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We have had our RV3 for ten years. It’s had three of those years set up 6 months of the year continually in a semi permanent setup. Copped a lot of rain, wind, cold and hot (40 degrees Celsius plus) weather. Paid about $1,000 for it back then too and is without doubt the best bit of camping kit we have ever purchased. Sensational quality. The seams, the frame, the windows, poles, guy ropes…everything is just quality. You get what you pay for. Still going strong. We have the additional room and have used that a lot in the semi permanent setup, not so much when moving around. Only advice I’d suggest is get the fly. It zips on and we leave it on most of the time, except in the real heat. You can leave it on when you pack up the tent. We got that after its first trip where we had condensation. Never had it since. We absolutely love our Oz tent. You can buy a one size bigger bag too make putting it away super easy. We just chuck it on the roof racks and with two simple straps it never moves. We tend to peg shade cloth out the front so any water drips through but still can sit on it and take off muddy boots etc and nearly always set up the awning.
Thanks for the walkthrough. I think I’m sold. What sold me on this tent is the fact that it has a built in awning. The awning looks pretty big too. Essentially it’s like you’re getting 2-in-1 with the awning. I usually take a tent and an awning separately so this looks more ideal for me. I know you said the length is a con and it could be for me as well as I drive a Subaru crosstrek lol but I don’t mind strapping to my roof racks
Great review. What we use to keep debris/dirt and damage away is shade cloth as a base. You can wipe your feet on it, water drops through it as too dirt, keeps the inside of the tent clean and its underneath too 👍
Had my RV4 for about 10years now. Love it. A friend has the RV3, so I brought an awning connector to link them. Makes a huge outfit and with the side panels on you get a big communal room between them. Another friend has an RV1. It looks tiny compared to the RV3/4 linkup. So we call it the dog kennel.
Great review - thank you! I have 2 x RV5's (one for my wife and I, and one for the kids). They are super tents! Expensive, yes, but you get what you pay for. I agree with everything you say regarding these tents. The only con for me is the length of the bags, but I have a Nissan Patrol with a roof rack, so that's where they go - problem solved! One huge plus compared to other tents is the fact that this is the only tent that I know of that can pack back into its original storage bag so easily! Most other tents are almost impossible to get back into their storage bags. This is important when trying to pack up camp before a pending rain storm! Thanks again for a great review, and warm greetings from South Africa! 👍😉
This is an outstanding honest review. Thank you. As an OZ Tent fanboy who owns none of their equipment, reviews like this make things even more tempting.
Thanks for the awesome review! I recently sold an iKamper Skycamp that served us well for 5 years and have the RV4 inbound. Looking forward to the new Oztent!
Using the ground sheet stops any dirt/debris from sticking to the base of the tent. If anyone is interested in purchasing an Oztent get the “RV5 plus” it comes with the fly (which keeps you cooler in warm weather and warmer in the cold) . Hands down best tent I’ve owned.
I have an RV1 and an RV3, RV1 has been discontinued but I think its better for solo camping, RV1 has the biggest awning and when peaked you can stand upright under it, It measures only 1.5m long packed as apposed to 2m long same weight though due to the extra long awning, they are expensive even here in Australia where they come from (via China) but even the originals from 15 years ago still sell for over half original price so there is not such a loss if you do sell it on. Gets a bit addictive though as you tend to buy every OZtent accessory! side panels are great but I only ever use one side at a time as a windbreak.
Thanks for the great review. We’re in the process of looking for a new tent, something bigger & quicker to open. How is the airflow? That’s something I have seen in other tents that even though they have plenty of windows, for some reason the mesh doesn’t allow air flow unless it’s REALLY windy.
Nice review. They are brilliant tents but expensive. I have the RV4. The original tent bag rotted away, so I replaced it with the Drifta canvas Oztent bag. It's much better quality and larger, so it's now more easy to pack the tent away.
at 2:35, you say you chose the rv3 because it fits well in the corners with the frame, and fills out the tent, does the rv4 and rv5 not do this as well, or fit in the corners as well ? I'm just about to purchase one of these tents so I would be interested to know if there is any difference in the sizes.
On the rv4 and rv5 you have to stake out the rear of the tent to get its full shape. The frame doesn’t fill it out completely. So in theory you have to stake it down every time you use it. I hardly ever stake mine down. Only if it’s super windy. Maybe 10% of the time
All good just thinking about times I’ve set up camp in the dark where you can’t always see the conditions, particularly if there’s cattle or hidden tree roots.
