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The items listed below are not tents as such, but they can be used for camping:. [24] [25]. These larger tents are seldom used for sleeping in, except in emergencies. Aftermarket performance parts for the Camry are significantly more limited than for sportier vehicles; however, even a bona-fide supercharger has been developed specifically for the Camry. This made these styles relatively unsuitable for casual or occasional campers. Toyota's in-house motor sport department, Toyota Racing Development, as well as Toyota Team Europe and TOM'S, does offer performance parts for the fourth- and fifth-generation Camry. These guys had to be positioned and tensioned fairly precisely in order to pitch the tent correctly, so some training and experience were needed. Since 2004, Tundra pickups have competed in the Craftsman Truck Series.

All the tents listed here used a substantial number of guy ropes (8 to 18). On January 23, 2006, Toyota announced that their 2007 version of the Camry will be entered for NASCAR's elite Busch and Nextel Cup series, starting in the 2007 season, marking the first appearance by a vehicle made by an automobile manufacturer not based in the United States to compete in NASCAR's top two series since the 1950s. Sizes are given in feet, since this is the size such tents were sold as (well before many English-speaking countries considered metrification). As the matter of fact, the South African Super Touring Camry is still being raced by a private individual in Australia in 2005, despite the car being more than 10 years old. Most of these are single-skin designs, with optional fly sheets for the ridge tents. [23] The Camry's popularity and Toyota's reputation for reliability means that older-model Camrys occasionally surface in amateur motorsports. You may still find ridge tents sold as 'Scout patrol tents'. In spite of past failures, there nonetheless exists evidence that late-model Camrys have been raced in other minor championships.

Most of these tent styles are no longer generally available. It only achieved moderate success as the competition comprised of other more suitable machinery, for example BMW 320i's prepared by Team Schnitzer. For ease of assembly, the sections for each pole are often connected by an internal cord running the entire length of the pole. So far, the one and only time a Camry that has been used by a works Toyota team as a race car is during the 1990's, where Toyota South Africa commissioned a third-generation Camry, built according to FIA's Class-2 Super Touring regulations, to be raced in the South African Touring Car Championship. For ease of transportation, these poles are made in sections some 30 cm to 60 cm long (1 to 2 ft), with one end of each section having a socket into which the next section can fit. Due to the Camry's size and market orientation, it is not a suitable candidate for professional motorsports activities. Flexible poles used for tents in this section are typically betweeen 3 and 6 metres long (10 and 20 feet) and are normally made of tubes of fibreglass with an external diameter less than 1 cm (1/3 inch). The Camry received an "average" theft loss index in yearly reports generated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for every year between 1992 and 2004 except 1997, when it received a "worse than average." [22] Each of these reports only covers the previous three model years (e.g., the 1992 report covers 1989-1991 Camrys).

These tents are usually so heavy (25 to 80 Kg) that it takes a rather strong wind to blow them away; at these weights you need to be able to get the car fairly close to where you want to pitch the tent. In 2001, for example, the second-generation Camry was the most-stolen vehicle, whereas the fourth-generation Camry was the 79th most stolen. Many tents which use rigid steel poles are free-standing and do not require guy ropes, though they may require pegs around the bottom edge of the fabric. for several years. Especially compared with older tent styles, current tents have several important characteristics, which make tent pitching/striking much easier than it was 50 years ago:. [21] This can be partly attributed to the fact that the Camry has been the top selling car in the U.S. Only a few of the many possibilities are listed here - have a look at camping/tent websites to see what variety is on offer. The Camry is reportedly the most stolen car in the United States.

With modern materials, tent manufacturers have great freedom to vary types and styles and shapes of tents. [20]. Instead they may act as a store or provide shelter from sun, rain, or dew. IIHS rear-crash performance was rated as marginal for Camrys with cloth seats and poor for Camrys with leather seats. Shelters are not normally used for sleeping in. NHTSA rollover performance is listed as five stars for 2001 models and four stars thereafter. These factors interact with each other, so some compromise is almost inevitable:. The IIHS website notes that although Toyota changed the design of 2004 Camrys to improve side performance, the changes would not significantly impact the crash performance of vehicles without side airbags.

