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<blockquote data-quote="Wheel Gun" data-source="post: 2926376" data-attributes="member: 19286"><p>I had a truck tent ten years ago when they first started coming out. My boys were in Scouts and I found myself camping quite often. For how I was using it, it worked great. This was with a Toyota Tacoma. For one- to two-night camping, it did everything that I wanted. Getting dressed in one can be a challenge, but sleeping and reading and getting away from the bugs worked fine. I found it much faster and easier than pitching a dome tent on the ground. </p><p></p><p>The one observation that I have that I don't seem to see discussed elsewhere involves the axle. Because you're sleeping over that rear axle, it can get warm after a long drive. If it's summer and you're driving a long way and wanting to jump right into bed, be prepared for some extra warmth until the driveline cools down. I found that annoying a couple of times. On the other hand, if it's winter, that could come in handy.</p><p></p><p>Other than some sweaty, axle-heat moments, I liked it. The best thing was being off the ground. It's nice to unzip the tent and put your boots on from the tailgate. It gave me time to boot up and look around for snakes, bugs, mud, standing water, etc. I think the tent stays cleaner than on-ground tents, but that could just be my own experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wheel Gun, post: 2926376, member: 19286"] I had a truck tent ten years ago when they first started coming out. My boys were in Scouts and I found myself camping quite often. For how I was using it, it worked great. This was with a Toyota Tacoma. For one- to two-night camping, it did everything that I wanted. Getting dressed in one can be a challenge, but sleeping and reading and getting away from the bugs worked fine. I found it much faster and easier than pitching a dome tent on the ground. The one observation that I have that I don't seem to see discussed elsewhere involves the axle. Because you're sleeping over that rear axle, it can get warm after a long drive. If it's summer and you're driving a long way and wanting to jump right into bed, be prepared for some extra warmth until the driveline cools down. I found that annoying a couple of times. On the other hand, if it's winter, that could come in handy. Other than some sweaty, axle-heat moments, I liked it. The best thing was being off the ground. It's nice to unzip the tent and put your boots on from the tailgate. It gave me time to boot up and look around for snakes, bugs, mud, standing water, etc. I think the tent stays cleaner than on-ground tents, but that could just be my own experience. [/QUOTE]
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