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9/17/2026 10:38:52 AM EDT
My wife gave me the Slumberjack Roadhouse for my birthday last month.  I've used it thrice so far and I'm pretty impressed.  Set up the first time was a challenge- the instructions aren't great- and I had to have an extra set of hands. But the second and third I set it up by myself and it was a breeze.  Works well on my truck with a bed cover, and my Jeep.  With the truck (no topper) being lower, there was enough head room to stand in the middle, and even towards the edges sitting in a folding chair still had enough head room.  With the jeep of course head room wasn't an issue anywhere under the tarp.  I wish the shock-corded poles were composite rather than steel, but since this thing is designed for use with a vehicle, weight isn't a big deal anyway.  I have not tried to set it up as a stand-alone shelter yet.


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9/17/2026 11:32:53 AM EDT
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Looks easier than a pop up canopy

How small does that pack down to?
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9/17/2026 11:47:09 AM EDT
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Bingo- much easier and MUCH smaller than a pop-up canopy.

From the website-
Packaged Weight: 12 lbs 1 oz
Shelter Packed Size: 25" x 7" x 7"

Dimensions: 160" x 103/192" (erected)
9/17/2026 12:46:26 PM EDT
[#3]
I've had mine five or six years. Behind the bed cap and Decked drawers, it's the best truck camping accessory I've bought. It can be used on its own, as well.
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9/17/2026 2:34:29 PM EDT
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I might have to look into one of those for my Jeep.
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9/20/2026 2:57:31 PM EDT
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Nice

I just got a similar Kelty for when we park on the beach with the 4Runner.

I like that the one you got has 2 steel poles for multiple configurations.

I shouldve researched more beyond the 25% coupon Kelty had
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Originally Posted By StarCityShooter:
Nice

I just got a similar Kelty for when we park on the beach with the 4Runner.

I like that the one you got has 2 steel poles for multiple configurations.

I shouldve researched more beyone the 25% coupon Kelty had
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I haven't set mine up in any configuration other than shown above yet.  The instructions say the two pole with vehicle is possible by yourself.  I can't see how you could set up the two pole without vehicle without some help.  

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