Any BAD Reports on Oztrail Tourer 9??
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 21:58
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Geoff1967
I'm about to get another new tent and was in Anaconda today and noticed their $199.00 Fathers Day special for Club members.
Being a "serious" camper I'd always frowned down on this brand in the past and was strongly considering another Oztent or Blackwolf.
Firstly, the main reason I've given up on Oztent RV4 is my height. Anyone over 6'2" can't stand up in them to get dressed and rubbing the roof of any tent first thing in the morning while getting changed is a bad idea (drips everywhere!).
Back to the subject at hand, I've searched pretty thoroughly and all-in-all I hear good reports about this cheap Oztrail Tourer 9. So why pay out $800+ for a Blackwolf Turbo? $600 difference is massive...
Cliches abound in my head..."Chinese quality"..."you get what you pay for" etc.
But why pay $600.00 more for a Blackwolf when the Tourer 9 sets up faster, is just as waterproof, has the same height and similar space?
Please someone put me out of my misery and convince me either way LOL
Reply By: howie - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:32
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:32
got the oztrail 10 plus, which has the extended rear section, gives us plenty of room.
comparitive tent was the freedom at $1200, we paid $400ish.
very happy with our oztrail, zips,canvas etc.
maybe the floor is not as good as the frredom but can't see why its 3 times the money.
one thing, "separate internal weatherproof door panel" as they quote. if it rains hard, zip the front panel up.
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Follow Up By: Member - bushfix - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 07:27
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 07:27
G'day Howie, the zips on
mine (front doors) failed on
mine after about 18 mths. The teeth just would not sit in properly and kept busting open. The front awning is useless and the centre pole fastener busts after not too much use, which is not good as it is holding up the tent for you. You can weld a nut onto it and make a tee piece bolt if this happens. I paid around $330 for ours but we use an Oztent RV5 now, excellent design and versatility with the options.
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Follow Up By: howie - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:35
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:35
well there you go geoff, confused now?
go to
shop and ask for an erection (i did), make your own mind up on the zips and canvas etc.
if you stick with the oztrail9 a side pole unit sounds like the go.
i would suggest that the awning on most centre pole tents are next to useless because of their shape.
in prolonged heavy rain an extra piece of canvas or tarp can be fitted.
some centre pole tents have this ability (not the oztrail) , i just put a tarp up with my extra poles (or go to the nearest pub)
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Reply By: marq - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:42
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:42
They leak - make sure you apply heaps of seam sealant etc.
Carry a trap (cheap one) incase of heavy rain or long periods of rain (to place over top of tent)
They are fast to put up and take down (about 10 minutes either way).
It will can longer to prep the ground...
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Follow Up By: Geoff1967 - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:47
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:47
"They leak - make sure you apply heaps of seam sealant etc."
Hi Marq.
Your
feedback flies in the face of what most people say according to my research. 99% say they DON'T leak...of course you have to wet them a few times before use.
Regarding groundsheet and tarp, that pretty-much applies to all tents, Oztent and Blackwolfs included?
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Reply By: Skippy In The GU - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 23:47
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 23:47
I have to waterproof
mine a week before I use it otherwise it will leak.
I've used the spray on stuff and that didn't work i have brought the roll on stick but haven't used it still then.
They are crap.
There swaps are meant to be ok.
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Follow Up By: Skippy In The GU - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 08:58
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 08:58
I should stop these late night entry's,
I meant to say swags
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Reply By: Member - beachbum - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 08:24
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 08:24
Hi Geoff and we have just spent 5 weeks on
Cape York with our tent and went through all kinds of rain and wind and had no leaks at all. This was it's first time out so must wait and see how it performs over time. We have the side pole set and think it is
well worth having as no center pole getting in the way. Only use it to set up and pull down. When it rains we drop the front flap and tie it out with a couple of Ockie straps.I have not used any extra sealant on ours but did do the wet/dry thing for four days before setting out. Seems to be value for money to us.
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Reply By: Member - cuffs (SA) - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 08:51
Reply By: Ole Grizzly - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 10:03
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 10:03
Lucky I have stumps for legs..no problem in my Oztent.
Plus, with the Fly there is no condensation inside..exterior stays dry..and heaps cooler in the hot weather..
Canvas is always dry..so easy to pack with a 'thick head' :)
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Reply By: Smudger - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 11:03
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 11:03
Do a Topic Search on Oztrail Tourer, you're not the first to go there.
We've had a couple ..first lasted 11 months and literally started to disintegrate. The fabric started to "dissolve", they claimed it was excessive chemicals in the dye, or the preservative or something. It was replaced under warranty, and the new one leaked like a sieve, even after I had it cured for 4 or 5 days by setting it up, soaking it daily and letting it dry out. They returned my money.
Great warranty, not too sure about the product.
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Reply By: Member -Signman - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:02
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:02
Not trying to start a 'bun fight' here but we bought a 'Demo' Tourer9 from Souther Cross. I'm 6'2 and can easy stand inside. It is superior quality and will last for years. It has good meaty zippers. Just back from
Cape York with a few nites of drizzly rain with no leaks.
With just a little help from SWMBO we can have it up (the tent!!) in 5 minutes.
By 'demo'- it was probably erected at a 4WD show and thats all. Still with full warranty. And saved quite a few $$$.
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Follow Up By: Smudger - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 18:22
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 18:22
Ya won't get a bun-fight from me. Half ya luck if yours is serving you
well. Can't knock the design, we loved ours ..before it fell apart.
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Reply By: Paps - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:21
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:21
Just an aside. How is it that Anaconda can constantly cut 50 to 75% off thier products. Does it mean we are paying far to much for thier Chinese imports the rest of the time?
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Reply By: fujimiester - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 19:47
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 19:47
do what i did, after being in the same dilema as you i bought a 2nd hand
southern cross on the tradingpost/ebay. cost me 500, took it to
southern cross bought a side kit and they also checked it. still in great condition. very hard to type on the fllor.
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Reply By: fozzy - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 20:36
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 20:36
geoff
4 people i know with oztrail and all happy after 2-3 yrs of use.
i have t9 plus and its great.
i also have 10X10
southern cross which after 4 years has broken front zip,leaks on back wall and has holes in the floor.
both are great tents-
southern cross 10X10 slightly quicker to set up than a oztrail T9.
price them yourself and make your own mind up.
cheers
fozzy
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Reply By: oldmagpie2 - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 22:37
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 22:37
have one for three years hasnt leaked yet, stood up to a lot of wind too with the square frame at the top 9 plus model ive allready got my money's worth
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Reply By: SteveL - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 23:55
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 23:55
I have a tourer 9 plus and have used it for 7 months out of the last 12 months.It doesn't leak and is holding together quite
well.The front zip has just given up,however.Will soon be trying our luck with a warranty claim.
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Reply By: Geoff1967 - Thursday, Aug 23, 2007 at 00:25
Thursday, Aug 23, 2007 at 00:25
ahhh what to do what to do
lol
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Follow Up By: Axel [ the real one ] - Thursday, Aug 23, 2007 at 15:37
Thursday, Aug 23, 2007 at 15:37
Buy a camper trailer. LOL.
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