This is probably what I’m going to go with. I like to go a couple hours away to the lake and go crappie fishing and this will work great for the boat ramp parking lot. I’m tired of sleeping in the front seat! 😂 Come in around 12-1 in the morning, this will be an easy setup and comfortable for me and my son. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly. Since I created this original video I figured out that I can lay it flat on the 2x6's and have my tonneau cover on. When I arrive, I just pop off the cover and set up, a lot faster. Also, the 3" memory foam mattress topper I have in there can stay folded inside if it's a multi-day trip and still can get the Tonneau cover back on
Brilliant! I never would have thought to raise it some and turn it 90 degrees. Fits like a glove. Wish the tent opening was tall enough to allow you to sit fully upright on the cot with your legs on the pickup bed. It looks like you have to haunch over to get in and out. Pick up one of those highly reflective tarps to help keep the heat of the sun off the tent during the summer. Ive used that over my rightline gear truck tent and it works great, make sure you get one big enough.
Good suggestion, I'm pretty much a fair weather camper which means generally spring and fall. You can sit on the edge which is a perfect height from the truck bed. You can actually sit up because the tent angles back. I sit there to put my shoes on in the AM.
Seemed like a cool guy and confirmed it with the Eagles sticker 😎🦅. Go Birds! Great set up, looks like a ton of fun to camp like that and not long at all to get it ready to go.
Nice throw a converter in by the back and have access to some power. Like that it gers it just a bit higher than it would be on ground. Throw a tarp over cab and tent and past the tailgate and it's perfect.
Might try this when I get a truck this is the exact cot tent I have I like it I didn't get a mattress for mine my only complaint for it is when the rainfly is on there's zero airflow and it's very very hot inside during the summer but it was pouring rain when I was camping with it the last time so I couldn't open it up
Yes it is. The support rail runs down the middle top/bottom not side-side. I only use it with my dog, wife hasn't joined one of these adventures yet. lol
Now that I’ve done it a few times, it’s pretty easy. It will lay across the 2x4 and under my tonneau cover. When I get there, I just pop the legs up and flip each side out and strap them down to the wheel arches. I have the whole thing set up in just about 10min.
A rooftop tent looks like a pain in the back side to climb in and out of. This idea is much better. I want one of those tent cots, is that one you used a 2 person or one person?
Thanks Eric for the info and set up! Do you need a rain fly over it if raining? and how did you attach your 2x6's or what did you attach them to? Thanks very much. I like your set up. Would be perfect for my F-150. I do not like sleeping on the ground cause of critters. lol
It comes with a rain fly. In my F150, there are pockets sized to hold a 2x6 so no need to secure them. Just drop them in. I’ve got a bed liner that was in the truck when I bought it so if you don’t have one or yours doesn’t have the pockets, you’ll have to improvise some other way
@@Eric66MD Thank you Eric! I have an after market bed liner and tonneau tri-fold cover. I will check and see what options I have with the bed liner, but don't recall any slots on the sides. I can fabricate something though, like I have to do working on my hot rod. Thanks for your replay and quick response sir. Very much appreciated! Cheers from Michigan.
Does the bar running down the middle bother u. I bought one these after watching ur video a couple weeks ago and im trying to figure out something for that bar so i can sleep more in the middle. Any ideas or recommendations?
Jens Williamson, III (Deaf) I do not like this idea but I respect your rights. The tent cot is on the ground. It makes sense. Or Just put tent cot in big tent. Be nice! It is up to you. Thanks for your time. Have a great day! Respectfully, Jens C. Williamson, III 😎😷👍🇺🇲 Bexar County 🇨🇱 Retired ID Hearing Impaired The Disability I am so good! I wear green all day. Successful! ☘️👏🏆🏕️ Tent in Tent. Fun?
Awesome setup. I had the same idea as I don't want a heavy roof tent - will use it on my FJ40. I have the green version - how is your newer tent different from the older Kamp-Rite Oversize tent cot?
Not sure what the older ones were like. I should do an updated video on another trip as I've refined the process over the course of a couple of trips. I've found that I can have the 2x6s in my bed and the cot on top closed up and still close my tonneau cover. When I get to the spot, I pull my tonneau cover off, extend the legs on the tent and flop it open. This takes about 2 min. then I can strap to the wheel arch and put in the poles and it's set. The only thing that's been bothering me is that the bar going down the middle tends to roll you to the side. Since I'm solo, I'd love to lay in it diagonally but that just doesn't work with a 2" topper in there. I had a 4" which was awesome but took up too much vertical space and was a PITA to manage. For the 2", I roll it and stuff it in one of those pop up style expandable laundry/trash cans and throw that in the back seat when the tip is done.
