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For those who have been watching my build you will note that I’ve been changing up my camping setup on the Maverick and finally have most of it where I want it. The main changes were switching from my older OVS Lhotse tent and OVS awning to the OPENROAD PeakRoof LT V2 and 270 Degree Awning XL, plus adding a couple of 92L TOP-ZERO storage boxes.
A big part of the changes came down to weight, size, and just making the setup work better with the Maverick.
OPENROAD PeakRoof LT V2
The biggest reason I moved away from the OVS Lhotse was weight. The Lhotse was around 230 lb, while the OPENROAD PeakRoof LT V2 is listed around 161 lb.
On something like the Maverick, that difference matters. Once you add a bed rack, tent, awning, storage, camping gear, passengers, and everything else, the weight starts adding up pretty quickly. Dropping almost 70 lb just by changing the tent was a pretty big improvement for me.
My Lhotse was also getting older at this point, so instead of replacing it with something basically the same, I wanted something lighter and a little more updated.
The PeakRoof is also only about 4.8 inches tall when closed, so it sits really low compared to a lot of hard-shell tents. Opened up, it is about 85" long x 52.5" wide x 56" tall, so you still get a good amount of space inside.
Another feature I really like is the power setup inside the tent. It has USB ports, USB-C ports, and a 12V outlet inside, along with built-in lighting. Having actual power connections right there inside the tent is one of those things that sounds small until you’re camping and want to charge your phone, run a fan, or plug something in without running cables everywhere.
Overall, the lower weight, low-profile design, and power options were probably the biggest reasons I decided to move on from the Lhotse.
https://openroad4wd.com/products/aluminum-hard-shell-best-roof-top-tent-peakroof-lt-series?aff=1171
OPENROAD 270 Degree Awning XL
I also switched from my OVS awning to the OPENROAD 270 XL.
The biggest difference is just the amount of coverage. The OPENROAD is listed at 110.9 sq. ft. of coverage and weighs about 63.9 lb.
On the Maverick, it basically covers the whole side of the truck and wraps around the rear. That was something I really wanted because I can have the doors, bed area, table, and rear of the truck all under the awning instead of having one smaller covered area.
Another reason I switched was the wall system. The OPENROAD walls zip into the awning, which I like a lot more. It makes adding and removing the walls feel much cleaner and turns the whole setup into a pretty large enclosed space when you want it.
It also has three built-in dimmable LED light strips, so once the awning is open, the campsite is basically already lit. That is probably one of the features I notice the most when actually using it.
For me, the switch was mostly about the bigger coverage, having the entire side of the Maverick protected, the zipper walls, and the built-in lights.
https://openroad4wd.com/products/270-degree-awning-plus?aff=1171
92L TOP-ZERO Storage Boxes
The other new addition is a couple of 92L TOP-ZERO cargo boxes.
I wanted some storage on the roof without putting a huge roof box up there, and these ended up fitting the setup really well.
One of the biggest reasons I tried them was honestly the price. A lot of the overland-style hard cases can get pretty expensive, while these 92L boxes are priced a lot lower than many of the other options I was looking at.
They still give me plenty of space for camping gear and other stuff I don’t want filling up the cab or bed, and I like how low they sit on the rack.
For the price and amount of storage, they have been a really nice addition to the setup.
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/92L-Hard-LLDPE-Plastic-Cargo-Case_1601398467666.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_image.144b67afpT1kBb&selectedCarrierCode=SEMI_MANAGED_ECONOMIC%40%40ECONOMY&priceId=e5093b08f03f4932adfcd29194992394
Overall
I liked my old OVS setup, so I didn’t swap because there was anything necessarily wrong with it. The Lhotse had just gotten older, and with the Maverick I wanted to start paying more attention to weight.
The PeakRoof cuts a good amount of weight, sits lower, and gives me power inside the tent. The OPENROAD 270 gives me a lot more coverage around the truck, zipper walls, and built-in lights. The TOP-ZERO boxes added more storage without costing anywhere near what some other overland cases do.
