Napier Outdoors Sportz SUV Tent - SOLO Set Up 

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1:30am what type of space do you ask for at campsites?

What about if I don’t have a hatch on my vehicle

@@adrianabaca534 this particular tent is only made for SUV’s and mini vans where a hatch opens. They also have truck tents.

What I mean its the rod across the top of the vehicle were you anchor the tent

I am so thrilled for you Debbie! Whooo Hooo! Wishing you so many amazing adventures ahead. ~RVA~

me, 4'11, trying to take hope from this!

😂​@@RVAHikerGirl

Thanks for the suggestion. After setting this up many more times I finally have a way that works out great, that is actually different from the way I did it here. Lots of different ways to set up this tent that is for sure. Ha Ha! ~RVA~

Thanks Scott, that makes a lot of sense. Could you also have the rain fly on when lifting the hatch?

That is very smart!

@@RVAHikerGirl Hello. Thank you for the video... very helpful to know I will be able to set this up by myself as a solo female traveler. I just got he 84000 delivered but haven't opened yet. Would you mind sharing your "different way from video" that you now use? 🙏

@@ZenMika sure I put the fly on the tent before I put up the side poles up therefore I don’t have to struggle once the tent is set up to get the fly up and over the top of a 7 - 8ft foot tall tent

This makes me so happy! Thrilled that I could help out a bit! Hope you loved the tent and had a great time! ~RVA~

Aww thank you! Yes you can! If I can you most certainly can. Happy camping and if you ever have any questions just let me know.

Wow, I loved reading your comment. I am so happy that you value my opinion. I have set up this tent many times since this video and and it helps to put the fly on before putting the poles up. Then you don't struggle as a solo person trying to get it on since the tent is tall. I hope you both love this tent as much as I do. Thanks so much for watching. Happy camping! ~RVA~

​@@RVAHikerGirl we took it to Pictured Rocks in Michigan in August (we had booked a campground that was "tent-only") and we were both so happy and impressed with how it did. At first I thoight it was a bit "gimmicky", but now I know we will be able to use it in a whole bunch of camping scenarios. 😊

@@sueb860 Yes! It really is a versitile tent with it being free standing and being able to connect to your car. It just gives you so much more space to move around, put gear, sleep. I just might be addicted to tents but for sure this is one of my favs. So happy to hear you are enjoying it. (Make sure you seam and spray seal it. I do that to all of my non dyneema tents)

I have tried it many ways and after some of my viewer comments on how they did it it really helped. Draping the fly over before putting up the 4 poles helps so I don’t struggle with it now. Your tent would be a bit heavier than this one though. So That might work better for you to attach first. For me I like setting it up first then moving it to my car. Less pulling with its weight. Thanks for stopping by the channel and watching this one. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl Great idea about the rain fly! And yes, my tent is heavy. I was kinda stunned when I picked it up the first time.

I have the 8400 too. Husband and I love it.

Love hearing this. Its such a great set up and being able to close the hatch while attached is also a great bonus. If we can set it up, anybody can right? ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl yes!

Since making this video, I have put up this tent many times. Something that was helpful for me is learning to put the top fly on before putting up the polls so then I don’t have to struggle trying to get that on after the tent is up because the tent is pretty tall. I hope you enjoy your tent and I hope that tip will help you

It is easy. I prefer it with the rain fly off whenever I can to see the skylights and the breeze can come through all the big screens. Thanks you as always for stopping by! ~RVA~

Ha Ha thank you Bridget! Happy that you dropped by to check this video out. ~RVA~

The versatility that it provides is priceless. Such a fun piece of gear! Appreciate you stopping by the channel. ~RVA~

You are very welcome! If I can you can. There are lots of different ways to set this up. The beauty is you can find the best way that works for you. ~RVA~

SO after I did this video a viewer said they put the rain fly on before putting up the poles. I tried it and it worked so well. No struggling to get the fly on. So that made it much easier. I think there are so many different ways to set up this tent. But just like trail runners and boots, our feet are all different. What we like is all different. Whatever works best for you and makes your outdoor experience rock! A rooftop tent is on my wish list! I bet that is soooo much fun! Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~

Always love reading your comments. Very much appreciated Ervinslens! ~RVA~

Thanks a bunch for stopping by the channel and watching.

