30mph winds in an RTT yesterday evening. I can assure you I did not sleep well..

[Mike Brown]

After my experience yesterday I have started thinking that it may be a good idea to add an backup sleeping setup inside my truck when the weather is too bad to justify sleeping in the tent.

I am thinking of using an inflatable matt to sleep over the folded seats because the rooftop tent was unbearable in high winds.

Any suggestions for other alternatives?

 

[RenegadeOverland]

Yes, I do know your pain. The truck sleeping idea isn't bad but you will have to rearrange the gear you have packed every night which can be a pain. A small tent or swag can be much more quiet than a rooftop especially if you position it in a way that your truck acts as a wind brake.

However, if you want the cheapest and most quiet option go for sleeping in the truck.

 

[Crawler80]

It can be horrible. Having an 80 series I have plenty of space to sleep in the back which I have done many times in bad weather. I would also say this is the most viable option

 

[Franklin Carter]

Why not use bungee cords to cut down on things flapping around?

 

[James Hunt]

+1 we use bungee cords to cut down on wind noise.

 

[Time Keeper]

Hey James, will the bungee cords work to kill all the noise? Never thought about trying that, great idea!

 

[Brooks]

But where are you attaching these bungee cords?

 

[Delon McFarland]

Anywhere you can, as long as band is tight over canvas.