Oztent rv2 or rv3

[Redcherokee]

We have a Jet tent, but it takes up a lot of space and is heavy.  I also had a leg collapse on me in the middle of the night (it was very windy).

For our upcoming desert trip we are taking the camper and the Coleman Coastline 6. We will have 3 adults in there for several nights.

http://www.kangarootentcity.com.au/welcome/page24.php#Coleman_Dome_Tents

Weighs 12kgs, takes up less space than a camping chair.  Sure, it is slower to put up, but in backyard trials it has done well.  Dad and I put it up, unpacked stretcher, mattress, put out sleeping bag, tested lying in bed, got mum to try the bed, then undid it all and packed up, and the elapsed time was about an hour.   For the saving in weight and space, I think I can cope with the extra setup time.


I can let you know in a couple of weeks how this works out. 

[Alan Loy]

After looking at the Blackwolf video I am no longer as keen to get one.  How long do they really take to pack up??   My guess is that my Freedom Family Tourer would not be that much slower.

I made a shelf in the back of the Patrol so I can slide it in last.  This works well and its not as high as a roof rack to lift the 23 kg of tent.  This is the same weight as the Turbo 300 bit the Turbo lite is only 15kg

[Bird]

After looking at the Blackwolf video I am no longer as keen to get one.  How long do they really take to pack up??   My guess is that my Freedom Family Tourer would not be that much slower.

I made a shelf in the back of the Patrol so I can slide it in last.  This works well and its not as high as a roof rack to lift the 23 kg of tent.  This is the same weight as the Turbo 300 bit the Turbo lite is only 15kg

Its the rolled up length of the Blackwolf.. It only just fits door to door on the back seat.

Timewise, they arent that bad... Just awkward - specially if you forget a step, which I do everytime.

our Southern Cross the first time - we took close to an hour before the bloke and his wife in the campsite next to us came over and helped as he had one too. They had the SC tent done in under 5mins.

[Alan Loy]

Sorry Lost, I'm not understanding???  Why do you like the Blackwolf so much compared to the SC?

[chisel]

We have a Blackwolf Turbo 300 plus lite ... it's pretty good to pack up, maybe 5-10mins, and I can throw it on the roof rack myself ok.  Would struggle with the canvas one perhaps.
The problem with most of the instant types tents is
a) the fly - can take 5 mins to sort it out and get it over the tent
b) pegging out the base and guy ropes ... of course it can be quick if you're sure you won't get any breeze in the night (famous last words)

The jet tents look good - no fly, awning is built onto the main tent (similar to oztents I guess) but expensive and heavy.

[Bird]

Sorry Lost, I'm not understanding???  Why do you like the Blackwolf so much compared to the SC?

Blackwolf is up in no time and no faffing around with poles except for 2 on the annexe on the door...

The annexe clips on with buckles, so thats instant... no ropes, pegs and ****.

Awesome when its raining.
Any of the quick erect tents are huge when packed up. thats how they work.

I was shopping for either Bwolf or the Oztent.. but both are stupid $$ new... mine came up at the right time.

Would I buy another instead of the canvas ultimate - yes. but the Ultimate has more room adn a massive awning that you can back a car under.

[Alan Loy]

cheers 

[Bird]

cheers 

The Wolf/Oztent is designed for regular moving I'd say in its design.
The SC is designed for base camping more than moving.

[alnjan]

The Wolf/Oztent is designed for regular moving I'd say in its design.
The SC is designed for base camping more than moving.

Considering the old outback coach tour operators always had the TOURING Tent as their basis for their overnight camp for it's passengers, I would be more inclined to disagree with you on that one Lost.

Especially after helping a mate set up and pack up his Blackwolf tent.


http://www.gibbriverroad.net/taffy-abbotts.html

Back in the days before Glamping was thought of

[rossm]

 Gidday

I have a blackwolf turbo 240 and have found packing it is an acquired art. Need to do more camping! It is probably a job best done by two, but as I usually travel solo has to be done alone and it can be fiddly. Key is not to rush (hard I know if its raining).
When i was shopping I was leaning to an oztent but the packed length was an issue as I was camping out of a car at the time and then the blackwolf became available at a price too good to refuse.

