I received my 23Zero Walkabout 62" last week. It is incredible! So well made, true four season tent. I live in Austin Tx, I have slept in it midday in 85 degree clear sky sunlight. All windows open, screens down (no insects) and a very mild breeze (barely) and sunlight and heat blocked from above by LST (Light Suppression Technology) fabric, my dog and I slept very well. A normal RTT would have been an oven. The mattress is the gold standard by the way. I have many injuries from my time in the Marines, and difficulty sleeping comfortably. I slept two nights in our Walkabout 62" (queen sized mattress) like a baby. Tent cost $1800 plus tax and shipping, best deal in quality RTT's period! I have it mounted on three Front Runner load bars mounted on my Diamondback HD bed cover. Solid stuff!
You are my Tent Hero... 😂 I am single Nana age 61 and just purchased my Roof top tent.... Your no nonsense very methodical Video gave me confidence...to un pack and install this myself...I will let you know how it goes... Love that you did not go off on a personal tangent and kept to the task at hand....some videos take forever to get to the point....You Rock!!!
thank you for the amount of time you put in this vid (all your vids). They are so helpful and informative. Not boring and not monotone (majorly important). They are awesome! Cant wait to see more.
I know 4runner OEM rails carries maybe up to around 175 lb when weight evenly distributed. How much weight can you carry (while driving) or static weight (when stopped) can the roof of the 4runner? Do you know? I think it is 300 lb when moving and 600 lb when static.
+Kalipolis Not at all! Just make sure you have the right talk or cross member support installed first. They're a game changer when it comes to comfort and speed of use!
5:58 is by far the worst part of the installation. I have even less room than that to tighten the lock nuts, and just the ratchet (not power) to tighten them. Any suggestions to make that easier?
Is it possible to orient the tent so it opens towards the rear of the vehicle? Would you have to modify those rails? I'm not sure why more people wouldn't rather have it open towards the rear... we have a pickup and it seems like it would make a great sun/rain cover and you could use the tailgate as a table, prep station.
Good video, thank you. My instructions say for a side mounted orientation, the mounting channels should be perpendicular to the tent hinge side. (requiring cutting) It looks like you mounted yours parallel to the hinge side. I can't see it being a problem, but did you find any problems after using it for a while?
2 questions, if I may. 1. Can you install on a stock 4Runner roof rack? 2. A 4 person RTT, how man can comfortably fit? 4 person ground tents are really better for 2-3 people.
Will a stock roof rack support a tent like this, or will I need to get an additional or different type of roof rack? I would like to get this style tent to mount on my '17 Ford Explorer.
+improperusername We just installed a 23 Zero Bundaburg on a '16 Ford Explorer using the cross bars from Rhino Rack and the factory rails. It worked great on the customer's rig!
@@LifestyleOverland can i use it on stock 2021 toyota 4 runner trd pro roof rack? also the part overhanging doesnt look like it has much support. what am i missing?
I just bought the 23 zero 72 I’ve got a question Question: when you install the tent to the roof rack, is the protective bag on it or do you put that on after install??
These, like all the other clam-shell folding brands are made in China. Excellent quality control makes them one of the best in our opinion (and we've seen our fair share!).
What length annex do you have? And about what height it the tent from the ground. I ordered a 62 short annex and haven't recieved it yet and wonder if it will be too short. My tent will be sitting close to 70" from the ground. Thanks!
Please excuse my ignorance. A question. Does the tent when closed have to sit within footprint of roof rack? Or is some over hang 10/20mm acceptable? Thanks in advance 😊
Hi Kevin. Great videos and awesome adventures! I've done a bit of research on RTT and the different big brands (23zero, CVT, iKamper, etc). I'm curious, why did you decide to go with 23zero and not one of the others I mentioned?
+William Allan You definitely want to have some that are rugged enough to keep the tent secure on rough roads. I would call 23Zero USA and see what they recommend.
@@LifestyleOverland Great videos. I have the same Gobi rack on my 4Runner but i noticed that you had crossbars that looked welded to the rack. Is that right? I have the Gobi with the sunroof cut out and cross bars that can be bolted on. Will that hold? I can ask the manufacturers but thought I'd ask. Doing all the research on top tents to see which works best for me. Thanks! -Johan
what rack would you recommend for a 2dr JK hard top? Ive got A pillar brackets with 2 pods and a lightbar already, and i'm not really looking for a full exoskeleton type rack
Garron Deason Hey man, check out Rhino Racks, they have a system that mounts inside of a hard top and will support a roof tent. As you would expect, it is spendy (about a grand) but when it is installed it looks super clean. I have heard it is worth it to buy their risers to move it a bit higher up though. Watch some vids on it and see what you think.