This is a fantastic idea. Great video! Is there a support bar underneath at the folds? Looks like bars on the end but I’m wondering if there would be one across my ribs trying to sleep. Thank you!
Sorry, I didn’t realize there were comments/questions. The cot support runs head/toe down the middle. Still trying to figure out the right mattress support. I had a 6” that was super comfy but took away length by raising you up in the tent. Have a 2” now that is slightly wider than a twin but not a full and it’s a bit thin. I think ideal is to get a twin that is 3” or 4” that doesn’t run over top the center bar.
Thanks for the idea! Is the spread on the inner legs over 48"? Wondering if I couldn't do this in my service body truck, but only have 48" of bed width in it.
Im 5'7" and fit with room to spare, at 6'4" you should be able to fit. My double tent measuring in the center, at the bottom of the mosquito netting, it is 7' long
Well, you'll "fit" but I wouldn't say that it would be comfortable. I had a 5" mattress that went in there and was mad comfy but because the higher you go the shorter it gets, I didn't feel like I fit well. Plus, it weighed a ton and was too bulky to haul around so I replaced it with a 2" twin size since it's just me and the dog in there. It's a bit thin so I'm thinking 3" might do the trick. With the 2", you definitely notice the bar in the middle. With the double bed sized 5", could lay diagonal easily without feeling the bar
I’m driving myself crazy trying to figure something out for a Short bed taco with a diamond back cover. I want to be able to access the truck bed. I have been thinking about a panel with legs that would fold out and double the truck bed surface area. As a platform. Hinged on the rail under the diamond back. I’m wondering here though, why go through the trouble of setting a cot bed up on the truck ? Wouldn’t it be the same thing On the ground ?
The only real difference for me is that when it’s sitting on the 2x6s , it sits higher up so it’s easy to sit on the edge to put shoes on and makes it easier getting / out vs when it’s on the ground. Also, since making this initial video, I found a that it lays flat and collapsed on the 2x6s I can just close my tonneau cover and drive off
The advantage of being in the truck bed is that it can lay flat under the Tonneau cover when traveling and when set up, the edge of the tent is about chair height, easy to sit on the edge to put shoes on / off. Also, makes it easier for getting in an out. Not for everyone but since I was using it w my boat in tow, it was the fastest setup after a ping day of fishing
Wow? Is that what stupid sounds like? Pitch the tent on the ground & then lift it into your truck bed slappy. With the gate down most people position the cot/tent longways!
@@Eric66MD i was just goiing to ask this question. thanks for the video! this is such a great idea, and much better than spending 3k on a roof top tent! plus you can use this tent cot anywhere!
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Maybe, but then you aren’t off the ground. So far. Site setup is ~ 16 min and this could certainly be set up on the ground as well. Being up on the 2x6s makes it very easy to sit on the edge and get in/out.
Nice Job. Very similar to my setup. I had it easier than you with the Tacoma. All I had to do was get a Polymer pallet in my truck and I anchor it to the pallet. Super easy. All the people who are hating have more money than sense or they are just lazy and their dads never taught them how to do shit. It was hard to give a compliment to an Eagles fan
Thanks! Yeah, well I grew up outside the city and went to college in the city. Not much of a fan of pro sports these days but the Eagles sticker will stay. After a couple uses now I realized that I can leave it folded flat on the 2x6s and still close the tonneau. doesn't save much time but early in the AM when I'm headed to the dock, every min counts.
Anyone else find it funny this rich guy is explaining how to do a "poor mans" RTT! Comeon' guy you got a huge house, 5 car garage, 2 boats and a swimming pool!
I would say it's a frugal man's way of doing it. Frugal people tend to do better in life financially as they don't buy crazy expensive stuff just because they can. Ever read "The Millionaire Next Door?" Most people who flaunt expensive stuff are in debt up to their ears.
Kind of a interesting idea but you really don’t gain much for the extra effort. The cot already puts you off the ground and you are really not gaining any more comfort or protection. But whatever makes you happy.
Prob not but I like it raised even higher than the ground. Super easy to sit on the edge and put my shoes on. I'm gonna try the ground sometime this spring.
Everyone chooses what they spend their money on. I’m prob going to use it a couple times / year. All that extra $$ for the RTT and rails for the bed isn’t worth it to me. Those $$ go into the bass boat and more fishing gear.
