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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About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.