There are many factors to take into account when selecting a tent. [19] Three out of the nine categories were scored as poor, including Head protection, driver, Injury:Head/neck, and Injury:Torso, rear passenger. If a tent has had to be packed wet due to inclement weather, it is important to dry it out thoroughly as soon as possible, otherwise mildew may form. However, side crash performance without airbags was only two stars in 2002 (NHTSA) [18] and poor, the lowest score on the IIHS scale. After a trip, hang the tent up over a washing line or similar, gently sponge off any mud on the underside of the groundsheet, and leave the tent to air for a few hours. [17]. The simplest way to prolong the life of a tent is to ensure that it is always clean and dry before packing it away between camping trips. Similarly, IIHS side impacts with airbags was rated as good overall with good in most categories.

There are two reasons for this recommendation:. [15] [16] It was also again listed as a BEST PICK in frontal crashes. Most books or articles on camping recommend that newly acquired tents should first be pitched at home, well before you actually go camping. The fifth-generation frontal performance was similar to that for the fourth-generation. Experience indicates that camping is more comfortable if the actual number of campers is 1 or even 2 less than the manufacturer's suggestion. The fifth-generation Camry was tested for front, side, and rollover crashes (NHTSA) and rear, side (with and without side airbags), and frontal offset crashes (IIHS). These numbers indicate how many people the manufacturer thinks can be crammed snugly into a tent in sleeping bags without any allowance for personal belongings, luggage, inflatable mattresses, camp beds, etc. [14].

Many tent manufacturers indicate capacity by such phrases as "3 berth" or "2 person" (prior to political correctness becoming such an issue the phrase "2 man" would commonly be used). The NHTSA gave the Camry four stars in side impact tests when fitted with side airbags and three stars without. Where quoted, groundsheets may be 5000 mm or more. [12] [13] Additionally, the IIHS website lists the 1997-2001 Camry as being a BEST PICK in frontal crash tests. For camping all year round, look for at least 2000 mm; expedition tents intended for extreme conditions are often rated at 3000 mm. The fourth-generation Camry was tested for frontal and side impacts (NHTSA) and frontal offset (IIHS) crashes, but scored significantly better than the third generation in all frontal tests. Fabric with a hydrostatic head of 1000 mm or less is best regarded as shower resistant, with 1500 mm being usually suitable for summer camping. [11].

Standing on a groundsheet increases the pressure on any water underneath. [8] In comparison, the similar-vintage Honda Accord fared similarly (although somewhat worse) [9], the Ford Taurus did notably better [10], and the Nissan Maxima performed much worse. Heavy or wind-driven rain has a higher pressure than light rain. [7] The IIHS scored it acceptable overall, with three out of six categories listed as good and the other three listed as acceptable. This indicates the pressure of water needed to penetrate a fabric. NHTSA gave the vehicle four stars for the driver and between three and four stars for the passenger, depending on the year. Regardless of country, rain resistance is always quoted as a hydrostatic head in millimetres (mm). The third-generation Camry was tested only frontal (NHTSA) and frontal offset (IIHS) crashes.

The metric system is used in this article (sometimes with ft or lb in brackets). Similarly, the IIHS scores crash performance with a four-level grade (Good, Acceptable, Marginal, and Poor) in multiple categories and overall. In many other countries, including the UK, tent dimensions are given in centimetres and weight in kilograms (abbreviated as cm Kg). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) scores crash ratings as one to five stars for front and side crashes. In the USA, tent dimensions are usually given in feet and/or inches, and weight is given in pounds (abbreviated as ft in lb). Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) [5] and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) [6] publish crash information for the third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation Camry. Since stitching makes tiny holes in a fabric, it is important that any seams are sealed or taped to block up these holes. For more information see: Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Nylon or polyester are much lighter than cotton and do not absorb much water; with suitable coatings they can be very waterproof, but they may deteriorate more over time (slow chemical breakdown due to ultra-violet light found in sunlight). Standard features include remote entry and start, side torso airbags, knee airbags and side-curtain airbags.The Camry Hybrid will be built at the company's Georgetown, Kentucky plant, with about 45,000 projected per year. Cotton absorbs water, so it can become very heavy when wet, but the associated swelling tends to block any minute holes so that wet cotton may be more waterproof than dry cotton. However, the Camry Hybrid will utilize a 4-cylinder gasoline engine as opposed to a V6, a setup that will produce 192 hp (143 kW). Tent fabric may be made of cotton (canvas), nylon, or polyester. It will use a Hybrid Synergy Drive setup similar to that of the Toyota Prius, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h, which mates Toyota's 3MZ V6 with an electric motor. . For 2006, Toyota will create a hybrid gas/electric Camry when it is redesigned as the 2007 Toyota Camry called the Camry Hybrid.

