{"id":53084,"date":"2025-04-23T05:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T05:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/?p=53084"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:25:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T15:25:05","slug":"6-ways-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-on-a-chevy-silverado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/6-ways-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-on-a-chevy-silverado\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to set up a rooftop tent on a Chevy Silverado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1295fce\" data-block-id=\"1295fce\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">I was driving a mid-size pickup truck not to be named going to a show in Cambridge Ohio. As I was climbing mountains pulling a trailer, I realized I was ready for a bigger, stronger full-size pick-up truck. The Chevy Silverado is more than just a workhorse\u2014it\u2019s a powerful, capable platform for off-road exploration and extended overlanding adventures. With an impressive payload, space, and towing capacity, it\u2019s a fantastic basecamp on wheels. But to make your Silverado truly adventure-ready, you need the right tent set up. Here are 6 different ways to set up the Silverado for camping.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/6-ways-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-on-a-chevy-silverado\/#Over_the_Cab\" >Over the Cab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/6-ways-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-on-a-chevy-silverado\/#Low_Profile_Bed_Rack\" >Low Profile Bed Rack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/6-ways-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-on-a-chevy-silverado\/#Mid_Height_Bed_Rack\" >Mid Height Bed Rack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/6-ways-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-on-a-chevy-silverado\/#Tall_or_adjustable_bed_rack\" >Tall or adjustable bed rack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/6-ways-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-on-a-chevy-silverado\/#Canopy\" >Canopy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/it\/blog\/6-ways-to-set-up-a-rooftop-tent-on-a-chevy-silverado\/#2_tent_system\" >2 tent system<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-54175fb\" data-block-id=\"54175fb\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ef86720 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"ef86720\"><style>.stk-ef86720 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ef86720-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4193c26\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4193c26\"><style>.stk-4193c26-inner-blocks{row-gap:30px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4193c26-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4193c26-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-95336b1\" data-block-id=\"95336b1\"><style>.stk-95336b1 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-95336b1-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:30px !important;row-gap:30px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-95336b1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a885871\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a885871\"><style>.stk-a885871-container{max-width:200px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-a885871 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(24.3% - 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var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0a21b69-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0a21b69-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-422f580\" data-block-id=\"422f580\"><style>.stk-422f580 {margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-422f580 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:0.9em !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-422f580 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:0.9em !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Ruben De Sousa is the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autobruder.com\/\">Autobruder<\/a>  with 20+ years of overlanding experience. From a family of outdoor enthusiasts that migrated from Madeira Island to the Americas, he grew up in Venezuela exploring beaches and farmland every weekend.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6ef8a12\" data-block-id=\"6ef8a12\"><style>.stk-6ef8a12 {margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-6ef8a12 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:0.9em !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-6ef8a12 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:0.9em !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"> In 2001 he migrated to the United States, became a Mechanical Engineer and MBA working corporate jobs until getting the opportunity to enter the outdoor space by acquiring Autobruder. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0fd62ce\" data-block-id=\"0fd62ce\"><style>.stk-0fd62ce {margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-0fd62ce .stk-block-text__text{font-size:0.9em !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-0fd62ce .stk-block-text__text{font-size:0.9em !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Ruben lives in Southwest Ranches Florida where he enjoys many outdoor activities with his 3 kids including playing soccer, pickleball, beekeeping, and of course plenty of camping and overlanding.