I have a similar regular rectangle shaped one in my RTT and use the same pump. While I love the pump, I wish the adapter was sold separately; the adapter also works with my paddleboard pump, which is way faster for inflation / deflation. With the pad deflated I can also keep all my bedding in the tent when its folded!
I agree. It's nice to be able to leave some bedding up there when you're on a multi day trip. I found that when I deflate the mattress in the tent, I fold it in half (long way) and lay on it. With the pump running, it deflates it in about 60s. Or we deflate it just before we get out of the tent for the morning, so when we go to pack it up, it's ready to go.
That's an awesome upgrade
So far, it's one of the best upgrades! Super comfortable! I'm making a follow-up video about it.
I have a similar regular rectangle shaped one in my RTT and use the same pump. While I love the pump, I wish the adapter was sold separately; the adapter also works with my paddleboard pump, which is way faster for inflation / deflation. With the pad deflated I can also keep all my bedding in the tent when its folded!
I agree. It's nice to be able to leave some bedding up there when you're on a multi day trip. I found that when I deflate the mattress in the tent, I fold it in half (long way) and lay on it. With the pump running, it deflates it in about 60s. Or we deflate it just before we get out of the tent for the morning, so when we go to pack it up, it's ready to go.
What pump do you have for the paddle board?
Are you able to leave the mattress in the RTT when it's closed up for traveling?
Yes, it works well. I can also leave a little bit of bedding as long as it's thin.
Will it not closed if you leave the original bed pad and lay the D-Hive on top of it?
Nope. If you have the original pad with the D-Hive on top of it, it would be to thick to close the top.
I am assuming that since you were deflating it, it has to be deflated in order to close it up properly. Is that correct?
That is correct. You need to deflate it. I'm preparing a quick follow-up video about its performance and ractical inflation / deflation in the field.
Looking forward to seeing it.@@RoofTopRoverOverlanding