretty sweet roof tent, I like to see how you built inside of the bed of your truck I’ll be watching for more
First thing you do;
Throw the mattress in the trash and get you a self inflating mattress, preferably with a pump. I like to died my first camping trip. I have the newer design with the power ports and, aside from the mattress, I love it !!!
That dent would drive me crazy.
Great video sir! I almost bought the same style for 2700$ and so glad I seen this first
Glad I could help!
Great review. I have a teardrop trailer but Im considering a roof top tent for my jeep for times when I dont want to pull a trailer. I just put a OVS 270 batwing style awning on the jeep and love it. It will still work with a tent because it mounts on the ends of your rack. I do the solar thing also and recommend folding suit case style panels because if they are on the roof you have to be facing the right direction to get max. exposure. I find I have to move my panels once or twice a day to keep up with the sun. Your rig is looking great.
Great points and I have the suitcase folding style from EcoFlow and love them. Also, nice that you can fold them up and take off to store in the truck. I am always worried someone will steal them.
Thats cool. Have a camper but looking to down size so my wife don't have to pull the boat. Smaller and functional is where its at.
Awesome two-story camping rig! I love the detailed walk-around! Subscribed and looking forward to more content!!
Awesome, thank you!
I have a similar camper top on my Tacoma. I’m going to build a rack system out of super strut. Do you think a rack only on the camper top would be sufficient for mounting the tent? Meaning I don’t have a rack over my cab. Thanks for doing the review and your reply. You just save a thousand bucks!!!
Definitely, you don’t need a cab rack 🤙🏼
Just a couple of tips, on any of the aluminum and the exterior of that if you'll get some Turtle Wax hybrid ceramic and treat it it is the best for the dollar ceramic coating and it is almost impossible to get back off, and all of the rubber seals you put 303 protectant on them and put it on a couple of times a year. It keeps all that rubber from drying out and turning into a pain it works on all of the rubber on your vehicle, even the serpentine belts
I’m not really into rooftops, but this one is pretty cool!
I Love that Roof Tent...
Thank you. Been planning a build for overland rig and looking at different options: money being a contributing factor.
This tent is a good price for the time I would be using. Glad you found it and are trying it.
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
You should see if the Rhino Rack venturi rubber strips fit in the T-slot on the cross bars. Should make it quieter when driving, and keeps the dirt and grime out of the track.
Sweet video! I love that Energizer power station as well :)
I have a version of this tent. Love it! This tent had a few improvements.
Thanks for this it got me thinking I just got me my first truck in over 10 years and I want to take my baby boy camping and other outdoor stuff great reviews and I’m also in Alabama up in the NE corner
Best of luck!
Wow this looks amazing. Can’t wait for a review after use. I’m wondering how it handles the road if you feeling any difference and also if it stays tight. Also if it holds tight and doesn’t rattle loose after driving with them
Checking the measurements this tent would make a near perfect fit with a drawer storage system in the back of a kai truck, plans are in the making!
That would be cool!
Very informative video. Thank you for taking the time to make and post. One of these would be nice at the swap meets that I go to.
Thanks for the video! Have you had any issues with the tent overlapping the bed and the cab of the truck on the prinsu racks? Any truck bed flexing off-road that hits the front of the tent? Or where you mounted it?
Excellent review!! Thanks!!
What is nice about this is if you need to use the bed of your truck for something else and while you are traveling you can stop and rest in the tent ontop.
Have the same tent, no complaints. Does get a little bit of condensation build up, but its not bad.
Is it completely water tight in heavy rain driven wind?
@@ricoman7981 been solid that way so far. I live on vancouver island, so there’s no shortage of rain 🌧️
@@J_bish87Can you close the tent with your bedding inside?
Are there specs on weight limit for the racks above the tent? In your opinion, would they safely be able to hold a kayak?
Can you slide it forward on the rack then put plywood or something down on the back part of the rack so you have a little porch or deck to take your boots off?
How does it mount to your truck cap? Does it come with bottom brackets that bolt through your fiberglass truck cap? Thanks for any info on mounting it
It prob has a roof rack on it then it bolted on it
Great shop! Really squared away! Really enjoyed the video!
Thanks 👍
I personally believe that all the rooftop tents are made by the same manufacturer, and just re-branded by other companies. The tent that you bought looks just like the IronMan hard top tent . Personally, I have an older IronMan soft top tent, and it is indistinguishable from the Smitty built ect. The nature nest seems like an unbelievably good deal, and it is probably the same quality as ones that are twice as much $. Thanks for putting this video out love your videos!