Thank you Nicole. I am becoming a tad bit of tent addict. I just think tents are so much fun to set up home no matter what location that you are in, in the outdoors. Senior just bought a truck tent from the same company Napier so, that's going to be fun watching him and how that opens up his options. I definitely will head over to your channel. Thanks for letting me know. ~RVA~

​@@RVAHikerGirl hi I haven't yet started suv camping yet but would like to know more about suv top tenting. Can you leave a link of a channel you know of that is knowledgeable about that? Thanks for your videos.

@@fuzfire I don't know much about rooftop tents my self. I have looked into them briefly as I have always wanted one. I know they vary greatly in price. If you search RU-vid you will find a ton of videos. Sorry I couldn't me more help with this one. ~RVA~

That's awesome. Hope you love it as much as I do mine.

Very cool! You are working on a great set up for yourself. Love it! Oh and I love me some microgreens! Ha Ha! ~RVA~

Glad it was helpful! I hope you have so much fun! Let me know how you liked camping in it.

Hey there Andrea! Since posting this video and using this tent more, I have found attaching the fly before I put up the poles saves me time and effort. No struggling to get it up and over the top. Thanks for stopping by the channel. Hope to see you again and happy camping! ~RVA~

Man, I love this tent. So versatile and spacious. I hope you enjoy camping in it as much as I do. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my channel. ~RVA~

I am so happy you are enjoying the tent! Yes since I made this video I have changed the way that I put up this tent. I for sure now put the rain fly on before I put up the tent poles and that makes things so much easier. Happy camping! ~RVA~

Yes after many more times setting this one up I have learned to put the fly on first before hoisting it up. That makes a huge difference and its much quicker that way. Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~

You are so welcome! I tried putting it up a different way this week when I camped. I put the rain fly on before I put the corner poles up and that made it a piece of.cake! No more struggling to get that rain fly on. I have several solo camping videos up on my channel that may also interest you btw. Appreciate you stopping by! ~RVA~

Hope you do and you love it as much as I do! It's a whole lot of fun! And this tent is so versatile. ~RVA~

Hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching! -RVA-

Yes! I fell in love with it the very 1st time I took it out. Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out. ~RVA~

Thank you Irina! Come back to the channel anytime. I have 170 other videos, that might interest you. ~RVA~

You are welcome Carol. Yes I think you just have to purposely try different ways to set up tents to see which ways are easier for us girls. I love this tent and after many times setting it up, I finally worked out which way is the best way for me. I hope you figure out your rightline tent. Happy camping. ~RVA~

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for stopping by the channel. ~RVA~

You are welcome. If you ever have any questions just let me know. Always happy to help. ~RVA~

TY! One of my fav things to do is going camping 😀

So cool! Hope you love yours as much as I love mine. ~RVA~

Hey thanks for stopping by the channel. Happy to have you. I have 200 videos on my channel so if you ever get bored feel free to come on back a take a look around for something that might peak your interest. ~RVA~

Welcome to the channel. So happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Yes you can set up this tent if I can. The step stool is a must.

You are very welcome! Thanks to you for clicking on this video! ~RVA~

Thank you! This tent is a real gem to have out there traveling and camping. Appreciate you stopping by. ~RVA~

Appreciate it! One of my fav tents for sure. ~RVA~

I’m back and forth about it. But this tent I love to travel with!

It is very possible! If I can you can. Also I now put up the fly before putting up the poles so now no more struggling to get the fly on. The step stool really helps. If you ever have any questions, just let me know. I am always happy to help. ~RVA~

After putting this tent up numerous times after this video was made I learned to put the fly on the entire tent before putting on any of the polls and it makes it so much easier now. What a difference a few more times taking it out makes. Thanks for watching! ~RVA~

This one can't be beat. Still loving it. Hope this video was helpful. ~RVA~

I am so happy to hear this. You are so welcome! Come back anytime. ~RVA~

Thank you J Kelly! Kudos for you for getting out there and adventuring solo! Girls can do anything they want and be happy doing it! Step stool is a must and I am 5'6". Cheers to tons of fun times in 2023! ~RVA~

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my channel. Really appreciate it. ~RVA~

You will survive! HA HA! It's more about planning ahead and trial and error. So happy to hear you are liking the videos, that means a lot. Let me know if you ever have questions on anything, always happy to help. ~RVA~

Thanks John. This si a real fun tent to get out there and play with. ~RVA~

Thank you very much Gerry!!

