Reimo Tailgate Tent...
- Thread starter Spokegg
- Start date
-
- Tags
- tailgate tailgate tent
The one that I had been shown looked different, buy hey there are lots of different manufacturers of these tents so I guess I saw a different one.
But if you or anyone else is interested in a cheaper option then look up www.packashack.co.uk they do a tailgate small awning that just slips over the tailgate for the T6 and its £199.20 big difference
P
Phil_G
Guest
Back to the original question, I have the Reimo tailgate tent and find it very handy for day trips, events and picnics.
For these sort of activities I'd say its ideal, easy and quick to erect (ie in seconds) and packs away tidily.
There are no poles, its just a case of tying the two top corners to the van rails, arranging the base in a rough square,
then open the tailgate and it self-erects (ooh er, missus)
For camping I'd say its less than ideal, its unlined, no inner, no groundsheet, and the face under the van bumper to
the ground is open so it catches any head-on wind under the van - I'd expect this would make it uncomfortable to sleep in.
For what it is, its great, and good value, but I'd say its more of a day-shelter than an overnight camping tent.
I dont have any pics of mine on the van, but it does also (loosely!) fit my pug Tepee which is really handy:
For these sort of activities I'd say its ideal, easy and quick to erect (ie in seconds) and packs away tidily.
There are no poles, its just a case of tying the two top corners to the van rails, arranging the base in a rough square,
then open the tailgate and it self-erects (ooh er, missus)
For camping I'd say its less than ideal, its unlined, no inner, no groundsheet, and the face under the van bumper to
the ground is open so it catches any head-on wind under the van - I'd expect this would make it uncomfortable to sleep in.
For what it is, its great, and good value, but I'd say its more of a day-shelter than an overnight camping tent.
I dont have any pics of mine on the van, but it does also (loosely!) fit my pug Tepee which is really handy:
Last edited by a moderator:
the_spudster
New Member
I use an Olpro Utility tent for decanting the back of the van. Literally pops up in seconds and you can stand up in it and also use it as a changing room. Only trouble is that it can't withstand heavy rain unless you put an extra support under the roof to stop the rain pooling. Light showers are normally OK. The downside is it looks like a loo...
I have the reimo, not really used it properly yet. I have a tailgate spoiler which affects how it sits, also think the gap between tailgate and body on the roof would let in a bit of water.
We got ours to use just a a quick shelter for overnight stops to sit out if raining / cook in etc, and it seems good for that.
Really compact and quick to put up.
We use an air drive away if longer stops ( 4 of us in a day van)
We got ours to use just a a quick shelter for overnight stops to sit out if raining / cook in etc, and it seems good for that.
Really compact and quick to put up.
We use an air drive away if longer stops ( 4 of us in a day van)
I know I’m late to this conversation, however maybe help someone decide. We’ve been using the Reimo Upgrade and have found the with a bit of care you can shut the tailgate with the tent in position an it just drapes down the back. Doesn’t look pretty, but lets us go off and leave the van all locked up.
Dickie W
New Member
Jumping on an old thread here, but; I've just bought the Reimo upgarde premium tent and I have the same issue with having a rear tailgate spoiler. Did you manage to get the two upper clips attached to anything, as I can't get them to stretch far enough over the spolier to where they are supposed to attach to the gate?
I agree, the van wouldn’t be insured against theft if left unattended.
Dickie W
New Member
Thanks, that works, just doesn't pull over as far as it should on lower edge of gate. But otherwise a great bit of kit with built in groundsheet and goes up in no time
