Rooftop Tent Initial Review - CVT (Cascadia Vehicle Tents) Mt. Rainier - on a Toyota Tacoma
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- This is a quick first impression and review on this 3+ person rooftop tent by CVT.
I plan to provide a more comprehensive use-based experience review further down the road.
Feel free to leave comments or questions.
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I’ve had some questions regarding the tonneau cover I’m using for the truck. For my long bed, I’m using the trifold tonneau cover by Tyger. It hasn’t leaked yet and fits well with the rack! amzn.to/2M1898O
Beau Larson the bed rack is designed to fit the tonneau cover over it 😉👍
Beau Larson it’s the hirise bed rack by Kbvoodoo
Was searching for a in depth review and couldn't find one till this video. Thank you for posting this was very helpful
Cool video man. Just what I needed!
Great video
I have the same foot print rtt as yours but only on 2 cross bars on a 5 foot bed. So far no issues.
Cool!!
Great review for those of us looking to procure a vehicle tent.
This is my daily dose of American
Looks like a cool addition to your arsenal of camping gear brother! Thanks
Pinetree Line Outdoors thanks Doug, I should probably stop buying gear for now though. This thing dried up the good ol’ wallet too quick!
Bro love your adventures only saw 2 but that’s all I need to sub! Great video. 👍
Jesus Gonzalez thanks man 🤙
Wow stunning tent and great review my friend! Have a nice day and best wishes...
My Korean DreamS thanks Berto! Take care man
Sweet tent... Great review... Looks like it's made of good quality materials. Can't wait to see it in one of your upcoming videos. It's a little heavy, but will help with the rear end of your truck on dirt roads. Thanks for sharing, take care.
RedWhite&Blue 78 thanks man. You are right about the weight on the bed. The increased traction is always welcomed.
Very thorough video. I really appreciated the cons portion at the end. Keeping it real for those in the market for a tent. Everyone does reviews and only post the pros. The mosquitoes in my area can be viscous so those entry points are good to know
We bought the CVT Rainier Pioneer series RTT and took it on a 9 day trip. It kept us warm, dry, and extremely comfortable. The only issues we had were condensation underneath the mattress (we were camped on the Oregon Coast and encountered a few rain storms) and some stitching on the canvas that came loose. We stopped by CVT in Bend on our way home and upgraded to the Summit series (includes anti-condensation pad that goes underneath the mattress - I would recommend this upgrade for your Pioneer series). CVT’s customer service is top-notch and they stand behind their product 💯 Enjoy your new RTT!!
TheMonkeykun thanks! One day we plan on upgrading to the summit series. Must be awesome! In the meantime, we’re gonna pick up the anti condensation mat separately as well 👌
Great info! Cheers!
MyBushyBeard thanks! 🍻
I like these tents ,wonder why they don't make the annex room bigger.I would love a larger area. Sure that means more setup time and storage needed but I really like the attached room idea
You have gone to full glamping mode....jealous... still camping alone in my Nemo dagger, keep the videos coming, you do great job...
mark scott man, I think I’m just getting lazier enjoying the comforts . But you’ll definitely see me in a backpacking tent no time 😉. So you settled on the dagger, how is it so far?
Awesome video dude!
Ali A thanks!
That looks like a super cool tent! I feel like I could live in it haha!
Obscure Terrain it’s definitely more comfortable and easier to setup 🤙
I might consider putting one on my Tundra Bed cap instead of a tonneau. Nice review
kalbs89 thanks. I’ve seen quite a few on the road with them on a camper shell. 👍
You always have banging music!!
Angela Santa Cruz thanks Angela. I actually spend way too much time looking for tracks than I should 😂
Edward Shin 🤙🏻
That thing looks absolutely awesome! That annex is perfect for added privacy for “nature calls”, especially for the ladies which seems to be the primary complaint when I try to get girlfriends to go camping or backpacking.
ricecowboy same here. Especially during the dark evening hours. No choice when backpacking, but She’ll use a privacy shelter whenever possible, lol
Just hope it doesn’t stink haha... basically turning your tent into an outhouse
That's an awesome tent!
HP OUTDOORS thanks !
Your video both sold me and dissuaded me from buying this tent... totally based on the mosquito entry problem. Now that this video is over a year old, I am hoping you can share with us what you did about that, and if it has been an effective method? Thanks man! Killer video btw, CVT owes you for at least one sale if I can figure out a satisfactory anti-bug fix!