THANK YOU for a very real demo of how this works. I have the same situation - towing a boat, need a fairly quick setup for a night or two.
same but i was dreaming :( i woke up and im poor as shit it sucked
This is probably what I’m going to go with. I like to go a couple hours away to the lake and go crappie fishing and this will work great for the boat ramp parking lot. I’m tired of sleeping in the front seat! 😂 Come in around 12-1 in the morning, this will be an easy setup and comfortable for me and my son. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly. Since I created this original video I figured out that I can lay it flat on the 2x6's and have my tonneau cover on. When I arrive, I just pop off the cover and set up, a lot faster. Also, the 3" memory foam mattress topper I have in there can stay folded inside if it's a multi-day trip and still can get the Tonneau cover back on
Brilliant! I never would have thought to raise it some and turn it 90 degrees. Fits like a glove. Wish the tent opening was tall enough to allow you to sit fully upright on the cot with your legs on the pickup bed. It looks like you have to haunch over to get in and out. Pick up one of those highly reflective tarps to help keep the heat of the sun off the tent during the summer. Ive used that over my rightline gear truck tent and it works great, make sure you get one big enough.
Good suggestion, I'm pretty much a fair weather camper which means generally spring and fall.
You can sit on the edge which is a perfect height from the truck bed. You can actually sit up because the tent angles back. I sit there to put my shoes on in the AM.
Great idea...I saw it on another page and bought the single cot version. It fits just fine on my Santa Cruz which is a much smaller bed space.
Any pictures of that setup online? I'd love to check it out
I like this idea. I have been trying to come up with something. I hate sleeping on the ground and a RTT is out of the question.
No rules when it comes to camping bro , excellent idea 🤙
Seemed like a cool guy and confirmed it with the Eagles sticker 😎🦅. Go Birds! Great set up, looks like a ton of fun to camp like that and not long at all to get it ready to go.
Much quicker now that I’ve done iit a few times, I can leave it on the 2x6s flat with the tonneau cover on
Nice throw a converter in by the back and have access to some power. Like that it gers it just a bit higher than it would be on ground. Throw a tarp over cab and tent and past the tailgate and it's perfect.
Did you think about putting the cot together first, then lifting it up into the bed and securing it?
Famous last words...."It will be fine...."
Could never do this on a Dodge. There would be no place to hook the straps with the wheel wells all rusted out.
🤣🤣 I saw this comment this am and sure enough, caused me to notice a blue dodge today w rust all over the wheel arches
@@Eric66MD There is still hope for you-- looks like the straps are long enough to hook onto the leaf springs...
Might try this when I get a truck this is the exact cot tent I have I like it I didn't get a mattress for mine my only complaint for it is when the rainfly is on there's zero airflow and it's very very hot inside during the summer but it was pouring rain when I was camping with it the last time so I couldn't open it up
Excellent setup! Thanks for the idea.
And thought I was the only one who did this!
Nice I’m pickin one up tomorrow I might have to do this👍
I love this idea
Excellent information. Thanks.
Excellent idea? Thank you!
I’ve been thinking about a way to do a tent without removing my toolbox! Great idea!!
Dude! I’m so doing this! Thanks.
Q: is this the 2-person tent?
Great idea. So much more cost efficient than a thousand-something dollar “roof top tent”
Yes it is. The support rail runs down the middle top/bottom not side-side. I only use it with my dog, wife hasn't joined one of these adventures yet. lol
This is an awesome idea! Thank you!
Great idea. Have you tried setting it up on the ground and then putting it in the bed? Thanks for posting.
Now that I’ve done it a few times, it’s pretty easy. It will lay across the 2x4 and under my tonneau cover. When I get there, I just pop the legs up and flip each side out and strap them down to the wheel arches. I have the whole thing set up in just about 10min.
Good idea
A rooftop tent looks like a pain in the back side to climb in and out of. This idea is much better. I want one of those tent cots, is that one you used a 2 person or one person?
It’s the size of a double bed. Just me and my dog but it’s technically two person.
I’d like to see if you can get the rain fly properly installed in this setup.
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Thanks Eric for the info and set up! Do you need a rain fly over it if raining? and how did you attach your 2x6's or what did you attach them to? Thanks very much. I like your set up. Would be perfect for my F-150. I do not like sleeping on the ground cause of critters. lol
It comes with a rain fly. In my F150, there are pockets sized to hold a 2x6 so no need to secure them. Just drop them in. I’ve got a bed liner that was in the truck when I bought it so if you don’t have one or yours doesn’t have the pockets, you’ll have to improvise some other way
@@Eric66MD Thank you Eric! I have an after market bed liner and tonneau tri-fold cover. I will check and see what options I have with the bed liner, but don't recall any slots on the sides. I can fabricate something though, like I have to do working on my hot rod. Thanks for your replay and quick response sir. Very much appreciated! Cheers from Michigan.
