Twapster said:
Id have to agree the Oz tent range
http://www.oztent.com/oztentrange would have to be the cream of the crop if you can afford them
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RV5 with the options, obviously the videos show 30 seconds but with all the extras and tied down properly is more like half hour!
Fits on the roof rack, is a true 4WD camping tent and very hard to beat i've seen a lot of pro's with this tent and there is a reason why.
I've been considering an Oztent RV5 for about six months and have checked them inside and out.
While there are a lot of pros there are a lot of cons also, don't get me wrong I was a big fan until I started investigating in depth:
- it's a big investment $$$ wise ( $1650 for an RV5 )in a tent but hopefully it will last a lifetime if well maintained;
- I first saw them at a 4wd exhibition in Brisbane and was surprised after seeing the videos like this one that you really don't get a lot of room in these tents, even the RV5. It's because of their tapered back section it reduces the overall area you have. I just want the tent not all the add ons. The RV5 from what I have seen of them would be good for two people and their gear at most which is all I am looking for;
- Many of the common stretcher beds won't fit inside lengthwise but will fit diagonally. I heard that Oztent do sell one that will fit lengthwise;
- You can't stand upright in them except at the door ( I'm 5'10" or roughly 180cm ) you have to stoop which is bad for a person with a bad back.
- A common fault reported is near the bottom zip area at the door the canvas tears over time;
- They are a lot heavier than you would think and you will need to grab both handles to carry these safely any distance; and
- There have been reports on the 4wd forums of these tents flipping over in high winds even when properly pegged out and consequently having their frames bent which renders the tent unusable. In each of these incidents Oztent has replaced the damaged tents under warranty.
