Overland Ford F-150 Walkthrough - rsi Smartcap and Roofnest Sparrow rooftop tent - truck camping 4K
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- Today’s video is a fun walkthrough of my Overland F150 camping setup.
Lift kit, rooftop tent, smart cap, and more! Check it out!
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Nice video ! Thanks 👊👍
The Smartcap works really well with the tent.
I love the tools under the seat with Velcro. Great idea.
Hey I’m super glad that was a useful tip for you
@@ThePerfectWalk I agree! amazing idea, will be doing that to mine for sure!!
Love the bottom of the seat organization. Going to do that for sure
So glad you liked it! Thanks for watching Aaron.
Thanks for the tour of the truck and your set-up for life on the road. Pretty amazing stuff.
Glad you enjoyed! Ready to hit the road!
Gives me an option rather than hotel it all the time.
I want to truck camp too.as a geezer lady have to be careful of falls so she’ll maybe my only option.
Crazy how I’m into getting one of these bad boys for traveling && a video of truck camping came out 👍🏼 great timing definitely putting this up if I ever get a f150
Great job like your gear and the F150
Thanks for taking time to talk and show your set up.. Awesome walk thru buddy.
No problem 👍
That velcro beneath the seat is a brilliant idea.
🙏🏻 thx 👌🏻
Excellent set up man.
You can sleep in the back seat with a big thick mattress or air mattress
Ultra cool truck! I really like it ❤ Thank your for showing us my friend.
Thx for watching
Thanks for the work on the video. You have given me some thoughts on my 2017 F-150.
Hey you’re most welcome! Thanks for watching
Nice rig and great video! I have a 2020 just like it and watching your video gave me some great ideas.
That’s what I was really hoping for - I love messing around with my truck and I am so glad to hear you picked up something useful from the video!
Thanks for the tour what a nice setup!
Hey so glad you like it!
That's really cool that the roof of the topper is magnetic. I've never seen stainless steel that is magnetic, wow RSI went all out. Nice setup thank you for the review.
Thanks for watching!
Low grade stainless…
@@mre6138 Thanks Karen
Dude this ride is a Killer, I got F150 FX4, Thanks for the Ideas
No problem! So glad the video was helpful
Awesome set up man!
Hey thanks a ton!
Thank you for the video,nice setup btw
That’s kind of you to say - thanks!
Your Ford looks badass👍👍👍
Thx! 👍🏻
Glad I found your video. The tent drew me in. I've been notified by my local Ford dealer I'm in the next "wave" for the Ford 150 Lightning EV. Looks like same bed set up as yours, so I'm looking at bed/tent options. I know I'll take a range hit with the tent from a drag coefficient perspective--how much I'm not sure. Thanks for expanding my considerations.
Hopefully you didn’t drown in that “wave” of lightning piles of junk 😂 here’s your future voice telling you “get a gasser while you can”
really good looking build!
Hey thanks man!
This is an amazing build man.
Hey thanks Dan!
I like it. Very nice setup.
Thx Jerry - and thanks for coming by the channel!
Great set up, thanks for sharing this. شكرا
You’re most welcome
There is sun roof!! I am always being carried at the back on the road and even don't know. Thanks for the briefing Wander and I will kick George out from the front seat, or I can stay inside the tent on the road next time.
Nice rig! Royal Hooks has some awesome billet front tow hooks for the f150. I ordered up the desert tan ones for mine
Thx!
Really good set up. But just for kicks, Bears and raccoons for sure. I almost did the exact same set up but had to use my truck bed as a truck bed , so had to adapt to that.
Yup. If I had to use my truck traditionally this would work
Good job on the video
Thx!!!
Bad ass truck.
Well thank you kindly. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos - thx!
Awesome!
Hey thanks.
Great video! What are those Velcro storage things called you have under the seat? That is a great idea.
There’s a LOT of options out there. My favorite are the accessories from Vanquest.
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Welcome to the channel!
Appreciate the video! I just ordered a 22 tremor for a daily/overlander and love this set up.
Right on! The Tremors are so dang cool!!!
Sweeeeet set up.
Hey thanks man
How tf do people afford this stuff? Overlanding is so insanely expensive. I mean really 5,000 dollars for the smart cap? A couple grand for the rack and tent? Insane
Hard work my friend, hard work! Not only that but you can get into overlanding on budget builds as well!