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-59d5da2\" data-block-id=\"59d5da2\"><style>.stk-59d5da2 {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8678042\" id=\"over-the-cab\" data-block-id=\"8678042\"><style>.stk-8678042 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8678042 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-8678042 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_the_Cab\"><\/span>Over the Cab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6e8ef0a\" data-block-id=\"6e8ef0a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This is uncommon but might be the only option if the bed is used for carrying bulky loads like motorcycles, large appliances, construction equipment, etc. You can certainly put the tent on a rack over the cab. A low-profile rack is recommended to keep the height of the vehicle down. However, some models like my 2021 Z71 with the 3.0 Duramax Diesel do not have predrilled holes for fitting a rack which makes installation a bit cumbersome. There are load bar systems that attach in the door frame but those tend to have lower weight capacity. I went with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhinorack.com\/en-us\/products\/roof-racks\/platforms-and-baskets\/pioneer-platforms\">Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform<\/a> for a higher weight capacity. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4e67498\" data-block-id=\"4e67498\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you need to use the entirety of the bed, the tent will be pushed forward over the windshield. This could generate some noise from the wind breaking that you can hear from the inside of the cab. For this reason, it is recommended to push the tent as far back as possible.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-f000e49\" data-block-id=\"f000e49\"><style>.stk-f000e49 {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-71223c6\" id=\"hard-shell-vs-soft-shell-vs-hybrid-rooftop-tents\" data-block-id=\"71223c6\"><style>.stk-71223c6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-71223c6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-71223c6 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Profile_Bed_Rack\"><\/span>Low Profile Bed Rack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e202cea\" data-block-id=\"e202cea\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This option is the easiest to operate as the tent will be at a height that makes it very accessible from the ground. You can even use the tailgate to get in and out of the tent without using the ladder. If you are looking for an easy to operate and easy to access set up, this one is ideal. It is the best set up for fuel efficiency. Tent can be installed facing forward backwards without affecting aerodynamics. The cons of this set up are:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-64aa740\" data-block-id=\"64aa740\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">&#8211;\t If you have the 5.5\u2019 bed, the tent will extend from the back of the tent. It is not a problem, but some people may not find it aesthetically pleasing.<br>&#8211;\tWith the tent being so low, it makes it harder to match it with accessories such as awnings. One consideration is to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/rooftop-tents\/odyssey\/\">James Baroud Odyssey<\/a> which has an option of an awning that attaches to the top shell of the tent. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-6590363\" data-block-id=\"6590363\"><style>.stk-6590363 {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-8f194c9\" data-block-id=\"8f194c9\"><style>.stk-8f194c9 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-53108\" src=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Low-Profile.jpg\" width=\"999\" height=\"520\" alt=\"Hard Shell James Baroud rooftop tent\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ab31299\" data-block-id=\"ab31299\"><style>.stk-ab31299 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ab31299 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Low rack Yakima Bedrock HD System.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-128664b\" data-block-id=\"128664b\"><style>.stk-128664b {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-c3071ae stk-block-background is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"c3071ae\"><style>.stk-c3071ae {box-shadow:none !important;padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-c3071ae-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-1568fae\" data-block-id=\"1568fae\"><style>.stk-1568fae .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-1568fae .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#000000b5 !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-1568fae\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1568-fae-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-1568-fae-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20 424.229h20V279.771H20c-11.046 0-20-8.954-20-20V212c0-11.046 8.954-20 20-20h112c11.046 0 20 8.954 20 20v212.229h20c11.046 0 20 8.954 20 20V492c0 11.046-8.954 20-20 20H20c-11.046 0-20-8.954-20-20v-47.771c0-11.046 8.954-20 20-20zM96 0C56.235 0 24 32.235 24 72s32.235 72 72 72 72-32.235 72-72S135.764 0 96 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-df2d4f5\" data-block-id=\"df2d4f5\"><style>.stk-df2d4f5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-df2d4f5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>PRO-TIP: <\/strong> Tonneau covers are a great way to keep your gear safe, however they also interfere with bed racks. If you are going to use a tonneau cover, make sure that it is compatible with bed racks. For instance <a href=\"https:\/\/realtruck.com\/c\/exterior-accessories\/tonneau-covers\/retractable\/?filter=brand:Retrax\">Retrax PRO MX Manual tonneau cover<\/a> is a really good product but not compatible with most racks. For $100 more you can get the RX model which has T-Slot Rails for bed racks. But if you did not do it and want to change it later, the cost for converting it to T-Slots rails is over $500. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2119a9e\" id=\"mid-height-bed-rack\" data-block-id=\"2119a9e\"><style>.stk-2119a9e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2119a9e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-2119a9e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid_Height_Bed_Rack\"><\/span>Mid Height Bed Rack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-20faa2e\" data-block-id=\"20faa2e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">It\u2019s still easy to operate. This setting allows the top of the closed tent and cab to be aligned following the contour as if it was an SUV with a room to sleep in the back. The mid height rack leaves 10\u201d-13\u201d of room under the rack to mount other accessories such as water tanks and toolboxes even when using a tonneau cover. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-6a80cb0\" data-block-id=\"6a80cb0\"><style>.stk-6a80cb0 {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-10b9202\" data-block-id=\"10b9202\"><style>.stk-10b9202 {margin-bottom:2px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-53115\" src=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mid-Rack.jpg\" width=\"1065\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Hard shell rooftop tent\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8754223\" data-block-id=\"8754223\"><style>.stk-8754223 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8754223 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Mid rack Yakima Outpost.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-4fe0dcb\" data-block-id=\"4fe0dcb\"><style>.stk-4fe0dcb {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fd62bfb\" id=\"tall-or-adjustable-bed-rack\" data-block-id=\"fd62bfb\"><style>.stk-fd62bfb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-fd62bfb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-fd62bfb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tall_or_adjustable_bed_rack\"><\/span>Tall or adjustable bed rack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-672ffab\" data-block-id=\"672ffab\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This one refers to a rack that can be set up so that the front of the tent is forward from the rear window of the cab. This option is by far the most common. The <a href=\"https:\/\/yakima.com\/products\/overhaul-hd-system\">Yakima Overhaul<\/a> is one of the most common height adjustable set up. For a heavier duty system consider <a href=\"https:\/\/gettrukd.com\/\">Trukd<\/a>. The same crossbars used to hold the tent can be used to complement the camping set up with awnings, shower rooms or other accessories that enhance the camping experience. The con with this set up is that it increases the overall height of the vehicle by the height of the tent. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-fa3b25a\" data-block-id=\"fa3b25a\"><style>.stk-fa3b25a {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-7b182c6\" data-block-id=\"7b182c6\"><style>.stk-7b182c6 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-53087\" src=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Overhaul.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" alt=\"Jeep overlanding with rooftop tents\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-90cac76\" data-block-id=\"90cac76\"><style>.stk-90cac76 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-90cac76 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Yakima Overhaul with Retrax Tunneau Cover and a James Baroud Evasion over the bed.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-43587d9\" data-block-id=\"43587d9\"><style>.stk-43587d9 {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-94f337b\" id=\"canopy\" data-block-id=\"94f337b\"><style>.stk-94f337b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-94f337b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:32px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-94f337b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canopy\"><\/span>Canopy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-71ee118\" data-block-id=\"71ee118\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Like the tall rack, installing a canopy would allow the tent to be over the height of the cab. Canopies offer a lot of space that is protected from the weather and thieves. As the space is protected, it can be used for storage or also as another room to sleep. For a family of 4 or 5 you could accommodate them all with 1 tent and 1 canopy. A popular choice of canopy is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.na.rsismartcap.com\/\">Smartcab<\/a> that you can see in the photo below. To mount the tent you will need to add a minimum of 2 crossbars at least the width of the tent. In my set up below I used Rhino Rack Vortex 2 bar system. This set up is very versatile when it comes to installing accessories inside and outside of the canopy. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-61a4a48\" data-block-id=\"61a4a48\"><style>.stk-61a4a48 {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c85df19\" data-block-id=\"c85df19\"><style>.stk-c85df19 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-53094\" src=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Odyssey-L-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" alt=\"Rooftop tents easy setup\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4bd56fb\" data-block-id=\"4bd56fb\"><style>.stk-4bd56fb .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-4bd56fb .