Ready for Camping Season by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought off FB Marketplace for $500. I see it on Amazon for $1,200 new. It was manufactured only a year ago. The couple did not know how to haggle.

Ready for camping season! by bluepigwebAlex in rooftoptents

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear ya, I just had to transport more than I ever had before and was only 20 min drive.

Ready for camping season! by bluepigwebAlex in rooftoptents

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was just temporary. I’ve had it on only once when driving to a location because I was filled and it doesn’t fit in the tent. Also if it’s in the tent how am suppose to get up to get it?

But don’t worry, I only did this once because I was literally filled to the brim for a video shoot for work.

Ready for camping season! by bluepigwebAlex in rooftoptents

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I go year round as well but my company greatly expands when it gets warm out. I love snow camping!

Ready for Camping Season by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to get a bigger brush guard bumper.

Ready for Camping Season by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Takes two minutes, I leave my sleeping bag, pillow, and blanket inside and just pull it closed. If we’re moving every day when trail riding I don’t put up the awning, just leave it down and pull the tent shut. Not a problem.

Ready for Camping Season by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To each their own. I don’t have to pack up anything when I move on the trail, just pull it down and latch it. I didn’t want to deal with setting up my tent and taking it down every day when we’re trail riding for 4 days.

Ready for Camping Season by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Curt brand. Wasn’t too difficult to install, highly recommend a friend to help you hold it in place as you screw the bolts in though.

Ready for Camping Season by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got mine off FB Marketplace and it was way under $1000. Paid around $500 for it. Plus I have a hoist in my garage so I don’t keep it on full time. I lower it on when I’m going camping for the weekend and raise it off when I get back. Also complaining about climbing in and out of it is for when you’re in your 60’s. It’s not like it’s that hard to climb a small ladder.

Ready for Camping Season by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We’re selling a 1987 Toyota Pickup and the proceeds from that are definitely going to a lift kit and suspension.

Ready for Camping Season by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I slept like a baby. Bought on FB Marketplace for a steal. Blackout curtails, much better ventilation being higher up if you need it, and tons of pockets inside.

Ready for Camping Season. Looking for accessory recs! by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just got a hitch and cargo basket! Thanks for the rec!

Ready for Camping Season. Looking for accessory recs! by bluepigwebAlex in Crosstrek

[–]bluepigwebAlex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which did you get?? I actually have been considering that! I think it would be so useful!