Why is this tent better than just sleeping in the back of the SUV? I could understand if it covered the side windows or added some floor space . . .
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It does add a bit more length fir a full length foam mattress to fit in because it goes over the bumper bar. No extra floor but it works for us as we are tall. It is so much better than sleeping in the suv without it as it opens it right up and no mozzies. We also bought from the cheap auto shop scution cap sun screening for the windows and windscreen and we already have tinted windows. It is perfect for traveling to pull up over night or short camping trips. We love it.
619705
I haven't gone on our road trip with it yet, but I bought it for ventilation and ease of getting in and out of the back.
619706
Keeping the back hatch open for air circulation, even when it is raining. I use to stick up screening, but this is quicker and easier.
619707
This tent provides good air flow without bugs and allows you to enter without having to climb through a door.
619708
Airflow w screens on rear door windows.Also easy access from rear under hatch when raining.
619709
It provides a bit more leg room since you can open the rear hatch, but mainly it allows for ventilation. I suppose you could just open the rear hatch but that would let the mosquitoes/bugs in too.
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Once the tent is up, the inside feels bigger. Because the inside has an airy feel, the minivan experience isn't so claustrophobic. It wouldn't be awful to spend an afternoon in the van in heavy rain, for example. As the others have said, more ventilation and legroom are a plus. Also, the first ad I found for the tent showed a picture of an air conditioner sitting on a hitch rack--the tent gives an easy way to use an air conditioner in extreme heat if you need one. Setting up the tent doesn't allow you to break camp as quickly, to say, run a quick errand, which is the only real minus I can think of. Once the tent is up, the inside feels bigger. Because the inside has an airy feel, the minivan experience isn't so claustrophobic. It wouldn't be awful to spend an afternoon in the van in heavy rain, for example. As the others have said, more ventilation and legroom are a plus. Also, the first ad I found for the tent showed a picture of an air conditioner sitting on a hitch rack--the tent gives an easy way to use an air conditioner in extreme heat if you need one. Setting up the tent doesn't allow you to break camp as quickly, to say, run a quick errand, which is the only real minus I can... » Read More Once the tent is up, the inside feels bigger. Because the inside has an airy feel, the minivan experience isn't so claustrophobic. It wouldn't be awful to spend an afternoon in the van in heavy rain, for example. As the others have said, more ventilation and legroom are a plus. Also, the first ad I found for the tent showed a picture of an air conditioner sitting on a hitch rack--the tent gives an easy way to use an air conditioner in extreme heat if you need one. Setting up the tent doesn't allow you to break camp as quickly, to say, run a quick errand, which is the only real minus I can think of. « Show Less
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I really don't know. My son and I just sleep on the cot. The entire reason for us to buy the cot is to sleep above ground. In Texas, it gets quite warm, as you know. The cot allows air to circulate from underneath the tent, a huge benefit if you get hot at night.
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Hi Kathy- I'm glad you asked. This particular tent is made for a smaller hatchback, such as a Prius or Honda Insight. You will want to go with the Sportz SUV tents, #82000 or #84000. Very little cost difference in the two models to add the screen room. For that reason the #84000 is the most popular for SUV's like yours and even the smaller Prius and Honda. These are very well constructed and go up in about 10 minutes. You have the option to use the screen room or not on the #84000. Both can stand independent of your vehicle if you decide to leave your campsite and drive somewhere. I hope this helps. Brenda Muncy Out and About Green
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I lam not sure if you r question is if the SUV tent works with a roof rack ? I don't know. I bought one for my RToyota Sienna. The roof rack did interfere with the closure at top but I dont think that it would have fit anyhow. I put the Tent on once and returned it. It did not fit well around the sides or bottom. I returned it and the seller was gracious about refunding... I purchased a Tail Vail and it works beautifully and provides much more space.. All this unit seems to do is allow you to leave the tail open while you sleep. The tail Veil provides aome wxtra "Floor Space" I lam not sure if you r question is if the SUV tent works with a roof rack ? I don't know. I bought one for my RToyota Sienna. The roof rack did interfere with the closure at top but I dont think that it would have fit anyhow. I put the Tent on once and returned it. It did not fit well around the sides or bottom. I returned it and the seller was gracious about refunding... I purchased a Tail Vail and it works beautifully and provides much more space.. All this unit seems to do is allow you to leave the tail open while you sleep. The tail Veil provides aome wxtra "Floor... » Read More I lam not sure if you r question is if the SUV tent works with a roof rack ? I don't know. I bought one for my RToyota Sienna. The roof rack did interfere with the closure at top but I dont think that it would have fit anyhow. I put the Tent on once and returned it. It did not fit well around the sides or bottom. I returned it and the seller was gracious about refunding... I purchased a Tail Vail and it works beautifully and provides much more space.. All this unit seems to do is allow you to leave the tail open while you sleep. The tail Veil provides aome wxtra "Floor Space" « Show Less
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This is just a side for a canopy tent, not an actual tent with sides. This fits a 10' x 10' tent, so you'd need to measure your SUV to fugure that out. It takes about 5 minutes per side to install. No canopy tent will really withstand hail, so i suggest you look for a sturdier carport.
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Not really...It doesnt extend very far away from the car so I would be careful if the tent is outside for example...
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I'm a bad one to ask since I still sleep on the ground like I'm in my backpacking tents. That said, in the 10 x 10, I would say just 2. There's plenty of room for a cot on either side of the center pole without blocking access to the doors. The center pole is in the way of a 3rd cot in the center. IF you aren't concerned about being crowded, I suppose you could block the doors and put in more than two, but with gear and a desire to not climb over a cot get out, I would limit things to 3.
558321
It would be bigger than you need even with a windshield but if you add a windshield, saddlebags,...etc it would cover everything. and still give you room which would make it easier to put on.
628606
Yes. One of my favorite things about the tent are it's large windows on all four side that allows for excellent ventilation.
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If you buy the back seat pet hammock I think it would work out great if you do what denise Andresky said here and put a foam pad over it. It's 48" long so you should be fine. If you've ever had to sleep on just the back seat of a car this would be pretty comfortable next to that. I did already answer this by the way.
77078
Depending on the vehicle... It's really a matter of what position you sleep in. It's like sleeping on a short air mattress. That's all... Everything else is in addition.. Blankets or sleeping bags
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It's just like a regular tent, you can zip the windows open or closed. We use this tent on our van and it's great!
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There is a full mesh screen door. The door has a double layer (solid and mesh) so you can either unzip it completely or just leave the screen door closed. The sides have a lot of mesh too but no solid cover except for the rain fly outside the tent. I slept out in about 40-degree weather, though, and it wasn't as bad as I had expected.
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No matter what tent u have to secure the sides. We used straps that hooked to cement blocks and only had 3 sides on. Believe it or not the front part helped with the wind and rain. I just have to make sure it dosent keep water. The thickness is pretty good. Not not thin like most of the ones I have looked at. It's not as thick as I thought it was going to be from the add. Yes I think this tent will last. I also like the fact u can put it at different hights and still have the sides on.
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It is actually quite covered, both the bedroom and the front entry. You have to unzip windows, etc. before it becomes just screened in.Great tent that we (2) set up in less than 30 mins.
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Hi JR. The truck tent has three mounts on each side and works well. in addition there are three more in the tailgate area that go under the gate. I just finished 5 days in it in the AZ strip. I give it a big thumbs up.
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You have to look at the length of the bed. This tent is designed to and fitted with the tailgate in mind. Without a tailgate it would be loose and not water tight and might not anchor itself properly.