An 80lb Hardshell Roof Top Tent? | My GFC Superlite & Alu Cab 270 Awning Setup

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 153

  • @Greghook
    @Greghook 3 года назад +5

    Huge fan of your channel. I bought me a 2019 Tacoma TRD when they were dirt cheap. I’ve been outfitting it slowly. Your truck is my goal. Absolute perfection. Everything you have is functional and you don’t have a ton of flashy crap you don’t need. Well done.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +2

      Man, thanks so much. That's totally my goal. Have all the stuff you need and make sure it functions well. Good luck on your build!

    • @Greghook
      @Greghook 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad seeing your truck makes me regret the silver color, but I’ll get a nice wrap on it someday. Maybe the wrap will be inspired by your rig. :-)

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      @@Greghook I like it!!

  • @AllThingsOverlanding
    @AllThingsOverlanding 3 года назад +3

    I remember when they announced these things and I thought they looked amazing. Glad to hear it's working well for you! Cool how the awning works with it too. Thanks for the video!

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +3

      Thanks man! Yeah it's such a good budget solution that checks so many boxes. Love the concept.

  • @fabioviscarra2440
    @fabioviscarra2440 3 года назад +12

    I am not a Toyota fan but WOW your tacoma is beautiful.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      Thank you!

    • @AlxDv
      @AlxDv Год назад +1

      Just curious, why aren’t you a Toyota fan? Lol

  • @bsideadventures2180
    @bsideadventures2180 3 года назад +2

    Could you imagine coming down on that shovel. Whoaa

  • @RevereOverland
    @RevereOverland 3 года назад +1

    You've probably got the lightest built Tacoma out there with those aluminum bumpers and now the Superlite tent!

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      You know, I've thought the same thing lol. I've definitely seen much heavier fully built tacomas out there. Maybe I do a video and weigh it. Hmmm

  • @rosseldridge6395
    @rosseldridge6395 3 года назад

    I like the bumper sticker Grant! Happy that I've watched this channel and your content grow.

  • @roaming9527
    @roaming9527 2 года назад

    As an owner of a GFC Platform RTT I wish the doors opened similar to the Alu-Cab. Where the doors drop into the tent rather than rolling up to the top of tent. Also wish the bug netting was on the outside of the tent rather than the inside. Hard to beat the size of the GFC though. Absolutely zero wind noise as well. Great setup btw.

  • @OGStoneVegas
    @OGStoneVegas 2 года назад

    this is the EXACT setup I want with my YJ... that tent and awning.

  • @joshthomas6410
    @joshthomas6410 Год назад

    I’m getting ready to move to Eureka springs, I’ll be coming down to check out what you guys have. I’m building out a Dodge 1500 Ram Rebel.

  • @dusteroverlanders5974
    @dusteroverlanders5974 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing the rooftop build functioning. Really helpful!

  • @ascentoffroad
    @ascentoffroad 3 года назад

    Your truck is dialed bro! Looks great.

  • @craigrobertson9667
    @craigrobertson9667 3 года назад

    They are no longer on their website, but GFC has said that will have an announcement about the Superlite in the next few days.

  • @libertytree2538
    @libertytree2538 3 года назад

    I saw you go down Dickson St. before the Mississippi State game and thought that’s a sick Tacoma. And then I thought oh wait I watch that guy on RUclips

  • @diazgates2307
    @diazgates2307 3 года назад

    I had those 9" path finder off road lights in my cart ,waited the next day and the price went up double.I was so disappointed.They look great!Your truck is Bad Ass !

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      Hey man! So that was a mistake...They will be updated today to $350/ea. You can also use my code: ARKOFFROAD for 10% off of those lights

    • @diazgates2307
      @diazgates2307 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad Man I really appreciate it...Question how thick are they from back of light to front.I have about 31/2"to play with on my C4 overland bumper on my 2019 Tundra TRD Pro ?

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      @@diazgates2307 Ha! Perfect. They're 3.25" thick.

    • @diazgates2307
      @diazgates2307 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad I’m ordering now,Thanks again Bro. Do you have an Instagram account so I can follow you ?

  • @OXFOOT
    @OXFOOT 3 года назад

    It sucks they quit making them. I thought about swapping my GFC V1 for one but they were already done with production at that point.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      Yeah it totally sucks...My buddy found one used for me. Just look hard enough and they pop up every now and then.

  • @asse1154
    @asse1154 Год назад

    watchout climbing around your truck with that maneating shovel! awesome tent man. do you need any reinforcement inside the truck cap?

