Does anyone use this setup, " Rightline Gear 4x4 Gladiator Truck Tent Truck Tent with Airbedz Mattress"

[ShadowsPapa]

Just got this today and set it up in my driveway in 11 minutes just taking my time. I did watch some YouTube videos beforehand, but it’s really easy and I believe I can do it a lot faster with practice. I think the fit is very good and I’m happy with the quality. Can’t wait to use it in the wild. I have an Exped mattress that fits perfectly between the wheel wells.

I like mine a lot. I've only used it twice but it's worked out fine.
My only 'druthers would be - wish I had a bed rug, and, wish I had a full-bed mattress as my single 10+ year old Coleman air mattress is fine if you never roll over or are the size of a child. Too easy to find yourself off the edge of the thing. So maybe before this season, I at least get a decent full mattress that fills the whole back.
I've already posted some pics of the tent set up and in use here somewhere, so won't again.

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[ChuckyC1]

Those with the Rightline truck tents, are you getting any leaking from the front side of the bed gap between glad and into the bed also are you able to access the cab if the window slide is open.

My wife insists we bring dogs on camping ventures and would most likely stick them in cab with slide open so she can keep an eye on them... sigh.... I do agree with not having to empty truck bed for this type of tent, but one thing i liked about napier is access to cab and no leaks into the bed if weather hits. Nothing like waking up in puddles or a wet sleeping bag.

 

[Ogre_FL]

Those with the Rightline truck tents, are you getting any leaking from the front side of the bed gap between glad and into the bed also are you able to access the cab if the window slide is open.

My wife insists we bring dogs on camping ventures and would most likely stick them in cab with slide open so she can keep an eye on them... sigh.... I do agree with not having to empty truck bed for this type of tent, but one thing i liked about napier is access to cab and no leaks into the bed if weather hits. Nothing like waking up in puddles or a wet sleeping bag.

To me the "dont have to empty the bed" is not that big a plus (if one at all) if you end up using a full size mattress and/or camp with 2 people.
Our trucks are small, the mattress, bedding and 2 people fills the whole truck.
Now I am a big guy, a real plus of the Napier for me is that it is usably longer.
I need that full tent (and rain fly) over the tailgate.
What happens when you open the door on a Rightline in the rain, looks like at least 1/3 of the tent is under that door

Now my Napier does not have access to the cab window.
Ah....mines a Backroadz, looks like the Sportz does and that awning is nice too.

 

[ChuckyC1]

To me the "dont have to empty the bed" is not that big a plus (if one at all) if you end up using a full size mattress and/or camp with 2 people.
Our trucks are small, the mattress, bedding and 2 people fills the whole truck.
Now I am a big guy, a real plus of the Napier for me is that it is usably longer.
I need that full tent (and rain fly) over the tailgate.
What happens when you open the door on a Rightline in the rain, looks like at least 1/3 of the tent is under that door

Now my Napier does not have access to the cab window.
Ah....mines a Backroadz, looks like the Sportz does and that awning is nice too.

Yeah i'm leaning on the Napier I was looking at the backraoads then i saw the sport, the awning along with the being able to get into cab sold it for me... although unloading bed for setup is kinda a pain... too many pros and cons for each...

 

[Ogre_FL]

Yeah i'm leaning on the Napier I was looking at the backraoads then i saw the sport, the awning along with the being able to get into cab sold it for me... although unloading bed for setup is kinda a pain... too many pros and cons for each...

I REALLY like that sportz awning.

If there will be a mattress and 2 people camping, I just cant see what you can have left in the bed that is that big of a deal to take out.

You could set up the Napier over things in the bed, then take them out from under the bottom of the tent, there is a lot of play in it until you strap it to the tailgate.

Not sure if practical with the sportz, but we have even removed the whole tent, fully set up with the bedding still in it, left it in the camp site and then put it back in again when we got back.
Ideally a 2 person job, though I can do it myself if I take the bedding out.
Its sits very funky out of the bed, but it is an option.
Been thinking of making a take-a-part PVC pipe frame to replicate the bed as being able to use the truck is VERY useful.

Another thing I have noticed is my bed gets full of dust (water and muck if it rains) when I don't have my tonneau cover closed because I have something big in the back (motorcycle, kayaks) and travel on unpaved roads/off road.
For me it nice to have a bottom to the tent and not to have to try to clean the bed or have to sleep in that.
If you keep a tonneau on all the time and/or dont see dust/rain, not a big deal.

 

[WanderingJ]

With these tents, will they fit over a roll up cover?

 

[Ogre_FL]

With these tents, will they fit over a roll up cover?

My Napier fits fine over my cheepo Odero roll up cover.
The bottom is generous enough to go over it.
Never have had to remove it.

 

[Summitsearcher]

Go big or go home. ?

 

[RubiNewbCB]

Just pair the Rightline Truck tent with their Suv tent, then the dogs and all your bed gear can stay in the suv tent.

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