Ok so you need some aftermarket parts on your stock rails before you can even install a RTT then. I have a 2018 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium and all that's up there is the stock rails.
jack pegram, I have a 2017 Tundra with a Diamondback HD bed cover. Just installed three FRONT RUNNER load bars on tracks, available from at Diamondback Covers. Wicked strong load bars. Front Runner also makes load bars for the Tundra that mount right on the bed. I also have a Front Runner Slimline 2 roof rack. It can handle any RTT, but I prefer on my load bars on Diamondback as I can still pull into our garage with standard doors!
Hi Kevin. I love your channel and watch it everyday. Thanks for sharing your videos. I like the 23Zero tent but don't know if it will fit on top of the 2017 Tacoma short-bed. If it does, what kind of support rack do you recommend? I hope one day I can travel around our beautiful USA country like you, Sarah and Carolyn :-). Thanks in advance for your help!
Lifestyle Overland yeah, sleeping on rocks sucks, but for $2k I'd expect AC lol. Eventually market competition will bring less expensive options that are better, as early adopters always get reamed.
Ground tents and roof top tents aren't really in the same category. A rtt is like one end of a tent trailer that is hinged (rather than sliding). I would see a rtt as an alternative to a tent trailer rather than a ground tent. The pro is that you don't have to pull a rtt and it is about 1/5 the price or less. I look at my rtt as the cheapest most maneuverable option out of a camper, a tent trailer, and a rtt. I'll leave my ground tent for when I go canoeing.
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I received my 23Zero Walkabout 62" last week. It is incredible! So well made, true four season tent. I live in Austin Tx, I have slept in it midday in 85 degree clear sky sunlight. All windows open, screens down (no insects) and a very mild breeze (barely) and sunlight and heat blocked from above by LST (Light Suppression Technology) fabric, my dog and I slept very well. A normal RTT would have been an oven. The mattress is the gold standard by the way. I have many injuries from my time in the Marines, and difficulty sleeping comfortably. I slept two nights in our Walkabout 62" (queen sized mattress) like a baby. Tent cost $1800 plus tax and shipping, best deal in quality RTT's period!
I have it mounted on three Front Runner load bars mounted on my Diamondback HD bed cover. Solid stuff!
You are my Tent Hero... 😂
I am single Nana age 61 and just purchased my Roof top tent....
Your no nonsense very methodical Video gave me confidence...to un pack and install this myself...I will let you know how it goes...
Love that you did not go off on a personal tangent and kept to the task at hand....some videos take forever to get to the point....You Rock!!!
The more I see this tent the more i am liking it. Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it! Shoot us a message if you have any tent question.
Thank you so so much for your nice illustration. Way better than the manufacturer instruction manual!
thank you for the amount of time you put in this vid (all your vids). They are so helpful and informative. Not boring and not monotone (majorly important). They are awesome! Cant wait to see more.
Glad you've liked them!
I know 4runner OEM rails carries maybe up to around 175 lb when weight evenly distributed. How much weight can you carry (while driving) or static weight (when stopped) can the roof of the 4runner? Do you know? I think it is 300 lb when moving and 600 lb when static.
Are those crossbars supporting the weight of the tent and loads?
I am always curious where to find these places where they install the rack top of your car for you?
This won’t damage the top of the 4 runner ? It can support 2 people and all that weight ? Sorry I’m a city slicker but this seems absolutely amazing.
+Kalipolis Not at all! Just make sure you have the right talk or cross member support installed first. They're a game changer when it comes to comfort and speed of use!
Why did you change from the CVT to the 23 Zero?
5:58 is by far the worst part of the installation. I have even less room than that to tighten the lock nuts, and just the ratchet (not power) to tighten them. Any suggestions to make that easier?
Is this the current ladder for the 23zero set up? In 2022
Is it possible to orient the tent so it opens towards the rear of the vehicle? Would you have to modify those rails? I'm not sure why more people wouldn't rather have it open towards the rear... we have a pickup and it seems like it would make a great sun/rain cover and you could use the tailgate as a table, prep station.
Yes, you could do that depending on the rails of your bed system and overall width of the model you choose 👍
Good video, thank you.
My instructions say for a side mounted orientation, the mounting channels should be perpendicular to the tent hinge side. (requiring cutting)
It looks like you mounted yours parallel to the hinge side. I can't see it being a problem, but did you find any problems after using it for a while?
think I might buy this one. seems like a quick set up. is it pretty good under rain and wind?