Cheers

[Bird]

Considering the old outback coach tour operators always had the TOURING Tent as their basis for their overnight camp for it's passengers, I would be more inclined to disagree with you on that one Lost.

Especially after helping a mate set up and pack up his Blackwolf tent.

9x9's are a different story to the Ultimate with the extra area at the back requiring more poles....

[weeds]

have you consider an awaning with sides?

i carry 2 x touring tents....just the basic square ones, two ensure there is no drought while touring 

[Alan Loy]

Those old style pyramid tents are great (1 pole 4 pegs) except for the pole in the middle, so their fine for two people but not a couple who like to sleep together

The larger ones, family tourers/ultimates need at least 6 pegs and 2 poles but they can fit a double and 2 singles.

[Bird]

Those old style pyramid tents are great (1 pole 4 pegs) except for the pole in the middle, so their fine for two people but not a couple who like to sleep together

The sidepole kits are worth every penny...

[alnjan]

See Coleman has just released these

http://www.colemanaustralia.com.au/Gear/Tents-and-Shelters/Instant-Up/Instant-Traveller-6-Person.aspx#

[Kangaron]

The Bunker by Oztent.
We took ours for the maiden voyage over the last 4 days.
90 seconds to set up and 2 minutes to pull down, without reading the instructions firstly.
The Bunker comes in a bag that is only 25 x 25 x 104cm long.. yet the actual Bunker is quite large when it is opened. (inside measurements are 1900 cm x 75 cm)
Inside we have Roman deluxe moon mats that self inflate, and unlike 4x4 mats, roll up in a minute.

[Alan Loy]

I don't recall seeing these before.  How are they?

Oztent seem to have looked around and got ideas from Blackwolf for the Jet tent and Kamprite for the bunker http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/TentCots-orderby_0-p-1-c-249.html

They have a good range now!

[Kangaron]

We looked at them all, nothing touched the quality of the Oztent Bunker, which was by far the most expensive as well.

[Bird]

We looked at them all, nothing touched the quality of the Oztent Bunker, which was by far the most expensive as well.

more expensive than an RV3 Didnt think it possible.

Bunker or Jet Bunker
http://www.oztent.com/CatalogueRetrieve.aspx?ProductID=5268635&A=SearchResult&SearchID=6508278&ObjectID=5268635&ObjectType=27

[Kangaron]

But look at the size when packed, ease of set up etc
worth every cent, to me.

[Swannie]

I don't recall seeing these before.  How are they?

Oztent seem to have looked around and got ideas from Blackwolf for the Jet tent and Kamprite for the bunker http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/TentCots-orderby_0-p-1-c-249.html

They have a good range now!

Hi mate, have used the tent cot, not sure where your based but in Vic I felt the cold underneath the mattress a lot more than a swag, good to store your shoes and that under. Rays have a wild country brand on special at times for $150. If your using in mild to warm weather it would be ok

Swannie


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[Kangaron]

Spot on swannie, we figured as much so went prepared with a silver thermal blanket each to put under the Roman moon mat.
Was just above freezing where we were and worked well. Warm as toast.
Will be nice in summer when the fly comes off the Bunker.

[KingBilly]

Hundred bucks off RVs at Rays  http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/edm/rays-rewards-ripper-deals-wk12.aspx?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Week+12+Ripper+Deals+2014

KB

[Jason B]

I am looking at the RV3 for the kids room to use with our KK. I like the look of them. From a touring point of view I have found a swag much quicker and more efficient than a tent set up. Even for a trip like yours I would consider a swag in conjunction with your tent.

I spend about 50-100 nights per year camping for work and swags win hands down. The worst part I found touring with a tent (ours was the SC ultimate trekka) wasn't the ease of setting up the tent, but the bedding was a PITA. The time it took to unpack the sleeping bags, self inflating mattress, pillows, blankets etc from their individual bags and then wrestle with them again in the morning was a major negative for me.

I find the swag, made up with the pillow and sleeping bag up on the roof much easier to deal with even when used in conjunction with a tent. Just undoing the clips and throwing the swag down inside the tent saves heaps of set up and pack up time. Also the quality of the mattress is so much better than the self inflaters.

Just my thoughts. I am biased as I usually sleep in my swag instead of the KK when we go away as a family.

Jas

[fuji]

Wish I never sold my rooftop tent.