Tents

[Alan Loy]

One thing that surprised me is that the Blackwolf Turbo Lite 300 and the Freedom Northan tourer are the same weight

The Oztrail Tourer 9 is a cheap version of this classic shape single pole tent $300 https://www.snowys.com.au/tourer-9-tent

[DrewXT]

Got a Black Wolf Turbo 240 plus lite, which is a bit small given the kids are in big inflatable beds that they can't roll out of, and the wife insists on a queen sized inflatable....

Next time around, I'd get a 300+, or when the kids are older 2 oztent RV's for non camper friendly trips...

Also looking at a swag for myself for weekends I'm free

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[Redcherokee]

We've got a JetTent. With front awning. Goes up very very fast. Different packed shape to a Oztent means it can go in the car rather than needing a roof rack. 

Did what it was bought for very well, but don't really need it now.  So for sale if anyone is in the market. 

[Pebble]

The tent we had (in between camper trailers) was a single pole touring tent style one. Well we did first buy a couple of compact hiking tents ....but the number of pegs you had to bang in!!! I think it was like 16 per tent (tent then fly). Hence we went to a touring tent.
Anyway the single pole touring tent was great, quick and easy to set up. I think it possibly packs up lighter and less bulky compared to OzTent and BlackWolf Turbo as well.

If we were to go back to tenting (particularly as a secondary option), since the kids already have a swag each we would probably be inclined to go for one of those fancy double swags which is essentially like a tent. The thinking here is that at least most of the bedding etc can just be rolled up as one, rather than having to pack away sleeping bags, mattresses and the like. If we did opt for a tent I'd go for single pole style again I think.

[ronmac]

Have a look at the Diamantina out rigger tourer, 9x9 ft, 3 minute set up time with 2 pole set up inside to give you a true floor space. cheers ron.

[Bird]

Next time around, I'd get a 300+, or when the kids are older 2 oztent RV's for non camper friendly trips...

I scored a 300 not the lite but normal one off ebay years ago... great but way too big for me and 1 kid, great tents!!

Also looking at a swag for myself for weekends I'm free

I like the idea of a tent for getting changed in morning when its pissin rain etc.. that's where the swag falls down. even with awning ya gets pissed all over... but swags rock in good weather like few weeks ago up HC, left the flap open and crashed watchin the stars...

[trinityalyce]

We have an Oztent RV-3, and the in laws picked up a second hand Blackwolf Turbo tent (don't recall which one).

Both are good tents. I had to help the in laws set up the Blackwolf tent (it was their first time camping in years, first time using the tent) - with zero familiarity it was really easy to set up, went up quick, and more car-friendly size when packed up than the Oztent.

That said I love our Oztent and wouldn't trade it for the world. We had a basic swag made (essentially just a bed roll - leave it made up with all camp bedding) so our whole tent/bed set up is usually done in under 5 minutes, maybe a little more if we have to peg down the whole tent when its windy, but we usually don't use pegs for a quick overnighter when the weather is still/no rain/etc.

[1302toby]

Either Freedom or Southern Cross touring tent. Single pole or extended type, easy to put up and made of proper canvas. Check the resale of both, can't go wrong.

[Bigfish]

Possibly look at the Coleman Instant Up Gold series, we trialled these before there release into Australia,  compact packed size, about 15kg weight, set up and pack up time about 6 mins, circular ventilation system which is adjustable for the seasons and able to withstand 100kph wind, and not ridiculously priced like other brands on the market. We are not affiliated or sponsored by Coleman or any other brand

I,ve got the 4 person gold.  Absolute love it. Stretcher, air mattress and tent.  15 mins for all and I,m ready to jump in bed.  Keep it in camper trailer for when I only do 1 night stops and couldnt be stuffed putting up the camper canvas. Cheap and bloody ripper tent. No where near as bulky or heavy as the oztrail ones either.

[Nomad]

Just forked out $700 for the Blackwolf turbo twin air.............will see how it goes. I pulled out my old three room tent this morning and its covered in mildew and disintigrating from age.

Be interesting to put it up for the first time. I like the idea of no poles...yep I was very sceptical about a blow up tent but it seemed to have reasonable reviews......I also like the idea of the fly staying connected so pull it out roll it out and blow up the "posts".

We will use this when we are camped in one spot for longer as opposed to the small two mans we use when cruising around.

[jj]

We bought the blackwolf turbo 300 for 2 adults and 2 kids and love it. Great for 2-3 nights when you couldn't be bothered or can't get to a spot with the van/trailer. We also got all the sides to enclose it in certain conditions, which we have used. Pete's setup with the tarp off the awning would be good to see.

[prodigyrf]

Another vote for the stand up Oztrail Tourer 9 or the Plus version if you want a bit more storage space. Canvas beats nylon any day and they're quick to setup as you only peg out the base but add the guy ropes if you suspect a blow. Pays to keep an eye on the secondhand market as many buy tents and hardly use them a lot like Jayco annexes 

[Pete79]

We bought the blackwolf turbo 300 for 2 adults and 2 kids and love it. Great for 2-3 nights when you couldn't be bothered or can't get to a spot with the van/trailer. We also got all the sides to enclose it in certain conditions, which we have used. Pete's setup with the tarp off the awning would be good to see.

Ask and you shall receive.... 

[petrolburner]

We have an RV5 and matching tag along tent.
The RV5 is great but we have found the tag along only okay. In hindsight we should have bought two RV5 tents.
Only downsides are they really need to travel on the roof, and for me st 6'3 I cannot stand up straight inside.

Best option is a Drifta canvas travel bag to keep the tent in, much more roomy and built a lot tougher than the crappy bag it comes in.

We are away for the week in the DOT right now, I have bought along the RV5 tent as the extra space is nice and it straps to the side of my camper for travelling.

[trinityalyce]

Best option is a Drifta canvas travel bag to keep the tent in, much more roomy and built a lot tougher than the crappy bag it comes in.

Definitely second this recommendation! We bought one and no regrets. It also fits more than just the tent in it (at least in our case) so a lot of the extras we've bought stay in there, too.

We did buy a bunch of extras for our RV-3 - fly (which stays attached to the tent), front and side panels (which we rarely use unless setting up in one place for a few days or more, definitely don't take it touring), and awning connector (use it to connect the tent up to the side awning which is useful when its raining and we're not going anywhere in a hurry!).