Loved my 2018 xlt, v8 in it was awesome. But got rid of it for a 2022 due to multiple electrical issues that wouldn't go away after being fixed. It's 2022 so I got a brand new 60k f150 xlt for less than what I paid for my 18, it worked out. Kept with the v8 tho. Nice truck man
Not going to lie, I’ve had some electrical issues too. But I do love the truck. Thanks for the kind words.
@@ThePerfectWalk All mine were electric. All the lights on my whole back end would stay on to where they'd burn out, radio software glitched all the time
I like the topper just wish it didn't leak on you. Hate water issues while camping.
Well i certainly subscribed looking for mods to my truck here a hybrid f150 CNG modified. This looks awesome.
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Got an f150 like that. I just fold up the back seats and it's better than a tent. Nobody has videos like that.
Tons of space for sure!
How do you even fit back there?
I do the same it’s great and can’t get as dirty. Just can’t stretch out is all
You must not be super tall. Lol I would be cramped as hell in the back of my truck. Hah
@@Thexeroxed43 that’s what I’m saying. I’m 6’3”. I wouldn’t be able to sleep
That RSI Smartcap is an awesome bed cap. One of these days they'll redesign it to have fine mesh screens on either the large windows or just the small inset ones on the sides, either a permanent redesign or a functional accessory that can be put on and taken off. When they do, I think it will be a near perfect product. Oh, and I just realized though the F150 Raptor and Tremor only come in a 5.5' bed like yours there, the Platinum and below models can come with a 6.5' bed, and I"m seriously considering a Platinum, though maybe a Tremor. That 6.5' foot bed with a Smartcap on it, that would be great given that I'm 6.2. Then no worries about wanting to keep the tailgate open if I choose to sleep inside rather than on top, or have others with me on a trip who will. And if I remember correctly, you can get the RSI Smartcap for both bed lengths. That setup of yours is great looking.
Thanks Nate! Appreciate you watching! I agree that a 6.5’ bed is superior
Great use of that otherwise gimmicky door latch step!
@@ThePerfectWalk If I was to get an F150 with the 6.5' bed, and the appropriate RSI smart cap to fit that, which I suspect is available, my follow up question for you is, do they make a longer rooftop tent to fit above the longer bed, giving me even more head and foot room while sleeping above? And second question, how much do you think, or know, that driving with this rooftop top would decrease mpg? Thanks. I'm seriously considering just getting the newest Raptor, and I assume I could do this same setup on that, but I am still also considering the Platinum, deciding between the 5.5' and 6.5' bed.
Hey again. Keep coming back to this video. Love the set up. I thought of another question I was hoping you might be able to answer. I'm looking at a new F150, Platinum or Raptor, likely Raptor. I am now considering whether I want to get the RSI Smartcap like yours or a Diamondback HD cover. If the later there are varying height racks that can be mounted. I like the ones that are lower height, where whatever is mounted sits at or below the cab roof height. Do you know, could this Roofnest be mounted on the back of a 5.5 pickup bed below the cab roofline, even if stuck out a bit past the tailgate, and then used safely that way? And two, would it be an easy thing to remove and later add back the Roofnest as desired? I ask because the rails that can mount on the Diamondback HD bedcover when nothing is mounted on them do not interfere with opening either the front or the rear of the bedcover. So I put the roofnest on when I will or may be using it, and take it off the rest of the time. I'd welcome any answers or thoughts you might have. Oh and could that roofnest be mounted directly over the cab, which would then leave me full functionality of the Diamondback HD bedcover? Thanks. Great video! And great truck setup! By the way, if you haven't seen it, the newest Sparrow2 (reg or xl) by Roofnest, I believe the upgrade to what you have there is pretty freakin amazing. Can also add roof racks on top of it, for skis or paddle boards or kayaks, whatever. And depending on how you mount the roofnest, that ladder will be handy for easier access to what is put on top of the roofnest.
I don’t know the answer about those mounting options - my recommendation would be to join the “Roofnest Flock” group on Facebook. You’ll be able to get really quick good info there about setups and mounting.
Fn bad ass brother
Thx bro
GREAT VIDEO!!! How did you resolve the leaky window problem?
Hey thx friend. I took the seals out, used some flex seal and put them back in. Easy as that.
Those over the wheel well swing out storage things need cupholders
Very nice truck build. I have a 2019 F150, but I haven’t built it out for overlanding like you have. One question: Did you have to add a leaf in the back due to the added weight of the tent and the topper?
I did not
Great video. Can you open the tailgate without opening the back cap window?