  • @BuiltDifferentGarage
    @BuiltDifferentGarage 3 года назад +1

    I need this in my life… badass brother!

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      Thanks man! Would look sick on the TJ. Maybe too long, but maybe not since you stretched it 🤔

    • @BuiltDifferentGarage
      @BuiltDifferentGarage 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad may be perfect now! Could always get a full height rack and have it go over the bed and the cab portion👀.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      @@BuiltDifferentGarage Mhmmmm yess. I dig

  • @thomasmiller3115
    @thomasmiller3115 2 года назад

    Great review. Just got my Superlite second hand. What electric blanket are you using? What is the wattage and how long will it run on your Bluetti?

  • @robertwicker196
    @robertwicker196 3 года назад

    Nice review...I love your intro... we need to plan another trip to give you some new content! I love the expandable nature of this tent to be able to store your bedding. That is my only complaint about my roof nest falcon, I can't store my bedding.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      Thanks Robert! Yes, that's another feature I love about this tent.

  • @markspinner7220
    @markspinner7220 3 года назад

    80lbs and the height are the best things. My wife and I were looking at the Quick Pitch 20 sec awning. Seems a lot like what you have.👍

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      Totally agree. Yes, I've seen the quick pitch. It's basically the same thing. Super smooth awning for sure.

  • @mightymite7711
    @mightymite7711 3 года назад +1

    Hey, I know where you filmed this! Some good non-truck trails around that spot ^_^. We saw you out on the trails last April around Flygap, I was in the 06 Tundra waiting to cross the mud hole, y'all were going the opposite direction.

  • @frostyisag10
    @frostyisag10 2 года назад +1

    I will say, I was eyeballing this tent for a while but it looks like they don’t make it anymore. Their website states “we currently have sold through materials we have in order for 2021…moving forward, we don’t plan to order more SuperLite materials for production.” Bummer.

  • @parsagarrett
    @parsagarrett Год назад

    How do you feel about the length? Found a used one in my area but I’m 6’2” and will occasionally have my wife and small dog joining me.

  • @Thexhunkxlaxsb
    @Thexhunkxlaxsb Год назад

    Do you remember the height of those blocks you used. Was gonna cut the track as well but I might just level it out. Also using front runner

  • @IslandAlohaGrill
    @IslandAlohaGrill Год назад

    Cool vids brudda. GIven the upside down brand name, I think the back door is upside down. lol I'm in the market for land in some of the areas of northwest Arkansas. Cant wait to get on the trails. We encourage you to continue the vids and product info. *Aloha from Denton Texas

  • @darksideemt
    @darksideemt 3 года назад

    Totally get all the benefits these tents have but personally not a fan them. Also next to Talon's your Taco is probably the best setup out there.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      To each his own! Dang, thanks so much for that. Lots of hard work.

  • @Will_N4WIL
    @Will_N4WIL 3 года назад

    Wish you made a front bumper for the 2nd gen Tacoma. I’d buy one in a heartbeat!!

  • @gearlist
    @gearlist 3 года назад

    Really clean setup!

  • @m.j.theron
    @m.j.theron Год назад

    Sweet setup!! Just wondering, have you ever had any trouble with the roof top tent contacting the cab rack? I want to do a similar setup but hearing people say that the bed and cab are separated and have independent movement therefore nothing should be connected between the bed rack and cab rack if that makes sense...

  • @marloncova
    @marloncova 2 года назад

    Hi. Good video.
    How is the ventilation in a heavy rain?

  • @sgoldste02
    @sgoldste02 3 года назад +2

    Can you please provide a link to the solar panel you mounted onto the tent roof?

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      Looks like OK4WD sells them. I'm sure there's more places around.
      ok4wd.com/brands/sunflare-solar/sunflare-solar-sunflare-180w-solar-panel-sunflex60-nr-180w-ok

    • @DownRangeCowboy
      @DownRangeCowboy 3 года назад

      Lensun is another good brand!

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      @@DownRangeCowboy Yes! Their hood solar panel is actually on its way to me. There will be a video on that.

    • @DownRangeCowboy
      @DownRangeCowboy 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad I already have 100w mounted on my hood. Love it. I should do a video too.

  • @sergionunez3983
    @sergionunez3983 3 года назад

    love this truck! Grant

  • @jasonstover8760
    @jasonstover8760 2 года назад

    I am going to search your channel, but I am very interested in the Alu-cab awning and the rack that you have mounted to the cap. Would love to know more about both.

