Tents

Blackhawkcpt

hello everyone, I recently purchased a 2015 t@b cs-s and I am excited to go on my first trip. I am looking for tent solutions for both the side and the back of my clamshell. What are you all using for tents? 

kybob

Teardropshop.com has a "tail veil" that is says will adjust to fit different sized vehicles. I ordered a PahaQue T@B trailer tent with our T@B. I plan to buy a visor to shade the opposite side window at some point. I have a never ending list of "wants" for our T@B that will be delivered in July.  Let us know how your first trip goes. I hope to see you down the road, and happy camping.

Blackhawkcpt

Thank kybob, I see the tail veil on the teardrop website but I was hoping for something a bit bigger. I've seen some pics of T@Bs that have bigger tents in the back but I haven't been able to find any that describe the tent. I would like to have the extras space in the back to keep the bugs out while we eat and watch tv from the back of the trailer  

radren

I was in Julian this weekend. It POURED and was beyond windy. I had no problem cooking in my clamshell kitchen. It stays dry underneath the back panel and protected the kitchen stuff. I was looking for a tent back there before I brought the mouse house home. I no longer think I need a tent back there. So many things I bought waiting for delivery and I haven't used most of them. 
Try to hold off buying anything until you go out a while and see if you really need them. Happy Tabbing!

Blackhawkcpt

Thanks Radren, I am glad to hear there is good rain protection back there! The only other thing I would want to keep out would be the Mosquitos while we are huddled around the kitchen eating. I think that's a great idea to hold off; perhaps one of the tents we already have will work. 

LARK

Have you checked out the Kodiak tents? They are very durable and offer an awning between the CS door (when opened) and the tent (used for dining). I haven't gotten one yet but I will. For the same cost as the others they are very well made.

Blackhawkcpt

Thanks Lark, I will check them out for sure! which model are you considering? 

Michigan_Mike

A Paha Que canopy should do the trick as there are other T@B owners using the 10x10 Cottonwood XLT and even the larger 12 x 12 canopy would protect the rear of the T@B unit. Wind walls can also be added to some of the canopies and that does help to knock down any wind coming at you.

Blackhawkcpt

Thanks Mike. It looks like the cottonwood tent even attaches to the trailer tracking; that's a great feature! I think buying the extra two panels would be great in case the kids want to use that as their tent to sleep in at night. 

LARK

Model 6010. Check out their video. Can't wait to get mine. Great place to either sleep or set up a mosquito free dining area. It also has a 6 ft. awning for shelter between the tent and the T@B. High quality that will last.

Blackhawkcpt

Thanks Lark, let us know how well it works for you

Blackhawkcpt

Thanks Patti, does it attach to the T@B at all? 

twocutes

I have a clamshell and would like some extra coverage in the back for cooking and dining.  Would the 10x10 Cottonwood XLT be a good choice for this setup?  I was also thinking of the visor for the door and then I would have 2 covered spaces for lounging and entertaining.

Verna

Beth, a member who had a CS loved her Cottonwood XLT for over the galley. It made her trips very enjoyable to have rain and sun coverage. You could add extra windwalls for the rainy days. I think the Visor XLT would be perfect for over the door. Check out how PXLated has used ratchet straps to pegs in the ground, instead of taking the two guy lines back to the T@B. It seems very sensible to me. 

Normfun

We use our 12x12 cottonwood and love it. 

twocutes

Thanks Verna and Normfun - Would the 10x10 work as well as the 12x12?  I'll definitely seek out some photos of PXLlated's setup, as I would rather ditch the guy lines, too.

Verna

The 12x12 XL (what I have) gives you two foot more room (I know....duh!) that comes in handy on those super sunny or super rainy days.  The 10x10 XLT has two awnings sewn on opposite ends so you can have an awning and a side wall, if you so choose.  You can have an extra shaded area using the awning to block the late afternoon sun.  You do have to take in account that you'll want the canopy to go up to the hinge on the Clam Shell, so that would cut of about 3' of usable "floor space".  Just some food for thought. 

Personally, if I could only have one "tent", I would have the 12x12 with sidewalls, regardless of whether I had a teardrop or a T@B.  It's more versatile.

razntwn

I know this is an old thread but was looking for a replacement for my tarp solution (from old tenting days) when camping in the northwest (rain rain rain) and I think the cottonwood xlt would be perfect based on the forum information.  I did a search and backcountry.com has it for $280 with free 2 day shipping in case someone was on the fence like me (30% off list).  I bought one and looking forward trying it out the next long weekend I can get out camping.