Tent for bed of truck---

PeterK · 04-24-2007, 04:49 PM

A while back, it was asked about a camping tent for the bed. Not really sure how practical that idea is with a 5 foot bed - about 6 1/2 feet with tailgate down. Was looking through a Cabela's magazine and noticed they have the "Adventure 1 Truck Tent" available in three sizes and the small size-short bed might work. It lists for $219.99 and is part number 51-6446. They don't give actual dimensions so don't know if it will really fit. Just thought I would mention it for anyone interested.
Pete
Will be an RTS owner this Friday!!!!

PeterK · 04-24-2007, 04:57 PM

Well - I goofed. It has no floor and achieves it's waterproofing by wrapping over the sides of the box. Since the RL has no front gap between the cab and box, it does not look like it would work. Thought it would be perfect for short trips. Dang.
Pete

doc_cj · 04-25-2007, 11:48 PM

I've also looked at the various truck bed tents and have not found one specifically for the Ridgeline. I did find a couple, though, that have floors and might work. Here's the links ...

http://www.autoanything.com/truck-te...A2944A0A0.aspx

http://www.tentsfortrucks.com/

http://www.trucksandcars.com/html/sportztrucktent.htm

RLHopeful · 04-26-2007, 05:08 AM

Hmm interesting stuff. Do the straps on the side scratch up the paint of the truck? Would you recommend towels or something else to reduce friction between the straps and the paint? Scratching the bed up is one thing... scratching paint is something else entirely.

ROCamper · 04-26-2007, 11:16 AM

For your information, there's already a thread on this subject. You might want to look discussions under the following link:

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=10733

Cheers!

PeteMoss · 04-28-2007, 02:54 PM

I to have slept in the back of mine, in the seat, and gave up trying. It has to windy to set up a big tent and this is why I look for an in-bed set up. I have emailed both napier and Honda. Napier has an GM Avalanche version, but it is to long for the Ridgeline and the hook up is different. I am sure a McGiver could modify it.

tbola · 04-30-2007, 12:11 PM

I just put another request into Napier. Let's hope they wake up!

Ck

qiphlow · 05-14-2007, 11:57 AM

what happened to pitching a tent on the ground?

PeterK · 05-14-2007, 01:10 PM

Well - here in Louisiana, you are asking to be eaten alive during the night while in a tent on the ground!! The fire ants are absolutly relentless in their search for raw meat. Never have figured out how the cows manage to lay down and sleep here. This was never a problem when living in Michigan or traveling in most places in the US but sure learned fast after moving down South. Can't even walk in the grass with bare feet.
Pete

keastman · 05-14-2007, 09:50 PM

A little chemical warfare can help you out.

04-24-2007, 04:49 PM	#1
PeterK ROC Rank: Freshman 2007 RTS Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 78	Tent for bed of truck--- A while back, it was asked about a camping tent for the bed. Not really sure how practical that idea is with a 5 foot bed - about 6 1/2 feet with tailgate down. Was looking through a Cabela's magazine and noticed they have the "Adventure 1 Truck Tent" available in three sizes and the small size-short bed might work. It lists for $219.99 and is part number 51-6446. They don't give actual dimensions so don't know if it will really fit. Just thought I would mention it for anyone interested. Pete Will be an RTS owner this Friday!!!!

04-24-2007, 04:57 PM	#2
PeterK ROC Rank: Freshman 2007 RTS Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 78	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- Well - I goofed. It has no floor and achieves it's waterproofing by wrapping over the sides of the box. Since the RL has no front gap between the cab and box, it does not look like it would work. Thought it would be perfect for short trips. Dang. Pete

04-25-2007, 11:48 PM	#3
doc_cj ROC Rank: Sophomore 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 110	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- I've also looked at the various truck bed tents and have not found one specifically for the Ridgeline. I did find a couple, though, that have floors and might work. Here's the links ... http://www.autoanything.com/truck-te...A2944A0A0.aspx http://www.tentsfortrucks.com/ http://www.trucksandcars.com/html/sportztrucktent.htm __________________ If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry

04-26-2007, 05:08 AM	#4
RLHopeful ROC Rank: Junior 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 285	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- Hmm interesting stuff. Do the straps on the side scratch up the paint of the truck? Would you recommend towels or something else to reduce friction between the straps and the paint? Scratching the bed up is one thing... scratching paint is something else entirely. __________________ 2007 Nimbus Gray RTL: Honda Mudflaps, Honda Door edge gaurds, Honda Black Tube Steps, Convex mirrors (hey it counts), Honda hood deflector, Honda window visors, More to come God, Wife, and Checkbook willing!

04-26-2007, 11:16 AM	#5
ROCamper ROC Rank: Freshman 2007 RT Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gatineau, Québec Posts: 29	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- For your information, there's already a thread on this subject. You might want to look discussions under the following link: http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=10733 Cheers!

04-28-2007, 02:54 PM	#6
PeteMoss ROC Rank: Freshman 2007 RTL Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 18	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- I to have slept in the back of mine, in the seat, and gave up trying. It has to windy to set up a big tent and this is why I look for an in-bed set up. I have emailed both napier and Honda. Napier has an GM Avalanche version, but it is to long for the Ridgeline and the hook up is different. I am sure a McGiver could modify it.

04-30-2007, 12:11 PM	#7
tbola ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 1	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- I just put another request into Napier. Let's hope they wake up! Ck

05-14-2007, 11:57 AM	#8
qiphlow ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: sf, ca Posts: 239	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- what happened to pitching a tent on the ground? __________________

05-14-2007, 01:10 PM	#9
PeterK ROC Rank: Freshman 2007 RTS Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 78	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- Well - here in Louisiana, you are asking to be eaten alive during the night while in a tent on the ground!! The fire ants are absolutly relentless in their search for raw meat. Never have figured out how the cows manage to lay down and sleep here. This was never a problem when living in Michigan or traveling in most places in the US but sure learned fast after moving down South. Can't even walk in the grass with bare feet. Pete

05-14-2007, 09:50 PM	#10
keastman ROC Rank: Freshman 2007 RTX Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Florida Posts: 68	Re: Tent for bed of truck--- A little chemical warfare can help you out.

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