Tents that can grow.

Oztent - here -> http://www.oztent.com/

They have models with zipped wall panels.

Siringo I have the Oz tent and that as mentioned above has extendable panels. I also have a centre pole Oztrail Tourer tent and agree th efront door awning is about as much use as mammaries on a bovine. What I did was put the tent hard up against my car's side awning and this worked quite well for an overnight stop or longer if I wasn't moving the car.

With my Oz tent that fits perfectly under the height of my awning.

Gidday

I have a black wolf turbo tent and like the oztent you can get extra awnings and side panels and what have you. While the basic tent is quick to put up the extra bits are probably too time consuming for an overnight stop. They are also quite large packed up, the awning bag for mine is as big as the tent's though much lighter. And we are talking bulk dollars as well, nearly as dear as the tent.
I guess that's not much help, but I don't know if there is an easy answer, if I could work it out I might make millions.

Cheers

Thanks for the replies folks. I've looked at both the Black Wolf and the Oztent, they both look excellent. Isn't the Oztent about 2metres long packed up? That could be an issue.

Thanks again.

Southern Cross touring tents have a decent attachable awning.
They are made in Australia and are far better quality than the imported Oztent's and Black Wolf's. If looked after,you could hand one down to your grandchildren.

There's also the jet-tent. Similar to blackwolf - can enclose the awning.

Have you considered having a gazebo or other shelter separate from the tent?

We used to take a small tent that's big enough to stand up in and takes two Jumbo stretchers for overnight camping. Cost approx.$100.00 and is a very small package.
If we intended to stay in any one place for a week or so, we then take a larger 8 man tent. No need to try and get a compromise.

Thanks all for your replies and help.

I stumbled onto the video on the Oztent site that has Ron Moon shwoing you all about the tent. One question I had was, how heavy is it packed up and how easily could I get it up on the roof rack and back down. I reckon Ron's about my height and fitness and he didn't have trouble, so that question is answered.

It's not a bad video, it even showed that Oztent have a panel you can zipper onto the awning and slide the other side through some slide rail that's attached to the side of your van or vehicle. That's exactly what we have and exactly what we want to be able to do, plus the side panels, so I think it's off to Oztent for us.

Thanks again.

Hi Siringo,

I have the Oztent RV3 with the side and front panels, the bag for the tent is the same as the larger RV4 so I find I can easily fit the tent and panels in the one bag. ( check the bag sizes on the current tents)
It sets up quick, real quick if the front roof ropes go to your roof rack ;-) and the panels zip on easily. It has held up faultlessly to big storms, heavy rain etc.

I have seen pictures of Oztents joined front to front, so check with the makers as I'm not sure if it needs a small joiner zipped in, but it gives you the option of 2 tents and 2 rooms. The rooms don't have a floor but you can easily set something up if needed.

Negatives - yes the bag is long, roof rack only and a base board is recommended (you can get a special pod to carry them in), that's the only negative I have. But it's a small negative.

Have a look at this link. A fair way down the page you will see Campmor Safari Bella Vista Tent. They seem to have what you are looking for.

Oz tent...tried em all..it'a a no brainer!

Thank you all for your help.