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Tailgate Tent

From 1986 Ford Bronco “Eddie Bauer” — documented by Sixlitre.

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1986 Ford Bronco - Sets up in seconds using expanding roller poles as frame 1986 Ford Bronco - There's the tailgate tent with the three adjustable paint extension poles. Think you've got room enough to stash these ? Poles could go whe… 1986 Ford Bronco - The ends swivel as well as twist thanks to the adjustable length. 1986 Ford Bronco - Crude but effective. Just whittled a slot out of some doweling, Cut off the ends of one of the poles and stuffed the doweling in both ends.… 1986 Ford Bronco - Fits into the non-screw end of the other two paint poles perfectly. Note funny Canadian square Robertson screw that the screwdriver doesn't… 1986 Ford Bronco - Getting the picture yet ? 1986 Ford Bronco - How about now ? Without the traditional flip up camper lid there's nothing to hold the tent up, so this does nicely and is infinately adjus… 1986 Ford Bronco - I'm note kidding when I tell you this tent goes up and comes down in less than a minute and a half, with one person. Step one loosely pull… 1986 Ford Bronco - Next hook the second bungee cord to both rear wheelwell lips. 1986 Ford Bronco - The third and last bungee cord goes across the underside of the tailgate to keep the thing drawn tight to keep the West Nilers out. 1986 Ford Bronco - Once the 3 poles are fitted together inside and adjusted outward, to tighten the tent, you are done ! 1986 Ford Bronco - Step back and tie up the flaps to expose the zipped mosquito netting. 1986 Ford Bronco - There she is in all her rain and mosquito free glory. Extra sleeping space for us tall guys ! 1986 Ford Bronco - How much extra room for sleeping ? Even at 76 1/2" I've got plenty of room left with just the seat flipped up. Take the seat out and add 10… 1986 Ford Bronco - Aerial view of the tailgate tent. Now you can spend some time tugging and tightening the tent to make it more taut and attractive, but fran… 1986 Ford Bronco - Here it is with the outer cover doors zipped down but the straps aren't yet tied for privacy. 1986 Ford Bronco - Last view before I inflate the air matress and turn in for a siesta ! Yes the tire side doesn't look as pretty (forgot to snap a photo) but… 1986 Ford Bronco - Another shot. Man, wrong campground to sleep in. Got in at 10:00 p.m. looked quiet, kids, dogs, parents, planes, trains and campfire chatte… 1986 Ford Bronco - Front shot