Smaller tents may be sufficiently light that they can be carried for long distances on a person's back, or on a touring bicycle, a boat, or even a pack animal. The CE and LE trims have similar hubcap designs like the gen 5 02-04 models. Depending on tent size and the experience of the person or people involved, such tents can usually be assembled (pitched) in between 5 and 25 minutes; disassembly (striking) takes a similar length of time. A keyless entry/remote starter is optional on the V6-powered XLE. Tents for recreational camping are generally transportable by car. A navigation system with cell-phone link and heated leather seats are available for the SE and the V6-powered XLE. Larger tents are discussed in a separate section below. A spilt-folding rear seat is not available on the SE trim.

The bulk of this article is concerned with recreational camping using tents capable of sleeping from 1 up to about 10 people. The V6 will be available with a 6-speed sequential transmission. Tents range in size from those barely large enough for one person to sleep in up to huge (circus) tents capable of seating thousands of people. It will also have an optional 3.5 L V6 making 268 hp (200 kW) with three trims: LE, SE, and XLE. Modern tents are usually made of fire-retardant material. The new Camry has a 2.4 L I4 making 158 hp (118 kW) with 4 trim levels: CE, LE, SE, and XLE. Tents were first used as portable homes by nomadic peoples, but today, their main application is for recreational camping. It will be a 2007 model introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show [4] along with its identical hybrid twin, the Camry HV.

Some tent styles are free-standing, while others are attached to the ground using guy ropes tied to stakes (pegs). The next-generation Camry will be completely redesigned and made in Georgetown, Kentucky. A tent is a shelter, consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over or attached to a frame of poles. In August 2005 the Altise Sport model was reintroduced (V6 auto only) together with Altise Limited (four-cylinder and V6) that replaced the Altise and has additional features. Another warm weather option. The Toyota Link system is a state-of-the-art satellite and mobile SMS GSM communications system that gives the driver access to roadside assistance and emergency help via the electrochromatic rear view mirror. These were slung like a hammock, but had a rain-resistant roof and side walls made of mosquito netting. The Grande and Azura models have Satellite Navigation (GPS) as standard equipment, and were the first Toyota models in Australia to be fitted with the new Toyota Link system.

Hammock tents were used to some extent by US troops in the Pacific during World War II. The Grande however was fitted with the standard suspension rather than the sports suspension as fitted on the Azura model. More elaborate models may unfold sideways on both sides to provide two twin sleeping areas; a large canopy can then be erected at one end to give a substantial living area. When the revised range was launched in Australia and New Zealand in September 2004, the Grande model was reintroduced which together with the Azura model, were the top-of-the-range models. Simple touring models unfold within seconds to double in length, providing a sleeping area for two people and a floored living area; a canopy can be erected beside the trailer to double its width. Power output on the Altise Sport, V6 Sportivo and Azura models was 145 kW (194 hp) compared with the 141 kW (189 hp) of the standard V6 models due to the variable back pressure exhaust system that boosts low-down torque and top-end power. As the top of the trailer is unfolded, poles swing into place to support a fabric canopy. The brakes, body panels (which would only fit on the Australian and New Zealand made body and chassis), headlights, seats and suspension were all locally developed after 10000kms of extensive testing in New Zealand under the supervision of Toyota engineers.

The body is typically about 120 cm by 180 cm (4 ft by 6 ft) or a little larger and has a hinged top. The Australian and New Zealand models were significantly different from the other Camry models around the world and had around 77% locally developed components to suit Australian/NZ roads and driving conditions. A trailer tent looks rather like a luggage trailer for towing behind a car. The Australian and New Zealand Camry Sportivo corresponds roughly to the American Camry SE. Also a warm weather option. In 2003, the V6 Altise Sport model was introduced, which is basically the Altise model with the sports suspension that was fitted on the Sportivo and Azura models and was available in manual and automatic trasmission. Sling a hammock under a flysheet to get a softer bed than lying on the ground. Only the Altise and Sportivo models may be fitted with a manual transmission— all other models are equipped with an automatic transmission.

