Camping IN the 80

TOY350 · 03-09-09, 12:48 PM

This one if for you Ty:

I have 2 tents one for a full hatch (newer 4Runner) and one for lift gate/lift hatch. I pulled them both out and fit the 80 with the correct one just to make sure I knew which one was which. I should have taken this one our trip since it is fairly thick and would have stood up to rain with no problem. The extra space afforded by keeping the gate open would have been welcomed for sure. If anyone is interested in the full hatch one that I used on our 4Runner back in the day you can have it for $40. It is in excellent condition.

TOY350 · 03-09-09, 12:49 PM

Here's the tag if you want to try and track one down Ty:

retrofive · 03-09-09, 01:59 PM

SWEET! I definitely will be looking into one of those. Thats perfect. Ya this weekend you guys would have had no problems setting up like that

Thanks!

retrofive · 03-09-09, 02:01 PM

Found the link to their site

Here it is if any else is interested. Price isnt too bad.

Vehicle tents for SUV, Sport utility vehicle, minivan, truck tent by DAC, Inc.

TOY350 · 03-09-09, 02:24 PM

I guess mine is the mid size camper top tent. The one that fits the 80 that is.

1973Guppie · 06-07-09, 01:02 PM

bump on this thread, question?, the mfg says it will not work with external mounted spare tires, etc? did you have any trouble getting it to work with the 4x4 labs bumper? nice truck btw.....

Ebag333 · 06-07-09, 02:41 PM

It might be a problem because the swing out may interfere with it being pulled over the back all the way.

retrofive · 06-07-09, 03:25 PM

?? Isn't the same on the tire swingout side as the other side in the middle pic?

TOY350 · 06-07-09, 03:33 PM

No prob clearing my 4x4 Labs. I'm not sure what the manufacturer is saying won't work. Maybe a factory swingout on a full hatch if they even make those? It just goes over the tailgate a bit and fully over the the hatch and then comes in along the sides.

retrofive · 06-07-09, 04:08 PM

Hey Garett out of curiosity how well does that thing seal up for bugs and whatnot?

TOY350 · 06-07-09, 04:13 PM

Well if you know me then you know I wouldn't be running it if I couldn't keep the bugs out! It does well but I need to stuff a shirt or towel in the corners for good measure. If the sides by the sliding windows are an issue a couple of magnets stick the tent tight to the rig. But like I said the holes are at the sides of the tailgate where it hinges but is easily taken care of. I will be running it on our pre-run, will probably have you help me unload my cargo barrier again

retrofive · 06-07-09, 04:20 PM

LOL, sweet on both accounts. That will actually be pretty be cool to see it in action. Im packing all my campin stuff, but who knows since Im flying solo my just use the truck again.