Thank you!

Thank you! That tent is so much fun! ~RVA~

You are very welcome. I am always happy to share my experiences to help others get outside and enjoy camping or hiking.~RVA

Thank you! This particular model is for CUV's, SUV's and mini vans. You would have to look at the website as it gives the measurements that it would fit. Yes I love this as an option for travel and camping both. Especially now that gas prices are so expensive. People that have those campers and RV's are paying a lot for gas right now. I hope you find one that works for you. Once you do, happy camping to ya. ~RVA~

Thanks a bunch for stopping by. Love Love this tent and so stoked for all the adventures to come using it. Come back anytime. I have over 150+ videos on my channel if you ever get bored ha ha! ~RVA~

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Just be sure to seam seal it well. ~RVA~

Thank you! I am loving this setup and the versatility that this tent gives me with where I sleep and where I want shade to sit under. ~RVA~

Great info! I am going to have to give that way a go next time. Thanks for leaving that in the comments. This was at First Landing State Park. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl I was thinking about attaching the rain fly before inserting the tent poles, so as you raise up the tent, the fly would be attached. Thank you so much for this! I don't yet have an SUV, but wondered how this would work on my 2008 Dodge Avenger. I'll ask Napier. Enjoy your day/weekend!! HAPPY CAMPING!!

Hi there! Cheers to solo adventures! Thanks for stopping by the channel! I have over 200 videos if you get bored. LOL! If your over on Insta feel free to follow along with me over there. I post a lot more on that platform these days. ~RVA~

Thank you for the SUPER THANKS Patricia! ~RVA~

So many viewers were asking if 1 person could set up this tent as a solo option and I was happy to show, yes 1 person can. Happy Hump day back at ya and for checking this one out. Thanks, Ceri and Kat! ~RVA~

You are always very welcome Tressa. ~RVA~

Aww, thank you so much! You have made my day! ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl and you have made my travel on the train to work that much more entertaining!

@@JourneyUnknown So happy I could help. ha ha!

Aww shucks! Appreciate that!

Thank you Dave! Super fun tent! ~RVA~

Fav tent to camp with! Thanks for watching!

Love hearing that. Just make sure you seam seal it good. Because these aren’t made from Dyneema the do leak in heavy rain. I used 2 brush on tubes and 3 cans of spray.

@@RVAHikerGirlit’s the next thing I do. Got some condensation my last night. Not a big deal but I see what you mean. That said, you were right about attaching to the car first…whew. High wind on the beach. That was the ONLY way to get it up in 20 mins You’re a wonder. I’m gonna see what else you have to say. Thanks again ✌🏼😎 06/16/2024 update: p.s. a breakdown, fold up, addendum video might be good, too. Had to take mine home to retold and box. Still a great tent and your vid was essential in letting me set up ,y Napier 86000 in a ridiculously high wind on the beach (trust this lady - put the car attachment on first. This is the way.). p.s. the rain fly porch unzips on two sides. Befuddled me for a minute.

Aww, I am so happy for you! I know you are going to absolutely love it as much as I do Dana! Thanks for stopping by the channel and watching. Come back any time. ~RVA~

Thank you a whole bunch for watching!

So happy to hear that. It’s great tent and it would definitely fit your Jeep. The link is in the description of this video if you want to take a closer look.

Aww thank you. Greatly appreciate it Anne. Thats my middle name! Jacqueline Ann. Ann was my sweet grandmas name. ~RVA~

Aww its a fun way to camp. I love it. Amazon has the blow up couches and they have the blow up loungers too. The loungers are cheaper. Its finally warming up for now finally for some camping.

Yes, but since this video and many more times setting it up, I’ve learned a new rain fly strategy. I put it on before I put the tent poles up. Therefore no more struggling.

