ADVENTURE KINGS ROOFTOP TENT BROKEN! *UPDATE* IN DESCRIPTION

UPDATE ADVENTURE KINGS HAVE SINCE CONTACTED ME & FULLY REFUNDED ME AND SAID I NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN TREATED THAT WAY. A VERY POSITIVE RESOLUTION
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[@Franku777]

I have had 1 for 2 years. In the first year, it got a LOT of use from Brisbane to Blue Mountains to Vic High Country to Tassie and back, plus trips from Brisbane to Flinders Ranges and back as well as various other smaller trip to Fraser Island. About 2 months out of warranty, a strap broke that holds the fly on. They replaced it without any issue at all. I haven't used this replacement much yet due to covid19 erc. But its still great. I have no issue closing mine with bedding and 2 pillows. I have never had to get on the roof to force it closed. I did have to get a 50 dollar ladder extension as I have a 4 inch lift and 35's. For the money, I reckon they are great.

[@Campingdownunder]

I contacted them well before my warranty was up but as soon as I mentioned how often I use it they flat out refused to honour the warranty. You are covered until your warranty ends regardless of how much use the product gets. I had loved kings gear & their warranty process right up to that point. I feel very let down. As for sitting on the rooftop tent if I don't we struggle to pull the straps tight enough. It's vastly improved though since I recently installed the darche straps

[@Franku777]

@@Campingdownunder I can only comment on my own experiences. I have fitted out a few cars and bought a lot from them. With warranty claims, I have dealt with them at their stores and I couldn't complain. I was once sent a faulty item I purchased online, they sent a replacement the next day. Your warranty actually doesn't expire at 12 months, the Australian Consumer Law says it has to be free of manufacturing faults for a reasonable period of time regardless of the time limit given by brands and it also takes into account the price paid. I am sure if you went in to a store and showed them the issues you are having, they would look after you. That's been my experience.

[@Campingdownunder]

Thanks mate 👍 I live in the country unfortunately so no where near a store. I have to lodge online claims each time. I'd claimed 2 or 3 things in the past online and there were no questions asked. It was so simple. That's why it shocked me how I was treated when it came to a more expensive item. Their excuse was that I use it too much & that's why it's wear and tear. But warranty doesn't state how much a product can be used just the period which I was still within

[@Campingdownunder]

Exactly mate lol. I explained I go camping each weekend & as soon as I said that they stopped the claim right there and then & closed the case

[@mattjones6946]

We have the router with annex, we've had ours 3 years, been camping most weekends in all seasons, the only issue with ours is the aluminum floor has actually torn, apart from that it still performs as new, and we keep a double -5 sleeping bag and 2 pillows, I agree with you very good for $700

[@Azerium88]

I was honestly expecting another bash session of a $800 tent but some of these points were real thinking points and you addressed the reality of “cheap and gets you on the road” Thanks mate.

[@jorgereyna2049]

Thanks mate, this will be my first roof top tent. I will customise myself to enhance it. It is very simple to fix the issues you described. I would rather spend 669 (current price) than 2k. I am confident I can make it stronger. I will use my portable Biolite solar lights to get plenty of light inside at night. I think this is good value for someone who has the skills to enhance it. Cheers buddy and thanks for the honest review.

[@glennboyd939]

Honest🤣 factory employee

[@jorgereyna2049]

@Glenn Boyd Google me and find out I am not a factory employee. Think twice before you made a comment mate.

[@lukephillips1383]

Very informative thanks, just bought one with the 6man annex planning on living in it while away for work so she’s gonna get a work out for sure that flooring issue is my biggest worry now but time will tell ,most likely end upgrading like you are

[@Campingdownunder]

Apparently they've recently made a few improvements so hopefully you don't have too many drama's 👍

[@robedwardsmusic]

Awesome review! Honest. Im about to get one thanks heaps

[@mickpatrick3885]

You covered everything from the floor to the straps. The zips do break over time and the covers tend to tear. As to folding out the tent⛺️ it took me years to figure out and I've thought of doing a video for KZbin of how to make the floor level. When opening the rooftop tent you use the ladder 🪜 to do so. Once the tent is opened lift the ladder back up until the first click. Then grabbing each side click it into the slot as it levels it out. Then drop the ladder down again and the floor becomes level. I like this review as you said it like it is. You buy cheap expect cheap but if you buy something more expensive look for reviews of problems that come with them.

