TuffStuff Alpha Hardshell Roof Top Tent Updates

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It's no secret that we love TuffStuff and their Alpha roof top tents. One of the great thing about the company is they continue to improve their already great products.. and they listen to their customers. Now that the new Alpha is out, and even more ready for adventure, we had to get our hands on one to check it out and show you what the fuss is all about. This tent is, more than ever, our favorite tent on the market. It's a great quality tent and what we feel is easily the best bang for your buck hardshell tent.
These are coming to our online store soon. In the meantime your can find them at: tuffstuff4x4.com
Check out TBO March and the Gear we use at: shoptrailbendersoverland.com

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@jasonadkins1131 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Best I have seen. I love my Alpha! I own one, yet I still watch reviews. Must be nice.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!! They really did a great job with this tent. Love it more every time we use it.

@victoriajaramillo7357 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished setting up this tent and I love the pockets on the inside of the hard top! Also, I noticed that the rainfly does have clear plastic over the moon room, I was worried it didn't but I love being able too open it up and see the stars! So if anyone has this tent, the when I closed it up I didn't tuck things into the front door and it made packing harder lol so note that he tucks things inside the tent then uses the strap 🤣🤣

@brucesinclair9628 3 жыл бұрын

I see why they have you on the site reviewing the proto type... Love the vibe you give off with the review, confidence with honesty, nice work brother.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Bruce! That means a lot. A lot goes into these videos so it feels great when they can be appreciated. 🙏

@m4belisle511 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBendersOverland seriously dude, I just purchased this because of YOU!

@breadbeee 3 жыл бұрын

We got this Tent order few weeks ago on sale, can't wait for it to come and see it. Can't wait to go on a trip in April.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

You’re going to love it! Congrats 🎊

@brettmaister3178 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video thank you for sharing

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

No thank YOU. You da man Bruh!!

@TuanNguyen-ld8kl 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid! I'm considering the Alpha for my gladiator but is concerned about the overhang at the rear. Do you have any photos of the tent closed showing the extent of the overhang? Thanks

@BiscuitBoyTN 3 жыл бұрын

Great review man. Gonna have to get one.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome tent. Loved it since it was new and it’s even better now.

@epicone2449 3 жыл бұрын

Great tent and decent price. Also recommended the shift pod mini.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

You said it! Love this tent. Shift pods are cool too!

@khoachino 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Just got mine couple weeks ago but haven't got a chance to really put it to use. I think it's the best bang for the $

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You’re going to love it. Definitely best bang for $.

@ronvalenzia673 3 жыл бұрын

Great detailed review. I ordered mine 2 weeks ago. I can’t wait. Question - The rain fly seems to be reflective on its underside. On sunny days, would there be a problem if I draped it over the Black top of the Alpha 2? I feel this might help with daytime heating.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Oh you’re going to love it! That’s a good idea with the rain fly. It definitely can’t hurt. It’ll flap around if it’s windy but otherwise it could only help with the heat.

@patrickio8084 Жыл бұрын

Is the ladder load bearing in that it must remain in contact with ground otherwise that portion of the tent that unfolds out past the truck would collapse?

@L3G0K1D9002 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. I noticed that you didn’t mention the addition of the insulation zipper on the inside of the tent. My understanding is that all the new tents are shipping with a zipper on the inside to hang up the optional tent insulation for winter camping.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually didn’t even know about the insulation. I’ll have to hit them up about it to learn more. Might need to make another video!

@taconasty 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man... what exact model tent is this one in the video?

@dennysmora3135 3 жыл бұрын

Hi how long is the waiting period after make the order ?? Thanks

@jeepfreak38 2 жыл бұрын

Love my Alpha II! What bed rack is that!

@jeepinwithjulia 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even go camping but I want one of these :D

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Easy to use and perfect for traveling we recommend them ☺️

@shothao298 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I ordered mine back in November, 2020. Hopefully it comes with this new features. I'm expecting to get mine in a few days here.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 99% sure yours will have all the new features. It won’t let you down! Little tip I’ve learned since making the video, the lock straps will work a lot better if you don’t make the Velcro straps too tight. Let the tent push up and tension the metal lock straps then adjust the Velcro straps to just hold it in that same place. Don’t yank hard on them.

@shothao298 3 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBendersOverland Nice. Thanks for the update. I actually bought 3 of them for my family. I'll share this information with them.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

@@shothao298 wow! It’s going to be an adventure family! Enjoy the new tents!!

@shothao298 3 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBendersOverland We got our RTT today. It was spot on as you have described on the video. Thanks again.

@adjake1 3 жыл бұрын

How dark is it inside? Every now and then I really enjoy going full lazy when the sun comes up.

