DAC Explorer 2 SUV and Minivan Tent

Wasn’t sure if this would fit on my Tacoma with camper shell but it’s perfect. Very easy to put on, took less than 10 minutes. I parked with rear end a little elevated which helped rain shed off toward the front. Used a bungee to keep the rear window level. I have roof rack which made a peak Ed roof that also shed rain well. I’ll probably sew on a reinforcement patch where the ends of the rack lie to prevent rips. Also had a fair amount of wind but no problems with it staying on. This little tent made the difference in being able to camp comfortably in my otherwise too short truck bed, for a very reasonable price.

It’s a great extension tent to add to your vehicle for car camping. It’s sturdy and a great price. The setup is simple. However it’s not a perfect pair for a 2016 Jeep Renegade. First my vehicle antenna is on the rear roof just a few inches from the tailgate. To make sure the antenna does not poke through the tent you have to leave it exposed. So the top of the tent does not cross the roof completely. My tailgate is also not shaped like other tailgates in size so the edges I fear may poke the tent. The elastic bottom also does not wrap underneath the bumper. With all of those the tent does not tighten and there is no seal around the sides and bottom. I will make due with it however as there are not many options. I will bug spray the sides and buy “off” hip fans to hang in those areas to keep the bugs away. If I figure out any tricks I add to my review.Edit: Did a trial run and sprayed the sides of the tent with bug spray. This kept the bugs out for the most part. Still trying to figure out how to keep the tent secured under tailgate but that will come after next trial run. I also put the tent over my antenna this time and it did not poke a hole.Edit 2: End of season review. We placed the tent over antenna every time and it never poked a hole in the tent. I would say that means the material is great quality. Still have not been able to get a snug fit on the sides but this did not create a bug issue and we did use bug repellent hung in those areas just to make sure. I was able to snug the bottom section under the bumper but that means the tailgate is not completely opened above. So it is not an actual fit for my vehicle. I also tried different places to latch the tent on and have not found one that is snug enough. With all that said we used it on our cross country road trip from New York to Arizona from Arizona back to New York traveling through 11 states and it was effective to save money. We were off the ground and stayed dry so that is why it still gets 4 stars. It was also used on several local camping trips and was a big hit with people and I offered the same review and recommended it for a simple cost effective way to get off the ground, stay dry and turn your vehicle in to a sleeper.

My husband and I bought this Explorer 2 SUV tent last year for use camping in our minivan. We have been camping with it multiple times now and it has worked well. It gives a more open feel to the SUV and provides plenty of air circulation, eliminating the need to open the minivan windows (and thus let bugs in). We have used it twice so far in rainy weather and it has kept the inside of the SUV (and us) dry. Once, when it was really windy at night, so that the tent started flapping about, we just pulled the lift-gate down, leaving the tent in place. When the wind stopped, we just popped open the lift-gate and the tent was back to its original open position and undamaged.The SUV tent is quick to set up and take down (much faster than a regular tent). We used (and recommend) strong magnets to seal the SUV tent to the sides of the minivan. We use both the flat disk type magnets and long strips. So far we have had no problems with bugs or other unwanted wild life getting in.

I really wanted to like this product. It was easy to use and to put on and off. It was easy for my kids to go through without any issues. The cons: When light wind blew through, the bottom of the tent came up and kept coming off. The sides like someone mentioned had air pockets. I put magnets on it but you either need lots of magnets or stronger long magnets. Once dropped, it's hard to find especially in the dark. I used a paper fold back clip too but it didn't hold up very well. The part that really made me want to take it back is the rod that came with it. It was too long. So every time I put it on the car, it would pop up and I'd have to force it a certain way. It was also going to rain and I feel like the top part isn't long enough. If I was keeping this, I'd poke a hole at the bottom to have 1 more hook hold the bottom of my rear vehicle so it doesn't blow. And I would have to put a tarp over it to make sure it doesn't rain or leak in over the door. I wasn't confident with the top so I parked under my pop up tent since it was going to rain where I was going.Bonus tip: it was dropping to 40 degrees at night and it was cold on the first night. The second night, I got a wooden stick long enough to go over as a bar and hug my pic nick blanket. We were nice and cozy.

Does not work on Toyota Sienna minivan. The Toyota Sienna minivan is listed on the seller website as a vehicle that this tent will fit, it does not! The vehicle has one spot on each wheel well for the bungee cords to attach and the tent is not large enough to go under the vehicle. On the top there is a large (6"-8") open "V" where the top of the tent and side meet which would allow mosquitos inside the car. There are several styles of this type of tent, most much more expensive and larger. I thought I would try this tent because of the convenience and cost. I would not recommend this seller or product. You will be forced to pay return shipping costs, because this is not a Amazon product, it is sold by a third party. Buyer beware!