Advice sought on 'RV' Style 'OZ Tents'

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There are plenty of Oztent users on this site. I have the RV4. I would have got the larger RV5 had they been available when I bought this.

For me they are the 'ant's pants'. Quick to erect, comfortable, roomy, no centrepole to work around. Also the Oztent guys are very good with any aftersales matters.

Main drawback is their overall length when packed. Most have to go on the roof. I have an Ozpod on the roof and this works well for me. They are not cheap, but then anything of quality isn't.

Putting up the side and end panels will add to the setup time, but we don't do it all the time. When they are put up though you have a nice roomy site.

I love mine. I also have a camper trailer, but still love camping with the Oztent.

Jack

Hi Darter

Believe what you are told, they are fantastic and in fact the best tent by far that we have ever owned.

They can be erected in 30 seconds and when we have had to use it out bush (our usual preferred sleeping mode is a swag) they are so simple to set up.

We have added a few extras, including the fly, 2 standard side panels and the front panel. In bush mode, it is as it is to save time, but when staying put for a few days or more, it is the full extras.

Here are 2 shots, the first between Cocklebiddy and Rawlinna and the only cleared flat ground. The was a friendly breeze, on wood for a fire and we wanted protection from the cold wind. 30 seconds later we were settle down inside the tent and it was like we were in heaven. The second image was in full tourist mode.

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There have been many questions like yours over the years and those that have them are usually very happy.

There have been a number of debates over the years about condensation, do not be fooled, it will happen in any tent given the right conditions.



Cheers



Stephen

Thanks Jack and Stephen.

I suspected that these were highly thought off.

One question,as Stephen mentions they usually end up on the roof due to length.

If I get the RV 3 size,that's where mine will be carried,it looks a neat package at

2m by 25 cm by 15 cm.How have you felt it ties down?neat package?

Thanks Stephen for the piccy's and Jack for extra link

Cheers Chris

G'day
Love my Oztent.
They told me when I bought the tent why would you want to put a dirty tent.in the car for anyway the best place is on the roof.
I thourght he wasjust being a typical salesman I soon learnt he was right after trip a few weeks ago.
I now own roof racks.
Cheers

We have an RV4 and it has worked well for two adults and 4 kids. I think they are an awesome tent. I have noticed that the bigger tents get that way by adding extra room toward the back of the tent past the metal floor support bar that goes across the width of the tent. So it is more usable for storing your gear than for sleeping unless you have a thick enough mattress that the metal bar won't be felt through it. For that reason, if it was only for two people I would go with the RV2 and reap the benefit of less weight and equal comfort. Fraun

Thanks everyone,I'll get one of these eventually-certainly more practical than my 'Tourer' style tent.

I also recommend that you look at the "Jettent" which is made by oztent. I have a F30 model and it is great, same awning as the 30 second tent, but it packs up to 1.5m long.
http://jettent.com/