William Fourt hey, I did spray some permethrin on the tent near the entry points and let that dry out. Mosquitos never got inside the tent as a result 👍
@@KrokemOutdoors thanks a million for the timely response. Haven't paid for it yet but I am soon about to buy the Rainier thx to your video! Don't know why I didn't think of of permethrin. I use that on all my pants. I thought of it as more of a killing agent and not a repellent!
Carrying kids or larger dogs up and down that ladder might be an issue. And now a silly question. Why does the tent need to be on the truck?
We have one of these Rooftop tents.
We attached one of the tie down ropes to a tree & use it for a clothing line.
Why a clothing line??
Because we used it during the summer next to a lake so we hung towels & such from it.
Sheepdog1911 this sounds like a brilliant idea! I think we may have to try this in the summer. Thanks for the tip 👍
@@KrokemOutdoors
No problem man
love the channel, just discovered it today, recommended list at its best! Glad to see another PNW'r putting out videos, I love this area. I'm in the market to get a Tacoma this year for the exact reason you're building yours. I love the set up, I'll be copying quite a few things you've done so far. Cheers
Nick Barnes thanks Nick! Good luck with your taco purchase and your build! The truck is more than capable of whatever the PNW throws our way 😉👍
@@KrokemOutdoors thanks man, i'm curious how you think the truck rides after weighing it down with gear and putting the larger tires on, do you think the trd pro suspension is worth the money and would you do it in hind-sight? I'm leaning towards one so i dont have to worry about underneath mods right after purchase. Thanks
Nick Barnes I initially wanted to get the trd pro, but there wasn’t one available , so I settled for the trd or. With that said, I didn’t notice any major negative effects in suspension. What I did notice is the decreased gas mileage. The bumpiness and comfort on the road depends on how inflated my tires are as well (slightly softer when around 33 psi compared to 40 psi). But from what I understand, the trd pro’s fox shocks give the truck a bit more comfortable ride. If you don’t feel like putting in any after market parts underneath, I would definitely go with the pro. As for my truck, I do plan on upgrading the suspension a little later down the line 👌
I want one
Little tip you can put a little buddy heater in the annex at night and the heat will rise up into your tent and make you nice and toasty
James Simpson I like that idea. Thanks James!
Btw, I love the color of the tent on your color truck.
What size dog do you have?
🤣Ty for the surprise jumping out laugh!👍
At this price they need to figure out the holes!
Glasses match the shirt, shirt matches the tent. You stud muffin you 😂👍
Nice setup man. Going to consider one.
Anything Adrenaline haha thanks. Sometimes I try way too hard.
They’re great tents btw👍
What size bed do you have on ur tacoma?
For those who critisize the holes, every extended roof top tent such as this one have identical holes. Every brand have them. This is how that system works.
Just a beautiful RTT. The Annex is icing on the cake. Perhaps you could install four Electric Linear Actuators to raise the platform enough to take the sag out of the annex. RV leveling blocks or wedges could be used to level your truck during camping. In gusting winds that approach from the sides, it could be possible to rock the tent enough to make it uncomfortable to sleep. RV stabilizers could be used to limit chassis movement. I think you would only need two on the rear of the truck. All in all, a fantastic tent.
Richard Jones I’m not tech savvy enough to install actuators , but the leveling blocks are a great idea. My other alternative is to try to fold it all around (kind of like rolled up sleeves ) . I Appreciate the suggestions!
Cool video bro. I think I might get one of those for my truck. I think that’s the only way I’ll get my girlfriend to go camping with me. Lol. Good review. Enjoyed it. 😃😃👍👍
Backpacking With Jason lol. It’s all about the comfort. Thanks Jason
YO BUD!!!!! its been a while. I liked the video. Ive looked at these things quite a few times now. hahaha "new toy"..... New toys are fun!!!!
That things looks really well made. Looks awesome!
Little bit of a bummer with the holes for bugs to come in. Im sure you can figure out a way to fix the issues. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
Later bro!
NYZ Outdoors thanks man, I think I have a plan for the bug holes, but will test it first 😉.
You should definitely get one if you’re starting to think seriously about them. Definitely a game changer for me.