Excellent review Buddy, best I've seen on this tent as I have been researching them for awhile. I know I can trust the experience you've had with the RV. My Misses and I will be getting the RV5 when we do our Lap of Australia. She said there is no way she is climbing down a ladder in the middle of the night to heed the call.
Australia! Wow that will be a great adventure. Hope to make it there someday myself. Glad my review could help you out Mike thanks as always for the support. 👍🏼
Great review. How's it do in the winter? I have larger tents for the family (wife, 2 kids, dog), but looking for a winter setup for maybe just me and dog or one kid.
It does well! The canvas doesn’t hold heat as well as a tent with an insulated fabric wall as you can imagine but it definitely stays “warmer” inside. There can be some condensation on the ceiling if you don’t have any windows open, just like any other tent. I have heard the optional extra roof fly can help with that issue. I don’t mind airing the tent out to dry when I get home though.
2m when folded.... will still need a roof rack or trailer, defying the primary objective. Should we consider a dome tent, maybe? 60+, with some disability/reduced mobility. Where we need to go is beyond fifteen miles of deep sand. And the Geländewagen's design is compact. As we are older, reaching to a 1.9m roof won't be fun. Yet the sense of adventure is enticing. Maybe I can fit a roof box to put it in, as towing in deep sand can go south.
This is the first tent I’ve seen to rival (and even surpass in some ways) the Springbar design. Single person, thirty second setup and takedown, ample space and headroom, heavy duty and durable materials, extreme wind and water resistance, *and* the whole thing is freestanding? Take my money already. I just don’t understand why they’re not distributing in America. They would eat Coleman’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I want one of these so bad but the length and transportation of the tent packed away is way too long. I have a Toyota Tacoma with short bed, no topper/roof rack set up. I don't want it hanging out to the back of my bed 20+ inches. Only negative to why I haven't bought this tent yet.
Sorry to hear that man! I think it may be possible to setup with one hand I’d just be worried about packing up. Rolling it up and doing the buckle and getting it back in the bag could prove to be a task one handed unfortunately
Probably the best on the market, I have zero doubt about longevity having seen the quality. I just did not get one, like an awning: basic set up time is quick, granted. Then in foul weather the game changes: stakes, guy ropes, poles, panels etc….. it takes for ever . I hardly ever camp 2 days in one place, personally, that would be lots of money for unused features and accessories
One problem though the price tag is a bit extreme for my taste, I've seen other canvas tent like Kodiak, White bird, just to name a few that are just as nice for way more cheaper than this one. And if at that price it's much larger as well. So I don't see the justice for their price tag, seems overpriced to me, plus there are other parts too and those are way overpriced as well, it just screams out to me "Greedy Crooks" due to their nasty price tag. I can see it being maybe $699.99 which would be a fair price but over $1,000.00 that's crazy!
Advantages over other canvas tents is the fast setup. They used to be around $700 when I bought mine. Maybe even a little cheaper. You can thank inflation for price hikes! Just like everything else in the world. Value of a dollar isn’t what it used to be.
You're comparing apples to oranges with the Kodiak. The Oz Tents have the built-in frame and the set-up method, they are also imported. The price is the price.
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We have had our RV3 for ten years. It’s had three of those years set up 6 months of the year continually in a semi permanent setup. Copped a lot of rain, wind, cold and hot (40 degrees Celsius plus) weather. Paid about $1,000 for it back then too and is without doubt the best bit of camping kit we have ever purchased. Sensational quality. The seams, the frame, the windows, poles, guy ropes…everything is just quality. You get what you pay for. Still going strong. We have the additional room and have used that a lot in the semi permanent setup, not so much when moving around. Only advice I’d suggest is get the fly. It zips on and we leave it on most of the time, except in the real heat. You can leave it on when you pack up the tent. We got that after its first trip where we had condensation. Never had it since. We absolutely love our Oz tent. You can buy a one size bigger bag too make putting it away super easy. We just chuck it on the roof racks and with two simple straps it never moves. We tend to peg shade cloth out the front so any water drips through but still can sit on it and take off muddy boots etc and nearly always set up the awning.
Awesome to hear! Thanks for the tips
Wow, you use your tent for 10 years 😮😮
@@markh3376 What impresses me is the "6 months straight." That's pretty weather-tested.
Thanks for the walkthrough. I think I’m sold. What sold me on this tent is the fact that it has a built in awning. The awning looks pretty big too. Essentially it’s like you’re getting 2-in-1 with the awning. I usually take a tent and an awning separately so this looks more ideal for me. I know you said the length is a con and it could be for me as well as I drive a Subaru crosstrek lol but I don’t mind strapping to my roof racks
Great review. What we use to keep debris/dirt and damage away is shade cloth as a base. You can wipe your feet on it, water drops through it as too dirt, keeps the inside of the tent clean and its underneath too 👍
Very nice! I do have the oztent footprint as well but don’t use it often!