So far I’m really happy with how everything works together, especially considering this is all on a Maverick and not a full-size truck.
A big part of the changes came down to weight, size, and just making the setup work better with the Maverick.
OPENROAD PeakRoof LT V2
The biggest reason I moved away from the OVS Lhotse was weight. The Lhotse was around 230 lb, while the OPENROAD PeakRoof LT V2 is listed around 161 lb.
On something like the Maverick, that difference matters. Once you add a bed rack, tent, awning, storage, camping gear, passengers, and everything else, the weight starts adding up pretty quickly. Dropping almost 70 lb just by changing the tent was a pretty big improvement for me.
My Lhotse was also getting older at this point, so instead of replacing it with something basically the same, I wanted something lighter and a little more updated.
The PeakRoof is also only about 4.8 inches tall when closed, so it sits really low compared to a lot of hard-shell tents. Opened up, it is about 85" long x 52.5" wide x 56" tall, so you still get a good amount of space inside.
Another feature I really like is the power setup inside the tent. It has USB ports, USB-C ports, and a 12V outlet inside, along with built-in lighting. Having actual power connections right there inside the tent is one of those things that sounds small until you’re camping and want to charge your phone, run a fan, or plug something in without running cables everywhere.
Overall, the lower weight, low-profile design, and power options were probably the biggest reasons I decided to move on from the Lhotse.
https://openroad4wd.com/products/aluminum-hard-shell-best-roof-top-tent-peakroof-lt-series?aff=1171
OPENROAD 270 Degree Awning XL
I also switched from my OVS awning to the OPENROAD 270 XL.
The biggest difference is just the amount of coverage. The OPENROAD is listed at 110.9 sq. ft. of coverage and weighs about 63.9 lb.
On the Maverick, it basically covers the whole side of the truck and wraps around the rear. That was something I really wanted because I can have the doors, bed area, table, and rear of the truck all under the awning instead of having one smaller covered area.
Another reason I switched was the wall system. The OPENROAD walls zip into the awning, which I like a lot more. It makes adding and removing the walls feel much cleaner and turns the whole setup into a pretty large enclosed space when you want it.
It also has three built-in dimmable LED light strips, so once the awning is open, the campsite is basically already lit. That is probably one of the features I notice the most when actually using it.
For me, the switch was mostly about the bigger coverage, having the entire side of the Maverick protected, the zipper walls, and the built-in lights.
https://openroad4wd.com/products/270-degree-awning-plus?aff=1171
92L TOP-ZERO Storage Boxes
The other new addition is a couple of 92L TOP-ZERO cargo boxes.
I wanted some storage on the roof without putting a huge roof box up there, and these ended up fitting the setup really well.
One of the biggest reasons I tried them was honestly the price. A lot of the overland-style hard cases can get pretty expensive, while these 92L boxes are priced a lot lower than many of the other options I was looking at.
They still give me plenty of space for camping gear and other stuff I don’t want filling up the cab or bed, and I like how low they sit on the rack.
For the price and amount of storage, they have been a really nice addition to the setup.
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/92L-Hard-LLDPE-Plastic-Cargo-Case_1601398467666.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_image.144b67afpT1kBb&selectedCarrierCode=SEMI_MANAGED_ECONOMIC%40%40ECONOMY&priceId=e5093b08f03f4932adfcd29194992394
Overall
I liked my old OVS setup, so I didn’t swap because there was anything necessarily wrong with it. The Lhotse had just gotten older, and with the Maverick I wanted to start paying more attention to weight.
The PeakRoof cuts a good amount of weight, sits lower, and gives me power inside the tent. The OPENROAD 270 gives me a lot more coverage around the truck, zipper walls, and built-in lights. The TOP-ZERO boxes added more storage without costing anywhere near what some other overland cases do.
So far I’m really happy with how everything works together, especially considering this is all on a Maverick and not a full-size truck.
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