That thing is awesome, I would get one but first I think I need a truck lol! For the holes I would honestly just stuff spare clothes in them, duct tape might work too but then you might have to deal with a sticky mess in the summer.
I drive a little 2-door Honda Civic that I take on most trips and let me tell you, it is a struggle but the faces people make when they see me rolling into some of these rougher areas are hilarious! Some logging roads out there are in terrible condition especially for a little car like mine but occasionally its small size actually comes in handy. Nevertheless I really am hoping to get a truck eventually, whenever my dad let's me borrow his truck I realize how much better it is.
BTW, I never thanked you for the spicy ramen! You definitely weren't playing it up for the camera when you made that video. I haven't been able to finish a bowl in a sitting but it turns out my mom loves them hahaha.
Thanks again and I'm looking forward to your next video. Take care Edward.
Cesar Lopez you bet, Cesar! You must have some brass balls to drive your civic up some of these forest roads, but if it gets you there, then it’s all good my friend! Glad your mother liked the noodles, I’m guessing she likes spicy food, lol. Cheers
Edward Shin I do it out of necessity but there is a part of me that enjoys it as well hahaha. Yeah she says food doesn't have flavor unless its spicy lol.
Hey man, a couple of ideas to explore for your annex being to short. One see if you can raise the mounting system of the tent it self or two vehicle ramps. It looked like you had enough slack you could just drive up on four ramps and be good to go.
Sam Rasmussen thanks for the suggestion bro. That’s a great idea, and I might have to look into some options ! 👍🍻
Nice tent setup and truck. i guess the annex can be removed if desired? Also from CVT website I couldn't tell the difference between the Pioneer and Summit. Do you know the difference?
Glenn McEnroe correct. The annex is an optional attachment . As for the summit, that line has a heavier duty material for the tent, comes with a telescoping ladder, anti condensation mat, and is slightly heavier 👍
very qurius how it will handel in the snow and cold temps, i hope you update how it works out.
with the holes on the sides below the mattress i usually just take up some duct tape and face it down so bugs attempting entry will get stuck sorta like a sticky trap.
Esco interesting tip. Thanks!
Just shove some Bounce dryer sheets in the holes. Skeeters don't like Bounce, so they won't bother trying to find a way past the dryer sheets.
insaynbcr I’m going to have to give this a shot! I’m also slightly concerned about spiders getting through there. We camp in areas where there are quite a few of them
@@KrokemOutdoors maybe a fabric tape? Fabric tape the dryer sheet maybe? Not sure if that would work and I am sure it might be a little difficult, but better than mosquitoes and spiders! ick! :)
@@hellodoggy8688 I was thinking about using painter's tape as well!
@@KrokemOutdoors Can you please let us know if either tape works? I would love to know. :)
Hello Doggy definitely!
nice vid, any fix on the bug problems?
Thank you vary much Sir.
Only problem I see is that my dog won't climb a ladder and to damn big to pick up, other than that it's a nice tent to consider.
Fun video. Helped me a lot. Thank you. What have you done about the height of the tent causing the annex to be saggy? I'm looking at a similar set up, would prefer the annex, but probably not going to elevate my rack to get the base of the tent to the recommended 78-80". Has it worked out having it all set up that low or should I just skip the annex? Thanks!
Ryan Cannady there currently isn’t a real fix for the sag, so I’d have to put the truck on ramps, but I haven’t done that. After trying it out once, I’ve never used the annex. If you’re gonna keep the mount height low, then it may be a good idea to forego it, unless you really want to use he annex despite the height. 👍
What type of rack system do you have that fits under the tonneau cover - I have been looking for one. Thanks!
You can use aluminum foil to block the bug entries. Or pieces of emergency blanket. Or just Saran Wrap. Paper would work if you were zero waste lol from one taco to another.
blairbushproject gotta give it up to the taco community to provide some solid advice. I like the foil idea. Someone also suggested dryer sheets, so I may make some sort of hybrid. Thanks for the input!
Edward Shin dryer sheets would smell good but might attract insects. but you could infuse them with an anti bug essence oil.
@@blairbushproject natural oil infused dryer sheets molded with aluminum foil, maybe? I think we're onto something here!
Edward Shin it’s with a shot! Nothing compares to living bug free in the wild.
the issues with the ladder and the awning come from mounting your tent to close to the ground simple fix for the awning is just to get it hemmed.
