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Bed Tent
Does anyone here have one of those tents that fits into the bed of the truck?
I'm considering getting one, but can't find very much info or pictures of them online. I'd like to get the Ford one just because it has a Ford oval on it, but on the www.fordaccessories.com website it's only shown on a Ranger and it doesn't come out all the way to the tailgate when it's open. I assume the F-150 version is the same, but I've seen some other brands online that go all the way out to the end of the open tailgate. This is kinda important to me because my bed is 6.5' and I'm just over 6'. Once I put a pillow up in the front my feet will be touching the other end.
Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with these.'
Thanks.
I'm considering getting one, but can't find very much info or pictures of them online. I'd like to get the Ford one just because it has a Ford oval on it, but on the www.fordaccessories.com website it's only shown on a Ranger and it doesn't come out all the way to the tailgate when it's open. I assume the F-150 version is the same, but I've seen some other brands online that go all the way out to the end of the open tailgate. This is kinda important to me because my bed is 6.5' and I'm just over 6'. Once I put a pillow up in the front my feet will be touching the other end.
Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with these.'
Thanks.
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Ford Bed Tent The pic shows the 97-03 model, should be the same design just different dimensions. Although the caption dictates that the "image may not be accurate for this application". Maybe they can help you find a better pic.
I almost bought one of these but the type of camping I do wouldn't lend itself to one of these tents. At the state parks here in Tx, I usually drive the tubers in my family around (I'm the only one w/ a pickup to hold the tubes), drive to the park store or drive to another spot in the river to find a fishing spot. Also towing a boat to and from the boat ramp w/ the tent back there didn't seem like a good idea. So I bought a regular tent (Eddie Bauer Ford theme) and it works fine. Just my 2 pennies.
I almost bought one of these but the type of camping I do wouldn't lend itself to one of these tents. At the state parks here in Tx, I usually drive the tubers in my family around (I'm the only one w/ a pickup to hold the tubes), drive to the park store or drive to another spot in the river to find a fishing spot. Also towing a boat to and from the boat ramp w/ the tent back there didn't seem like a good idea. So I bought a regular tent (Eddie Bauer Ford theme) and it works fine. Just my 2 pennies.
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I posted on this a while back. I am still intrested in this idea of a bed tent, but I decided not to get a one for fears of the straps scratching up the bed sides. 
I haven't known anyone to have one. I would be intested in finding out how they liked it.
To read the old post...
CLICK HERE.
I haven't known anyone to have one. I would be intested in finding out how they liked it.
To read the old post...
CLICK HERE.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
Just curious, is the bottom padded or anything?
I know if I had an extra $8K and matching Jeep, I would get one of these tentrax trailers.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
I just want to find a tent that fits the truck bed perfectly, which is going to be damn near impossible!
I bought my toolbox after I found that out.
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These are not the Ford tents but they do show them for all bed sizes. Check out http://www.f150store.com/Shop/Search...WebCatalogID=0
Although they don't appear to be available
Although they don't appear to be available
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Originally Posted by tardman91
I've seen them for the F150 before, but only for the 6.5' bed, so us supercrew guys are screwed anyhow.
I bought my toolbox after I found that out.
I bought my toolbox after I found that out.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
Does it mount to the bed sides or does it just sit inside the bed? Im looking for one that just sits inside the bad, fits wide and length wise with the tailgate down.
And I didn't see any that fit the supercrews. Someone may make them now, but I haven't seen them anywhere.
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Originally Posted by baja150
Does anyone here have one of those tents that fits into the bed of the truck?
I'm considering getting one, but can't find very much info or pictures of them online. I'd like to get the Ford one just because it has a Ford oval on it, but on the www.fordaccessories.com website it's only shown on a Ranger and it doesn't come out all the way to the tailgate when it's open. I assume the F-150 version is the same, but I've seen some other brands online that go all the way out to the end of the open tailgate. This is kinda important to me because my bed is 6.5' and I'm just over 6'. Once I put a pillow up in the front my feet will be touching the other end.
Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with these.'
Thanks.
I'm considering getting one, but can't find very much info or pictures of them online. I'd like to get the Ford one just because it has a Ford oval on it, but on the www.fordaccessories.com website it's only shown on a Ranger and it doesn't come out all the way to the tailgate when it's open. I assume the F-150 version is the same, but I've seen some other brands online that go all the way out to the end of the open tailgate. This is kinda important to me because my bed is 6.5' and I'm just over 6'. Once I put a pillow up in the front my feet will be touching the other end.
Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with these.'
Thanks.
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* only truck tent with a patented sewn-in floor *
NEW ! The Sportz Truck Tent III is 30% larger, allowing for more headroom inside the tent. New upgraded, water-resistant nylon floor makes the tent lighter and easier to fold. One large ventilation window on each side allows for greater airflow and circulation.
The newest edition, which incorporates the tailgate, providing an extra 2 feet of sleeping and storage room. It's designed for greater leg room, a larger door entrance, and even easier set up. The clip design reduces time setting up and an access sleeve allows appliance cords to run to and from the cab of the truck. An included 6 foot canopy offers added value and is great for those times you feel like relaxing out of the sun on a hot day.
The Sportz Truck Tent III allows you to go camping without all of the irritating "camp out" compromises like insects, animals, and dirt. With the truck tent, you are assured a flat dry surface every time ... no searching for that perfect campsite.