[@rockynrolling6206]

My theory on why 4wds prices are jumping is because they essentially work on Buy bulk (real bulk) and less and less people are Buying from them as well as they've stopped drop shipping so they don't have the Buying power they used to over in China, as well as they have payed to up there quality control (only slightly but still) and I think they've been fined 2-3 times so all these costs will have to be passed on to the Buyers even if it isn't justified just my 2c

[@chrisgrace2000]

Thank you very much, you've helped me to decide.

[@silverfox6507]

Bought a second hand one yesterday for $250. Putting it on our 6x4 trailer. I note the same issue with the support straps for the floor and will rectify before using. For me it is about affordable camping.

[@silverfox6507]

Update...went away camping for a week. Heaps better than a swag. Lucky I didn't spend a fortune on it as I was retrenched on my return to work. Might have to live in it full time LOL

[@donnajohnson9324]

Thanks for being truthful ❤ not to many tells the truth on the roof top tent 👍

[@alejandrovilaplanadiaz619]

Just purchase mine and found a few issues after assemble it. Rails weren't centered properly. Two straps completyl ripped off. One of the poles of the estrucuture (top one) bent. Missing one bolt in one of the shafts. Brought back to store and said they need 48 hours to assets the issues wirh tent. Could not believe it.

[@danielexiovus4860]

guess mine must be the lucky one, used it at least 12 times, nothings gone wrong the floor feels fine, not overly impressed with the ladder but thats what you get for the price. super easy to setup, packing up is meh. used it at the beach and in other conditions and holds up strong like new.

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Love my Swag :) cheers for the vid mate :)

[@Campingdownunder]

Yeah I'll always have a love for swags 👌 so easy to just throw on a mate's roof and head out. No worries mate 👍

[@michaelparkes2712]

Bugger I bought one after your previous review. Haven’t used it yet, but did set it up. Mine too won’t go flat and sticks up at the back, and agree the holes are too small for the window poles. If I had my time again I’d get the dune roof top tent, only a few hundred dollars more, but looks better and easy to set up.

[@Campingdownunder]

Still a great rooftop tent & most people won't use it every weekend like we have so you haven't wasted your money. It managed to survive being used every weekend for over 2 years. Definitely got my money's worth from it. I just wanted to make people aware of the things that have gone wrong over time 👍

[@stevecrowe176]

@@Campingdownunder exactly right. It's all relative! Using it pretty much every weekend as you say for 2 years, say 80 to 90 trips is conservatively 6 to 9 years worth of camping for the average couple/family. Mothering this rtt a little. To me that's pretty good value!

[@dezza72]

Still using mine after 4 years. Only issues I've had is the floor doesn't sit right and makes the same noises as yours, and water pools above the entrance.

[@rileygoonan9398]

I have the kings tourer one so the one without the drop down room, mine didn’t come with those elastic straps so I added my own Straps haven’t broken as yet only issue I’ve got is my bag zip is stuffed the tracks and Mine makes the same noises when moving inside

[@Campingdownunder]

For the first few weeks I had no idea what the elastic straps were for as there was nothing in the instructions lol. Yeah it's very worrying hearing those noises. Especially someone of my weight 🤣

[@joshwashposh]

Hi mate.. just got mine! Thanks for the heads up on the straps and that. Just a question, did you notice the holes to the oustide on the base of the struts? I was surprised to see them seen as there’s lots of bug netting put in. And any bugs coming through the holes for you? They seem quite hefty, could fit a hand through each

[@Campingdownunder]

Unfortunately all rooftop tents with this design all have that hole to allow the rooftop tent to fold up. Even my new 23zero rooftop tent has the same hole with the same canvas flap covering it

[@mickwatson2177]

I'm gunna swag it until I get a fully protected clam shell or similar. Some of the places I punch though would destroy a soft roof top tent. Thanks for the heads up.

[@Campingdownunder]

Nothing wrong with a swag mate 👍 I did it for years before getting a rooftop tent

[@Campingdownunder]

Check out my latest video. I reviewed the best rooftop tent on the market 👍

[@mitchacosta7233]

was thinking about getting one but the fact they increased the price has put me off and the price of every other rtt on the market is to much for me, ill just stick to swag camping

[@Campingdownunder]

Send me a message on instagram & I'll let you in on what I'm getting. It's not much more but far superior in quality 👍

[@henrythehilux3963]

My advice is spend a bit extra coin at this point

[@mickg9563]

If you have a Wagon just do it the easy way and sleep inside. Love the bed in the back of mine. Swag is a top way to camp though.

