In today's video I’m going to do a mini review on 10 of Australia’s more popular rooftop tents
I actually ended up with 12, so stick around until the end for some bonus information. If you enjoy
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G'day everyone welcome back to the channel. If this is your first visit, hi my name is
Del welcome to my channel. Today's video is going to be a little bit different as we're
in Melbourne in July and we're back in lockdown so this is another indoor one. I was doing a little
bit of research into rooftop tents and I thought I’ll put it all into video that way anyone else
in Australia looking for a rooftop tent can watch the video and hopefully get some tips.
These aren't the best rooftop tents in Australia, they are just 10 different types that I could
find information about. Obviously I can't go out and try them all out so I’ve had to rely
on Google and YouTube. Anyway, I’ve put all the information together into one video so
hopefully it's enough. If you have anything to say about the rooftop tents that I’m going to look at
in this video or anything to add or any rooftop tents that you use that are not in the video,
feel free to leave a comment below. If you enjoyed the video give me a thumbs-up if you didn't enjoy
the video give me a thumbs down. Let me know what you think. Okay this is my list of some of
the more popular rooftop tents currently available in Australia. Pricing is at the time of recording
this video. There is no specific order to the list except for the top three. The rest are ordered by
soft shell tents followed by hard shell tents. In the description, I have added chapter links so if
there is a specific tent that you would like to know more about, you can click straight through
to that section. I’ve included two bonus rooftop tents at the end of this video - The Adventure
Kings Grand Tourer Mark II because of its popularity and affordability and the James Baroud
because it is probably the king of the rooftop tents. The first rooftop tent on my list is the
Adventure Kings rooftop tent as it's by far the most popular rooftop tent in the Aussie market,
probably because of its price. At $899 it's the cheapest tent by far. This is a soft rooftop tent
from Adventure Kings that is incredibly spacious and even comes with the option of an impressive
four-person annex to make it even bigger. The tent itself weighs 57 kilograms which is average for
rooftop tents. Installation is super quick - you just place the tent on top of your roof rack and
use the included plates and bolts to secure it by tightening with the wrenches. Setup is easy even
with just one person and takes about three to four minutes. Remove the cover, unbuckle the straps,
slide the ladder out and then use it to pull the tent down and finally attach the support bar.
The sleeping area is an impressive 3.1 meters by 1.45 meters which is huge for a rooftop tent.
The extra thick 75mm open cell foam mattress is great for a comfortable night's sleep other great
features include a 320 gsm polycotton ripstop canvas, large doors and windows on all four walls,
an adjustable 2 meter alloy ladder and a heavy duty PVC floor that's easy to remove and clean.
I chose the Darche Panorama rooftop tent in second place because I love the idea of a sun or moon
roof. Darche is a well-known brand which makes quality products and this tent is no different.
The tent weighs just under 64 kg. Installation is surprisingly straightforward thanks to the clear
and detailed instructions and the tent comes with all brackets, mounting plates and bolts needed to
fit the tent and also includes the correct wrench. Once installed, the assembly is really quick and
easy with just one person. Simply remove the cover, release the straps, use the ladder as
a lever to pull the tent down and then insert the poles into the lugs and peg down the guide ropes.
The tent has a good size sleeping area 2.4 meters by 1.4 meters and the high density 50mm mattress
provides a comfortable night's sleep. Other features include 320 gsm poly cotton ripstop
canvas, full width 180 degree side windows, a telescopic ladder, built-in air vents and double
stitched seams. At $2,199 this tent is almost triple the cost of the Kings rooftop tent. I chose
the Camp King rooftop tent in third place as it's the only fully Australian-made rooftop tent - even
the canvas is made here in Australia but it comes at a hefty price - $6,970 to be exact.
This is a premium quality tent that is built to last. It's completely waterproof and dustproof
and is suitable for all weather and will keep you warm in winter with its closed cell foam roof.
The frame and ladder are built with strong 2mm 5005 grade aluminium and the tent weighs in at
around 90 kg. Installation is fast and not complicated and the setup time for this one
is around one and a half minutes. You can leave the bedding inside when it's closed
too. The tent measures 2.17 by 1.32 meters and its slanted roof is 1.7 meters at the highest point,
giving you plenty of space. It comes with a standard double mattress so you've got plenty
of space to stretch out. You get a telescopic ladder with the tent and you can access the
tent from all three sides through the mesh door or windows which also gives you great airflow.
For the remainder of the tents, I’ve included a short summary of each:
The Dometic TRT120e electric rooftop tent is made using tough PVC with two layers meaning it can
handle bitterly cold environments with no trouble. The PVC cover is water resistant with a UPF 50
protection rating. Including the ladder, this tent weighs just 56 kilograms thanks to its frame made
from lightweight aluminium alloy. Setting up the tent is simple and fast - it uses 12 volt
operation and has a wireless remote control so you can set it up in less than one minute.
The sleeping area measures 1.2 by 2 meters with a height of 1.1 meters. With the tent you get a 50mm
thick high density foam mattress that comfortably sleeps two people. The telescopic ladder makes
for easy access and the double layered mesh windows mean you get fresh air but no midgies.
The Yakima Skyrise HD rooftop tent is designed for all four seasons and is built with a tough
600d ripstop polyester fabric that is paired with a three thousand mm waterproof PU coating.
