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How do I install a tent on a truck?

The short answer is, It depends!. Check out this video below to give you some general guidance on racks, tent selection, and installation. If you want the tent over the bed of your truck there are a few options. And of course, you're always welcome t

My crossbars are rated to 165 lbs, How can that hold our weight once inside the tent?

This is one of our most common questions!. There is a funny technical distinction in the crossbar world. The listed weight rating is called the dynamic weight rating. This is the weight the crossbars can support while the car is in motion. So, the li

Where do I find crossbars?

For a quick and easy rundown, check out this video that covers crossbars, installation, and tent selection!. To find a good roof rack for your vehicle you can reach out to our sales team at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you find a goo

How do you install a tent?

Tent installation is a piece of cake. Check out the video below that covers installation, crossbars, and tent selection. The only thing our tents need in order to be mounted is a set of horizontal crossbars of sufficient strength or a platform rack w

What tents fit a Van

The only tents we sell that will typically work on a van are the Falcon models.  This is because the roof of the van is usually too tall for the ladders that the Condor and Meadowlark use, to reach the ground.The Falcon tents come with a 7.5' ladder