[@aus-rider]

If it’s under warranty and they won’t warrant it, you go to fair trading, I’ve did that twice to two different sellers over the years and both went to tribunal and I won both, you don’t just say they won’t warrant it and leave it at that.

[@Campingdownunder]

They eventually gave me a full refund 👍

[@henrythehilux3963]

Thanks for this video bro

[@Campingdownunder]

No worries mate I hope you found it helpful 👍

[@henrythehilux3963]

I think the newer guys will. Me personally I brought this roof top tent at the start of the virus and I've only rolled it out in my front yard. At a glance looked fine like most kings products but it seems the more you use kings gear the more and more disappointed you grow in time. But as you said at least some of us guys not so well off can actually get out and enjoy it. But after seeing this I should of gone darche

[@wlk03]

Had all the exact same Issues mate i can back this video %100

[@Campingdownunder]

Thanks mate 👍 I didn't realise so many other people have had issues as well. It's a shame

[@86stackyj]

4 years, about 350 set ups and pack ups (I work away from home and live in mine) and I never picked up on the bungee cords to pull the sides in 😂

[@Campingdownunder]

It took me several months before I worked it out 🤣

[@stevecrowe176]

Both didnt know? You both don't watch enough KZbin then lol

[@hannahchase3881]

😂😂😂thanks for the heads up..def my kind of work lol

[@hughwilson8484]

I got mine about 2 months ago and I don't mind it But I'm having the same problem with the angle of the bottom half. I also got the 6 man anex and don't recommend them. Have you figured out how to get rid of the sag in them?

[@Campingdownunder]

Check out the comments section of my annex review video. People have had some great ideas

[@icclowns2397]

I shortened the roof support poles to allow the canvas and straps to come s bit lower so the tent would almost fully open

[@petergriffiths2903]

Had basically the same issues with an ARB tourer that I brought, double the price yet quality seemed the same.

[@Campingdownunder]

Sorry to hear that mate. So far I've been very impressed with my 23zero rooftop tent 👍

[@scottc3076]

Another great review. I have the same tent and find it ok for what I need. With it not sitting flat I pop a Ratchet strap on it and pull it flat, not ideal but seems to work. It’s the age old saying you get what you pay for, lucky I only paid $500 with the roof rack. What tape did you use on the ladder. Thanks for taking the time to review things.

[@Campingdownunder]

Haha yeah I had to use a ratchet strap while we were on holidays in the Grampians. The straps broke while folding it up. I had to just put the bag straight over it until we could get into town and buy a ratchet strap to hold it down. I probably wouldn't have to sit on it if they put straps on it you could trust enough to pull down hard on. Cheers mate I'm glad to hear you are liking my videos 👍

[@Campingdownunder]

Ooh regarding the tape it's just a foam tape. I got it from work but I'm sure you could pick some up from bunnings 👍

[@scottc3076]

I think I asked you the same question on your last review. I couldn’t find anything suitable at Bunnings. Will keep looking

[@JeepnStu]

@@scottc3076 try Clark Rubber. They have foam tape of different thicknesses. You may need to stick it down with silicone or something though.

[@scottc3076]

@@JeepnStu thanks mate will def try Clark rubber when they reopen after lockdown, cheers

[@GeorgeAlfred5777]

Another awesome vid mate 👍🏾 Really get good insight from your reviews. So glad I saw this one. Was looking at a Kings Roof Top Tent. I’m now looking at Front Runners Roof Top. Would love to hear your thoughts on theirs 🙏🏾

[@Campingdownunder]

Have you seen my 2 videos on the 23zero rooftop tent? That's what I upgraded to & absolutely love it 😀

[@GeorgeAlfred5777]

@@Campingdownunder thanks mate will check it out right now, appreciate the reply

[@Campingdownunder]

Always here to help 👍

[@GeorgeAlfred5777]

@@Campingdownunder Mate Ive watched that video over and over again. Its Gold! You've convinced me to get a 23Zero so a big thank you for your review and insight

[@Campingdownunder]

I've never looked back since getting the 23zero rooftop tent it's amazing 👌👍

[@theglob8692]

10 months ago you were loving it

[@Campingdownunder]

A lot has happened since that video unfortunately

[@IDecimateExtreme]

I own one of these as well mate and you and I have both learned that these are the drawbacks of not spending a little bit more. Personally, if you’re reading this and are deciding about this tent these are a really great financial solution if you have kids that can sleep in the top and then you can sleep down the bottom on a queen mattress in the annex. For me and my partner (with no kids) just kicking around and camping it doesn’t feel like it’s been the right investment. I will note that for me that cracking you’re hearing on your floor is only on the side that isn’t supported by the roof racks. Is that the same for you? Great videos mate keep it up.

