Kings Rooftop Tent Review: Unveiling the Features and Performance
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- In this video I present an in-depth review of the Kings Rooftop Tent. If you're in the market for a reliable and versatile rooftop tent for your outdoor adventures, this video is a must-watch.
In this comprehensive review, I'll delve into the Kings Rooftop Tent unveiling the features, functionality, and performance. Join me as I showcase the setup process, demonstrate the ease of use, and provide insights into its durability and comfort.
I'll take you through a detailed tour of the tent's design, highlighting its construction quality, materials used, and weather resistance. Whether you're planning a camping trip, a road trip, or any outdoor adventure, having a reliable rooftop tent can significantly enhance your experience.
Throughout the video, I'll discuss the tent's spaciousness, ventilation, and storage options. I'll also evaluate its ability to withstand various weather conditions, including wind, rain, and extreme temperatures, ensuring that you're well-prepared for any environment.
My review will include real-world testing, providing you with an honest assessment of the Kings Rooftop Tent's performance in different scenarios. From its ease of installation to its convenience in packing up and hitting the road, I'll cover all aspects to help you make an informed decision.
Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our upcoming videos, where I continue to explore the world of outdoor gear and provide practical insights and recommendations. Join me as I uncover the features and performance of the Kings Rooftop Tent, a reliable companion for your outdoor escapades.
Since buying it I have taken it to Victoria High Country, as well as just returning from Fraser Island and many more camping adventures.
00:00 Introduction
03:27 setup
05:09 interior
08:55 pack up
11:11 conclusion - Auta a dopravní prostředky
G'day, I've watched this video (and others ) a few times now.
I already have a Dune Nomad rtt that I'm very happy with and it's currently mounted on my trailer. I looked at this tent in store a few weeks ago and was impressed by it. The guy looking after me, gave me a good price deal at the time at around $1,500 which was quite good but I held off buying it that day.
Along comes their 2nds and returned item sale today, so rocked up to have a look.
I ended up buying this tent which was an ex-display unit, for just over $900! So glad that I waited!
Now I just have to wait for this rain to go away and get out there to enjoy it.
Hey mate.
That’s awesome.
I’ve had mine over 2 years now and I’m away almost every week and love it.
I’ve taken it to vic high country a couple of times, Fraser Island and just returned from western nsw.
Held up to every test
Thanks for watching and commenting
Cheers
Craig
Nice rooftop tent. I like how the awning covers all sides and not just the entrance. Great content, man. I'll be following you around. Take it easy 🤙🏼
Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
I really appreciate it.
Hope you get time to look at more content and leave comments
Travel safely
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
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RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
Hi
Thanks again.
Just letting you know I’m now on fb and Insta as Out There Touring
Cheers
Craig
Great video mate. Very informative and answered all of my questions I had about it. Cheers
Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Glad you enjoyed, hopefully you get time to watch more of my content
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
Hi
Thanks again.
Just letting you know I’m now on fb and Insta as Out There Touring
Cheers
Craig
We got one of these late last year and have have just started use it. We did VIC High Country for Easter in some cold conditions and it was great. We have two egg shells on the mattress and have a little trouble closing the lid 😂 and we need to remember to open the zips up for the condensation that all roof tops get.
Hi Katherine,
Thanks for watching and commenting.
The mattress is crap and I have 1 egg shell on mine however am looking for a better solution.
I manage to close mine with 1 egg shell, 1 doona, 1 open sleeping bag and 3 pillows.
You may need to in wind the clamps a turn or 2
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
Hi
Thanks again.
Just letting you know I’m now on fb and Insta as Out There Touring
Cheers
Craig
Hey mate, I’m regards to wireless mics - RODE wireless GO mics are the way to go!
Cheers
I ended up getting dji wireless
Cheers
Craig
Thanks for taking the time to show us your RTT, I am in the market for that style of RTT and its great to see real review and not hyped up advertising. Cheers and happy travels.
Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
I’m really happy with the tent. I’ve had it now for over 12month and have done vic high country, Fraser Island, and just returned from NSW southern highlands. I have to put some heat shrink over the zipper tabs as I noticed on the weekend in high winds the zippers rattle. Guessing that will happen with any zipper where their is 2 tabs each zip.
