Oztent arrived - finally

They are a good tent you seem pretty happy so far so there cost shouldnt matter because your happy.
I mucked around with tents and camping gear for years trying get a bargin but ended up spending a heap trying to save money now I buy the best first time.

Happy camping
Eric

Jiana, have had ours some months now an RV4 to clip on to the rook of our 'tool box' and it is teriffic as it can be manoevered to position and tightened up all as a unit.

Friends bought an RV3 just recently having seen the speed and ease of ours to set up. They bought the side sheeets too, where we had ours tailored. The delivery speed after order is fantastic too. The carry bag is a bit of a lump until we set up a special carry position for ours, it seemed in the way.

I reckon we can have ours out of the bag and connected after erection in under two minutes, or after three from stopping if the site is good.

We have had ours for about 6 years and have half worn it out to the point where we ordered a new one to get show savings the other month. Keep the old one in good nick for the grandkids to go 4wd with nan and pop.
Can pull onto a good site and be in bed in 5 minutes if need be. I have hooks welded to roof rack and the awning hooks on and pull tent back and wahlah done, best thing since sliced bread.

How much was it if you don't mind me asking?

I hadn't heard of one before now so i had a look. They are really impressive, I wouldn't mind one for when just me and my son go away. Can you tell me how long they take to put away, and how waterproof is the bag they store in, as I'd have to keep it on the roofrack.

Our new RV-3 ordred in Feb, show special $100 off was $799.
If you wait for a 4wd or camping show and go to oztent site they are nearly always discounted, If you just wish to puchase one, deal direct with oztent in Sydney as the price seems to inflate through dealers. We have had several dealings with them and are good to deal with. Phone no. 02-9757 4466
They are very waterproof but not the bag. You can buy a fibreglass cocoon to store them in on roof rack. We have never found water a problem as they dont get saturated when travelling in the rain as the tent has a vinyl floor which is on the outside when rolled up and it drys out at night when you put it up again.

Rays Outdoors had them at the Caravan and Camping Show in Melbourne too folks. I guess they may have them on the floor in some shops. The beauty of ordering direst is they land them on your doowstep two days later at the advertised price. The local friends were amazed, Ordered Monday courier Wednesday morning!

If you have extra panels made, you will have to buy zippers from them at $10 each or buy them direct. having them taylored was twice the price for a little more advantage in out case.

I don't carry mine outside, its inside the box on slings under the roof - straps and hooks with cam-locks.

Its amazing how quickly you can get the shelter up. Have a lightweight fly from Rays that takes all the time..........

I've had an oztent for over 4 years - best piece of camping kit I have ever bought..easy up and easy down. Mine has run through many heavy tropical downpours and no water in the bag. I do, however, put it on the roof rack with the zip facing down and to the rear. No dust gets in that way either. When I pull up for the night I often just put the four base pegs in and stand the frame up. When staying for longer peg the frame and fly out as well. Ooooooodles of room for me and she who must be obeyed. I also have the oztent kitchen that can fit under the awining or to the front or side of the awning - great in the Vic High Country during the summer when the flies are super thick.
I'd rate the oztent, the various accessories and the service from the Wetherill Park (Sydney) head office as 9.99 out of 10 - I only take 0.01 off the score because Bo Derek was the only real 10.
Cheers
Pete

Is the new oztent the one that doesn't have a seperate fly, as the material used doesn't need one ??? The RV or something like that ???

Just wondering as i want to place one on my wish list for the future.
How much internal height is there in the different sizes, as the little lady wants one she can stand up in easily , she is 6 foot, i am 6ft2 .

I think i would like the tent with the 2 side panels, and back the jack up to the opening.. I know they ain't cheap, but they look fantastic..

Thanks all