2:53 mark you can see where the slots are on mine
@@Eric66MD Thank you Eric, I can fab something up that will work sir.
Does the bar running down the middle bother u. I bought one these after watching ur video a couple weeks ago and im trying to figure out something for that bar so i can sleep more in the middle. Any ideas or recommendations?
Jens Williamson, III (Deaf)
I do not like this idea but I respect your rights. The tent cot is on the ground. It makes sense. Or Just put tent cot in big tent. Be nice! It is up to you. Thanks for your time. Have a great day!
Respectfully,
Jens C. Williamson, III
😎😷👍🇺🇲
Bexar County 🇨🇱
Retired ID
Hearing Impaired
The Disability
I am so good!
I wear green all day.
Successful! ☘️👏🏆🏕️
Tent in Tent. Fun?
brilliant
Not bad!
Why in the back of the truck ? Why not on the ground ?
Awesome setup. I had the same idea as I don't want a heavy roof tent - will use it on my FJ40. I have the green version - how is your newer tent different from the older Kamp-Rite Oversize tent cot?
Not sure what the older ones were like. I should do an updated video on another trip as I've refined the process over the course of a couple of trips. I've found that I can have the 2x6s in my bed and the cot on top closed up and still close my tonneau cover. When I get to the spot, I pull my tonneau cover off, extend the legs on the tent and flop it open. This takes about 2 min. then I can strap to the wheel arch and put in the poles and it's set. The only thing that's been bothering me is that the bar going down the middle tends to roll you to the side. Since I'm solo, I'd love to lay in it diagonally but that just doesn't work with a 2" topper in there. I had a 4" which was awesome but took up too much vertical space and was a PITA to manage. For the 2", I roll it and stuff it in one of those pop up style expandable laundry/trash cans and throw that in the back seat when the tip is done.
I Use A Klmit Self Inflating Pad And A Very Thick Sleeping Bag For Padding Works Great ------ Very Comfey
LMFAO this is freaking genious.
Might buy one for my 10’ Tacoma lol
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Go figure I find this video after buying the Napier truck tent 🤦♂️
I was looking for a setup like this.
Same
This is a fantastic idea. Great video! Is there a support bar underneath at the folds? Looks like bars on the end but I’m wondering if there would be one across my ribs trying to sleep. Thank you!
Sorry, I didn’t realize there were comments/questions. The cot support runs head/toe down the middle. Still trying to figure out the right mattress support. I had a 6” that was super comfy but took away length by raising you up in the tent. Have a 2” now that is slightly wider than a twin but not a full and it’s a bit thin. I think ideal is to get a twin that is 3” or 4” that doesn’t run over top the center bar.
Genius
Thanks for the idea! Is the spread on the inner legs over 48"? Wondering if I couldn't do this in my service body truck, but only have 48" of bed width in it.
Not sure what the distance is between the legs
That fits great. Is this the oversize model or the double tent cot?
It’s the double version.
Great set up, how many person can fit in your cot.
It’s a double cot so it’s the side of a double bed. I’d say two people however it’s just me and my dog as I only use it on overnight fishing trips
I’m about 6’4” and was wondering if I would fit in that? Even if I had to sleep corner to corner
The Kamp-Rite double tent cot has a bar down the middle, so laying diagonally would be uncomfortable at best. I've wondered the same thing, though.
Im 5'7" and fit with room to spare, at 6'4" you should be able to fit. My double tent measuring in the center, at the bottom of the mosquito netting, it is 7' long
Well, you'll "fit" but I wouldn't say that it would be comfortable. I had a 5" mattress that went in there and was mad comfy but because the higher you go the shorter it gets, I didn't feel like I fit well. Plus, it weighed a ton and was too bulky to haul around so I replaced it with a 2" twin size since it's just me and the dog in there. It's a bit thin so I'm thinking 3" might do the trick. With the 2", you definitely notice the bar in the middle. With the double bed sized 5", could lay diagonal easily without feeling the bar
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I’m driving myself crazy trying to figure something out for a Short bed taco with a diamond back cover. I want to be able to access the truck bed. I have been thinking about a panel with legs that would fold out and double the truck bed surface area. As a platform. Hinged on the rail under the diamond back.
I’m wondering here though, why go through the trouble of setting a cot bed up on the truck ? Wouldn’t it be the same thing On the ground ?