It's designed so that rain doesn't collect and instead simply runs off so there's no chance of
the tent springing a leak. The frame is made with lightweight aluminium and all up it only weighs 52
kilograms including the ladder. The tent measures 2.43 by 1.42 meters with a height of 1.22 meters.
The included mattress is 64mm thick and has a removable cover which makes it easy
cleaning. There are mesh windows on all sides and on the roof.
You also get a two-year warranty so you know you're buying quality that you can trust.
The Dune four-wheel drive Nomad rooftop tent is made from rugged rip-stop poly cotton canvas that
is waterproof and has UPF50+ You can comfortably fit three people inside and it's got a whopping
weight capacity of 300 kilograms. It weighs 56kg which is pretty light especially for the size.
Dune’s tent measures 2 by 1.4 meters inside with a height of 1.2 meters. When it's packed down it
has a height of 300mm. It comes with a 50mm thick high density foam mattress included. There's also
some large shoe pockets that are perfect for storing hiking boots. It's got windows on two
sides and a large door at the front all with mesh to keep the bugs out but keep you well ventilated.
You'll get a two year warranty with your purchase for peace of mind. This tent is
offered at a really reasonable price of $999 to Anaconda members or $2,500 to non-members.
The Dakota 1600 rooftop tent by 23Zero weighs in at just over 64 kgs and is made with a
high quality 280 gsm rip stop polycotton canvas that's lightweight yet durable. There is a full
installation kit included and it fits most popular brands of roof racks. The sleeping area measures
2.5 by 1.5 meters and comes fitted with a 65mm high density foam mattress with a waterproof base
to protect from condensation. This rooftop tent also features light suppression technology to
keep the interior extra dark, seam sealed throughout for added weather protection,
telescopic ladder, windows on all four sides and a mesh skylight for star gazing.
Drifta’s Stockton Wildlands rooftop tent is quick and easy to set up - under 60 seconds.
It is only 160mm thick when closed which is the lowest profile of all the tents. The roof of the
tent is separate to the hard shell top so this means there's a gap which helps enormously with
condensation airflow and temperature - basically it is a tent inside a box. The tent weighs just 57
kilograms. The sleeping area measures 2.05 meters by 1.2 meters and it comes with a 70mm mattress.
Bundutec's Murami Sport rooftop tent is a spacious and rugged rooftop tent.
It is built with a thick heavy canvas that's waterproof. The roof is designed with the hot
Australian sun in mind and works to keep you cool even in the middle of the day.
The frame is fully welded and built using tough alloy - this means that you are free to mount
equipment on the roof when the tent is closed for example surfboards to a maximum of 70 kilograms.
The weight of the tent itself is between 80 and 84 kilograms. Opening and closing the tent takes just
10 seconds. It's possible to leave your bedding inside too which makes setting up even quicker.
It measures 2.2 by 1.5 meters and the mattress is a comfortable 80mm thick.
When closed, the tent has a low profile just 200mm meaning you don't get much
wind resistance when driving and it doesn't affect your fuel consumption.
The iKamper Skycamp 2X rooftop tent or two times rooftop tent - this hard shell tent is iKamper’s
new two-person version of the Skycamp. It's made with a durable but breathable 300 gsm
polycotton canvas. It's water resistant and will shield you from the hot Australian sun.
A nice feature is how you can pick the colour from three varieties to suit your car – black,
blue or white. It takes just one minute to set up,
is easy to install and will fit on any standard crossbars. It weighs 55kg - not bad for the size
thanks to the aluminium floor. The outer shell uses fibre reinforced plastic and has two layers.
The tent measures 2.18 by 1.38 meters with a height of 1.1 meters. Included is a super high
density mattress so despite only being 50mm thick, it's really comfortable. You'll get a telescopic
ladder with the tent. There are mesh windows and doors on three sides and even a skylight.
You get great ventilation and you can gaze up at the stars at night. You can also lock
the case to prevent any theft. This is the perfect size for a couple or small family.
And finally the two bonus tents. The Adventure King's Grand Tourer Mark II aluminium rooftop
tent is 100% waterproof and designed to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
The tent frame is built with strong powder-coated aluminium which gives you a strong durable tent
that's resistant to rust. Including the ladder, the tent weighs 93.5 kilograms.
The mattress measures 2.28 by 1.4 meters which is absolutely huge. The great thing
about the Adventure Kings rooftop tent is that when it's closed, it's only 295mm high.
This means there's basically no effect on your fuel economy. You can also leave your
bedding inside the tent when it's packed down so your bed is always ready. There are mesh
windows on all three sides so you can enjoy a cool draft and included is a hanging storage
pocket to keep your phone or your book or your shoes. The mattress is 75mm thick.
The James Baroud Explorer Evolution rooftop tent is the final one on our list.
This rooftop camper weighs in at just 60 kilograms making it extremely lightweight for a hard shell
tent. It's totally waterproof and even wind tested to 120 km/h. This tent is made from high quality,
double stitched aluminumized polyester fabric. There are six fabric coatings that are anti-UV,
non-perishable 100% waterproof, breathable and reflect the sun's rays. The sleeping
area is a comfortable 2 by 1.4 meters and fitted with a high density mattress which
has a removable washable cover. The rooftop camper also features a solar powered fan
to help avoid condensation a removable rechargeable LED torch for internal lighting,
a telescopic ladder and windows on all four sides. Pricing starts from $4,350.
If you've made it all the way to the end, thanks for watching. I hope that it helps
you while you're shopping for your first or next rooftop tent. Don't forget to like
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