I just ordered one of these and was curious, is there a way I could lay my canoe on top so I can bring that too, it would that damage the material?
Also, thank you for this. I was looking for setup instructions.
How tall are the silver support bars under the tent?
can i use it on stock 2021 toyota 4 runner trd pro roof rack?
thanks bro!! this is the best and only good video on youtube about it
2 questions, if I may. 1. Can you install on a stock 4Runner roof rack? 2. A 4 person RTT, how man can comfortably fit? 4 person ground tents are really better for 2-3 people.
Will a stock roof rack support a tent like this, or will I need to get an additional or different type of roof rack? I would like to get this style tent to mount on my '17 Ford Explorer.
+improperusername We just installed a 23 Zero Bundaburg on a '16 Ford Explorer using the cross bars from Rhino Rack and the factory rails. It worked great on the customer's rig!
@@LifestyleOverland can i use it on stock 2021 toyota 4 runner trd pro roof rack? also the part overhanging doesnt look like it has much support. what am i missing?
Can i mount this on my factory rack ? 2004 4 runner with cross bars?
I just bought the 23 zero 72 I’ve got a question
Question: when you install the tent to the roof rack, is the protective bag on it or do you put that on after install??
Which series was this, the weekender or walkabout or breezeway cause there’s so many on the site I can decide but I like this one
Hey Kevin. Where are these tents manufactured? Planning a run through the Carson, Rio Grande, and San Juan NF's this summer on the way to Alpine Loop.
These, like all the other clam-shell folding brands are made in China. Excellent quality control makes them one of the best in our opinion (and we've seen our fair share!).
Can you install the tent directly on cross rails instead of a full rack? Or do you need a full roof rack for a tent?
@ 1:06 , what roof-rack you using? i have a 4runner and need something to carry a RTT thats full length
What length annex do you have? And about what height it the tent from the ground. I ordered a 62 short annex and haven't recieved it yet and wonder if it will be too short. My tent will be sitting close to 70" from the ground. Thanks!
I have a 2018 Toyota 4Runner. What roof rack would you suggest
I bought mine and should expect it in May/June!
Is it that light that two people can lift it to car roof? What would I need one to install on my Toyota Sienna?
What are you running for the roof rack system?
Great instructional video. Thanks for putting it out
+James Queen Glad you enjoyed it!
Was wondering what kind of roofrack is that?
Where did you purchase this rooftop tent?
What size tent is this?
Which font are you using for your thumbnail image? I really like it!
+Joshua Fairbanks I'm not sure. I use the WordSwag app so it's on there.
Awesome, thank you for the tip!
Please excuse my ignorance. A question. Does the tent when closed have to sit within footprint of roof rack? Or is some over hang 10/20mm acceptable? Thanks in advance 😊
Some overhang is fine
Thanks for the quick response 👍🏻
What roof top rack brand and model do you recommend with this tent? Awesome detailed video!
Same question here
Hello Sir, I have a Tundra, what type of strong rack do you advise to hold a roof top tent?
What is the best way to mount a RTT to oem 5th gen 4runner roof rack system. I would like to use as much of the existing system as possible.
+SGFAdventures Rhino Rack has a cross bar system that should bolt right up to your factory rails.
Excellent video! Which roof rack did you mount it on? I have a 2013 taco.
+Tom Worthington We are running the Gobi rack on the 4Runner.
how much is that? can purchase online
Awesome
Now I can install mine.Thanks for the great video
Hi Kevin. Great videos and awesome adventures! I've done a bit of research on RTT and the different big brands (23zero, CVT, iKamper, etc). I'm curious, why did you decide to go with 23zero and not one of the others I mentioned?
what size is it?
Sick. Looks like you were in Crown King Arizona
Superstition Mountains!
@@LifestyleOverland Pretty much my backyard!
Do you need any special kind of cross bars? Most of the ones I find are rated for 150lbs or less. planning on mounting on my 2017 Jeep Compass sport
+William Allan You definitely want to have some that are rugged enough to keep the tent secure on rough roads. I would call 23Zero USA and see what they recommend.
Been eyeballing this one. Huge on quality and what you pay for too.
+AZ TACOMA It really is a lot of bang for the buck. Thanks for watching!
great video easy to follow and nice and short.......
+John Beh Thanks!
What Roof Rack did you use?
