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Title: Oz Tent copies on eBay
Post by: tate1984 on October 24, 2013, 12:28:26 PM
I have been looking at these Oz Tent copies on eBay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/POP-UP-SIDE-TENT-AWNING-ROOF-TOP-TENT-CAMPER-TRAILER-4WD-4X4-CAMPING-CAR-RACK-/121108609080

Has anyone tried one? I thinking it would be ideal for me and the little one for overnight trips on the beach etc. I like the quick set up and the fact that it would attach to the sail track channel on the side of my awning.

Any feedback would be great. Cheers
Title: Re: Oz Tent copies on eBay
Post by: D4D on October 24, 2013, 12:31:52 PM
Pay the extra and get the real thing otherwise you'll be paying twice...
Title: Re: Oz Tent copies on eBay
Post by: DannyG on October 24, 2013, 12:33:36 PM
Very cheap. Obviously they are not the quality of the real deal but at that price and what you want it for it might be worth giving it a go.
Title: Re: Oz Tent copies on eBay
Post by: Bird on October 24, 2013, 12:35:15 PM
I wouldnt buy a tent without seeing how good the canvas really really is in person. no matter what the ad says.

That one packs up large if its like oztent, you will need a roofrack. and then to get it off the roofrack...

if its just you and 1 kid, get a 9x9 single pole canvas tent from Rays similar to this...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281185638378
Had mine 9 years, never leaked, and piss easy to pack and put up.


Or a Blackwolf.. They are awesome quick to put up (it may not look fast, but 4 pegs, and push the springloaded center up and your in), packing can be a challenge until you have it down. But still... I love mine :)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261307958385
YMMV


PS... look at youtube for how easy blackwolf etc are.
Title: Re: Oz Tent copies on eBay
Post by: tate1984 on October 25, 2013, 12:08:46 PM
Thanks guys. I thought that would be the advice. I had SWMBO approval at $300, now to try my luck with double that.  Will also look have a look at the pole canvas tents.

Cheers