@@SetUpCamp How does this work in the rain? Wouldn't rain pool inside the camper then as you're closing this up? If so, when you go to unpack wouldn't it be a bit wet inside the tent once fully deployed?
Sam Smith Gday Sam, our advice around packing up in the rain is to ensure that the camper is completely zipped up before you pack it down. It does provide an effective barrier between the interior and any possible pooling water. We also strongly recommend that if you do pack up wet, you get the camper back up within 24hours to avoid any mould growing on the canvas. Even if it’s still raining when you get home
Yes it can be done. Be aware though, packing down with all the canvas attached means you need to pay particular attention to ensuring the lids close completely on to the rubber seals to avoid water and dust entering the camper
It is a statement that we hear a lot Robyn. The reality is, that yes if you pack down wet, you need to open back up within 24 hours to ensure you don't have mould growing but if your concern is around water getting inside, then I can tell you first hand that the amount of water that penetrates inside is almost non existent with the OPUS. The curved design stops pretty much eliminates water pooling anywhere on the canvas so any water will only be whatever is falling on top as you are closing the lids. If you can live with that, you end up getting a lightweight, hardy, super easy to use camper that will go to all the places your tow vehicle will allow you to go. Where are you located Robyn?
So what happens when you get a hole in the balloon... or the air pump fails? Are their any backup fail safes? Doesn't seem like an "off road" trailer being dependent on so many tiny variables to work
I really appreciate my full size off road caravan, its 2 minutes to setup, 2 minutes to pack, , i couldnt do all this, cheers
This is probably the best pack down video I have seen yet. I have struggled closing up my OP4 and now I see why! Thanks guys!
Ken M. Thanks for the feedback :)
@@SetUpCamp How does this work in the rain? Wouldn't rain pool inside the camper then as you're closing this up? If so, when you go to unpack wouldn't it be a bit wet inside the tent once fully deployed?
Sam Smith Gday Sam, our advice around packing up in the rain is to ensure that the camper is completely zipped up before you pack it down. It does provide an effective barrier between the interior and any possible pooling water. We also strongly recommend that if you do pack up wet, you get the camper back up within 24hours to avoid any mould growing on the canvas. Even if it’s still raining when you get home
Thank you! Super helpful tips and tricks. I feel calm just watching this.
Great video - very clear and easy to follow. Love my Opus!!!!
Thanks Luke, keep an eye out for plenty more coming
I really want one of these. Some day soon 🤞🏻
We have some great finance deals at the moment if you are located in Aus and want to make that day sooner. :)
As you do when you first buy a canvas swag, do you have to also weather the canvas on the opus to tighten all the seams and stitching?
What about condensation inside the tent during a cold morning??
I've just perchased a 2021 model and was wondering if its possible to pack it down with the annex walls and doors still attached?
Yes it can be done. Be aware though, packing down with all the canvas attached means you need to pay particular attention to ensuring the lids close completely on to the rubber seals to avoid water and dust entering the camper
I love the idea of a camper but what if you had to pack up in the rain? Can’t get past it!
It is a statement that we hear a lot Robyn. The reality is, that yes if you pack down wet, you need to open back up within 24 hours to ensure you don't have mould growing but if your concern is around water getting inside, then I can tell you first hand that the amount of water that penetrates inside is almost non existent with the OPUS. The curved design stops pretty much eliminates water pooling anywhere on the canvas so any water will only be whatever is falling on top as you are closing the lids.
If you can live with that, you end up getting a lightweight, hardy, super easy to use camper that will go to all the places your tow vehicle will allow you to go. Where are you located Robyn?
@@SetUpCamp and what happens when, as is the usual way, that it rains for 2 weeks straight? Hello mould.
So what happens when you get a hole in the balloon... or the air pump fails? Are their any backup fail safes? Doesn't seem like an "off road" trailer being dependent on so many tiny variables to work
You get a manual pump that you can use if for some reason the air pump fails. If you are off-roading, you should have one for your tires anyway.
You sleep under it and then trade it in lol