How to Set Up a Ute Tray Tent For Offroad Camping
So, youโve decided that your ute could be the coolest camping base since the invention of the tent. First off, kudos to you! Who needs a boring ground tent when you can have a ute tray tent? This guide will take you through the wild yet wonderfully practical journey of setting up a tent on your trusty steed. Grab your tools, a cold drink, and letโs get started!
What Do You Need for Your Ute Tray Tent?
Before you dive headfirst into this adventure, you need to consider a few important factors. First off, letโs chat about the static weight of both the tent and its occupants. Yes, that means you and your overly enthusiastic friends who think they can jump into your new setup. Check your ute's weight capacity in the manual (trust us, itโs there!) to ensure you donโt end up doing a bad impression of a low-rider.
The weight of the tent and the combined weight of its inhabitants should not exceed your ute's load capacity. You wouldnโt want to be the reason your ute ends up looking like itโs auditioning for a role in a wobbly circus act, right?
Ute With Roll Cover & Ute Without Cover
Now, letโs talk about the type of rack you need to mount your tent. This will depend on whether your ute has a roll cover or not. If you have one of those fancy HSP Roll R Covers, we suggest getting the HSP Load Racks. Theyโre strong, reliable, and can make you look like you know what youโre doing.ย
And if youโre rocking an EGR Rolltrac cover, ย then youโll want to check out the Front Runner Slimline Load Bed Racks. These bad boys are super strong, can support just about any tent you throw at them, and come in a multitude of sizes. Plus, if you still feel attached to your sports bars, you can keep them with this setupโso thereโs that!
Consider Reinforcing Your Setup
Now that youโve got your rack sorted, donโt skip the importance of reinforcement. We highly recommend using a J-Brace to help bolster that tub area when youโre putting any significant load on it. Think of it as giving your ute a nice little hug; it will thank you later when it doesnโt bend or creak under pressure.
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Choosing the Right Ute Tray Tent
When it comes to finding a suitable roof top tent for ute, weโve got just the product for youโthe Front Runner tent. This tent is extremely popular, probably because itโs as sturdy as your uncleโs old guitar from high school (and much more comfortable!). Itโs designed for adventure enthusiasts who want to camp without the hassle of traditional setups. Just pop it on your ute tray, and youโre ready to roll into the wild!
How to Set It All Up
Letโs get into the nitty-gritty of setting up your ute tray tent. Start by ensuring your rack is firmly attached to your ute. You donโt want it wiggling around like a jelly on a plate while youโre trying to sleep. Once thatโs secure, carefully place your tent onto the rack. Make sure itโs evenly distributed, just like your relationship with pizzaโalways share equally!
Next, use the provided straps to secure the tent to the rack. Tighten those bad boys up, but donโt go full Hulk on them! You want it snug but not ripping through fabric like youโre auditioning for a superhero movie.
Once the tent is securely mounted, itโs time to climb up and check things out. Make sure everything looks good up top before you go inviting your friends for a camping trip. No one wants a surprise โoops, my tent fell offโ story on a weekend getaway!
Enjoy the Adventure!
And just like that, youโre ready for a ute tray tent adventure! Pack up your gear, grab that guitar, and head out into nature. If you think camping is only for ground dwellers, think again! With your roof top tent, youโll be the envy of all your friends. Theyโll be looking up at you, wondering how you managed to make peak camping cool again.
Donโt forget, we ship Australia-wide and our team is online via chat to help you find the right fitment. Whether youโre a seasoned camper or a newbie just starting out, weโve got your back, or rather, your ute tray tent!
Now, go forth and camp like the champion you are!