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Smartcap with Rhino Rack Vortex Bars and Odyssey L Tent<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-4516eba\" data-block-id=\"4516eba\"><style>.stk-4516eba {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e95c32c\" id=\"2-tent-system\" data-block-id=\"e95c32c\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-e95c32c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_tent_system\"><\/span>2 tent system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-79bb7ff\" data-block-id=\"79bb7ff\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">There is enough space to place a tent over the cab and one over the bed. If we use a canopy there would be 3 sleeping areas and more can be added with awning rooms. So, the 5 people who fit in the vehicle while driving could have their own room to sleep. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-8b02c1c\" data-block-id=\"8b02c1c\"><style>.stk-8b02c1c {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-7863db7\" data-block-id=\"7863db7\"><style>.stk-7863db7 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-53101\" src=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-Tents-Silverado.jpg\" width=\"576\" height=\"565\" alt=\"Rooftop Tents and jeeps considerations\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ec27447\" data-block-id=\"ec27447\"><style>.stk-ec27447 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ec27447 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Two tent set up with a Magma and Evasion tents. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-ced85a3 stk-block-background is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"ced85a3\"><style>.stk-ced85a3 {box-shadow:none !important;margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:30px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-ced85a3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-7d9f348\" data-block-id=\"7d9f348\"><style>.stk-7d9f348 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-7d9f348 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#000000b5 !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-7d9f348\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7-d-9-f-348-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7-d-9-f-348-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M20 424.229h20V279.771H20c-11.046 0-20-8.954-20-20V212c0-11.046 8.954-20 20-20h112c11.046 0 20 8.954 20 20v212.229h20c11.046 0 20 8.954 20 20V492c0 11.046-8.954 20-20 20H20c-11.046 0-20-8.954-20-20v-47.771c0-11.046 8.954-20 20-20zM96 0C56.235 0 24 32.235 24 72s32.235 72 72 72 72-32.235 72-72S135.764 0 96 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9ad1ea0\" data-block-id=\"9ad1ea0\"><style>.stk-9ad1ea0 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-9ad1ea0 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>PRO-TIP: <\/strong> Do not install any accessories to one crossbar in the cab and one crossbar in the bed. The bed and cab are independent and can flex in the opposite direction when on trails. This could break any accessory that gets fixed to both areas of the vehicle. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-36e0401\" data-block-id=\"36e0401\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The Chevy Silverado would take any size tent. It is a matter of choosing how many people would be using the tent and the preferences of how tents look. In my set up with a Smartcap I like to follow the width of the vehicle which is approximately 55\u201d which is the width of the M and L James Baroud tents. The Long Odyssey is my favorite choice. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-13fb8c8\" data-block-id=\"13fb8c8\"><style>.stk-13fb8c8 {height:26px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5418c5d\" data-block-id=\"5418c5d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Your Silverado already has the muscle to conquer wild terrain\u2014don\u2019t let your tent hold you back. With the right setup, you\u2019ll be sleeping comfortably under the stars, ready to take on whatever trail lies ahead. Pick a tent that works with your build, your trip style, and your future upgrades. Wherever you roam, let your Silverado be the gateway to your greatest adventures.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-call-to-action stk-block-call-to-action stk-block stk-796ada5 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"796ada5\"><div class=\"stk-block-call-to-action__content stk-content-align stk-796ada5-column stk-container stk-796ada5-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-796ada5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9222259\" id=\"br-need-help-setting-up-your-pickup-truck\" data-block-id=\"9222259\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-9222259 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:25px !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\"><br>Need help setting up your pickup truck?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-09fd214\" data-block-id=\"09fd214\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Let our experts guide you with a fitment guarantee for your vehicle. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-e49d5c2\" data-block-id=\"e49d5c2\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-9073441\" data-block-id=\"9073441\"><style>.stk-9073441 .stk-button{background:var(--stk-global-color-79035, #cc6800) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/jamesbaroud.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">talk to us<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was driving a mid-size pickup truck not to be named going to a show in Cambridge Ohio. 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