Yes you can!
with a different bed rack would you be able to mount the tent flush with the truck roof?
Maybe so. I didn’t find a flush mount solution in my searching.
Hey that is a beautiful set up you got there, question, is that smart cap is heavy? Is a beautiful cap but Is it more weight in the bed though right? so it mean that gas consumption is a lot more, how is the truck run with that load? I have same truck as yours 2019 F-150 Super Crew 3.5L Ecoboost FX4 thinking to have that kind of bed and set up like yours, is look pretty awesome, and neat set up. I love it
It weighs 150 pounds, but it can hold twice as much weight as a fiberglass cap.
cool truck and setup, question at 8:08 I see you pull out from back of truck bed step and bar with a yellow cap, what is that vertical bar for?
That bar is built into the tailgate as a “pull bar” to help you hoist yourself up onto the step.
@@ThePerfectWalk thanks for the quick reply, I hope to get a truck soon with similar setup,
did you have to do anything to beef up your suspension to support the cap and tent (or being in the tent). I just put Fox 2.0 suspension on my 2020 XLT. Do think it will be adequate to hold 2 (normal size) people in the roof tent?
Hey - the entire suspension/lift were built out by Four Wheel Parts - a national brand. Im really not an expert at that particular part of the work, so my plan is always to find someone who is and go ask them what I need to do in order for things to last and be safe.
@@ThePerfectWalk cool. 4 wheel parts did my suspension to level the truck. I'll ask them.
Love your set up. Still like the Smart Cap? Is it noisy when you drive? Rattle?
No noise from the setup - BUT noise from my tires and all the crap velcroed to my seats
Nice setup! Have a very similar truck and just starting to look at modifications. Don’t think i will go anywhere near 6”, but wondering about wheel offset? Tire size? Didn’t hear you mention it in the video, apologies if you went through it.
Yeah - sorry about that 38” tires Yokohama geolander. Can’t remember the offset it is minimal
And also - thanks for watching!!
The truck looks awesome, just one question, I don't see any insulation, just metal, does it get really hot on summer and very cold on winter? Thank you.
It doesn't get too hot compared to the outside weather - doesn't behave like an oven...but it doesn't retain any heat in the cold either. So it doesn't really do much for temp. It IS very hot if you don't open the windows in hot weather, because of circulation in a small space.
When you sleep inside the bed of truck do you close all windows? Could you open from the inside?
You can lock the windows - but since getting the rooftop tent I haven’t slept in the bed
I just bought a smart cap for my GMC, how did you fix the leaking windows?
Great question. I sent them a note and they sent me some gaskets.
I have a 2015 f150 5.0 with the 302a package magnetic grey super crew with the 5.5ft bed. how much did the lift and tire setup cost you with install?
Believe it or not I bought the truck from the dealer new with the lift and tires. They were done by 4 wheel parts
Thinking about getting this for my 218 raptor. How much taller is the smartcap compared to to the cab of the truck?
Hows the wind noise and mpg drop on highway speeds
I lost about 2-3 MPG. The cap itself was flush or only taller by millimeters, once i added rack/tent we got crazy.
That rooftop tent when closed, how much does it weigh? Do you find it simple enough to remove and put back on alone when you want to, or does it require two people to do so? Keep the rooftop tent in the garage and just put it on when I may need it. Oh, and love that little step you showed. Great idea. Did that loop it attached to come on the pick up already, or did you have to drill something there?
The loop is there for the step - so that’s a no brainer. I leave my tent on all the time - adding it is a two person job for sure.
How much does the smartcap run? I have a hard shell RTT and am looking at getting a new F150 Powerboost to replace my SUV.
It’s pricey! Mine was around $2300 I think - and maybe it’s gone up like everything else lately?
Does the 6" lift make much of a difference?
It does actually - rides higher of course, and it leveled out the truck too. It also makes the whole thing ride a little stiffer and bouncier
Hey there, you mind sharing info on your rims. I am working on my 2018 f150 navy blue and think the ones you have would look great on my truck. Thanks in advance
You bet. Thx for watching- these are Pro Comp wheels from Four Wheel Parts - not sure if they make this particular style anymore
Thought of another question. I'm torn between the Roofnest Sparrow2, which you have here, that runs lengthwise above, the most current version, or the Roofnest Condor2 which folds out and opens side to side, hanging out over the side with one end supported by the ladder. Do you have any experience with both, and a preference? I'd welcome your input.
