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How prevalent are public campgrounds that allow parking right in the campsite? Obviously if you're off in the woods on your own you can do whatever, but state/national parks and ticketed campgrounds I've been to tend to have separate parking, occasionally a spot for one car to pull up for unloading but not really meant for camping on the car.

I'm curious what kinds of places people are finding with setups like the marketing images show (open space for 1-2 vehicles with RTT plus seating, kitchen, etc)?
There's plenty of them. You can always find pictures of individual spaces to see if you can make it work. That's what I did and haven't had an issue yet.

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For us the Skycamp mini 3.0 has been a perfect match to camp just about anywhere. We can camp as an RV and have plug in power, or we can "car camp" with the tents. There are some walk-in camp sites but they are rare in established campgrounds. On the other hand, there are lots of campgrounds and sites (many rustic) which are tent only (hard to access with trailer or RV). No problem with the R1T.

Rivian and IKamper have had a relationship for a few years. IKamper was selling the Skycamp Mini earlier versions for years without Rivian. IKamper came out with the 3. They were black, a base version and a DLX with added features. When they partnered with Rivian they made a Rivian version in the light color material and included most of the DLX features. Now with the 4.0 the Rivian version includes all the DLX features and comes in two sizes.

The two person size (same size as 3.0) is definitely for just 2 people. Its compact size sits great on the R1T just below the cab roof. In this position there is no noticeable loss of range.
 

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Looks like a great way to camp if setting up for a short stay on the way to a longer stay that will be close enough to hiking, fishing, exploring, etc., that doesn't require taking everything down frequently. Depending on the range hit, with it being roof-mounted, I'll probably just stick with our popup camper for our close to home excursions. Pop it up after disconnecting, and the vehicle is free to roam.
 

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Anyone getting the iKamper RTT??

It's now available for R1 and R2:

https://rivian.com/stories/ikamper-skycamp-dlx

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Rivian and iKamper have announced the next generation of rooftop tents for the Rivian lineup, the Skycamp 4.0 DLX. They are available in two sizes: the Duo for R1T and the new Trio for R1S and R2.

Both Duo and Trio tents are built on iKamper's redesigned Skycamp 4.0 platform, which means a more open, more livable interior without growing the tent's footprint on your roof. More headroom, bigger doors and windows, a larger skylight — the kind of thing you might overlook on a spec sheet but will absolutely notice sitting up at 6am or climbing in after sundown.

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Built for weather that doesn’t care about your plans

The Skycamp 4.0 DLX uses iKamper's BreathWeave™ high-density polycotton canvas, engineered to hold up against rain while still breathing enough to keep condensation from turning your tent into a terrarium overnight. Underneath, the Cork ThermaSeal™ floor system — new to the Rivian edition — pairs a honeycomb aluminum base with an insulating cork layer, so the cold coming up through the floor isn't the thing that wakes you up at 3am.



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Two other new features for iKamper solve real problems:

HC Staircase — steps built directly into the ladder itself, not a separate accessory. It's great when you need to climb down in the dark.

Electrical junction box — routes power from a compatible 12-volt source (vehicle or portable power station) straight to the tent's lighting and USB-A, USB-C, and 12-volt outlets. No dangling battery packs, no separate cable running to a lantern.

The lighting itself is independently dimmable, inside and out, with white, amber, and red options that are practical for reading or for just hitting the right vibe as daylight fades.


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The Details

Sizing: Duo (R1T) and Trio (R1S, R2), sleeping up to three in the Trio

Mattress options: no mattress or the upgraded 3-inch RTT Comfort LT Mattress with the new AirDown Go rechargeable pump

Weights: Duo tent + brackets, 119 lb; Trio tent + brackets, 132 lb (HC Staircase and mattress add separately — see full spec sheet)

Pricing: Duo starts at $4,800 without mattress ($5,045 bundled); Trio starts at $5,050 without mattress ($5,345 bundled)
For a limited time, the 12-volt power cable connecting the junction box to your vehicle is included complimentary with purchase


Where to Get One

The Skycamp 4.0 DLX is available now through the Rivian Gear Shop, which will point you to iKamper.com to complete your order.

