Giving Up on Sleeping in My Vehicle
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WOODY2
Adventurer
Well said Sir. Can we agree that an air conditioner and Peleton are not essential stuff?
vintageracer
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pith helmet
Well-known member
The correct amount of stuff you should take is the amount of stuff you want to take.
The Artisan
Adventurer
I just traded for this topper for my 2003 tundra. Pretty cool setup. The video is how the guy plans to use it. Mine does not have the fold out windows. Also the element is a cool rig as others had mentioned and I will be working on a proto that you can climb through the sunroof
Kevin
Kevin
grizzlypath
Active member
For those who stumble upon this thread with Subaru Outbacks, I've always enjoyed this build by Chase Christopher on YouTube. His set-up is efficient, relatively light weight, and seems good for shorter, single person, trips. Might not be full-fledged enough for a full blown month long Overland trip, but based on the original OP's post that's not what they were doing.
We have traveled cross country on more than a few occasions. We are 60 now & still do it. Our success is a 3 person Cabelas tent with full coverage rainfly also coated with Nikwax. Seen heavy storms, no leaks. Air mattresses and a portable toilet. We keep it in the tent at night. No issues, no stink. We empty it at every campground before we leave. It's easy to clean & sanitize. We use the blue additive. And every 3-4 days we hit a hotel to get a good shower/shave/sleep.
I learned that it is hard to get the human smell out of a vehicle when it is used for sleeping if you don't shower every day before bed, thanks to the US Army.
I like ground tents. Relatively inexpensive, easy to pack, even if wet. Easy to dry out indoors or outdoors. If they ever do get moldy, you can easily replace them. I would be sick to my stomach if I had a $2000+ rooftop tent that molded.
You'll figure out eventually what works best for you.
I learned that it is hard to get the human smell out of a vehicle when it is used for sleeping if you don't shower every day before bed, thanks to the US Army.
I like ground tents. Relatively inexpensive, easy to pack, even if wet. Easy to dry out indoors or outdoors. If they ever do get moldy, you can easily replace them. I would be sick to my stomach if I had a $2000+ rooftop tent that molded.
You'll figure out eventually what works best for you.
billiebob
Well-known member
and once loaded one should not complain about it not fitting
billiebob
Well-known member
Must be a regional thing. Here in Canada the Subaru Dealers are the best. My wife is on her fourth Subaru. She does not even shop anymore.
Every 3-5 years.... another Subaru.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
LoL yeah like entire west coast region.