Anyone use a SUV Tent?

[Mouldy]

I was wondering if anyone has ever used a SUV tent; Something like this....<br><br><img rel="lightbox" src="http://www.campersland.com/images/img/spz13100.jpg" class="bbc_img"><br><br>My dad sews canvas tents, and I was thinking about designing one like this. Anyone have any experience with a set up like this on the back of a truck with a topper? <br>Any thoughts on pro/cons of having this kind of set up? I'm not worried about stealth obviously. I would design it so that the tent would be freestanding. The "tunnel" would zipper back into the main tent body when I need to drive the truck off for something.<br><br>Pros: I think it would be nice to have the standing and cooking space. Also a slightly more pleasant place to be if the weather is rough.<br>Cons: Cost (about 100 bucks in canvas, plus a case of beer for dad). Takes up more precious space. Set up/Take down time.<br><br>Thoughts?

 

[Galactic_eyes]

I have the same vehicle Nissan Xterra shown in the pic. I've been wanting a setup like that also.

 

[Xterra Guy]

The tent itself could be stored on the roof rack. <br>They are neat but prefer a smaller 2-3 man dome tent. <br>10-15 minute setup and take down. Light weight. Great for 3 seasons.<br>Winter I stay in the truck or find brick and stick shelter. =]

 

[Saguache]

Awning does the same job without the fuss or hassle of the tent. &nbsp;I owned something like this for a vanagon. &nbsp;It meant that I had about 10 minutes of put up time when I got to camp. &nbsp;Then its not like you can drive away once its put up, so you're stuck there unless you want to incur the cost of taking it down. &nbsp;Taking it down was about another 10 minutes unless it was icy or cold the night before. &nbsp;The add the extra time to dry it. &nbsp;Occasionally, I'll want to leave a site before the next morning (if only to get away from people who are partying or whatever). &nbsp;In situations like this the attached tent was a real pain in the ass since I was getting double time for set up and take down. &nbsp;Nice Fiamma awning goes up and comes down in about a minute if you're clumsy with no worry about ice or wet.

 

[idn88]

I have thought about one of these, but was worried about their ability to keep the bugs out around the area attaching to the truck. &nbsp;Of course it depends on your location. &nbsp;In the Southeast, the weather is your friend, the bugs are not.