Oasis Rooftop Tent

[Jojo]

G'day all!
A few weeks ago I got a copy of an Aussie 4x4 magazine into my hands. They had a feature about rooftop tents and I just wonder if anyone here has had any experience of a tent called Oasis II. An advert in the mag mentions a website but it doesn't seem to work.
The tent itself may look somewhat funny but is about half the weight of a common roof tent.

Any advice appreciated.
Cheers

[crump]

Thats the job that has the tensioned cords to support your body instead of a solid floor, weighs around 17kg or something.Looks good, would be interested also.

[Outlaw]

is this the same one?
http://www.oasis-tents.com/images/truckrear_mod1.jpg
http://www.oasis-tents.com/

[matbor]

this is a better photo :)

http://www.oasis-tents.com/Oasis_Gallery/images/d90oasis_jpg_jpg_jpg.jpg

[Jojo]

Yep, that's the one! Thanks, mates!

[1103.9TDI]

Maggiolina will keep you dry-tried and tested, I reckon rain will come in that tent if it rains!!!.:)

[matbor]

Maggiolina will keep you dry-tried and tested, I reckon rain will come in that tent if it rains!!!.:)


cool truck, what is that on the roof in front of the tent ? air con ?

matt.

[1103.9TDI]

I know it's a bit 'crass', but it is functional up here in the North, cools interior to 4deg c on a 40deg c odd day even in the County!. It works this efficiently from a standard compressor, it never has to work hard.:D

[matbor]

I know it's a bit 'crass', but it is functional up here in the North, cools interior to 4deg c on a 40deg c odd day even in the County!. It works this efficiently from a standard compressor, it never has to work hard.:D

Sounds good, have you got a vent installed in the tent ?? now that would be cool :p

What sort of money is it to get something like that installed ??

Have you got anymore pics of the setup ?

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Sounds good, have you got a vent installed in the tent ?? now that would be cool :p


I reckon it could be a tad hard to sleep though with the engine running next door!

[matbor]

I reckon it could be a tad hard to sleep though with the engine running next door!


I've slept on a boat right near the engine a number of times, only problem was the boat was moving too much !! :D :p

[1103.9TDI]

Apologies, don't mean to hijack the thread, no vents to the tent, about twice the cost of a standard A/C installation........
http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/1/2604290275.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4610365)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4610363)

[Koukandowie Brangus]

Brought this baby a few weeks agao from a garage sale for a 100 bucks. The guy just wanted it out of his garage, said it came with the car and he had only use it once. I took it to work an hoisted it up on the fender for the weekend and it worked a treat. Sitting a bit high for my liking but at that price i'm not complaining. I priced it new and it $3995 buckeroos good day shopping i reckon
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/02/330.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/02/331.jpg

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Brought this baby a few weeks agao from a garage sale for a 100 bucks. The guy just wanted it out of his garage, said it came with the car and he had only use it once. I took it to work an hoisted it up on the fender for the weekend and it worked a treat. Sitting a bit high for my liking but at that price i'm not complaining. I priced it new and it $3995 buckeroos good day shopping i reckon
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/02/330.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/02/331.jpg
What a buy! :eek: :D :D

[Captain_Rightfoot]

You did well there Trex...don't think I'd like to be up that high either, but at that price you can't complain too much I reckon :D

I'm not afraid of heights... I used to fly :)

If I was just touring with the wife I'd defo have one but I just can't see a way of getting it o work with kids :(

[goroqueaus]

Where do you get this rooftop tent and aircon unit?

[The Mutt]

Like TREX we also have a ShippeShape Rooftop tent, we purchased ours for $600.00 it came with all the optional extra walls, poles, screens that have never been used, all we needed to do was replace the travel cover, glad we have motor trimmer mates, we replaced the mattress with a brand new mattress removed from a Jayco Swan bed end that had a water mark on the material (warranty replacement).

The worst part of a rooftop tent is getting the vehicle level or blood rushes to the head, hence the inclusion of Firestone airsprings replacing the original coil suspension.

http://www.devinetemptations.com/ShippeShapeAirSuspension1web.jpg

Glenn

[p38arover]

So, has anyone had any experience with the Oasis tents?

[Brownbear]

Hey guys, Greetings from sunny England;)

I know this isnt answering your question, but it could be solving a problem for those wanting a budget roof tent weighing less than any other, quicker to errect than any other and at 30GBP costing less than any other.....


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/11/1035.jpg


This is a Quechua 2 second tent.

It does what it says on the tin!

One instant tent in 2 seconds flat.

We have used this on our trips around Europe dealing with the hot temps found in Southern France to the very cold and wet conditions found in good old Wales.

It fits our roof rack perfectly, and is great on the floor too.

Since we have owned it we have never used our 350GBP Coleman 5man tent.

