Diy Truck Bed Tent

Diy Pickup Bed Tent

Ready to be taken off and painted. Goal was to keep the tent below the cab line, but results in a pretty big overhang at the rear. I'm looking into a rtt now. Will eventually trim bolts to size for cleaner fit. End of day one, had the primary frame built and secured to factory bed rails.

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End of day one, had the primary frame built and secured to factory bed rails. I have the 6'2 bed and i started to put ideas down on paper. I also just slept many nights open air in the bed of my truck with just the air mattress. My parameters for this project was cheap, utility, and no need for.

Diy Truck Bed Camper

If i wanted to go explore but return to camp i would leave the tent up but just slide it out if the bed. I don’t like having to move bed sections around, so i will make the whole camper longer to enable a fixed opening and a fixed sleeping area. Had a lot of good trips and nights with.

Rooftop Tent Truck Bed

So one day i got an idea of building my own truck bed tent that utilizes the bed rails because i wasnt impressed with the truck tents available today and the price jeeeeeez. When return to camp just put it back in. Definitely fills a need and does so relatively cheap. There will still be a removable panel to cover.

Diy Truck Bed Tent / homemade truck bed tents Pickup Truck Camping

If i wanted to go explore but return to camp i would leave the tent up but just slide it out if the bed. Goal was to keep the tent below the cab line, but results in a pretty big overhang at the rear. So here is the parts list: I don’t like having to move bed sections around, so.

Diy Truck Bed Tent - Definitely fills a need and does so relatively cheap. I'm looking into a rtt now. The upper frame is 50x100 (i agreed that is a good size) and the bed platform about 47x78. I don’t like having to move bed sections around, so i will make the whole camper longer to enable a fixed opening and a fixed sleeping area. My biggest issue is having to take everything out of the bed to setup. Loved having full access to bags on the sides.

More room for blankets/pillows/tent material when closed, making it easier to close. The bed tent is a lot of work to setup pole wise. There will still be a removable panel to cover this opening. Goal was to keep the tent below the cab line, but results in a pretty big overhang at the rear. Day 2, had accessory panels/rails installed on the sides and finished reinforcing the corners with modified brackets.

The Upper Frame Is 50X100 (I Agreed That Is A Good Size) And The Bed Platform About 47X78.

I have the 6'2 bed and i started to put ideas down on paper. End of day one, had the primary frame built and secured to factory bed rails. Definitely fills a need and does so relatively cheap. Goal was to keep the tent below the cab line, but results in a pretty big overhang at the rear.

More Room For Blankets/Pillows/Tent Material When Closed, Making It Easier To Close.

I want to be able to make it dark. Mounted to bed bars using pole to pole alligator brackets. Will eventually trim bolts to size for cleaner fit. If i wanted to go explore but return to camp i would leave the tent up but just slide it out if the bed.

It Attaches By Plastic Clips And Some Webbing Around The Tailgate, So Not Super Hard To Get Out.

I found lateral struts on the space frame sides unnecessary with the gussets (my truck will probably stay stock) and the fiberlam bed panel, so stiff no center support necessary. I also just slept many nights open air in the bed of my truck with just the air mattress. Added two latches to keep top closed when moving. I'm looking into a rtt now.

Loved Having Full Access To Bags On The Sides.

Had a lot of good trips and nights with that set up. There will still be a removable panel to cover this opening. When return to camp just put it back in. The bed tent is a lot of work to setup pole wise.