Really only suitable for reasonably warm weather. The Altise, Ateva, and Sportivo are available with either the 2.4 L VVTi four cylinder or the 3.0 L V6 engine, and the Azura was only available in V6. Not much privacy and not much to keep insects or animals out. In Australia and New Zealand, the 2002-2006 Camry is available in four different trims: the Altise, Ateva, Sportivo and Azura, . Make a basic bivouac by combining a flysheet with a groundsheet. Daihatsu continued with its twin Altis model for the Japanese market. These have no poles or other support and can be very light weight (about 0.6 Kg or 1.3 lb) but they are also more expensive than a reasonable quality 4-person tent. Unlike the first generation Solara, the SLE trim could be had with the four-cylinder engine.

A bivi-bag or bivouac sack is basically just a waterproof cover for a sleeping bag. In addition to SE and SLE trims, a new SE Sport was offered. In earlier times it was common for the circus elephants to be used as a source of power for pulling ropes to haul the canvas into position. The V6 was coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Nowadays such large tents are made of some artificial fibre (polyester or vinly) and are often erected with the help of cranes. The 2.4 L engine was still offered, however, a new 3.3 L V6 was optional. A circus tent usually has one or more oval or circular arenas surrounded by tiered seating which might accommodate thousands of people. Again, styling from the Camry was radically different, taking design cues from the Lexus SC 430.

A "Rub Hall" is a large tent used primarily as emergency warehousing. The second generation Camry Solara was introduced in August 2004. Properly installed party tents are dramatic and very strong. Interior upgrades to the Camry included a rear center head restraint, a storage bin in the door, optitron gauges, and standard leather seating on XLE V6 models. Sizes range from 9X10 to 120x400. A new trim level was added (the standard model) priced lower than the Camry LE. The highest quality party tents are held down with tensioned rachets. In late 2004, the 2005 Camry was introduced with new upgrades such as a chrome grille (though the SE had a sportier grille), a new taillight design, and new wheels.

These tents are very expensive and require specilized equipment and skill to erect, so they usually must be rented from a tent rental company. However the Solara did receive the same 2.4 L I4 engine now available on the Camry. They are made from tough vinyl. The 2002 Camry Solara remained on the fourth generation chassis, and received only minor styling upgrades to the front and rear ends. "Party tents" or "marqees" are common for large wedding, fairs, and other gatherings. Any model may be equipped with a V6 or an automatic transmission, although the manual transmission is not available on V6 models. Guy ropes were connected every 2 ft around the top of the walls - these had to carefully tensioned to hold the pole upright and keep the tent in shape. Both the LE and SE models are available with a manual transmission when equipped with the four-cylinder engine now up to 2.4 L and 163 hp (122 kW).

A bell tent had a circular floor plan some 10 ft to 15 ft across, a single central pole some 10 ft high, and walls about 3 ft high. In the United States for 2002, the basic CE model was dropped but the SE sport model was reintroduced. There were poles about 5 ft high at each corner and in the middle of each side, and a 10 ft or 12 ft pole in the centre - the walls were vertical and the roof was pyramid-shaped, so there was plenty of headroom over most of the tent. It is 2.5 in (64 mm) taller and has a 2 in (51 mm) longer wheelbase than the previous model. These tents had a square floor shape with sizes ranging from 8 ft square up to 15 ft square. In contrast to the fairly squat fourth-generation Camry, the fifth generation is a decidedly tall vehicle. Despite the use of 9 poles and 12 guy ropes, such a tent could be pitched by an (experienced) family of four in some 10 to 15 minutes. However, the front end of the car is relatively short, leaving a great deal of the length to the cabin, a technique adopted by compact cars.

A square centre-pole tent was often used for family camping in the first half of the 20th century. The styling of the fifth-generation Camry is somewhat similar to the fourth-generation model in that both have gently curved surfaces accented by sharp creases. If strong winds were expected then two additional storm guy ropes would be attached to the top of each pole. This model was launched in most export markets, including the United States, as a 2002 model year car. Often had two guy ropes at each corner, and guy ropes every 2 ft along the sides. In September 2001, the latest Toyota Camry was released as a larger sedan (taking styling cues from the successful Vitz, Corolla and Solara coupé) only, but without a station wagon for the first time (a similarly styled wagon was sold on the Japanese home market however, as the Toyota Mark II Blit). Longer models might have an additional upright pole in the centre to help support the ridge pole. Towards the end of the model run, the limited edition Intrigue and Advantage sedan models were launched.

