Oztents

forgot to mention I bought the Oz tent for I know a few people that have the older ones and were extremely happy with them and never experienced the prob's I had. The new ones I dont believe are worth the money.

Ingo

I have a new RV4, in these there are vents at the under neath the awning. I have found that if they are left open it prevents condensation.

Alan

Alan

I agree the vents being open help with ventilation, my top vents were never closed and didnt notice condensation until the temp dropped bellow zero in the desert and Flinders Ranges and when the sun hit the tent early morning the roof formed water droplets and continually dripped over everything inside. Inside was myself my wife and two year old son.

I posted on here after the trip mid July this year to see if anyone else had experienced this problem and almost every reply owners were saying yes they had the same but problem solved when using the fly, which in my opinion defeats the purpose of having a 30 second tent.

For me though Alan, It was the rip in the floor (first night of the trip) which was the hair that broke the camels back, to Oztents credit they wanted to give me a new one which would have been the 4th
new tent. I love the Idea and design of the Oztent but were over the drama's.

Cheers

Hi Ingo, what is the Southern Cross like to set up, does the pole at the back of the ultimate trekker come off or does it stay connected? I was looking at the Oztents but you have made me have a rethink.

I am wanting a quick and easy tent for when it is just me and my 2 boys and thought the Southern cross centre pole type might be a bit cramped unless I go for one of the larger ones. Thats why I originally looked at the Oztent models.

Sorry for hijacking the thread but it would be great to hear from someone who has experience with both brands

Cheers

Gday Gajm

The Southern cross takes a couple of minutes longer to set up but reckon its quicker to pack up.

We went with the the Ultimate trekker because of a growing family and the wife wanted to go a bit bigger, The first time I put it up I thought crickeys this is massive, but first trip away we had ample room 4 air beds across the back and the centre pole stood at the end of our mattresses and the other side of the pole (1.5m) heaps of room for bags and the like. The Ultimate Trekker you can walk around inside without ducking, unlike the Oztent where you can only stand right at the door, the rear window closes from the inside which is a bonus as well.

Felt a lot more sturdy than the Oz tent in wind and no need for guy ropes. The centre pole is not a problem at all and some nights comes in handy to hold onto after a few brews at the fire, they also have the side pole option which alliminates the centre pole which I have heard are very good.

We also looked at the 3 x3 southern cross tent and it would have been ample but we went alittle extra for we will be using a cot in the tent soon.

I guess unless you want a big tent like the ultimate trekker for you and two boys the 2.7 x 2.7 or 3x 3
would be ample, regardless of which one, they all pack into the same size bag but the bigger (more canvas) the heavier. If you want something thats going to last a long time the extra money you spend on a southern cross tent is well worth it in my opinion...........You wont regret it!!!

Hope this helps
Cheers

I would think $300 is on the money if it is in good condition.