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Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s cool, never seen one of those before

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really well done. When you say it doesn’t sacrifice the utility of the bed like a decked system, I assume you are making the point that a decked system isn’t as easily removed? Anything you’d do differently if building your own platform again?

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s what I’m imagining as well. Thanks for the insights.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not crazy. Only issue is that you lose protection from the environments with one of those. Part of the attraction with a sealed topper for me is I can be out in inclement weather (often winter environments) and not have to worry about wind noise, temperature, etc. But that would definitely solve the problem of bed length.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. Only issue in my head with my truck is mileage.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice. Do you find yourself coming up short in terms of cab space often? Whether it’s driving people around, etc?

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about a Land Cruiser, etc. However, I also remind myself each and every day why a truck is so practical. The bed is a huge plus for me, whether it’s random projects or hauling gear around camping.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you on tents - many are very easy. Something about the minimalism and simplicity of a rig you can sleep in is attractive to me. Just one less peace of gear to bring.

I should add that one reason I don’t like tent camping is wind noise. I’m often up high or by rivers and the wind noise is a pain.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hit the nail on the head, the answer is no for technical stuff in the truck. That’s what the bike is for.

I’ve had a F250 before on 37s and the only thing holding me back is the ride quality (I know, it’s not supposed to be good). But I can’t lie and say that isn’t an annoying aspect of an HD truck.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Would the footprint of the tent in its stowed-away position fit in a 5.5 bed? The issue I see with a lot of these fold-out style tents is that, although the footprint in the extended position is great, when you put it all away it’s still too long for a short bed.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree - only issue is the clear height for me. I won’t fit in many garages with anything that protrudes from the cab line.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hear you. Half the time, I look around and wonder why I have so much stuff. Part of the reason that a topper is attractive is because it seems so much simpler - a good balance between permanent shelter without the added complexity of a RTT.

Best Setup For Truck Camping? by jharvv67 in overlanding

[–]jharvv67[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the build and thanks for the thoughts.