Yes camping tents are very different than backpacking tents. They are heavier and larger for sure. But I may be a little addicted to tents. I love creating a little home in the woods every chance I get. I just wanted to show all the solo travelers and campers out there that 1 person can set up this tent. So many women in particular are getting out there solo and I wanted to show that this sort of tent is a great addition to camping and sleeping just in your SUV. So it was more about that than an actual review of the product. Thank you Kaat for checking this video out and commenting. ~RVA~

Thanks! I love outdoor equipment! It's fun setting up camp in different ways and making a little home in the woods for the night. Appreciate you stopping by. ~RVA~

Thanks for the suggestion. After setting this up many times, I now assemble then move it to the car. Therefore the tent is supporting its own weight and I’m not trying to hoist it up and over. Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl that’s a great idea! Be safe and happy trails!

Hiya Jimmy! Thank you, I totally agree! Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl nae bother your videos are great I've seen a few. Lots of decent camping spots over your way.

@@jimmyboyd817 Camping everywhere You just have to do the research to find the best spots. I was at a state park at the beach here in this video and it was crowded. But it's the most popular state park in the state because of its location. You could see all the ppl walking by and riding bikes in the background. Thanks, Jimmy for watching. ~RVA~

I don't have a moon roof or sunroof on my SUV. Nor do I have a pet that travels. No worries I am a researcher by nature and cross every T and dot every i before I purchase items such as this. Thanks for the advice. ~RVA~

Yeah, that was my 1st time trying to figure it out alone, so I knew it may take me a bit. BUT I found that if I put the fly on 1st before I put the poles up, no struggling later. Thanks to an amazing viewer for that tip. It worked great! Appreciate you stopping by and checking out my channel Patty. ~RVA~

Appreciate it! Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~

I'm not aware of a blow up version of a tent like this. Very happy with this set up. Its one of my absolute fav ways to go camping. ~RVA~

Oh no. Don't give up and keep practicing. You will get better with time. It's hard when you have the eyes of other campers watching you. Just do you and don't worry about others. Us gals can do anything we put our minds too. Camping is the best and I absolutely love it. Look for. campsites that you can pull through rather than backing up. They would be RV sites but that might make it easier. Look at Recreation.gov, HipCamp.com, state parks, National Parks, National Forests, there are boondocking apps and websites, as well as free camping websites and apps that I use. Hope that helps. Wishing you many amazing adventures this year! BTW I have another solo car camping video that may interest you as well. ~RVA~

Why thank you! LOL! Appreciate you checking out my channel! ~RVA~

I got this car when my old one broke down on the way to a hike during covid and I was out of state. There was no one at the dealership to tell me what was wrong or fix it. So I traded it in on a new one for the same exact payment that I was paying because no one was buying cars back then. Incredible deal and I had to get back home somehow. LOL! Thanks for checking this video out. ~RVA~

Never let em' see ya sweat.... impossible this time of the year! Ha Ha! This is one of my fav set ups. Love coming up with new ways to camp and travel. Thanks Bex! ~RVA~

Why thank you very much! ~RVA~

Hey Tom!!! So happy you found me. Knowing you guys use RU-vid a lot to watch fishing videos I thought ya'll might be interested to see what me and J are up to. Excited to be on the boat soon! ~RVA~

That little piece attaches inside to make a little shelf for items. But I didn't use it because I couldn't reach it. Yes it is much cooler with the fly off. I have sleep with it both ways may times and much prefer it off. Not sure if you can been in it when it rains really hard. A light rain no biggy. But for thunderstorms with hours of heavy rain it needs to be seam sealed. Especially up close to the car where the water is coming off the roof of your car and down in the holes below the bumper.

Cool, glad to hear you found a tent option that works best for you. After several more times of putting this up, I have found a much easier way for me. I put the fly on before I put up the poles and that is quicker and easier. I really love this tent and camping in it. Hope you have many amazing adventures with your car tent. ~RVA~

Do you have a light switch-off button to cut off your interior lights? My switch is located right about my rearview mirror. When I open the hatch, the doors the lights don't come on. I have seen people use a carabiner on Subaru's and it worked for them. That might be a solution for you. So happy you subscribed. Thank you so much for your support. ~RVA~

Did that trick work? I'm thinking of trying this too. I have a different car but i think the same issue would probably happen to me. @@RVAHikerGirl

@@rupachatterji4252 I haven’t personally tried the caribeaner hack myself because I don’t need it since I have the switch. But just buy a carabiner it’s super cheap to grab one and just try it and see if that works it’s worth a shot. I’ve just seen on RU-vid where people have done it and it worked for them.