Had my RV4 for about 10years now. Love it.
A friend has the RV3, so I brought an awning connector to link them. Makes a huge outfit and with the side panels on you get a big communal room between them.
Another friend has an RV1. It looks tiny compared to the RV3/4 linkup. So we call it the dog kennel.
Great review - thank you! I have 2 x RV5's (one for my wife and I, and one for the kids). They are super tents! Expensive, yes, but you get what you pay for. I agree with everything you say regarding these tents. The only con for me is the length of the bags, but I have a Nissan Patrol with a roof rack, so that's where they go - problem solved! One huge plus compared to other tents is the fact that this is the only tent that I know of that can pack back into its original storage bag so easily! Most other tents are almost impossible to get back into their storage bags. This is important when trying to pack up camp before a pending rain storm! Thanks again for a great review, and warm greetings from South Africa! 👍😉
Awesome to hear! Thanks Neville!
This is an outstanding honest review. Thank you. As an OZ Tent fanboy who owns none of their equipment, reviews like this make things even more tempting.
They are great tents!
Thanks for the awesome review! I recently sold an iKamper Skycamp that served us well for 5 years and have the RV4 inbound. Looking forward to the new Oztent!
Using the ground sheet stops any dirt/debris from sticking to the base of the tent. If anyone is interested in purchasing an Oztent get the “RV5 plus” it comes with the fly (which keeps you cooler in warm weather and warmer in the cold) . Hands down best tent I’ve owned.
Thorough review and I thank you . Lighter than the incredible springbar and set up sells it . Appreciate your review.
Thank you!
I have an RV1 and an RV3, RV1 has been discontinued but I think its better for solo camping, RV1 has the biggest awning and when peaked you can stand upright under it, It measures only 1.5m long packed as apposed to 2m long same weight though due to the extra long awning, they are expensive even here in Australia where they come from (via China) but even the originals from 15 years ago still sell for over half original price so there is not such a loss if you do sell it on. Gets a bit addictive though as you tend to buy every OZtent accessory! side panels are great but I only ever use one side at a time as a windbreak.
Awesome! Yeah it’s been a great tent for us
Thanks for the great review. We’re in the process of looking for a new tent, something bigger & quicker to open. How is the airflow? That’s something I have seen in other tents that even though they have plenty of windows, for some reason the mesh doesn’t allow air flow unless it’s REALLY windy.
Thanks man! I have no complaints with the airflow! With the windows open plenty of air moves thru.
Nice review. They are brilliant tents but expensive. I have the RV4. The original tent bag rotted away, so I replaced it with the Drifta canvas Oztent bag. It's much better quality and larger, so it's now more easy to pack the tent away.
I need to upgrade my bag as well!
Thank you for explaining the tent and size for people 👍👍👍
Great review. Decided to get one after watching your video:)
Awesome to hear! Great tents
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this tent, excellent review.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Just what I was looking for after seeing it today in a shop thanks for sharing - new sub today
at 2:35, you say you chose the rv3 because it fits well in the corners with the frame, and fills out the tent, does the rv4 and rv5 not do this as well, or fit in the corners as well ? I'm just about to purchase one of these tents so I would be interested to know if there is any difference in the sizes.
On the rv4 and rv5 you have to stake out the rear of the tent to get its full shape. The frame doesn’t fill it out completely. So in theory you have to stake it down every time you use it.
I hardly ever stake mine down. Only if it’s super windy. Maybe 10% of the time
Hi mate, I would suggest a ground sheet to prevent damage to the pvc floor. Nice review by the way 😇
Thanks man! Yes it wouldn’t hurt! But it’s held up great I clear the area of rocks and Sharp items before I place the tent
All good just thinking about times I’ve set up camp in the dark where you can’t always see the conditions, particularly if there’s cattle or hidden tree roots.
Excellent review Buddy, best I've seen on this tent as I have been researching them for awhile. I know I can trust the experience you've had with the RV. My Misses and I will be getting the RV5 when we do our Lap of Australia. She said there is no way she is climbing down a ladder in the middle of the night to heed the call.
Australia! Wow that will be a great adventure. Hope to make it there someday myself. Glad my review could help you out Mike thanks as always for the support. 👍🏼
@@Adv4x4 Pleasure. Love the content.