Great video. Is your truck a short bed or long bed? Do you think it would make any difference?
Joe Middleton it’s a long bed. I think on a short bet, the tent will stick out a little bit in the rear. If you have a short bed and don’t mind that, and have a strong rack, it would be possible to mount
I have an older model. I never figured out how to fold the extended part 8n neatly.. do you leave the U shaped bar in and tuck the other stuff under it? Do you also leave the annex zipped up 9nnone side and fold it in? Does the rubber floor fit up there? Too?
This may be stupid, but I'd love to see a video on how you fold it in nicely... I feel I've been doing it wrong.
Sam Sanchez I do leave the u bar in the tent and tuck in the overhang portion. I think it helps keeps it neat. The annex does fit in there without the flooring, but now I don’t include the annex when I fold it up because the annex is too long for the height of the tent, so we barely use it. I’ll include a snippet of how I tuck and fold the tent on this weekends overlanding trip video 😉👍
I'm waiting for a Hilleberg car top tent. It's in the design stages.
Jack Vanderhyde seriously? 😮
@@KrokemOutdoors Yes, using a hard shell cover like the IKamper, but using their choice of fabrics.
Jack Vanderhyde knowing Hilleberg, I’m gonna guess that it will cost a budget friendly 10k. 🤤
That's an awesome setup love that new Tacoma what tires are you running on it
James Miller thanks. It’s the duratrac 265/75 r16
muttomaki1 they work great in the snow! I’ve had them last winter and they worked great. These tires are also snow rated
Great looking RTT! I see you have the kb voodoo bars, any reason you installed 3 instead of 2 crossbars? Thanks
D Garrison thanks. I used 3 because 2 can only support 500 lbs static weight. The total weight on the bars with this tent, 2 adults, gear, etc, is over 500 lbs. so I’m using 3 to insure a stronger support structure is in place, just in case
Thanks for the reply! I am actually about to install this exact setup on my F150 this weekend but with only two bars so we will see how it goes. I could not find any information from KB on actual weight ratings so I we shall see lol.
D Garrison yeah, their website did not mention the weight rating, which I thought was strange, but it was asked in their Instagram page on one of the posts showing the rack. They responded with “500 lbs static, and 250 lbs in motion”. Hope it works out for you 👍
@Edward Shin do you have the short or long bed Tacoma?
Bryce Wingate it’s the longbed (6 ft)
@@KrokemOutdoors I'm wondering if it would fit on a short bed 🤔
Bryce Wingate it might stick out a bit, because the dimension of the tent folded up is about 4 feet by 6 feet.
That looks durable, roomy and in store for a whole bunch of adventures!
Duct tape. That’ll cure the bug entryways lol
Black River Rambler I actually thought about the duct tape, lol. I’m just not sure if I want to deal with the adhesive getting everywhere . Maybe I’ll just stuff the holes with socks lol
Edward Shin lol that’ll work too!
Did you have to add a lift for those tires? If not any problems with rubbing?
Joseph J Ferrare no lift. No rubs for the TRD off-road when it’s the 265/75r16
muttomaki1 duratracs
Thank for posting this!
Can I ask, what did you do to black out your stock wheels? Paint? Powder coat? Vinyl kit to cover the machined faces?
I’ve been obsessing over these tents since a friend at work out one on his sequoia.
Ryan White I used plastidip on the wheels. There are some areas I would advise against using plastidip on, but wheels and emblems I think are safe
Some light foam or even dryer sheets will detour insects at those points.
nate4036 I’ll give that a shot, thanks!
Do you think 2 adults and 2 small children (ages 6 and 3) would fit in that size tent?
Arya Farm Produce I do think so, but space may feel a bit more limited once they grow older
Nice review. How much does it weigh?
Nathaniel Rodriguez thanks. It’s about 200 lbs
How heavy is it, if mounted on the roof or shell would it make the truck unstable
David Seminatore it’s about 200 lbs for the tent and annex. I’d say it all depends on what type of rack system you have, and if using a shell, if the shell can hold at least 500 lbs ( tent plus people)
I rewound it and looked again but didn’t hear what the tent is actually supposed to sit on ? A van roof????
Newer Account I have it on a bed rack, but if you have a car roof, you should put a rack on it that could support about 500 lbs
What rails did you purchase for the truck bed?