Normally had a single upright pole at each end with the tops joined by a horizontal ridge pole. The Vienta V6 range was discontinued due to the launch of the Avalon sedan in July 2000 and two new models were added to the Camry range: the top-of-the-range Azura V6 sedan and the Touring Series V6 sportswagon model, both of which were available in automatic transmission only. The side walls were usually about 3 ft high. In September 2000, the revised Camry range was launched. Usually had a rectangular floor shape with sizes ranging from 8 ft by 10 ft up to 10 ft by 16 ft, and ridge heights around 6 ft to 7 ft. The VXI model was basically a V6-powered version of the 4-cylinder Camry CSX model. A ridge tent could sleep 5 to 8 people. The Vienta line up consisted of VXI and Grande sedan models and the VXI wagon.

Some models had a horizontal ridge pole joining the tops of the end poles to support the centre of the tent. The Camry V6 Touring Series sedan model was launched in March 1999. Earlier versions had a single upright pole at each end, while later versions often had two poles at each end, arranged rather like an 'A' shape, in order to make access easier. The Camry V6 models consisted of CSI and Conquest, with the wagon models only available in automatic transmission. There were guy ropes for each pole, at each corner, and in the centre of each side, and these guy ropes helped to maintain the required shape. The line-up of 4 cylinder Camry models consisted of the CSI, Conquest and CSX models (automatic transmission only), all three variants were available in sedan or wagon. The side walls were usually about 1 ft high. In Australia, unlike the previous generation, the nameplate Camry was also applied to the V6 variants, while the Vienta V6 range was revised as the "upmarket" models.

Usually had a rectangular floor shape with sizes ranging from 4 ft by 6 ft up to 6 ft by 8 ft, and ridge heights ranging from 3 ft up to 5 ft. The Camry V6 was again on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1997. A pup tent is a small version of a ridge tent intended for 2 or 3 people. This was the first Camry to be sold as a Daihatsu; the Daihatsu Altis was identical to the export version of the Camry. Different styles may have the pole going either along or across the tent. Manual transmissions were only available on the CE trim level and any Solara model. These are the modern equivalent of older style pup tents, and have the same feature of somewhat limited headroom. Power was increased slightly to 133 hp SAE (99 kW) for the 5S-FE 2.2 L I4 and 194 hp SAE (145 kW) for the 1MZ-FE V6.

Single-hoop tents use just one flexible pole and are often sold as light-weight 1 or 2-person tents. The XLE was available with either the 2.2 L I4 or the 3.0 L V6 engine, although the Solara SLE was only available with the V6. To help withstand strong winds they are rarely more than 120 or 150 cm high (4 to 5 ft). Both the LE and the XLE trims were carried over from the previous generation. This makes them more suitable for use in snowy conditions. In the United States, the four door Camry SE was dropped and the base model was renamed the CE for the 1998 model year. Geodesic tents are essentially dome tents with 2 or more extra poles which criss-cross the normal two poles to help support the basic shape and minimise the amount of unsupported fabric. The Solara was available in SE and SLE trim, corresponding roughly to the sedan's LE and XLE trims.

Another variation is to use a large dome as the living area, with up to 4 tunnel extensions to provide sleeping areas. In contrast to the third-generation Camry two door, the Camry Solara was a significant styling departure from the four door. One variation is to use a basic dome as the sleeping area; one or two hooped poles to one side are linked by a tunnel to the dome to provide a porch. The Camry Solara was added in both coupé and convertible form in 1999. Hybrid dome/tunnel tents are now common. The Lexus ES 300 was again built from the Windom, which uses the Camry chassis. Sizes range from 1-person tents with very limited headroom up to 8 or 10-person tents with headroom exceeding 180 cm (6 ft). This "split" continues today.

These are almost always double skin tents. In addition, the Vista's sheetmetal resembled a tall, formal sedan, while the Camry became sleeker. Tunnel tents may offer more usable internal space than a dome tent with the same ground area, but almost always need guy ropes and pegs to stay upright. The Vista began departing from the Camry, remaining 1700 mm wide and eventually forming the basis of the growing Corolla. The former helps keep the inner tent dry, but the latter may be easier to pitch. The Japanese Scepter ceased to exist as the Japanese Camrys adopted the 1795 mm wide platform. Depending on the pole arrangement, some models pitch outer-tent first, while others pitch inner-tent first. In 2000, the sedan models received a mid-model upgrade to the front and rear fascias, but remained otherwise similar to the 1999 models.

