Sets up in seconds using expanding roller poles as frame
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Sets up in seconds using expanding roller poles as frame
There's the tailgate tent with the three adjustable paint extension poles. Think you've got room eno...
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There's the tailgate tent with the three adjustable paint extension poles. Think you've got room eno...
The ends swivel as well as twist thanks to the adjustable length.
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The ends swivel as well as twist thanks to the adjustable length.
Crude but effective. Just whittled a slot out of some doweling, Cut off the ends of one of the poles...
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Crude but effective. Just whittled a slot out of some doweling, Cut off the ends of one of the poles...
Fits into the non-screw end of the other two paint poles perfectly. Note funny Canadian square Rober...
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Fits into the non-screw end of the other two paint poles perfectly. Note funny Canadian square Rober...
Getting the picture yet ?
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Getting the picture yet ?
How about now ?  Without the traditional flip up camper lid there's nothing to hold the tent up, so ...
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How about now ? Without the traditional flip up camper lid there's nothing to hold the tent up, so ...
I'm note kidding when I tell you this tent goes up and comes down in less than a minute and a half, ...
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I'm note kidding when I tell you this tent goes up and comes down in less than a minute and a half, ...
Next hook the second bungee cord to both rear wheelwell lips.
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Next hook the second bungee cord to both rear wheelwell lips.
The third and last bungee cord goes across the underside of the tailgate to keep the thing drawn tig...
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The third and last bungee cord goes across the underside of the tailgate to keep the thing drawn tig...
Once the 3 poles are fitted together inside and adjusted outward, to tighten the tent, you are done ...
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Once the 3 poles are fitted together inside and adjusted outward, to tighten the tent, you are done ...
Step back and tie up the flaps to expose the zipped mosquito netting.
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Step back and tie up the flaps to expose the zipped mosquito netting.
There she is in all her rain and mosquito free glory. Extra sleeping space for us tall guys !
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There she is in all her rain and mosquito free glory. Extra sleeping space for us tall guys !
How much extra room for sleeping ? Even at 76 1/2" I've got plenty of room left with just the seat f...
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How much extra room for sleeping ? Even at 76 1/2" I've got plenty of room left with just the seat f...
Aerial view of the tailgate tent. Now you can spend some time tugging and tightening the tent to mak...
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Aerial view of the tailgate tent. Now you can spend some time tugging and tightening the tent to mak...
Here it is with the outer cover doors zipped down but the straps aren't yet tied for privacy.
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Here it is with the outer cover doors zipped down but the straps aren't yet tied for privacy.
Last view before I inflate the air matress and turn in for a siesta ! Yes the tire side doesn't look...
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Last view before I inflate the air matress and turn in for a siesta ! Yes the tire side doesn't look...
Another shot. Man, wrong campground to sleep in. Got in at 10:00 p.m. looked quiet, kids, dogs, pare...
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Another shot. Man, wrong campground to sleep in. Got in at 10:00 p.m. looked quiet, kids, dogs, pare...
Front shot
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Front shot