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adventures_with_brunettej

adventures_with_brunettej

Rank III

Traveler I

Hello all,

My name is Jennifer, from Alameda, Ca. I thought I would join to see if I could get any advice on what would be the best option for me in a tent.

I honestly do not want to buy a tent for my truck bed and waste the money. I rather buy a good quality tent for my truck.

I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado with a 5 ft8 bed. I would like a tent that I can use above my truck bed. Still use the bed for cargo.

I've been looking on instagram for tents that other truck owners have. Another reason why I thought I would join here.

Thanks,
Jennifer
 
Chadlyb

Chadlyb

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate III

adventures_with_brunettej said:
Hello all,

My name is Jennifer, from Alameda, Ca. I thought I would join to see if I could get any advice on what would be the best option for me in a tent.

I honestly do not want to buy a tent for my truck bed and waste the money. I rather buy a good quality tent for my truck.

I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado with a 5 ft8 bed. I would like a tent that I can use above my truck bed. Still use the bed for cargo.

I've been looking on instagram for tents that other truck owners have. Another reason why I thought I would join here.

Thanks,
Jennifer
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Hello Jennifer and welcome to the OB crew....nice rig and looking forward to seeing your build and your adventures. Now as far as a roof top tent goes....you'll need to decide on what rack system to platform it on. There's a lot of them in all different price points. Once you get that chosen you're going to have the same choice to go through with the tent. I run a 2011 Toyota Tacoma Trd with a 5.5 ft. Bed. I went with a Smittybilt Overlander tent that I got on Amazon because I wanted have a tent and not break the bank. Rates well and roomy. It's all about personal choice and needs. You can search many threads here and look online for well built and rated tents.
 
OnlyTaco

OnlyTaco

Rank IV
Member

Enthusiast III

Welcome to the forum. I agree with Chadlyb. You’ll need to figure out what rack system you’ll utilize first. How big of a tent are you looking for? They have various sizes ranging from 2-4 people. Basically a full size mattress to a queen size.

And then there’s a matter of price. Do you have a budget in mind?
 
Kent R

Kent R

OB Executive Director
Staff member
Mod Team
Moderator
Member

Pathfinder III

adventures_with_brunettej said:
Hello all,

My name is Jennifer, from Alameda, Ca. I thought I would join to see if I could get any advice on what would be the best option for me in a tent.

I honestly do not want to buy a tent for my truck bed and waste the money. I rather buy a good quality tent for my truck.

I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado with a 5 ft8 bed. I would like a tent that I can use above my truck bed. Still use the bed for cargo.

I've been looking on instagram for tents that other truck owners have. Another reason why I thought I would join here.

Thanks,
Jennifer
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Welcome to Overland Bound! If your interested check the meet-up page to find a meet-up that might work for you.

If you have any questions message me on the forum @Kent R
 
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