The mattress is very average. I have a 25mm egg shell overlay $60 from spotlight and that made a world of difference.
Hope you enjoy more of my content.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
@@ottouring I reckon a slab of memory foam to replace the original mattress would do wonders?? Still, beats a swag any day.
@@aussiedrifter007
Yeah agree. I went to Clark rubber and it’s a bit pricey and from memory they don’t have the width to fit exactly.
Which ones are you looking at?
@@ottouring I have seen the Kings ones although not in person, a friend has a Motop but they seem to have problems with leaks. I have my eye on an Xcamp RTT brand new for $2600 and it looks great on the videos. I think looking in person is the best bet. I definitely am not willing to spend 4 or 5 grand on one though. I’d rather a swag. 😅
@@aussiedrifter007
Yeah go have a good look. I spent over 4 months looking and researching them. What I like about the kings is I can leave all bedding in there including 3pillows, doona and my sleeping bag flattened out.
Take your time and make sure it suits your needs and consider weights as well.
Cheers
Craig
Have seen a few people complain about water leaks. Where the curved ends join the sides those areas move out of alignment and water can get in while traveling, wind blowing in the rain.
Hi, thanks for watching and taking the time to ask the question.
I have never had an issue with it.
I believe the earlier models had issues such as ceiling falling in and water leaks. They changed their design and seals.
Hope you enjoyed and subscribed
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi,
Just letting you know an awesome cook up being released tomorrow afternoon.
You need to try this
Cheers
Out There Touring
Mine actually leaked out off the box, auto siliconed the underneath on the joins popped her open and videoed water bubbling out the front corner join, obviously moisture built up during manufacture as the adhesives drying. Pays to buy a tube of sika and redo the joints to be on the safe side. Particularly as the roof is recessed with no channels for water to escape.
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
It’s all about what suits you buddy, absolutely agree, everyone has a budget, I paid $430 for my soft top rtt off market place, love it, takes about 20 minutes set up and 15 minutes pack up, quite long yes compared to the hard shells but on my budget it’s great, just paid $495 for a new cover but tent is still in good condition, if people have the money for the big boys hard shells good luck to them but I struggle to see how I’d pay 5/8/10k for a bed, plus the weight factor as well, 70/80/90/100kgs some of them, my rtt is on my car roof on racks, rating off-road is about 50kgs and about 45kgs for my rtt I’m on the limit, thanks for sharing, sorry for my long essay 😂😂😂
Hey totally agree. It suits your needs and you can probably go to the same spots I can or those who have spent 50k or more. It’s not about how much you spend it’s about being out there and enjoying your self and nature.
Cheers and thanks for the support.
Travel safely and have a great new year.
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Do you always roll up the awning first? Won't it be so much quicker to leave the awning down and simply use the elastic cord to help tuck it in? Plus not rolling it up, reduces the bulk around those area, as it spreads the awning, making it easier to close.
Hi,
Yes I always roll it up when I do use awning. I’ve actually only used it a couple of times. I’ll give it a go next time I use it and see if it packs tidily without rolling.
Cheers thanks for the idea.
Out There Touring
I definitely prefer not to use the awning. Always seemed to catch the dew every morning so better without in my opinion.
@@NasTimeAdventures
Yeah I rarely use it.
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Well done bud. If this unit is not sealed on top, run some silicon around it. Or else don't store it outside. FYI, Rode Wireless Mic is the best unit. There are cheaper copies but Rode is definitely better long term.
Hi NAS,
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
I really appreciate it.
I have watched your videos and subscribed for a while now so appreciate your comments.
I have recently purchased DJI wireless microphone so my audio should start to improve in future episodes from mid March.
Hope you get the opportunity to watch more episodes
Cheers
Out There Touring
@@ottouring I look forward to seeing what new content you come out with buddy.
@@NasTimeAdventures
Friday arvo another camp cook up. A bit of a curve ball.
I try and cook random stuff rather than just steak and sausages.
@@NasTimeAdventures
Hi,
Just letting you know an awesome cook up being released tomorrow afternoon.
You need to try this
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
I have the kings roof tent, and we have a self inflated mattress. It’s probably about 10-12cm thickness do you think that would be okay to leave in the tent when putting it down? Saving rolling up the mattress everytime need to go somewhere?