@garretthackett4313 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos, do you have any plans to make a video of the alpha in weather conditions. I. E. Rain and snow.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

We do. We’ve been working on a huge custom truck project all this winter so we haven’t been able to go out much. That said, we’ve had these tents in pretty rough conditions and they have always held up great.

@glenh4397 3 жыл бұрын

I own the alpha also but I have a problem maybe you might help me with (looking for a solution). I have a 270 degree awning that will not allow the tent to open properly. Love both but really want the awning because I'm going to be retired and full timing it. I have the tent on my 2017 4runner with a prinsu lo pro roof rack. Any suggestions would be really appreciated.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Oh bummer! Would be happy to help. Is the tent hitting the awning when the tent opens? I know 270 awnings can be quite tall.

@glenh4397 3 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBendersOverland Yep....I even tried moving the tent all the way to the passenger side and slid the brackets out all the way on the driver's side for the awning and it still wasn't gonna work. Plus too much overhang is not good for off roading. I may have to go with a different type of tent.

@kalikasurf 2 жыл бұрын

THERES 3 OF EM???? you’re freakin me out

@HammerHed13 3 жыл бұрын

These Alpha's can be mounted to open driver or passenger side, though consideration must be given to wind drag, if mounted close to or above the roof line.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

True. They are designed to open to the right with the hump at the rear. You could mount it facing the other way but it would look kinda backwards when closed. To each their own though!

@TheLearningCatalystCoach 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBendersOverland was going to say the same thing...but especially for mpgs, mine will sit lower than the truck cab, and slope downward to hang over the rear tailgate...voila, tailored aerodynamics with air coming down the back of the cab and right down past the bed.

@ronvalenzia673 3 жыл бұрын

Will I need a condensation mat for the Alpha ii?

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on what kind of camping you do. The alpha II won’t perform any different that other tents with condensation. So if it’s something you’re concerned about or if you’ve had issues in the past, then I definitely recommend the anti-condensation mat.

@annagerus4613 3 жыл бұрын

Do you keep the tent on your truck all the time? If no, where do you store it? How hard is it to take off your vehicle?

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I keep it on all the time. Two people can take it on and off as it's not so heavy but 3 or 4 people makes it really easy.

@garretthackett4313 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered the alpha 2 a few weeks ago. I was told the warehouse won't receive it till late February. With that said, will mine have the upgrades? I. E. New softer mattress, pouches, ladder cover, etc?

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

You ordered at the right time! Yours will have all the cool new features 😎 Something I’ve learned since making the video, the lock straps will work a lot better if you don’t make the Velcro straps too tight. Let the tent push up and tension the metal lock straps then adjust the Velcro straps to just hold it in that same place. Don’t yank hard on them.

@garretthackett4313 3 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBendersOverland I also have two pretty thick downed 0 degrees bags. Think they will fit when it's closed?

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always better with roof tents to have good quality and packable sleeping bags. They’re more expensive but they fit better. That said. We fit a 0 degree recreational double sleeping bag in the alpha no problem. It might take a couple practice try’s to get it just right but you’ll get it. That one that stays in our alpha is pretty thick.

@BiscuitBoyTN 3 жыл бұрын

will these fit on a tundra short bed (2013) ?

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

It will similar to the gladiator. The tent will stick out the back a little since it’s longer than the bed. Unless you have a cab height bed rack, then you can push it forward a little over the cab.

@ramzizaz 3 жыл бұрын

What size was the tent you showed in the video? Also, is there an insulation kit available?

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

You can comfortably fit 3 adults in there. It’s a queen size bed. They don’t make an extreme weather covers yet for the alphas. Pretty sure those are coming soon.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Oh geez. Apparently there is an option for an internal insulation kit. I need to talk to them about that haha.

@ramzizaz 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please share a link. Also, is that the alpha ii or the full size one?

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

This is the full size alpha. We also have a video on the Alpha II. The insulation isn’t on their website yet. I’ll check on that with them tomorrow

@the_bencredible 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a rebranded Roofnest Condor. I mean they are basically identical 🤔

@johngomula789 3 жыл бұрын

Could you remove the ladder when you’re in the tent

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

You cannot. The ladder is a big part of what supports the tent while it's open.

@OffTheLens 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I want to order one the are on damn pre order 😢😤

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

These tents sell faster than they can keep them in stock. That said, the sooner you pre-order the sooner you’ll have it. They are constantly getting new shipments and fulfilling orders.

@dougeastman 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a lot of velcro!

@taraaaron1242 3 жыл бұрын

Kinda stole ikamper design.

@TrailBendersOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Not really. All of these tents come from the same factory or two in China. There're several companies that put their own brand on the side and make slight changes to try and make them unique but the reality is the design is a Chinese design and several companies are making them.