Rangers Shown:
- Red Ranger owned by forum member dixie_boysles
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Green Ranger owned by forum member -Nathan-
Probably the biggest advantage to a truck tent is that it’s lightweight, you never have to look for a smooth surface to set your tent up on, and you don’t have to worry about your tent sitting in water if it rains.
Rightline Gear describes their Campright truck tents as:
| If you have never been truck tent camping before, you’re missing out on something special. Sleep in the full comfort of being up off the ground, completely dry, no matter what the weather conditions. You don’t have to worry about finding a flat rock-free piece of ground, simply camp wherever your truck can take you. Truck tent camping is enjoyable for anyone with a truck: weekend warriors, adventurers, hunters, fishermen, and family campers. |
There are (2) truck tent manufacturers:
Both manufacturers offer their tents for a variety of truck sizes, as well as SUV’s and mini vans.
For discussions on camping with your Ford Ranger, check out our Truck Camping & Camping Gear Forum.
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Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford off-road and enthusiast space. In 2019, he was loaned a Ranger FX4 by Ford Motor Company to test and document across the TransAmerica Trail. Jim continues to inspire and guide Ranger owners around the world.