It's a Gobi Rack
@@LifestyleOverland Great videos. I have the same Gobi rack on my 4Runner but i noticed that you had crossbars that looked welded to the rack. Is that right? I have the Gobi with the sunroof cut out and cross bars that can be bolted on. Will that hold? I can ask the manufacturers but thought I'd ask. Doing all the research on top tents to see which works best for me. Thanks! -Johan
Love that intro music.
Cool. What does the 23 zero stand for?
www.23zeroUSA.com
what rack would you recommend for a 2dr JK hard top? Ive got A pillar brackets with 2 pods and a lightbar already, and i'm not really looking for a full exoskeleton type rack
Garron Deason Hey man, check out Rhino Racks, they have a system that mounts inside of a hard top and will support a roof tent. As you would expect, it is spendy (about a grand) but when it is installed it looks super clean. I have heard it is worth it to buy their risers to move it a bit higher up though. Watch some vids on it and see what you think.
Any update on how you like the tent? Not much info out there on this particular brand
Absolutely love it! We've got a review video on the to-do list. Just a lot of editing to get done!
Ok so you need some aftermarket parts on your stock rails before you can even install a RTT then. I have a 2018 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium and all that's up there is the stock rails.
Sir, I want ti install a roof top tent on my tundra, What type of rack did you use to carry the weight of a roof top tent,
jack pegram, I have a 2017 Tundra with a Diamondback HD bed cover. Just installed three FRONT RUNNER load bars on tracks, available from at Diamondback Covers. Wicked strong load bars. Front Runner also makes load bars for the Tundra that mount right on the bed. I also have a Front Runner Slimline 2 roof rack. It can handle any RTT, but I prefer on my load bars on Diamondback as I can still pull into our garage with standard doors!
@@yoshione66 , Great thanks for reply, I have a bed, cab from A.R.E, Ill check out the slimline for a roof top tent on top of my cab for my tundra.
Amazing video
+NEON / ASMR EN ESPAÑOL Thanks!
Roof rack info and installation is missing
This isn't about roof racks... ;)
Hi Kevin.
I love your channel and watch it everyday. Thanks for sharing your videos. I like the 23Zero tent but don't know if it will fit on top of the 2017 Tacoma short-bed. If it does, what kind of support rack do you recommend?
I hope one day I can travel around our beautiful USA country like you, Sarah and Carolyn :-).
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hey there! I'm not familiar with bed racks but I think a 23Zero Litchfield or Bundaburg will both fit a short bed. Thanks for the support!
Thanks Kevin. Are you guys still in Alaska or heading back home. I finished watching the E34 last night. Can’t wait for the next one. 😄
Freaking awesome. Kind of a paid for product placement vibe but I like it regardless
Will this tent work on a stock roof rack on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee or will I need to buy something else for support... Thanks...
You will need cross bars for the installation. Give the guys at Rhino Rack a call and they can hook you up with the proper bars.
Lifestyle Overland thank you..
Was the video sponsored or no? Good video.
+Peter We were paid a grand total of $0.00 for this one. Just supporting quality here. Thanks for watching!
Excellent! Thanks!
Couldn’t see how tent was attached to roof rack! Too dark.
Great install video !
+SUV Touring / Luis Merlo Thanks, Luis!
Buen video
Thanks!
2 grand for a tent... Ouch
+Firestarter Try using one... Then you'll never go back to a ground tent! We love ours!
Lifestyle Overland yeah, sleeping on rocks sucks, but for $2k I'd expect AC lol. Eventually market competition will bring less expensive options that are better, as early adopters always get reamed.
Ground tents and roof top tents aren't really in the same category. A rtt is like one end of a tent trailer that is hinged (rather than sliding). I would see a rtt as an alternative to a tent trailer rather than a ground tent. The pro is that you don't have to pull a rtt and it is about 1/5 the price or less. I look at my rtt as the cheapest most maneuverable option out of a camper, a tent trailer, and a rtt. I'll leave my ground tent for when I go canoeing.
I just came across you channel, love what your doing. I just got my tent mounted to my camper shell last weekend check it out.
Thanks so much! Enjoy your RTT!
👍👍🇨🇦
Should re-upload without that background music. It's impossible to comprehend what you're saying
You might try a different device to watch it on. We've not had any issues since it was uploaded.
Also, the closed captions are pretty close to accurate.
Seems better with my headphones. Thanks
@@FunkyELF Awesome, thanks for letting me know!
Wrong. Step 1 is always, “cut a hole in the box”
Why do I have to watch almost a minute before content? Maybe shorten the intro
Sorry. Couldn't keep watching after the dramatic intro.
No need to apologize. 👍
Christ... 45 seconds to get to the points.