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Smittybilt Overlander Gen 2 Roof Top Tent Review

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StormRnr

StormRnr

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Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJRNjDxqiqA


So I got a Smittybilt Overlander Gen 2 RTT in the standard size recently. I know they had some QC issues with their first gen tent, but from what I can tell the second gen tent is much better. Since this video I've added a 1.5 inch memory foam topper from Target which makes the mattress actually useable. If i keep it long term I'll probably figure something else out by adding maybe a better softer piece of foam under that and trashing the original mattress. So far the mattress is the only problem. Everything else is great so far.

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Couple things if you don't watch the video that are specific to Tacomas:

1) Bed stiffeners: Do you need them? I don't know. But I did get them. I got the @TOTAL CHAOS Stiffeners because they were the most low profile, and came up highest on the bed.

2) Weight: The tent isn't that heavy really, but with off-road dynamics, you might want to consider the load rating of your canopy. Mine is a Snugtop GB Sport "Sportsmen" model with extra fiberglass for a 500# rating.

-M
 

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$1149.99...I got my Gen 1 on Amazon, shipped for 730.54 a little over a year ago. It being so cheap in comparison to other tents was it's biggest selling point.

I liked the review. I do like the new ladder, the zipping cover (so sick of fighting with the velcro) and the clear moonroofs that are new in the Gen2 but I don't think the upgrades warrent the price.

That said, I don't think any Smittybilt review is complete without an attempt to contact their customer service...you see they don't have any.
 
Yeah. That extra $1000 comes from the customer service and QC Budget they don't have to spend.

-M
 
Is it worth the $1k savings for the extra time it takes to setup and break down? Hard shells are about $2k+ and take 5 minutes
 
Jwin said:
Is it worth the $1k savings for the extra time it takes to setup and break down? Hard shells are about $2k+ and take 5 minutes
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I said 9 min in the video but it only took me 6. That said, a hard shell is faster than 5 minutes. And way easier. Worth it? IDK.
 
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