My goodness! I've been searching for almost two hours looking for a video that features a hard top tent installed on the actual roof of the truck as opposed to a bed rack. I was beginning to wonder if that was even possible and if I was overlooking something obvious. Unlike most people, I don't want to lose the utility of my truck bed (I also have a hard roll up tonneau cover). This is such a relief to see this is possible. Thanks for the vid!
kind of difficult to support 165 pounds of the tent by itself without a body. The Thule she has only supports 165 pounds. I'm considering a diamondback tonneau + roofnest, just not sure there's a roof rack (not a bed rack) system that allows for around 600 lbs (165 tent + 200lbs body + 150 lbs body). If there is please let me know.
spending any time under canvas , i reccomend trying a few different sets of ear plugs ( some are better and comfier than others ) i spent 9 months up scotland in all kinds of bad stormy weather BUT ear plugs really do help ., i love camping being outdoors testing equipment , usually lightweight back packing gear + carrying lots of pro camera equipment , it helps to choose the best gear you can afford , love the roof rack tent awesome kit
That's awesome. No worries about where to set up your tent, just park it and your sleeping quarters are right above you. I also love the ease of setting up the roof top rent as well.
My plan is to have a front runner slim line II roof rack on my super crew cab with a wind dam. And set that roof nest falcon xl further back using the roof rack to support the front and a Yakima adjustable bed rack to support the rear of the tent . Plan is entry into the tent from my pickup bed . Got a big K9.
Nice vid Allie. Hey, just a quick tip about the ladder. Instead of extending the ladder and then hooking it to the tent, try undoing the velcro strap then lifting the ladder up and hook it on the tent and let the weight of the ladder extend itself out. You just guide it down. This should be easier and faster for you. I just mounted this same tent in the std width on my jeep about a month ago. I love it! It's a total game changer for overlanding.
I would extend the ladder the opposite way; starting to extend from the bottom instead of the first. I found that if you extended the top and not the bottom, it’ll sometimes act as a spring when standing on the ladder. This is the best way of you don’t intend to fully extend the ladder. Keep up the great work!
I’m glad I saw this video. I too have a full sized truck, and was looking for reviews for mounting over the cab versus the bed. I have a bed cover, and didn’t want to have to lose the ability to get into the bed of my truck.
Thanks for the review! I’ve been trying to decide if I want more space with Condor XL or get the Falcon XL for the ease, and the ease of Falcon XL is hard to beat!
Thanks for the awesome review! I’m torn between the XL and the reg sizes, would love the extra space , but not sure if I want the closed tent overhanging the vehicle too much 🤷♂️ (17 Tacoma TRDOR w/bed cap)
Would be a nice setup if you could mount it on the bed of truck. Then it could work as cover for bed when not in use and store items under it. Looks like a great setup!!
Very nice tent and great review Allie, always figured if we went with a roof top it would be a hard top, you showing how easy it was to set-up and break-down sold me on this one. Thanks
That setup is alot cooler when I seen you standing in the pickup bed, you could put a platform up on bed corner slots and set up a porch and table lol pretty cool!
I LIKE & BEEN LOOKING . THE ONLY THING THAT I'M WORRIED ABOUT IS THAT DRIVING RAIN / SNOW ETC & WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO GET IN OR OUT THERE'S REALLY NO PROTECTION FROM THE WEATHER GETTING INTO YOUR LIVING SPACE & GETTING ALL WET OR DUSTY IF IN THE DESSERT AREA .BECAUSE THE AWNING DOESN'T COME DOWN FAR ENOUGH FOR THE ENTRANCE & IF THE LADDER IS ON THE WRONG SIDE & YOU NEED TO COME OUT FOR WHAT EVER REASON YOUR SLEEPING AREA WILL GET WET . SOMETIMES IT'S NOT ABOUT THE TIME PUTTING UP OR DOWN BUT IT HELPS IF YOU'RE NOT STAYING IN ONE PLACE FOR TO LONG TO / THOUGH ! I LIKE IT'LL SAVE ON GAS MILEAGE IF YOU HAVE IT ABOVE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE . ALLIE YOU DID REALLY GOOD ON 👍 ON YOUR PRESENTATION THANK YOU ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! HUNTING SEASON! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH & THE PUP ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS NEAR & FAR ! ENJOYED ! GORGEOUS COLORS VIEWS SCENERY VIDEO & DID YOU GET A NEW TRUCK ?
Thank you for the review and time spent on making the videos. Definitely helpful in making my choice for which brand of RTT to go with. Largest selling point for me is the setup and break down time as rather than spending my time with setup and breaking down my tent or hammock, with a larger portion of the year I spend in a tent/hammock that time definitely starts to add up as down time from the activities that I rather choose to be doing then setting up a proper camp and sleeping quarters.
I bet the tent would stay noticeably warmer if you wedge some foam strips between the roof and the bottom of the tent. This would prevent constant cold airflow underneath the tent.
@@OutdoorsAllie Cold floors suck. You could also put down an internal insulating mat as well (or maybe two halves), and probably just leave it (them) in place.
