DCP_2135.JPG 5028 hits | 78.98 KB | Posted: 4/2/04 Sets up in seconds using expanding roller poles as frame
IMG_0626.JPG 4376 hits | 39.41 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 There's the tailgate tent with the three adjustable paint extension poles. Think you've got room eno...
IMG_0627.JPG 3021 hits | 29.19 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 The ends swivel as well as twist thanks to the adjustable length.
IMG_0631.JPG 3050 hits | 35.02 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 Crude but effective. Just whittled a slot out of some doweling, Cut off the ends of one of the poles...
IMG_0634.JPG 2875 hits | 40.26 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 Fits into the non-screw end of the other two paint poles perfectly. Note funny Canadian square Rober...
IMG_0689.JPG 4141 hits | 68.21 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 How about now ? Without the traditional flip up camper lid there's nothing to hold the tent up, so ...
IMG_0638.JPG 3163 hits | 79.32 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 I'm note kidding when I tell you this tent goes up and comes down in less than a minute and a half, ...
IMG_0644.JPG 3027 hits | 60.78 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 Next hook the second bungee cord to both rear wheelwell lips.
IMG_0650.JPG 3082 hits | 57.63 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 The third and last bungee cord goes across the underside of the tailgate to keep the thing drawn tig...
IMG_0654.JPG 3072 hits | 45.17 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 Once the 3 poles are fitted together inside and adjusted outward, to tighten the tent, you are done ...
IMG_0658.JPG 3507 hits | 70.28 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 Step back and tie up the flaps to expose the zipped mosquito netting.
IMG_0672.JPG 3768 hits | 51.68 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 There she is in all her rain and mosquito free glory. Extra sleeping space for us tall guys !
IMG_0675.JPG 3021 hits | 49.56 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 How much extra room for sleeping ? Even at 76 1/2" I've got plenty of room left with just the seat f...
IMG_0682.JPG 3209 hits | 45.17 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 Aerial view of the tailgate tent. Now you can spend some time tugging and tightening the tent to mak...
IMG_0684.JPG 2661 hits | 76.5 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 Here it is with the outer cover doors zipped down but the straps aren't yet tied for privacy.
IMG_0688.JPG 3303 hits | 73.23 KB | Posted: 7/1/04 Last view before I inflate the air matress and turn in for a siesta ! Yes the tire side doesn't look...
IMG_0007.JPG 3364 hits | 83.69 KB | Posted: 11/27/05 Another shot. Man, wrong campground to sleep in. Got in at 10:00 p.m. looked quiet, kids, dogs, pare...
Tailgate Tent