These may be single-skin, or single-skin with partial flysheet, or double skin. This generation was launched in the US for the 1997 model year. ranging from lightweight 2-person tents with limited headroom up to 6 or 9-person tents with headroom exceeding 180 cm (6 ft). Many people thought the Toyota RAV4 SUV in North America led to the demise of the Camry wagon. Dome tents have a very simple structure and are available in a wide variety of sizes. It continued as a sedan and station wagon (called the Camry Gracia in Japan), though the latter model was not sold in the United States. These pole units support the centre and ends of the roof, and are usually outside the tent. The fourth-generation Camry was launched in Japan in December 1996.

There are three separate pole units, with each unit consisting of two uprights and a connecting ridge. Towards the end of the model run, limited edition Getaway and Intrigue sedan models were launched. Sizes may range from 13 ft by 8 ft (2 rooms) up to 25 ft by 10 ft (4 rooms), with wall and roof heights similar to those of frame tents. The Ultima sedan was renamed the Grande model, and manual transmission was now available in the CSI and Touring Series sedan models. Removable internal dividers allow the cabin to be split into 'rooms'. The V6 models were simply known as the Vienta. With a hydrostatic head of only 1000 mm, they may best be considered as summer tents. The 4 cylinder range consisted of the CSI and CSX models.

They often have nylon walls, polyester roof, and a polyethylene floor, plus an awning at one or both ends. In July 1995, the facelifted model was launched in Australia and was now built at the new Altona plant. Cabin tents are single-skin tents used mainly in the USA. In 1994, the range was revised slightly, where the Executive models was renamed CSI and the CSI was renamed the CSX model. The larger 8-person models may exceed 5 metres (16 ft) in length and/or width. In 1993, a new sedan model called the Touring Series was launched which was fitted with sports suspension. The smaller 2-person models were less than 3 metres square (10 ft), but these have largely been replaced by dome or tunnel tents. The Camry Vientas were available in automatic transmission only.

The center of the gently sloping roof is often 210 cm (7 ft) high or more and provides reasonable headroom throughout. The V6 range was known as the Camry Vienta and also consisted of the Executive, CSI and Ultima sedan model. The walls are nearly vertical and are typically about 150 to 180 cm high (5 ft to 6 ft). In Australia, the Camry 4-cylinder models consisted of the Executive, CSI and Ultima sedan models (automatic only). The living area is generally at least as large as the sleeping area, and there may be a specific section with window and extra air vents for use as a kitchen. The third-generation Camry was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1992 and 1993. three season camping). (The Japanese version of this page lists this as a 'fifth-generation' model.).

The outer tent is draped over a free-standing steel frame, and may be made of canvas or polyester (the latter often has a hydrostatic head of 3000mm, i.e. The same year, the Japanese home market saw a revised, 1700 mm wide Camry and Vista, with different sheetmetal, on the same platform. They have a living area and one or more nylon/polyester inner tents. This vehicle would be dropped for the next generation, although it would later be replaced by the Camry Solara (discussed below). Frame tents are double-skin tents used in Europe and Australasia. In 1994, Toyota released a coupe version of the Camry with styling very similar to the four door version. The exact positioning of any guy ropes is not too critical. This is a similar car to the then new Windom, which formed the basis of the Lexus ES 300 in foreign markets, equipped with a 3.0 L V6 engine.

Relatively few guy ropes are needed (sometimes none). The Vista continued in parallel, available in addition as a hardtop sedan. Poles which dismantle for ease of transport are either colour-coded or linked by chain or cord, so there is little doubt as to which poles connect where. The third-generation Camrys had rounded features and a very curved silhouette. The poles effectively hold the tent in the required shape. This was a departure from the second-generation models which, although they had many more rounded panels than the first-generation Camrys, were nevertheless generally slab-sided in shape. Fishermen's tents are also modified dome tents, often with a projecting awning high enough to sit under, but sometimes with no closable doorway. It shared the rounded-body-panel look of many imports of similar vintage: the Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima, to name a few.

Maximum height is typically about 120 cm (4 ft), and they are usually not large enough for an adult to lie down in. Toyota in New Zealand sold these models as the 220 and V6 respectively, the smaller-engined car filling the gap of the departed Corona. Some beach tents use specially treated fabric which is opaque to ultra-violet light, and so provide some protection against sunburn. Some other countries followed the 2.2 L and 3.0 L engine choice. Beach tents are often a simplified form of dome tent and provide a useful (relatively sand-free) place to temporarily store beach equipment, but are at most showerproof. In addition to the DX (also sometimes called Deluxe) and LE trims, 1992 saw the addition of an XLE luxury trim and the SE sport trim—presumably introduced to compete with the Nissan Maxima SE. Because a gazebo is free-standing (no guy ropes or pegs needed), it is often used as a shelter for a temporary shop at a fair or street market. In that market, both the four and six-cylinder engines received upgrades in displacement and power: the four was upped to 2.2 L and 130 hp SAE (97 kW), and the V6 to 3.0 L and 185 hp SAE (137 kW).