I don't have experience with both - only this one. I camp alone, so the expansion added complexity that I didn't need in my life. I like that this just pops open and pushes shut.
@@ThePerfectWalk I get that. And I'm 6'2" as well, so that Sparrow would likely work well for me too. Here's another. This popup Sparrow tent mounted over the Smartcap in the rear, do you hear any wind or road noise while driving with that up there? Or maybe not since it is so far back? Do you notice having that set up makes the average mpg much worse? I saw a video that showed the Diamondback bedcover marginally improved but basically didn't change the average mpg, but I saw another video that showed a bed cap like the rsi actually improved average mpg by 1 -1 1/2 mpg. I found that very interesting. Of course that did not have the pop up tent on top. I also wonder if the RSI rack on top without the pop up tent, if that would make noise or affect average mpg too. Any thoughts on that as well?
The tent didn't cause noise or change my mpg - but the smart cap DID impact mpg
@@ThePerfectWalk Improve it or decrease it, and by how much, if you remember? Thanks.
What anti condensation mat do you have in your rooftop tent 11:24?
I actually don’t. I just have the mattress in there and no mat - I had a mat when I slept in my truck bed but not needed in the tent
Is that ladder attaching to part of the tent or to the rack system?
It’s attaching to the rack for me - there are hooks on the tent but the way I have it attached to a roof rack, it doesn’t quite work - so I just hook to the rack
You have a sick setup! I’m just trying to gather ideas what I want to do on my Dodge truck! But I do have one question though how exactly do you lock up the tent when it’s all folded up?
Hey thanks a bunch!!! By “lock it up” do you mean keep it from popping open on Highway or literally keep folks from opening it like in a parking lot?
@@ThePerfectWalk Yeah I mean like keeping other people from opening it. It’s actually sad to think you have to lock up things now and days but it is what it is lol
@@captainvaughn2871 No - I don’t lock it. Most people don’t know what it is, and there’s nothing in there but a mattress and sleeping bag.
Do you think a couple could comfortably sleep in that tent and would you see anything wrong with a kid and two German Shepards sleeping in the bed? Like no overheating or anything in the topper?
I would hesitate to advise on the dogs - I don’t camp with my dogs. As for the couple in the tent - I think it would be no problem - it’s not a king bed but it’s big enough for two
I've been considering one of these caps. I want to be able to store my bikes in the bed for trips. How much clearance is there between the bed and the top? Would bike with the bars at 41" fit?
Well. I just went and measured mine. It’s exactly 41 inches. I have a bedliner as well. Not sure how different it is on different trucks.
@@ThePerfectWalk Thanks, that might be tight! I have a spray in so maybe that would make up enough difference.
How do you like your swing boxes? I was gonna order some for my husbands f350, but the reviews are iffy.
I like them a lot - I don’t like the opening hinges on top, wish it was a little better material but they are useful as heck
Do you have any more modification plans for your truck?
Headlights are next I think.
Are you able to mount the tent directly to the RSI Platform Rack or do you need special brackets for it?
I had to get longer bolts. The kit that came with the tent didn't work. If I had it to do over again - I would have done bars instead of the rack TBH
@@ThePerfectWalk by my understanding, the load bars can only handle 60lbs each, though. So for any kind of real load capacity, you need to use the platform, am I right?
Or a few more bars :)
That’s why I went with the rack, but I would have explored my options more I think. They show tents on cappers on their IG
@@ThePerfectWalk ahhh the extra bars are a good idea. Thanks for letting me pick your brain :) cheers -
I like it all, the F150, the Smart Cap, and the tent up top. My problem is that I like roof racks for ski's, bikes, kayaks, possibly extra storage bins that mount on such, and adding that tent up top I'm not sure what to do about the roof rack. I don't imagine they make that tent so that when closed there are roof racks that can go on top of it? Putting the roof rack above the cab, assuming it won't mess with the door seals where it would be mounted, might not allow enough length for some of those items I'd normally mount up top? I guess the only way to do it all would be to only store stuff in the bed when the tent is mounted up top, which might work some or even most of the time, but it is an issue. Any thoughts on this issue? Either way, thanks. Great review.
bikerumor.com/roofnest-sparrow-adventure-rooftop-tent-is-designed-just-for-cyclists/
i don't have mine set up this way - but it looks possible!
roofnest.com/product/sparrow-adventure/?avad=293233_b30288bb1
@@ThePerfectWalk Hey, thanks so much for those links. Exactly what I was wondering about. Just as an observation, with the cap, then the tent on top, and the rack with bikes on top of that, talk about being potentially top heavy or at risk of high winds laterally. Were I to do a lot of road trips with all of that I might want to do a bit of offset of my tires for a bit of extra lateral stability to lessen the risk of high winds blowing the vehicle over. Hate to think what that full set up would do to mpg. But that is what I was imagining, so thanks for the extra effort.