I like the hardshells but I hate giving up my annex. Now if someone could just come up with a better cover for soft RTT's. It looks sweet though Allie.
Hey quick question. I really really love all your videos and have watched a LOT of them. I’ve also watched almost all of your archery and hunting videos in particular and have nothing left to watch! What are some other channels you would recommend (mainly archery but I’m open to anything) that has similar content to your channel? Tysm I love your videos! ❣️
Thank you. You’re standing on top of the pickup bed/wall to pack it so it works well for a pickup whether the tent is stop or in the bed. But for a midsize suv looks like you’d need another freestanding on its own ladder to pack it? unless you’re a performer in Cirque D’soleil?
Stoked you posted this video!! I’m considering buying one. One concern I have however is accessing the sides when it’s raining. Looks like rain could get the inside wet with no awning over it. Have you experienced that? I will need to access from the sides with my set up.
It hasn't rained more then a few drops on us since we've had this model. It did handle the snow well though! If you have a truck you can access it from the bed. We put a cooler under the awning part and use it as step up.
My truck has a cab that's where I normally sleep when I go out in the woods or hunting. It's a good idea to get a rooftop tent than being on the ground.
Great video! What roof racks would be recommended for this set up? We have a 2020 ram rebel, has the panoramic sunroof, wondering which racks would work best? Any suggestions?
Have you ever thought of using the rooftop tent as a blind when hunting, providing it's practical, as well as legal? Love your channel and all your vids, btw!
I had a James Baroud tent that I tried to do some long range shooting out of, you would be surprised how much it moves when looking through a scope. Granted we were shooting steel half a mile out.
Great review. Thanks. This is probably my number 1 contender for RTTs. Question tho- I have a Yakima Roadshower 4 gallon that I want to be able to take with me. I coukd attache it to the side gear channel with M8s, but I am wondering it will fit there with the struts. I can’t tell but it looks the struts may interfere with it? Anyway, tia. Just subbed.
i see that you have a clamp type roof rack kit.. people on the internet is saying its not safe to have a RTT on a clamp type rack kits.. how is it holding up?
Hey, I'm planning on getting the falcon. I'm debating between to either go with a roof rack system or a Bed rack system to mount the tent. How did you like your current setup( on top of the roof) . If you were to redo it, will you consider to go with the bed rack or stick to the roof rack setup ?
I have a short bed Ram. With bed racks/bars the tent would overhang the tailgate by over a foot. Would you still mount it on the bed? If mounted on the roof, any concern exceeding roof load with people up there?
I haven't had an issue with roof load. That's the exact reason I didn't put mine on the bed. I don't think it would be an issue, but I chose to go up top!
Any reason you don’t mount it in the bed if your truck? I’m looking for a tent for my raptor and would still like to be able to get in the garage. Was thinking about picking this up and mounting over the bed. Thoughts?
What roof rack do you have I didn't see the way you attach the roof rack to the truck I think mine's the same it's a 90s Dodge with no rain gutter don't know how to attach a roof racks on there I don't think they make any for it
So it’s about $3800 for the entire setup including the roof rack? This looks like an amazing setup. I’m looking for a truck tent for my F150 and this looks like it fits the bill (although a bit pricey). Does it have a warranty?
I have the same tent and it is hard to latch shut, did you have this problem? You make it look easy. Also I do not have anything in the tent. Thanks for the video.
I love my Falcon!! I don't know if you're on the Roofnest FB group but I've done a USB computer fan over the top vent to vent the condensation out and AA powered w/ remote LED light strip for internal lighting. You said "we" so the narrow mattress i did so i can keep my sleeping bag inside won't help you.
Hey this sounds genius with the fan. I'm sure it helps keep the heat managed as well, like a roof vent for an attic. Can you explain a bit more about what fan and how you powered it?
Hello, I am looking at some Roofnest tents as well. Can you store your bedding in this tent when closed? If not do you find it not to be an issue or would you rather have gone with something like the Sparrow Eye tent?.
I don't leave anything up there, but don't find it being an issue anyway. I'm sure you could get away with leaving sleeping bags or a couple blankets though.
Thanks. Would be very helpful if you knew the type of material certain components are made of, aluminum, composite, type of fabric? Waterproof? Water resistant? Self-tested in different seasons? The more informed, the better benefit to all interested.
How is driving with that much overhang on the windshield? I’ve been tempted but it’ll overhang 15 inches on my windshield. Sounds like it’d be a wind sail
Hi Allie, thanks for the great reviews on the Falcon XL, I have the 2015 Ford F-150 XLT, don't have the full 2 backdoors like you as I wanted the larger bed, what Thule rooftop crossbars are you using to rest the falcon on? Im hoping it fits my truck, otherwise I need a bedrack and I dont want that. Any help is welcome and thanks in advance for your assistance!
The ARE cap on my taco cost over a thousand less than that tent and is insulated and soundproofed and protects me much better from the elements and animals. My backpacking tent cost $300 and does the same thing as that roof top ripoff.