  • @peytoncombs9331
    @peytoncombs9331 3 года назад

    Awesome Video!

  • @friedmanadventure
    @friedmanadventure 3 года назад

    Great video! What kind of electric blanket do you heave?

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      Just a super basic one from Amazon. It was like $20

  • @TexaSteven
    @TexaSteven 3 года назад

    I tried to get a superlite tent from GFC. But they sold out and I think they also discontinued the tent due to supply issues. But if they ever decided to sell them again hopefully I will be able to snag one.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      Bummer! If you dig into the forums or facebook marketplace and watch it like a hawk, some come up for sale every now and then. I bought mine used.

    • @craigrobertson9667
      @craigrobertson9667 3 года назад +1

      They aren't available on the website, but in the last week or so they have said that there will be an announcement on the Superlite in the next few days.

  • @suetaylor1127
    @suetaylor1127 2 года назад

    You guys only make rear bumperers 3rd gen and up?

  • @thomasjackson1690
    @thomasjackson1690 3 года назад

    Awesome video as always! That solar panel guaranteed not to blow off the roof up to 767 mph or the speed of sound whichever occurs first! And that logo is only upside down if your truck is right side up.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      Thanks Thomas! Hahaha all good points

    • @thomasjackson1690
      @thomasjackson1690 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad Just got me a black topo ARK t-shirt!

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      @@thomasjackson1690 Wow, heck yeah! Thanks so much for the support!

  • @DarksideOffRoad
    @DarksideOffRoad 3 года назад

    Frickin' Dialed 😂🤘

  • @LPerez
    @LPerez 3 года назад

    I love my superlite, first RTT and it was worth the wait. Glad I didn't get the launch edition though, my outer front door rolls up. Def a two person tent, don't see a dog or kiddo being able to fit with two adults.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      That's awesome. Jealous of your front door.

  • @maxarchambault2426
    @maxarchambault2426 2 года назад

    Who makes the storage boxes? Love the build!

  • @MichaelGarcia-nc8om
    @MichaelGarcia-nc8om 2 года назад

    thats odd, my superlite's back door is sewn on the top like you mentioned. the velcro sewn along the edges of the inner tent to hold the poles in place however are to short to wrap around the poles....so there's that.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  2 года назад

      Woah no way! Maybe since mine is the "almost perfect" edition lol.

  • @Santiago-vy8fy
    @Santiago-vy8fy 3 года назад

    In a builder Rubicon and just starting a build. I'm In nwa when you gonna take me on some trips so I dont get stranded by myself 😂 I'll bring the beer

  • @weaksaucep4539
    @weaksaucep4539 2 года назад

    I'm 6"2 should I be looking for a larger model then this ?

  • @biggpete52
    @biggpete52 3 года назад +1

    Hey man what kinda boots are those??

  • @sergateway
    @sergateway 2 года назад

    So you have the camper crossbars set to the rack and then the tent on top?

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  Год назад

      I had a front runner roof rack on the camper shell and then the tent fixed to the rack

  • @tztz1949
    @tztz1949 2 года назад

    So how do you call this hardshell? Is the top and bottom hardshell? Looks like all fabric to me.

  • @1smokan
    @1smokan 3 года назад

    How does the spare tire carrier perform? I got rid of my rigd ultra swing. It shook the truck so much it caused horrible ride. Been thinking about your style bumper but don't whant to end up in the same boat again.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      Very good! I've tested our V1 for 9 months and we redesigned the latch system to this version, and it's been awesome.

  • @bhshakari
    @bhshakari 3 года назад

    With any of your RTT's, have you had any issues with the rated load capacity of the ARE cap being exceeded? If you could estimate, what is the most weight you've had on that cap, when parked at camp? Being that this is a HT RTT, why do they have the cordura outer shell? Over time, that nylon is going to break down from UV exposure alone. At 6' tall, this model looks too short for me.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      Good question. For load capacity, I used to have a 150lb hardshell on it. My wife and I have both slept up there numerous times. So us, plus the weight of the tent, plus my camper shell roof rack. Im always worried about it in the back of my mind, but Ive seen 0 stress cracks or anything anywhere. Part of the reason I went with this tent was to cut the weight dramatically and have to worry less about the cap. The shell of this tent is UV resistant and feels like it's almost got a wax coating or something. Seems really durable. And I believe on GFC's website, they say a 6' person can fit, but that's probably the max. It's 90" long.