It also works great in heavy rain not leaking once at all including a heavy down poor during a thunder storm.
We returned to our camp site to find our tent floating in a couple of inches of water which formed a puddle - All our kit inside was 100% dry!!!:eek:

Good result!!!!

[German Grüner]

Hi all,
mine is a four person self-made roof tent, i was surprised finding here this "tensioned cords to support your body instead of a solid floor" as it was my solution to get "lower profile" in the toll barriers here in Argentina:o

I couldn't see the photos from the Oasis tent above, and the Oasis link seem not to work:(, but i try to post a photo from my tent :cool:

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5642/1001618i.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/i/1001618i.jpg/)

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/2851/1001627j.jpg (http://img41.imageshack.us/i/1001627j.jpg/)

Regards

[Gromit68]

I just got an Oasis RTT today!

Pics to follow very soon. It's not yet mounted on the car (no roofracks yet).

Here it is unfolded:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs245.snc6/179376_497281488378_596113378_6229085_6006898_n.jp g

Close up of the door:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Inside, with included *thin* mattress. I think I'll throw our self inflating Thermarests underneath too
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs018.snc6/166895_497281563378_596113378_6229087_5033609_n.jp g

Showing the natural curve of the tent.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Waterproof nylon outer. It looks quite strong and is double stitched. It sits taut, off the lightweight inner
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs071.snc6/168137_497281708378_596113378_6229091_736827_n.jpg

The cotton inner. It's very light and thin.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs892.ash1/180053_497281778378_596113378_6229092_4801321_n.jp g

View from the front. The little vestibule flaps at the front and back have a stick that velcros in place to hold it up:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs273.snc6/180116_497281423378_596113378_6229084_2616881_n.jp g

Positives:
* super light. I can put this on the car myself!
* ideal for my SWB underpowered diesel. It's so light and easy to manage.
* folds extra thin, so less drag too.
* Seems well made, all seams are double stitched and the nylon outer seems like it will repel the rain.
* all windows have double miggie proof fly screen that you can open from the inside. The front and back windows also let you sit up from inside and see out but are still shaded.

Negatives:
* there's a bit bar separating the two "sides" inside; underneath the mattress. If you roll over without care, you clobber your hip! I think the Thermarests underneath will help fix this though
* no warranty with sale, or instructions

Got it for just $350 from http://www.atecoequipment.com.au/default.asp?action=article&ID=141

I think this is a great tent if you have a small Landy, or maybe softroader. I'll also mount it on my Defender, but the main reason for this tent is our impending overland trip around Africa in our 2a 88". I can't wait to try it out over Easter!

[isuzutoo-eh]

I just bought a beige Oasis RTT too! Thanks for the heads up on the price Alastair.
Cheaper than my hike tent and only 12kg heavier!

[Gromit68]

Great work Mark! I hope you're as happy with it as I am.
Can you put pics up when it's mounted on your LR please?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Sure, have you decided which way you'll orient yours? I'd prefer the ladder to the side but would also like to spread the weight over three rhino bars, not that the tent is heavy or I am fat. When it arrives I will experiment.

[Gromit68]

I was thinking 2 bars and mounted inline with the vehicle, so the ladder sits on the LHS or RHS. I don't want to obstruct the back door/tailgate.

I thought 2 bars because it has two solid legs that fold out underneath it which you U-bolt onto the bars. This unique feature also lets you unbolt it and put it down on the ground, if you want to base camp for a bit and use the LR without the hassle of folding up and down every morning.

[Hoges]

Bugger! yep bought one at a good price in August last year (close to $700) ..for a Cape York trip. They were originally close to $1000...but that was before the mob went broke... there is supposed to be a storm fly which fits over the whole thing. Mine did not come with the matress option.

I've not used it for camping as yet...we ended up buying a bigger RTT from Hervey Bay, and also because the HB tent is totally dust proof when the cover is zipped on for travelling .

BUT, we have removed the tent from the frame and used the base for spare bed capacity when extended family members arrived over Christmas...got compliments as to its comfort:eek:

They appear to have a good following in the US and Europe...

AND, you got it for a GREAT price...:(

[Rimmer]

I was thinking 2 bars and mounted inline with the vehicle, so the ladder sits on the LHS or RHS. I don't want to obstruct the back door/tailgate.

I thought 2 bars because it has two solid legs that fold out underneath it which you U-bolt onto the bars. This unique feature also lets you unbolt it and put it down on the ground, if you want to base camp for a bit and use the LR without the hassle of folding up and down every morning.

I'm very impressed wit this setup also. I would want access via the drivers side aswell, as I've got a supapeg awning that goes 270 degrees around the vehicle. Having the ladder at the back just wouldn't work for me and from what I've seen of the tent not sure how you would go fitting it with the ladder at the side.

I'm looking at the 5.3 family size too.
Please let me know how you guys go mounting this thing up. This will determine whether I purchase one or not.