What type of road noise and at what speeds do you see with this setup? MPG impact?
All the road noise man, all the road noise - and worse at low speed I think - it evens out at higher speeds. I get 14-16 mpg
I’m assuming economist and 3.55 or 3.73 gears. How is the truck power wise with those 38’s?
Not bad - it seems to kill mpg and make the ride a lot rougher, but power is fine
Would the tent accommodate a power outlet for a CPAP machine?
I don’t know the answer to that question
what is the mpg from bone stock to fully equipped with mods?
Supposed to get 20/26 stock. I get 14/17
How do you lock/unlock when sleeping inside cap?
I don’t.
What did you do for the wheels and tires?
Wheels are procomp - tires are Yokohama geolanders
Great video! My question is, where did you get the ford emblems?
Great question! Glad you saw those! www.four19designs.com/
@@ThePerfectWalk much appreciated my friend!
All that’s cool but what kind of shoes were those
Ha! Those are Nike Metcon shoes. Love them :)
Do you ever take the smart cap off? Also, have you ever thought about installing a winch??
I’ve never taken it off. And no I do not have a winch. I thought about it but I have never taken the plunge
@Bit of a Wander I'm looking into purchasing an f150 tremor for overlanding but I have yet to find a viable way to mount a winch without it being a pain.
Anyways, great videos keep it up! And I would like to see a video on your overland equipment
Can you include a link to those door steps?
Rightline Gear Moki Car Door Step for Car Roof Access As Seen On Shark Tank, 8.75 by 3 by 5.25 Inch a.co/d/eSk6OuY
Pretty nice cap, where can I get that cap, in southern California and how much it cost?
Hey thanks - this is an RSI Smartcap / hit up their website to find dealer
Which motor do you have2.7, 3.5, or 5.0?
The v8
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what are the prices on the build? just out of curiosity could you make a video about more f150 stuff?
My channel is mostly an exploration channel but I will likely do some more truck camping videos
How easy/hard was it to install the cap and the tent? I would love this setup for camping, but the rest of the time, would like my bed to be open, so I'm wondering how much work I'd be looking at whenever I want to set it up camping. Thanks! Great video 👍
Dude if you need your bed to be open - this isn’t the set up for you. This is permanent on, and it would be a 4-6 hour project to tear down and same to our back on. Two person job too. If I needed my bed to be free at times, I’d go with a bed rack and a lighter tent.
@@ThePerfectWalk Gotcha. I appreciate the feedback!
Small trailer easily adds the needed bed space from time to time to avoid cap removal
what size of rims and tires are you running?
All that should be in the video description. Thx for Watching!
That orange stepper is awesome, care to share a link?
Sure! Rightline Gear Moki Door Step,... www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMTVP9N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@ThePerfectWalk thanks!!
That's pretty cool. I'm just over 6'2" tall myself, and surprised it was long enough, but you fit in nicely. A question though. I'd be tempted to get this, but I wonder, I love the RSI Smart Cap, and I would want one for an F150 Raptor or Platinum, but if I didn't want to drive around with that very nice camper attachment on top, and just have the RSI Smart Cap in place, if I wanted to open the rear smart cap window and the tailgate and sleep inside the smart cap with my head and shoulders out on the open tailgate, is there any kind of a tent extender for the back of the smart cap so that I could enclose myself fully out to the end of the tailgate and as high as the top of the smart cap, one that would keep any rain or morning dew/dampness away from me or the inside around me? Without such an tent extender I could still sleep with my head and shoulders out on the open tailgate and just be open to the night air, which would be nice, but it would be especially nice to have the ability to enclose myself fully while sleeping out the back of the smart cap partly on the tailgate if it is raining or there is a chance of rain or at least morning dew. Oh, and lastly, do you know, can you get bug screens for the small side windows of the RSI Smart Cap, but also for the full large side windows and rear window of the RSI Smart Cap? Actually, one other question, about the F150 itself. With that back seat up, and the side doors shut, do you know what the interior width is precisely? I'm wondering if I at just over 6'2" could lay down across and sleep in there without having to bend my knees or sleep on my side with bent knees. Thanks for any input/insights on these questions. And great review, thorough and useful.