Hi Kristin,
Thanks for taking the time to watch and ask your question.
I think it will depend on what roof top tent you have and how much space is in between the floor and the ceiling. Have you removed the mattress that kings supplied?
Let me know and I’ll try and answer
Will also depend on if you want to leave your bedding and pillows in there. I don’t think that will work.
Just leave yr mattress in there and close the lid and see if it will close.
Hopefully you like and subscribed Regards
Out There Touring
Added a self inflating mattress in mine as seen here. czcams.com/video/UlAVVIg8QT8/video.html
Hi,
Just letting you know an awesome cook up being released tomorrow afternoon.
You need to try this
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
Have you had any leaks or issues with the tent
Hey mate,
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I’ve had it for nearly 2 years now and taken it to Vic high country, Fraser Island and lots of local locations. I’m pretty much away every week in it.
It’s easy to set up and pack down. You have to ensure the canvas is tucked in sides when packing away to allow proper seal.
The mattress is very firm and I’ve fitted an egg shell topper. I’m looking to upgrade this some how.
I haven’t had any issues with leaks.
The awning could be tighter as it does flap abit in wind and the zipper tabs rattle in high wind as mentioned in my last video. I have to put heat shrink on them to prevent rattling
Other than that no issues
Hope you enjoy and subscribe
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
@@ottouring I just bought one today and I have seen a few Google reviews of leaking issues. I will follow you lead and advise. I’m watching all your videos now. I like how you installed the light and tan. Awesome!!! Did you have to drill through the roof to fit the fan? I have subscribed and liked all the videos so far. Thanks mate
@@JustAnotherReviewwithAlek
Thanks heaps. I really appreciate it.
Where are you watching from?
I just screwed them into the ceiling with small wood screws and drill a small hole through the floor where the hole is in the channel under neath.
Just be aware as with all rooftop tents you may get moisture under the bedding. I always leave my door flaps slightly open at the top to allow air flow when I’m sleeping.
Cheers and thanks again.
Craig
@@ottouring Melbourne mate
@@JustAnotherReviewwithAlek
Feel free to ask any questions
Well done 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to look and leave feedback.
I appreciate it.
Hope you enjoy future content and happy for you to share my channel. have a safe new year.
Cheers
Out There Touring
@@ottouring ok my elder
Hi,
Just letting you know an awesome cook up being released tomorrow afternoon.
You need to try this
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi.
Thanks for feedback. I really appreciate it.
Hope you liked, share and sub.
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi,
Just letting you know an awesome cook up being released tomorrow afternoon.
You need to try this
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
Hi
Thanks again.
Just letting you know I’m now on fb and Insta as Out There Touring
Cheers
Craig
Rode Wireless Go II is a very good wireless microphone.
Hi Ferg.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and reply. I really appreciate it.
I ended up getting dji wireless microphone.
Hopefully you get a chance to look at more of my content and sub.
Look forward to hearing from you again.
Cheers and safe travels
Craig
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
Hi
Thanks again.
Just letting you know I’m now on fb and Insta as Out There Touring
Cheers
Craig
Nice RTT
Thank you.
More content coming ,
Hope you enjoy
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi,
Just letting you know an awesome cook up being released tomorrow afternoon.
You need to try this
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
Hi
Thanks again.
Just letting you know I’m now on fb and Insta as Out There Touring
Cheers
Craig
The fly/awning thing is very floppy and loose. Must drive you crazy on a windy night. Doesn't look good at all
Hi Jason,
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
To be honest I hardly notice it when I use it. I don’t unwrap it every trip especially for 1 night stays.
Cheers
Out There Touring
Hi from Colorado
I just read your comment and thought you might like some of the shenanigans we get into on my channel -- from camping, to cooking, to sexy cars and more. Come on over!
Cheers and safe hoonin
RMS
Hey there
How are you going. I haven’t heard from you in a while so wanted to check in and make sure all is good.
Cheers
Craig
Out There Touring
@@ottouring all good. Been very busy setting up my 4x4 for touring and camping.
@@jasonbarnes5605
What 4x4 do you have again.
What set up are you going with. Just take your time because I can guarantee you in 6months time you will change things.
If you need any help or advice feel free to ask.
Cheers
Craig