Review: My Tacoma Trailhunter's New Powered Rooftop Tent—The Feature I Didn't Expect

Ole Smoky • October 11, 2026 • 4 minute read
Review: My Tacoma Trailhunter's New Powered Rooftop Tent—The Feature I Didn't Expect
# My Tacoma Trailhunter's New Powered Rooftop Tent—The Feature I Didn't Expect ## Overview This video covers What does it take to turn a Tacoma into a complete rooftop-tent campsite? I brought my 2025 Toyota T... ## Key Points - Point 1 - Point 2 - Point 3 ## Conclusion What does it take to turn a Tacoma into a complete rooftop-tent campsite? I brought my 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter and OPENROAD PeakRoof LT V2 on the six-foot aluminum cap to the mountains to set up the complete system and see how everything works together. Inside the tent I show the roomy layout, clever X-shaped foot section with extra foot space and ventilation, storage pockets, overhead phone/tablet storage, shoe bag, blackout feature, built-in lights and DC/USB connections. I also show how I prepare the climate-port connection for my diesel-heater duct and how the tent ties into my BLUETTI or truck power through the custom Anderson/Deutsch wiring. This is a firsthand interior and campsite-setup review showing how I prepare the tent for colder weather, including the diesel-heater duct connection, while using the BLUETTI setup I already carry and an alternate truck power feed. I did not spend the night and did not operate the heater in this video. OPENROAD provided the PeakRoof LT V2 and crossbars for this build. These are my own first impressions and observations from the actual setup and interior footage shown. I may earn a commission through the links and codes listed below. OPENROAD 2027 Product Vote / People's Build campaign: https://openroad4wd.com/pages/openroad-2026-product-vote?view=openroad-2026-product-vot&aff=1208 USE DISCOUNT CODE SMOKYMTNTACO For 10% OFF: https://openroad4wd.com/?aff=1208 OPENROAD links / current discount: https://smokymtntaco.com/sponsors Previous OPENROAD aluminum cap review: https://youtu.be/lLlJGbwO8iA All sponsors, affiliate links and discount codes: https://smokymtntaco.com/sponsors TacomaPlanet: https://tacomaplanet.com Tacoma Store: https://tacomastore.com Also available through the Shop app. Smoky Mtn Taco: https://smokymtntaco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smoky_mtntaco/ #ToyotaTacoma #TacomaTrailhunter #RooftopTent #TruckCamping #Overlanding #TacomaMods #4thGenTacoma #TRDPro #TacomaDIY #TacomaOverland #TacomaBuild #TacomaAccessories #Tacoma4G #OffRoadTacoma #TacomaTips #TacomaBuild #4thGenTacoma #TacomaOverland #TacomaDIY #TRDPro #TacomaLife #TacomaNation #TacomaAccessories #TacomaHacks Tools I commonly use: My Electric Rachet: https://amzn.to/43foYAX My Rachet And Socket Set: https://amzn.to/45cmJ46 Trim Removal Tool Set: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU My Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU 3/8 Rachet and Socket Set: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU Mojo Tools Swivel Combination Wrenches: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6Fvuf-1RCJs0PpgMj5Bng/join Thanks for Watching! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for new vids weekly: https://www.youtube.com/@SmokyMTNTaco?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to check out the website: https://smokymtntaco.com/ FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! ~~As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.~~ For business inquiries, reach out to me at: [email protected] See how my Toyota Tacoma rooftop tent setup works for cold weather, complete with a diesel heater and power station. I brought my 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter out to the mountains to test the OPENROAD PeakRoof LT V2. This overland build focuses on creating a functional base camp, showing how the tent interior integrates with my power setup and climate control. I walk through the tent's layout, including the custom wiring for my portable power station and how I prep the diesel heater duct for colder nights. Whether you are planning your own truck camping trips or just curious about how this tent fits on a six-foot aluminum cap, this overview covers the practical reality of the system. Subscribe for weekly Tacoma mod and installation breakdowns, and comment below if you have a preferred tent setup for your truck. *Generated from YouTube video: 1488GaZCpZU*
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