The only real difference for me is that when it’s sitting on the 2x6s , it sits higher up so it’s easy to sit on the edge to put shoes on and makes it easier getting / out vs when it’s on the ground. Also, since making this initial video, I found a that it lays flat and collapsed on the 2x6s I can just close my tonneau cover and drive off
@@Eric66MD oooh, yeah that makes sense. That is a good set up.
Why not just set it up on the ground?
The advantage of being in the truck bed is that it can lay flat under the Tonneau cover when traveling and when set up, the edge of the tent is about chair height, easy to sit on the edge to put shoes on / off. Also, makes it easier for getting in an out. Not for everyone but since I was using it w my boat in tow, it was the fastest setup after a ping day of fishing
What is holding your boards in place? It almost looks like your liner has spots built in to it just for these.
Sorry, missed this comment. Yes, my liner has cutouts for 4x6's and they line up perfectly.
Hi there great video, would you be interested in selling the tent? Thanks
It's been two years. How has this held up? Do you still use it?
Unfortunately, not that often. It’s quite sturdy though so no complaints
Wow? Is that what stupid sounds like? Pitch the tent on the ground & then lift it into your truck bed slappy. With the gate down most people position the cot/tent longways!
If you are a fucking retard, keep your comments to yourself
How do you have the 2 x 6's secured to the bed? I just bought one and have an f-150 as well.
I don't, my bedliner has pockets for them.
Your bed probably has pockets for them to sit in.
@@Eric66MD I got this tent for this purpose as well as ground. Haven’t tried it yet because my Tundra Bedliner doesn’t have the flush pockets. Bummer!
Great idea. Which model tent is this?
This is the “double” version which is the exact same dimensions as a full size bed
@@Eric66MD i was just goiing to ask this question. thanks for the video! this is such a great idea, and much better than spending 3k on a roof top tent! plus you can use this tent cot anywhere!
no rain fly?wtf
There is a rain fly, just didn’t put it on in the video
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white size is this? single or double?
It’s the Double Cot because I usually bring my dog along
pop up tent would have been faster if youre looking for speed of set up
Maybe, but then you aren’t off the ground. So far. Site setup is ~ 16 min and this could certainly be set up on the ground as well. Being up on the 2x6s makes it very easy to sit on the edge and get in/out.
Nice Job. Very similar to my setup. I had it easier than you with the Tacoma. All I had to do was get a Polymer pallet in my truck and I anchor it to the pallet. Super easy. All the people who are hating have more money than sense or they are just lazy and their dads never taught them how to do shit. It was hard to give a compliment to an Eagles fan
Thanks! Yeah, well I grew up outside the city and went to college in the city. Not much of a fan of pro sports these days but the Eagles sticker will stay. After a couple uses now I realized that I can leave it folded flat on the 2x6s and still close the tonneau. doesn't save much time but early in the AM when I'm headed to the dock, every min counts.
Nice. I’m trying to do this with my Tacoma!
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Anyone else find it funny this rich guy is explaining how to do a "poor mans" RTT! Comeon' guy you got a huge house, 5 car garage, 2 boats and a swimming pool!
Why you think he's poor 🤷🏾♂️
Maybe he got his money by saving it and not blowing it like you're dumbass would lol
No swimming pool lol. Well I was brought up on the low end of middle class so yeah, I don’t blow money on things just to have them
I would say it's a frugal man's way of doing it. Frugal people tend to do better in life financially as they don't buy crazy expensive stuff just because they can. Ever read "The Millionaire Next Door?" Most people who flaunt expensive stuff are in debt up to their ears.
Do a fishing video
I have a couple old ones in the channel somewhere. Still working on my GoPro setup for the bass boat so that I can have it on all the time.
Kind of a interesting idea but you really don’t gain much for the extra effort. The cot already puts you off the ground and you are really not gaining any more comfort or protection. But whatever makes you happy.
Prob not but I like it raised even higher than the ground. Super easy to sit on the edge and put my shoes on. I'm gonna try the ground sometime this spring.
Always better to be up higher. Id rather make it harder for a bear to get me . It will give me time to scare him off before i have to pump my shotgun.
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Poorman's overlander??
can we just a go fund me page for you so you can get a real roof top tent setup? Damn this is hard to watch..i'm #6 that disliked
Everyone chooses what they spend their money on. I’m prob going to use it a couple times / year. All that extra $$ for the RTT and rails for the bed isn’t worth it to me. Those $$ go into the bass boat and more fishing gear.
Everything isn't always about money. All you Gucci ass RTT campers are soft
I'm with your pal even if I was rich I couldn't see my self spending $4,000 for a fancy Rooftop tent that cost less than 1,000 to make