I just started researching car camping. I wondered if the battery would drain. Do you have a video about how to turn switch off or use a carabiner? I have a ford edge.

@@mishmorris5075 I saw the you tube video for Subaru for the hatch catch. I tried using a carabiner instead and it seem to work. Good luck. I have a CX5 Mazda and just turning off the lights didn’t seem to work for me.

Hey Robert! Thanks for stopping by the channel. Yes, further toward the end of the video I show the awning/vestibule up on one end. There are 2 you can put up, but there are only poles to put 1 side up at a time. But the other one could be tied out using guylines. So happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Comeback anytime! ~RVA~

They water is funneled down the car into holes at the bumper so it flows out.

Because it attaches to your car.... Van life and SUV camping are huge right now. I camp inside my SUV when traveling and when it gets cold. This attaches to your SUV, CUV or minivan so you can leave your hatch open and either leave everything in your car and sleep in the tent or sleep in your car and have a place to put everything that was in your car. You have room to stand up and change clothes which you can't do in your SUV. Much different than a backpacking tent or a big family tent. You can't stand up in a dome tent traditionally. Not sure if that answered your question or not, LOL! ~RVA~

Yep, you sure can close the hatch. You don't need your car at all for this tent to free stand on its own. You can detach it, zip it up, and drive away to a hike, etc. Then drive back and reattach. That's what makes this tent so versatile and amazing. ~RVA~

Happy you found my channel. Welcome to the my RU-vid family! Yes don't put a tent away wet. It will get moldy. Lay it out in your vehicle if you can to dry. Or let it dry before you pack up if possible. Not sure if that was what you were asking. If not ask, again. Always happy to help. ~RVA~

Thank you! Yes I think the more and more you use any outdoor equipment the more you cater it to your needs and figure new ways to set up and take down etc. Thanks for stopping by the channel. ~RVA~

So happy she is going to go with you. Boy that would make a great video for sure if she was up for it. Yes rooftop tents are an investment. I just think that they are so cool and give a room with a view a whole new meaning.

I keep it real in my videos for sure showing the good and bad of my adventures and whatever I am doing. And keep it honest for my viewers on stuff. On my key chain I have a button I hit to open and close my hatch. But when I have the tent on I don't close the hatch. I keep it open for the fresh air, well except in the winter when it's really cold. Otherwise I don't think it would be very easy to close the hatch while in the car. And yes I have had the question before about no roof rack. If you just have side roof rails you can use those or the tent comes with some long straps that you can attach and run to your hood area. I have seen other people attach to the door handles inside the car as well. Hope this info helps. ~RVA~

The part of the tent that attaches to the hatch can be zipped off for when you drive away and leave the tent on site. It seems like you might get rain inside because the RAI fly does t cover the hatch area, but I left mine in a heavy rain and water didn’t get inside the tent. It’s excellent and I have managed to put it up solo a number of times. 71-year-old female

Thanks a bunch! Yes you can put up the tent with or without it being attached to the car. The hatch can be opened or closed, which ever you prefer. Hope that helps. ~RVA~

I have set this tent up a bunch since making this video. I learned to attach fly to the top before putting up the poles. Now no more struggling. 👍🏼

After making this video and talking with several people who own this one, I have discovered there are so many different ways to put up this tent. Yes, that is one of the ways someone suggested but you can't roll up the sides of the fly to keep it out of the way to see what you're doing. You would have to go underneath it to put up the side polls. I think as a solo individual you just have to put it up several times and figure out a way that works best for you. This is such a great tent and it really is versatile in so many ways. Very glad this video helped you and let me know what you think if you decide to get this one. I would love to hear about it. ~RVA~

Just drape fly over front end of vehicle (much lower height) then move it toward back door and it glides over roof and down onto top of tent