Mo Bi kbvoodoo hi rise racks
thos red sunglasses are so sick bro, Kappa
heazy87 fuggitdood
Love your set, I'm new to this, and I want to do the same to my Tacoma, I see you have everything stock. What kind of tanneu cover do you have on it?
J santez thanks. It’s the tonneau cover by Tyger. Works great so far ! amzn.to/2M1898O
Is the Taco lifted ? What are the wheels specs ?
EMAN C not lifted (on TRD off-road bilsteins stock). Tires are 265r75 16
thats a long way from your ez up n truck bed tent! lol looks very roomy and pretty easy set up
john lopes thanks John. It’s really convenient to setup for sure, especially when the weather is bad out.
Are they using a different style ladder now❓
Yes, its now the same ladder used on the higher end Hybrid. Big improvement.
Please tell me you did a install video too? I'm thinking I might just go that route as well since I sold the jeep camp trailer. Did you buy from a local dealer or direct from CVT? Also have you snagged the anexx on the Crazy Beaver or no worries? What is your plan for interior heat? Love, love, love your set setup and dam that tent looks rugged AH. Great video as always :)
Robert Cgraggen- NW SELF RELIANCE & OUTDOORS I did not do an install video, but let me know if you have any questions during yours (if you decide to get one). You sold your camper? Dude that thing was awesome. I drove to Bend and bought it there, really friendly people there. The annex hasn’t snagged on the shovel yet, fingers crossed. I’ll probably use the mr heater and make sure it’s well ventilated inside! Thanks Rob, it definitely feels rugged and the build quality is there. Let me know if you pull the trigger and get one!
@@KrokemOutdoors yeah.....i sold it....while I was out adventuring this past summer there were spots that I could not access due to the nature of it being a trailer.....so now moving forward and I have been thinking about the RTT and now that I see yours :) it really has my mind made up. Looks like I will be driving down to Bend after my rack gets delivered. I was also thinking the Mr. Heater for heat for you too, but I think I would buy a usb fan to use along with it. Also the sell a shovel tip cover for the KB , like 15 cannolis or so, no headache in the long term. Yes, definitely will let you know when I get one. Oh that American patch on your Trasharoo is sick!!! Also, towing 800 pounds of trailer and gear vs 120 pounds of tent, the gas savings alone.
Robert Cgraggen- NW SELF RELIANCE & OUTDOORS oh yeah that makes sense. With the rtt you definitely wouldn’t have to worry about the trailer making it in a terrain only your Jeep can. Let me know once you’re all set up, perhaps we can all do a trip one weekend👍
@@KrokemOutdoors Yeah definitely :)
Why not mount it on the cab roof ? Free up the tray space to carry more crap & also you wont have to be a hobbit to fit under your annex.
What rack are you running? I wanna keep my cover.
Ls fishing and outdoors KBVoodoo HiRise racks. They are low profile racks specifically designed for use with tonneau covers 👍
Thanks. Great info.
hey bro can you give me the name for the tent rack... thanks
Dayaric Gutt I kbvoodoo hi rise bed rack
@@KrokemOutdoors thank you so much!!
I'm 6'1, is there room for me to sleep in that "anex" section?
Rami Elnasser yeah there would be
Gorilla tape for the openings to keep bugs out. When done just remove and toss in the trash when you get home.
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Woah you're 5'11? That tent would be a mansion for me. I'm not even 5 foot.
Don't seem to be a good tent with all them holes for 🦟 and 💨 to get inside❗
Some tents have Velcro inside their annex so you can fold up the annex on the inside to shorten up the annex walls.
Hope that makes sense. 🤙
you related to llod?
Aaron Stone yeah, same great great great great great great grandmother
6ft side to side. Always look eye
Sorry maybe it functions but it lQQks ridiculous, idk maybe it’s the color, nothin personal, my opinion😀
Dude, mosquitoes will find a way in, definitely spend some time thinking about those entry points.
Mentes Livres so far, it’s probably gonna involved essential oils, foil, and dryer sheets , lol.
Edward Shin whatever works, brother lol
I have lived in Cuba and Africa (Few months at a time ). It is common to spare your sleeping area before going to bed. Even with a bed tent we sprayed before 30/60 minutes before going to bed. Cuba they used a spray they claim was organic and not harmful. For people that live in heavy mosquito areas would that work
nice hair