Cheers,
Tod.

[isuzutoo-eh]

Just started unwrapping mine. Looks well made alright! Haven't set it up completely due to rain though.
Only negative I have noticed so far is the ladder will have to be replaced, whilst certainly fit for the task in terms of strength and stability, its just too bulky.

[Hoges]

Just started unwrapping mine. Looks well made alright! Haven't set it up completely due to rain though.
Only negative I have noticed so far is the ladder will have to be replaced, whilst certainly fit for the task in terms of strength and stability, its just too bulky.

Depending how you set it up, the ladder can be simply slid under the tent and stored on the cross bars both for travelling and to get it out of the way during the day while camped... ;)

[isuzutoo-eh]

So I've set mine up next to my 110. The roof bars need to be 38" apart to have the entrance to the side. Thats right on the extremeties of the roof windows-of course Rhino Racks tell you not to put a roof bar where the window is. I think the legs will rub on the seal. Rangie drivers don't have this problem!
I think it'll juuuust fit behind the roof window with the same orientation, it'll hang over the back door but thats no problem.
If the rubber strip on the Rhino Bars is turned upside down the tent legs should nest into it just about perfectly.

EDIT: Rhino roof bars definately won't fit where the roof windows are without cutting and thus weakening the legs. You cannot get the bars close enough together to straddle the window. There is not enough space behind the window to space the bars out enough. I am going to go with the bars behind the window, and rotate the tent 90 degrees. In comparison, an SWB hardtop will not have any problems with bar spacing. Haven't checked my ute cab yet. My tent is set up, it is drizzling lightly, the water is beading and running off, not wet inside yet. /EDIT



Hoges and Gromit, did you get two 'extra' fibreglass poles? I guess they are spares as I can't see where they'd go and the instructions are very helpful ie there aren't any :D

[Hoges]

re extra poles..yes there were indeed 2x extra.
cheers

[isuzutoo-eh]

Time for a sit down and think...


Right at the back, with access over the back door
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/791.jpg
(I know the cover isn't put on properly)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/792.jpg


Moved forward over alpine/roof/giraffe window
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/793.jpg

view from front-the legs barely align outside the ribs, which means troubles with the U bolt mounting method
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/785.jpg

With legs folded up
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/794.jpg



Another problem
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/795.jpg
Not enough clearence between roof ribs and Rhino bar.


The easiest problem
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/796.jpg
U bolts too long




I think my real problem is the Rhino bars, the legs are too closely contoured to go over the roof windows, and the legs just aren't long enough anyway.


Now for those wanting to attach the tent with the exit to the side, the mounting method won't work, at least not with Rhino bars, as the U bolts and plates are too narrow to go over the roof bars.


I didn't want to buy a roof rack as well :(

[isuzutoo-eh]

Kind of worked out the Rhino problem:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/122850-ribbed-110-vs-smooth-defender-roof-vs-rhino-bars.html

Alastair, if you use Rhino racks get the longer legs for your Series!

[Rimmer]

Got the same Rhino racks Mark.
Can't help with the roof ribs on the roof. Defender doesn't have them. As for fitting the bar legs, I just cut them to the same contour as the vehicle. Have been like that for about seven years with no issues. I don't carry large amounts, or much weight on them. So the little if any loss in structural integrity I can live with. (others may disagree though!)

Was hoping to purchase the larger model and mount sideways. Doesn't look to promising though.

Keeep us up to date how you go.

Good luck.

Tod.

[isuzutoo-eh]

I spent 2 nights in the tent this weekend just passed, and apart from a few very minor niggles, I love it!

There was absolutely no condensation anywhere in the tent the first night, when I had everything zipped up airtight. I had it on the roof that night and it was great, apart from navigating from the ladder, around the spare wheel and into the tent. Side entry would be better in that respect.
Second night I spent at ground level and again it was brilliant. I had some vents open with just flyscreens, it didn't get stuffy at all.
I will put up pics later of how I roof mounted it, and why it was on the ground last night :|
EDIT No I won't, check the NSW trip reports section Mt Airlie 19-2-11 thread for photos. /EDIT

I really really like this tent. I reckon I could put it up in under 2 minutes if I didn't fold the cover, and pulling down only takes longer because the cover's buckles take a bit of reaching.
The angled sleeping position is brilliant, no matter how level the site is you don't end up with your head downhill or on the wrong side of the tent. Not a fan of the centre longitudinal pole between sleeping positions but once you remember its there it doesn't cause a problem. I wasn't sharing though so the intimate moment/suspension testing qualities haven't been tested.

[crump]

can someone suplly the dimensions of the cradle, not sure if it would fit my Safety Devices rack? It has bar spacings of 140cm apart, would the cradle fit on top or sit in that? thanks.