Hey - this may sound a little too cheap - but I would just look for some bug or mosquito netting and some magnets and use the steel of the topper to your advantage - you can click anything you want onto this topper with magnets.
The only problem of course is the aluminum body of the f150 in recent years so you have that to deal with
@@ThePerfectWalk If you sound cheap, then I sound stupid. That's a simple and great idea the netting and magnets. Thanks for sharing.
@@ThePerfectWalk At risk of sounding stupid again, what problems have arisen due to the F150 aluminum body? Your very sound magnet/netting idea would work on the metal cab so any aluminum on the F150 would not seem to impact that, so I am assuming you are referring to other concerns about the aluminum? Either way, thanks for responding. I saw one of these F150's with a RSI Smart Cab on the back within the last hour when I stepped out to run some errands. It looked as good in real life as it does in these videos.
No the magnets don’t work on the aluminum:(. But I’ve found bits of undercarriage to magnet to.
Hey how come these rtt are never on the roof of the trucks? I’m worried about weight limits. Do you think your same setup would work on the roof? I need the bed for an ATV
you mean actually sitting on the roof? you need secure mounting that's why it's on rails or a rack always.
@@ThePerfectWalk oh man that’s awesome that you replied I was hoping for first hand experience.
But no I mean why don’t I ever see roof top tents on the roofs of these ford f150’s (I too own an 18 xlt)
So I started looking at different roof racks and their ratings. And maybe I’m overthinking this and should just send it but. The highest pound rated roof rack I can find is 500lb. The two bar style roof rack is around 250 pound rating.
Well the tents are usually 2-3 person sleepers. Plus the tent weighs like 100 pounds on its own. With my wife and our toddler we’re already exceeding the heaviest duty roof racks. Plus what I’ve read on the f150’s is the actual roof top weight rating wouldn’t be enough for us plus the tent either.
So basically I just want to make sure that I can put a tent on the roof of the f150 (on a roof rack) and not overload anything.
OH! I see. You could do roof racks on top of a truck theoretically depending on the weight load and how many people...and put the tent there. But it would look pretty weird I think compared to over the bed, and also I have a sunroof that I want to use.
@@ThePerfectWalk yeah it’s just that we want to use the bed to carry our ATV so I was hoping to mount it on the roof.
You could message a manufacturer or two of tents and ask them if they've seen folks mount them successfully - or join a Facebook Forum (like the Roofnest Flock" and check for experience.
Great video. What was your previous truck?
2010 f150 xlt super crew
@@ThePerfectWalk 300,000 miles no issues? Nice!
@@FrameRot Yes!!!! I had one issue - replaced alternator at around 175,000 miles. other than that....oil changes and tires and brakes and stuff.
@@ThePerfectWalk great!!!
Grey and white Toyota badge on the cap?
Good eyes! I used to have full stripes on the truck! Left this detail
Awesome truck! I have pretty much the exact one minus the cap and tent.
How would you say the tent impacted your gas mileage?
I noticed no drop in mpg from the tent addition - the lift and larger tires and heavy RSI cap - those all cost me MPG
@@ThePerfectWalk awesome. I’ve got the same 6” lift so I was curious if the added cap and tent would make a dent. Good to know you’re not noticing anything.
@@KevinFremon the cap did cost me about 1-2 mpg the tent added later did not
@@ThePerfectWalk Thanks for the clarification!
Is the RSI cap water tight??
Yes. I’ve had no issues with moisture. I mentioned in the video that when I first installed it it leaked a little bit in the windows but I was able to get that sorted out very quickly
What size and brand are your wheels and tires?
All that should be in the video description
Great video sir. What tire size? Wheel size and offset?
All details in that video description friend!
Hit me up here again if it was missing info
@@ThePerfectWalk Sorry sir, I did not read the description. Thank you!
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I have a sparrow , have a hard time to close..must be strong man..lol I'm 73 and solo..any suggestions?
Are you using the pull strap? I pull my pull strap down and lock it in place loosely with the little cord - and then I tuck the tent and then lock. Which part is giving you trouble? Pulling it down?
I pulled and it just doesn't want to budge,. I finally had to get on top of truck and push it down with my body strength..the pulls just don't work for me..wish it was easier ..thanks for replying back.@@ThePerfectWalk
How's the gas mileage after the lift?
Lol - not so good. 14.5