This structure provides a lot more usable space than does a flysheet, since the gently sloping roof allows for a reasonable amount of headroom even at the edges (like a frame tent). In the United States, an automatic transmission became the only option on all but the base and sport-model Camrys, whereas previously, a manual transmission was available on nearly all trim levels. A gazebo uses a framework of metal poles to support a roof - the fabric down the poles is purely decorative. The wider export model was called the Toyota Scepter in its home market. There may be plenty of headroom between the poles, but the lower edges may be either at ground level or at most 90 cm (3 ft) off the ground. However, in Japan, the 1992 Camry was a different vehicle, which shared its doors and fenders with the exported model, but was limited to the 1700 mm (66.9 in) width required to fit into a lower tax bracket (the 'number 5' bracket). While a flysheet may provide a useful dining shelter, it is not advisable to cook under a flysheet due to fire-safety considerations. This model marked the transition away from an inexpensive four door vehicle into a larger, more luxurious family sedan.

Additional guy ropes are attached to the lower edges to pull them outwards away from the poles. The third-generation Camry (first sold in 1990 in Japan; in the US as a 1992 model year car) is regarded as the first to break into the large-car market, or what Toyota billed at the time as "world-sized". The tops of the poles are attached via guy ropes to pegs, in order to keep the poles upright. The second-generation Camry was extremely popular in the United States and it is not at all uncommon to see examples on American roads. Two opposite sides are held up in the middle by poles, or sometimes just a rope between conveniently placed trees. The ES 250 was essentially the Japanese-market Camry hardtop. A flysheet consists of a single rectangular sheet of material. The 2.5 L engine and Camry chassis was repackaged as the upscale Lexus ES 250.

Tent colour. The Kentucky plant also began producing Camrys in 1988, where three trim levels of the second-generation Camry were made: the unbadged base model, the DX, and the LE. Number of bedrooms. In 1991, anti-lock brakes became optional on the V6, LE, and wagon models. Frame and cabin tents have gently sloping roofs, so you want to take into account the wall height as well as the maximum height. The V6 featured dual overhead camshafts, much like the upgraded 130 hp JIS (96 kW) 4 cylinder. Manufacturers quote the maximum internal height, but the usable internal height may be a little lower, depending on the tent style: ridge tents have a steeply sloping roof so the whole height is rarely usable, dome tents slope gently in all directions from the peak so something close to the whole height is usable in the centre, tunnel tents have a good usable height along the center line. In 1988, all wheel drive (called All-Trac) and a 160 hp JIS (118 kW) 2.5 L V6 engine were added as options for the first time.

Internal height. At this point, it was still regarded as a midsize car. Some tents have additional poles so that the fabric doorways can be used as awnings. The second-generation model debuted in 1986 for the 1987 model year, and included a station wagon but dropped the hatchback. To allow for sunshine, an awning to provide shade may not go amiss. Additionally, the vehicle size and available options were characteristic of Japanese-designed cars of the time; the Camry was a small, inexpensive sedan with solid but spartan construction and competed indirectly against larger American counterparts. Alternatively, cyclists on a camping trip may wish for enough covered space to keep their bicycles out of the weather. The design of the first-generation Camry fit well within the box-shaped trends of the early 1980s.

To allow for inclement weather, some covered living space may be desirable. In contrast to the rear wheel drive Celica Camry, the Toyota Camry was a front wheel drive vehicle built on an all-new platform. If a group are backpacking, it may be preferable to use several small tents rather than one large one, since load-sharing is easier to arrange. In North America, the Camry was available with a 92 hp SAE (68 kW) 2.0 L I4 engine or a 74 hp 2.0 L I4 turbodiesel engine, and could be purchased with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic. Even though children may be physically smaller than adults, their supply of toys may mean that they need just as much space, if not more. A twin was announced at this point: the Toyota Vista. The number of people who will be camping determines how big the sleeping area(s) must be. At this point, Camry was positioned above the Carina and Corona, two other mid-sized models made by Toyota.

Size of tent.