[isuzutoo-eh]

Hi Crump, sorry I didn't see your reply earlier.
Use my photos up top for a clue to which dimension is which
The legs stand ~18cm tall
The leg length is ~150cm
The legs are 96cm apart
The overall width is ~107cm in folded down format

The night I slept in it on the ground, I had the ladder still tied between the legs and the body of the tent. I very quickly got out and removed the ladder as I could feel it, so the height of the legs is important-if the sides of your rack intersect the sleeping position they will be uncomfortable. I'm pretty lightweight too so didn't make the floor sag as much as a heavier built person would.

Let me know if you need more info

[VladTepes]

Some info on teh Oasis tent
Oasis II Tent Roof Top Tent From Everything SUV (http://www.everythingsuv.com/oasis_tents_main-esuv.asp)

and a comparison against a couple of others
Oasis II Roof Top Tent Comparison from Everything SUV (http://www.everythingsuv.com/oasis_tents_compare-esuv.asp)

Has anyone used the Oasis tent for any length of time as a tent for two adults ?

[edddo]

Recently got an Oasis RTT too. Attracted by the very light weight meaning I can put it on and roof the car on my own - unlike the EziAwn. The weight saving ( including the ladder) is about 30kg.
But I am not convinced it works well on the D1. The roof is already high
and the wind drag driving was noticable-even if the weight is hardly noticable at all 4WDing/slow driving. Also- if sharing, the person away from the door would have to seriously disturb the other to get out in the middle of the night.
I also found in the first camp that I got cold from underneath - so there is a need for some good insulation there. Other than that-it looks to be a very clever and well put together design and it did not get any noticable condensation inside.
Not sure if I will persevere with it at this stage - it may turn up in the market section.

[VladTepes]

That is mounted very high not surprised you felt noticeably increased drag !


Has anyone else come across alternate good but inexpensive RTT's ?

[Judo]

That is mounted very high not surprised you felt noticeably increased drag ! Has anyone else come across alternate good but inexpensive RTT's ?

We're going to look at the "Sahara Tents Direct" ones this Saturday in Melb. Search eBay and you'll see them. They are mentioned in another thread somewhere on here too.

(I'd post links but on mobile).

[dfendr]

Sahara Tents are quite good I have 2 of them

[VladTepes]

Sahara Tents are quite good I have 2 of them

These?
1 8 Roof Top Tent camper Ripstop Trailer Rooftop Tent Rip Stop Best Quality | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-ROOF-TOP-TENT-CAMPER-RIPSTOP-TRAILER-ROOFTOP-TENT-RIP-STOP-BEST-QUALITY-/231018256237)

[dfendr]

These?
1 8 Roof Top Tent camper Ripstop Trailer Rooftop Tent Rip Stop Best Quality | eBay

Yes, that one an the older smaller version

[Hoges]

The utility of this (Sahara) design is that during the day, the ladder can be removed and the extended cantilevered floor section becomes self-supporting. This makes for a lot more room in the annexe. However this is providing NO ADDITIONAL WEIGHT is placed on the extended part of the floor!!! :eek:

[VladTepes]

One thing I'm wondering is - the rooms / annexes on the side - would be very handy for changing etc HOWEVER what if your truck is a bit higher than usual? Eg a canopy on a lifted130 will be higher than a prado roofrack......

How's that work?

[incisor]

Tanning cream needed

[rar110]

One thing I'm wondering is - the rooms / annexes on the side - would be very handy for changing etc HOWEVER what if your truck is a bit higher than usual? Eg a canopy on a lifted130 will be higher than a prado roofrack...... How's that work?

I have a tigerz RTT. I bought a ladder extension as the 110 is taller. The annexe still works ok.

[VladTepes]

Sahara looks the goods.
This one (more expensive)seems to package an awning with it.
New Roof Top Tent camper Ripstop Trailer Rooftop Tent 2 5 M Awning Net MSQ | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/230982680543)
Anyone know if these awnings are separate or part of the tent unit itself?

The text also seems to indicate a tent with annexe is $800 - not sure if this is really $800 on top of the cost of the tent?

Is it possible to have the access ladder erected inside the annexe - perfect for rainy days.....

[Judo]

They obviously copy paste the ad text a lot. The title is key. That seems to be for tent + awning, but not an annex. The annex is not $800 alone though.

If the annex is zipped on, the ladder will always be inside.

If you ring, they will package whatever you want and as the ad says if you give them credit card details over the phone you get a small discount over the ebay ad price.

I see that ad also has "Extension for back skirt (annex) available " for your super high 130. :thumbsup:

[Outlaw]

I more pay attention to this part eg: you're getting it all for the 1100 shipped

Tent, ladder, awning 2500, mosquito net 2500, back skirt with floor.

Is $800 for just the tent & annexe (no awning or mosquito net)

[VladTepes]

Yeah but not sure if that deal includes an annexe?