    • @bhshakari
      @bhshakari 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad Thanks for the quick and through reply. It doesn't look like it has the ability to lock closed, like many HT RTT's (for security)?

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      @@bhshakari No problem. No there's no need to lock the tent. I can't see any reason to lock a tent closed.

  • @justincarr6225
    @justincarr6225 Год назад

    Do you have a link for those lights in your awning?

  • @BadTitan1330
    @BadTitan1330 3 года назад +1

    Hell yea been too long😉

  • @MV-Dan
    @MV-Dan 3 года назад

    waiting on the 5th gen 4Runner full hoop

  • @overland_dadsfl
    @overland_dadsfl 3 года назад

    Man, you and Matt are pushing me for a visit of the Ozarks.
    Now tell me how the hell did you got a Superlite.....they are out of stock till 2027🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍

  • @t.o.f.t.s.
    @t.o.f.t.s. 3 года назад

    I thought GFC stopped making the superlight?

  • @Greghook
    @Greghook 3 года назад

    What canopy you rockin?

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      ARE Classic series shell

    • @Greghook
      @Greghook 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad CX Classic? They have a few. Thanks!!

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      @@Greghook Yes I believe so! With the windoors. This was from the previous owner. But I looked up the serial number and it's a CX classic

  • @dillonhern1730
    @dillonhern1730 2 года назад

    anyone know where you can still get this model?

  • @fatchunk3678
    @fatchunk3678 2 года назад

    Good luck getting one though, GFC are operate like a startup tbh.

  • @Danny-rc6qr
    @Danny-rc6qr 3 года назад

    I was going to order one but they are all sold out/:

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +1

      You gotta look at facebook marketplace or the GFC forums. They come up for sale every now and then. That's how I bought mine

  • @collincaskey5930
    @collincaskey5930 3 года назад +4

    To bad the superlite is sold out and GFC currently has no intention of building them in the future.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      There's plenty out there and some come up for sale every now and then. That's how I got mine, it was used. Check the GFC forums and FB marketplace like crazy. They're out there, you just have to work to find them.

  • @hellohogo
    @hellohogo 2 года назад

    lol that gfc only has $4K and up tents now

  • @lucasblanchard47
    @lucasblanchard47 Год назад

    Dude you included links to everything BUT the tent ha.

  • @stanislawfaron7810
    @stanislawfaron7810 3 года назад

    ✌️👍

  • @suetaylor1127
    @suetaylor1127 2 года назад

    I bought a hardshell and its just heavy.

  • @n2vb
    @n2vb Год назад

    Careful not to fall on that shovel mate

  • @chucklesthefireguy5356
    @chucklesthefireguy5356 11 месяцев назад

    Cool tent, but $4K is steep for what you get.

  • @dustinruth
    @dustinruth 2 года назад

    Don’t fall out on that shovel

  • @stephenybo
    @stephenybo Год назад +1

    Can you quit the annoying camera movement and blabber. This vid o could be edited to a fourth of this length I want to know about the tent.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  Год назад

      Why don’t you make your own RUclips channel then.

  • @maggiejohnson9664
    @maggiejohnson9664 5 месяцев назад

    Liked until you needlessly killed the spider. Shame.

  • @tylerdooley4783
    @tylerdooley4783 3 года назад

    GFC knows whats up. Too bad they don't make anything for a family of 5.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      Lol that would be amazing.

    • @tylerdooley4783
      @tylerdooley4783 3 года назад

      @@ArkansasOffroad There really isn't much out there for families of 5. I actually just got a OVS Bushveld tent this week. One of the only 4+ hardshell tents out there... for a decent price.

  • @WBR79
    @WBR79 3 года назад

    Look at my stuff. Buy my stuff. Got it.

  • @Ohmy1956
    @Ohmy1956 3 года назад +1

    Can’t figure out if this is an ad or review. Doesn’t make watching worth it

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад +4

      It’s just me giving my opinions about my gear.

  • @doitalldavey8788
    @doitalldavey8788 3 года назад +1

    to many ads

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      RUclips puts them in automatically. Sorry for that

  • @DanK1977
    @DanK1977 3 года назад +1

    You could literally cut 60% of the BS and still get the point of the tent review.

    • @ArkansasOffroad
      @ArkansasOffroad  3 года назад

      It's not a review, just me explaining and showing my camp setup.

  • @froschpeter99
    @froschpeter99 Год назад

    not good