i have been entertaining the tail gate tent for awhile it's not really anymore expensive than a good quality non-vehicle tent, it looks like it would just roll and fold back up into a tent sack like normal stuff

http://www.autotrucktoys.com/liberty/Mo ... C2875.aspx

are they any good? i typically sleep in the jeep, or use my 2 person dome but i understand the necessary comfort issues, im starting to get to the point where sleeping on the ground is pretty uncomfortable

As for the OZ tent, it appears to be a great tent, for what it is. Keep in mind, if you're actually looking for a tent that will 'attach' to the rear of your Liberty, the swing-away rear door and uplift glass window could be a hindrance especially if you were to seal it up against the rear during inclement weather. Note, if you watched the video, they never sealed it up against that SUV with the rear door open.

Aside from that, if you've never owned a single-wall tent, you will need that optional rain fly because all single-wall tents build up condensation on the inside of the tent walls. In the most extreme conditions, the rainfly will cut down condensation but will not eliminate it altogether.

Otherwise, if I find a need to have that style of tent, I would buy one.

Weathermaster® 3-Room Tent - 17´ x 9´

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemanc ... 2000000145

This is what my wife and I use when we camp. Ours is "field and stream" though. I usually put it up by myself while wife does the housekeeping end of things after it is up (eg. rearranges the inside). Ours actually has three small compartments off the main square not two as show in the pix on the web. On one of our trips, my wife and I slept on a queen sized blow up mattress with three teenagers each having large army cots. We put a large rug on the floor to keep the cot legs from punching through. When it is me and the wife, it still is not too big since we are able to keep everything in the tent nice and dry . We had it for about 5 years without any problems. Bought it at SAM's CLUB for I believe $150. We mostly sleep in the summertime but I would not hesitate to sleep in the fall or early spring. Mostly the warmth would come from the type of sleeping bag you use. Our tent also has a screened opening in the midde so the moisture escapes easily. Also can use a small portable heater if needed. I did notice you perfer an awning and although this doesn't have one, putting a tarp across the top with poles would not be too difficult to do. Hope this helps.

Tim

I can't get the OZtent USA link to work. I wonder if that dealer went down.

I can't get the OZtent USA link to work. I wonder if that dealer went down.

Take a look at the Kelty tents. I have a smaller one, but one of the Basecamp Shiro models might fit the needs you listed.

http://www.kelty.com

Shiro 6 listing says, "three-room camping complex features a middle unit for storing bikes and camping equipment, two removable sleeping compartments, and an attachable carport."

Another good place to look is Campmor or REI. Almost everything in my camping gear pile came from these two companies.

Sorry, without trying to completely derail this thread, I just gotta say, I used to shop at REI until I found they donate quite a large bit of money to promote land closures to off road vehicles, namely our beloved jeeps. I try and spend my money elsewhere now. Back on topic.

Sorry, without trying to completely derail this thread, I just gotta say, I used to shop at REI until I found they donate quite a large bit of money to promote land closures to off road vehicles, namely our beloved jeeps. I try and spend my money elsewhere now. Back on topic.