The Oz Tents are fantastic, I have an RV4 and it is going great.
Good to hear! Love mine
Fantastic review, information 😊😊
Thanks David!
Great review. How's it do in the winter? I have larger tents for the family (wife, 2 kids, dog), but looking for a winter setup for maybe just me and dog or one kid.
It does well! The canvas doesn’t hold heat as well as a tent with an insulated fabric wall as you can imagine but it definitely stays “warmer” inside. There can be some condensation on the ceiling if you don’t have any windows open, just like any other tent. I have heard the optional extra roof fly can help with that issue. I don’t mind airing the tent out to dry when I get home though.
@@Adv4x4 thanks! Just found your winter solo video and am watching it now... I'm up in VA too. Love going out that way
Very good video and review🙋
Great video. I really need one of these tents
Thanks man! Don’t think you would be disappointed at all.
2m when folded.... will still need a roof rack or trailer, defying the primary objective. Should we consider a dome tent, maybe? 60+, with some disability/reduced mobility. Where we need to go is beyond fifteen miles of deep sand. And the Geländewagen's design is compact.
As we are older, reaching to a 1.9m roof won't be fun. Yet the sense of adventure is enticing. Maybe I can fit a roof box to put it in, as towing in deep sand can go south.
Great review. Thank you.
I want to get one of these and build in into a utility trailer like a home made jumping jack trailer. You think that would work?
Anything is possible!
How well do the windows work?
To me the mesh should be on the outside so that you can adjust the ventilation from the inside.
The side windows are setup that way which is nice! Has very good ventilation. Especially when you stake out that rear flap.
Dope… great review
Thanks Joey!
This is the first tent I’ve seen to rival (and even surpass in some ways) the Springbar design. Single person, thirty second setup and takedown, ample space and headroom, heavy duty and durable materials, extreme wind and water resistance, *and* the whole thing is freestanding? Take my money already. I just don’t understand why they’re not distributing in America. They would eat Coleman’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
They do distribute in America! Their US office is in Utah I believe.
@@Adv4x4 well now I feel really stupid. I live in Utah. Is that a new development? My buddy has an oztent and he had to import his.
I believe they have been available for a few years in the states! I’ve had mine for almost 3 years now I believe
Hi would I fit a porta cot and a queen mattress in an RV3 or do you recommend go bigger?
It would fit but I don’t think you would have a ton of other room!
I want one of these so bad but the length and transportation of the tent packed away is way too long. I have a Toyota Tacoma with short bed, no topper/roof rack set up. I don't want it hanging out to the back of my bed 20+ inches. Only negative to why I haven't bought this tent yet.
I don’t mind it hanging out the back when it’s not on the roof I also have a tire carrier so it doesn’t really hang much past that 👍🏼
Did you have to season the tent before you used it?
I personally did not!
Wonderful video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video my question is I only have use of one arm due to stroke do you think you could put this up only using one arm
Sorry to hear that man! I think it may be possible to setup with one hand I’d just be worried about packing up. Rolling it up and doing the buckle and getting it back in the bag could prove to be a task one handed unfortunately
Put it on a flat utility trailer if its 7' wide!
great tent
I agree!
Probably the best on the market, I have zero doubt about longevity having seen the quality.
I just did not get one, like an awning: basic set up time is quick, granted.
Then in foul weather the game changes: stakes, guy ropes, poles, panels etc….. it takes for ever .
I hardly ever camp 2 days in one place, personally, that would be lots of money for unused features and accessories
They really are great tents but like all things they have their pros and cons!
I bought my RV3 8 years ago for the RRP of £649. The same tent is now £1100. Wow. Its a great tent but not worth over a grand
Wow $1000 for a ground tent?
$1049 but that's with a discount
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One problem though the price tag is a bit extreme for my taste, I've seen other canvas tent like Kodiak, White bird, just to name a few that are just as nice for way more cheaper than this one. And if at that price it's much larger as well. So I don't see the justice for their price tag, seems overpriced to me, plus there are other parts too and those are way overpriced as well, it just screams out to me "Greedy Crooks" due to their nasty price tag. I can see it being maybe $699.99 which would be a fair price but over $1,000.00 that's crazy!
Advantages over other canvas tents is the fast setup.
They used to be around $700 when I bought mine. Maybe even a little cheaper. You can thank inflation for price hikes! Just like everything else in the world. Value of a dollar isn’t what it used to be.
You're comparing apples to oranges with the Kodiak. The Oz Tents have the built-in frame and the set-up method, they are also imported. The price is the price.
My god you flap around so much