I paid 1099.99 shipped to my door for my wedge off Amazon on cyber Monday sale. I did have to buy a condensation mat and fix a water leak but overall I've been very very happy. I thinks a littler thinner than yours also. But yours looks like it might be slightly better quality as far as exterior shell goes. Fabric and mattress /inside of the tent is identical.
Great video! I had been on the fence about which RTT to buy and you sold me on the Nature Nest. I ordered mine and it came in about 8 days! Super easy set up and you had some great points in your edit that REALLY helped me to easily get it up and mounted on my Tahoe. I do have one question. How did you set up power for your LED light and arrange inside power? I did pick up a few hacks from other videos but yours was buy far the best. I too am really Impressed with the quality and design of the Nature Nest. I Can wait for cooler weather here in Mississippi to test it out!!! Thanks again!!
Been looking at this tent and debating for a month now. Of course I worry about rain. Did you hose it down real good to make sure it doesnt leak ? There just aren't any reviews on this thing, so that's the only thing holding me back. Can you do another video while you're testing it with water ?!!! We get some pretty crazy rain and thunderstorms here in Arkansas, so I'm just worried. Thanks for the video though. It definitely helps
It's like 20+ reviews on the Amazon listing (over 4.5 stars) and probably another 3-4 videos on TH-cam about this tent and everybody is happy with it, especially for the price.
@@momoneyhabits I understand. But they're all videos with initial install. I want to see how it does in the weather, especially the rain. No one has a video like that or a review. How good is it if it leaks ?!!!
Can you tell me the inside sleeping dimension. I am 6'2" need a little length. Thank you. Bill
Thanks for this video! I’ve been eyeing this same rtt for next season. I currently use a soft top rtt but want to upgrade to the hard top only due to the ease and speed of setup and takedown. It takes me currently around 5-10 minutes to take down, but would love to take down in less than a minute.
Glad it was helpful! I definitely prefer this over my soft tops 👍🏼
PrettY well thought out tent and that ipad pocket is a nice feature!
Very high quality video! I enjoyed every single second! You are having my dream life!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!
You’re always posting the best videos! Informative and engaging
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
Who made your topper? I keep being told by shops around here those toppers can’t take that amount of weight? It almost looked like it was flexing down while you were in it?
I was stoked until I found out you are 5'9". At 6'2" I'm gonna have to keep looking.
I completely agree!!
Why who sleeps straight
Overlanding isn’t for snowflakes…go glamping there flakey
What about sleeping diagonal. I’m 6’1”. Would love to know!
Excellent and thorough review with good camera work. First time visiting you channel. I was excited about the dimension you posted on the length but then you laid in the tent. At 5'9" you just fit. I'm 6'7" and will need to research if they make a longer rooftop tent :) Safe travels and look forward to exploring your channel.
Thanks for watching!
How did you attach the tent to the prinsu rack? Did you use the provided attachments? If so, how the heck did you get a wrench in there?
Yep, tight fit but works great 👍🏼
That's a bad ass rig !!!
Thanks!
That looks like the perfect tent for a 6’ 250lbs person.
I just subscribed, I’ve been checking out different oh ways to do inside of my bed of the pick up truck oh I like This one. I’ll be watching for more love the way you got this one set up. I think this design is what I’ve been looking for
Great review thank you! In Canada it's a tad over 2k but it's still a good price considering big box prices.
Great review. That a nice Taco you have there too.
Thanks 👍
With the tent spanning the bed and cab of the truck, have you head any issues with bed flex and the tent twisting?
Nope 👍🏼
what do you guys think of this tent vs the new topoak clamshell RTT?
Topoak is actually a wedge tent, provides more headroom and a skylight window. Same price as this tent
Very nice, I live in Cullman and just ordered a rtt for my 4 runner, headed out West in October.
Nice!👍🏼
Awesome video! Might have to check this out for our RIVIAN R1T
Nice video thanks for sharing, question where did u get ur portable ac u have in the bqck?
Thanks!
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Heck yes!! AWESOME review!
I wouldn’t want to keep this on top of my Subaru permanently. How difficult is it to mount and remove? Heavy?? Do you need more than one person to help? Looks fantastic!