Wherever you're headed next — forest, coastline or a nameless spot on the map — this is the rooftop tent you've been waiting for.
iKamper is arguably the gold standard in RTTs, but $5K is enough money to buy a used camper trailer on Craigslist, and it's a bit insulting to Rivian owners to ask an additional $1,250 for Rivian branding and a different canvas color; no sale price for the Rivian version?. Can anyone point to a functional advantage for the Rivian version beyond appearance?
The white looks great in the photos, but it will probably look worse over time as tree sap builds up and makes the otherwise beautiful white look dingy. Does anyone with 20+ nights in the white Rivian version know how it looks after regular/frequent use?
What would have looked even better and opened up my wallet is a Launch Green canvas color...
 

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iKamper is arguably the gold standard in RTTs, but $5K is enough money to buy a used camper trailer on Craigslist, and it's a bit insulting to Rivian owners to ask an additional $1,250 for Rivian branding and a different canvas color; no sale price for the Rivian version?. Can anyone point to a functional advantage for the Rivian version beyond appearance?
The white looks great in the photos, but it will probably look worse over time as tree sap builds up and makes the otherwise beautiful white look dingy. Does anyone with 20+ nights in the white Rivian version know how it looks after regular/frequent use?
What would have looked even better and opened up my wallet is a Launch Green canvas color...
I can answer your questions. I have the IKamper mini 3.0. Its a year old and has been used about 3 weeks over the past year. IKamper history ... When the 3.0 came out, IKamper had the base mini and a DLX upgraded version (no Rvian version yet). Then they came out with the Rivian version which had all the DLX upgrades except interior lights and cork floor. The Rivian version added compatible with Rivian key set (had to order lock cores) and the light material and Rivian badging. The the DLX and Rivian prices were close to each other. It looks like with 4.0 IKamper still has a base mini version in black. But appears they dropped the DLX version and put all the DLX features in the Rivian Version along with new upgrades specifically for Rivian, such as electrical connection. There are other functional upgrades as well such as the mattress (the upgraded mattress is great)
As for the light color, ours looks great. No issues. Attached is most recent pic from last month. It's ready to close the shell so looks a little droopy. No dinginess. We did park under a Jays nest for a couple nights at Chiricahua National Monument. Their debris cleaned off easily, left no stain. Also attached pic of our setup with Thunderbolt Camp Kitchen, and other amenities.

For us there are two downsides to an RTT otherwise works great for us. It still takes 5 minutes to closeup or setup when you need to drive the truck. Also, if nature calls at 2am we need to wake up enough to climb down a latter.



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I can answer your questions. I have the IKamper mini 3.0. Its a year old and has been used about 3 weeks over the past year. IKamper history ... When the 3.0 came out, IKamper had the base mini and a DLX upgraded version (no Rvian version yet). Then they came out with the Rivian version which had all the DLX upgrades except interior lights and cork floor. The Rivian version added compatible with Rivian key set (had to order lock cores) and the light material and Rivian badging. The the DLX and Rivian prices were close to each other. It looks like with 4.0 IKamper still has a base mini version in black. But appears they dropped the DLX version and put all the DLX features in the Rivian Version along with new upgrades specifically for Rivian, such as electrical connection. There are other functional upgrades as well such as the mattress (the upgraded mattress is great)
As for the light color, ours looks great. No issues. Attached is most recent pic from last month. It's ready to close the shell so looks a little droopy. No dinginess. We did park under a Jays nest for a couple nights at Chiricahua National Monument. Their debris cleaned off easily, left no stain. Also attached pic of our setup with Thunderbolt Camp Kitchen, and other amenities.

For us there are two downsides to an RTT otherwise works great for us. It still takes 5 minutes to closeup or setup when you need to drive the truck. Also, if nature calls at 2am we need to wake up enough to climb down a latter.



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Thank you for the answers and detailed information!
 

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I guess if you paying 100K for a truck, 5K is not a that big of a deal.
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