Simple DIY Truck Tarp Setup - Overlanding and Truck Camping

Today Luke is going over a DIY Truck Tarp Setup that is easy and simple to do. It protects from sun and rain and is perfect for overlanding and truck camping.
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[noahgodfrey]

Truck tarp setup... awesome! Now I just need a truck and a tarp!

[mrjeff]

I’d like to offer one minor suggestion! A moving blanket (available in various sizes @ Harbor Freight <$10) to place between the top of the pickup shell and the tarp. This helps prevent scratch marks from wind shaking the tarp!

[jballew]

Just a suggestion, get a couple of the cheap bright orange wal-mart silicone pot holders, and use them on the corners of the aluminum frame of the rear hatch on the truck cap. They'll save the tarp from being chafed or torn when the wind makes it 'work" over the corners of the hatch.

[matts]

Luke - try using a bowline on the tarp and a taut line hitch on the stake.

[ricksousa]

WE did just that many years ago when family camping. tarp over pop up over screen house with eight feet in between. Used bungee cords and rope for those windy days. I would add to your system 2 more poles.

[lindawoods]

Glad you said 550 on the cord. I always have had questions on size of cord... thank you Luke. You and Susie stay safe on your adventure.. Looking forward to the next video...

[thriftysurvivor]

This tarp is about the same size as one my largest show kite which drug 3 guys across a park when a gust of wind came up. I've even been lifted completely off the ground by my smaller 82 square foot kite and this tarp is 3 times larger than that, so like Luke says, don't underestimate the force of the wind and leave this tarp up in this configuration in windy conditions.

[anthonyrenaud]

You have a great point about being discreet. I am going to Moab in a couple of weeks for two nights camping so I will be building a tarp setup for shade. Thanks for the video.

[lanedexter]

I’m old and cheap; that’s a nice tarp but for car camping where weight doesn’t matter, a tarp from Harbor Freight would work. At the range, I used to rig one tarp out from the side of a truck with 7’4” sides, using two EMT conduit “poles” then run another tarp down the side and out under me for a floor. I could sit at my portable bench, protected from rain or sun, and ejected brass was all stopped by the tarps and easy to recover. 👍

[stevegodfrey]

Have always liked hanging a tarp from a vehicle for extra cover. Years ago I had a Dodge Ramcharger, we got ahold of a super large tarp. We made a large C shaped lean to type cover with enough for a floor and drop the front to make another wall for bad weather. Almost like a tube attached to the truck. Worked perfect, could sleep a dozen folks. went to the lake several years using this setup. Rigging for rain runoff is really important when using xtra large tarps. Enjoy watching all your reviews and adventures Thanks for all you do

[jasonmortimer]

I use a 10’X10’ easy up tent over the back of mine. Sets up in seconds and has walls that can be placed around the sides. Entire thing around $200 and works great. There is also a 10’X20’ but I have not needed that much extra room.

[weldeadlobes]

That would be perfect for my suburban. Some pool noodle or that foam you put on water lines would be good around the edges of the glass hatch corners though. Just a thought. Keep the great videos comin man. Hope to run into ya on a trail in NC some day. That would be the equivalent to meeting a celebrity for me lol.

[russellrlf]

I always rotate my patreon support every 2-3 months. You are the only channel I will not do that too. You have great content and great reviews. Thanks!

[RaymondRios]

Damm good video.... I had the same idea in my head for awhile. I wanted to take my idea to the beach.. Your video just brought that idea to life.. I don't own a 13x20 but I do own a 10x15.. That will give me enough overhang off the vehicle to stake it almost vertically .. Extend it out like you did and I should be golden.. I also own 3 pair of green elephant poles.. Thank you for putting out this video... I love owning tarps.... This goes to show everyone the versatility of owning one..

[michaeltichonuk]

I deploy this system with variables. Sometimes with more poles, sides lowered, or end down like a flap. It's a tarp. Endless configurations are possible. I still have a shorter tarp but I've become attached (pun intended) to larger size, 10x20. It's served me very well in rain when it was coming in sideways. I have to use my common sense as my wallet is thin.
Great presentation on a great idea. 👍

[Yorkshiremadmick]

Great 👍🏻
Here’s to a safe Journey & Adventure for Suzzy & You.

Strength and Honour

[ronachadwick]

I just went winter camping. What a schlamozzle. Tent tarp gt. No leak. Dry as a chip. The tarp off the back of the vehicle was ok but not big enough...and it leaked. Yr setup looks good. Bit big for me tho. I really want something that wks in storms. Will check out yr slip knot vid. Thanks for sharing. :)

[scottodonahoe]

Used something close to this with regular tarps and lit skeeter coils under my tail gate in low wind conditions . It works !

[johnventers]

I prefer this to an awning.
Ive got a bogstandard heavy duty plastic thing. Had it in the garden as a kids den for 6 months and it held up great.

[RatdogDRB]

I have that tarp, and their ten by ten. Love 'em both. I have six of the Green Elephant poles, two of which have failed on me... the telescoping locks gave out on those. Agreed on the need of GOOD stakes, they are a must.