[@Campingdownunder]

Yeah pretty much just the floor by the ladder. 4wdsupacentre have been in contact with me recently and in the next few months are addressing the issues people have been having with a revised version of the rooftop tent. Finally!

[@stevecrowe176]

I just purchased 1 last night, $719 prior to the special ending. So in theory the creaking floor should have been rectified by now?? If not, l work for a timber supplier, I'll put a sheet of 9 or 6mm ply at that end only and possibly (will see if feasible) screw it onto the base board.

[@Campingdownunder]

Hopefully they've improved it by now. They eventually contacted me after watching this video & gave me a full refund

[@diggeroldmate8122]

@@Campingdownunder of course they did! Funny what happens when you have a great unbiased video that 30k people have seen. Well done!

[@Campingdownunder]

The video had only had a few hundred views before they reached out to me. They were disgusted with how I was treated. I was very annoyed but at least they come to the party in the end. Even though it took this video to get a resolution

[@mozzieridd3074]

Great video mate!! I have a few broken straps on mine and 4wdsupa will not even reply to my email. They closed my job and nothing came if it.

[@Campingdownunder]

That's bloody rude. They did the same with mine straight after telling me it was wear and tear. So I'm not the only one who got treated like crap then

[@trevormerivale6882]

Mate, I'll never buy another 4wd supacentre product again. I've had too many issues with their products and now my trust in their products is no longer there. I'm 100% with you though on the mindset of at least it got me out there. Honestly if it wasn't for them, I probably wouldn't have started with that sort of thing, but their prices are very cheap. Now I'd rather buy quality, and save more money up to buy better. Each to their own, if anyone wants to buy their stuff, that's fine, go for it, but I won't. They definitely got a lot of people buying 4wd and camping accessories that probably wouldn't have previously. Thanks for the video, I just came to watch because a mate is interested in this tent and I was curious about honest reviews to see if things have changed with them

[@Campingdownunder]

I absolutely love my 23zero rooftop tent now 😀 huge improvement

[@trevormerivale6882]

@@Campingdownunder yeah I bet, good stuff man!!! I was looking at the ikamper a while back but I have decided I will go a different route, so not a RTT not a swag, but somewhere kind of inbetween the 2 for my tray with ideas taken from all over the place. I have more important things on the list first but eventually I'll get something custom made from a canvas guy

[@ronaldbelesina1072]

Thanks for the vid.. looks like i dodged another bullet on a kings product

[@Campingdownunder]

I hear they are improving it in the next few months finally 👍

[@mickg9563]

4wd SupaCentre isnt bad for most of their stuff and when I had issues with my VMS their dealer was brilliant in getting things sorted. Ive got a few other things from them that I love such as the LED Light strips, BBQ plate etc. I fully agree its great to have a company supplying gear at a decent price to get us started and then we can upgrade later if we feel the need to. BCF was meant to be like that but now a lot of their products are becoming more and more expensive. I would love some more info on your Solar panels and how they are set up. I have a trailer Im considering mounting panels to the side of like your ones on the doors but am not sure how well they will work compared to the roof.

[@Campingdownunder]

Be careful with their illuminator led lights both myself & can't fault it 4x4 have had them catch on fire. It only happened to him this week. They are tech screwed to my doors & work great. I've got videos up explaining my 12v setup that you should check out 👍

[@mickg9563]

@@Campingdownunder Cheers. Dont know exactly what ones my strips are but they are the solid ones with Velcro strips and magnets. Got them as part of a combo with seat covers. I only normally run them as needed for cooking etc and so far had no issues. I will have a look for the 12v video. Got videos of all my set up on my channel as well.

[@Campingdownunder]

Yeah they are the ones that catch on fire. Check the ends of each light. They don't put enough silicone over the ends of them so the 2 wires twist and contact on each other. Rather than blowing the inbuilt fuse it sends a high current straight to the dimmer switch which gets very hot then catches on fire. Check the ends every time before you use them & you'll be fine. But we've found a lot of people have had the same issue

[@mickg9563]

@@Campingdownunder sweet thanks for the heads up.

[@jason090874]

4wd SupaCentre sell cheap crap , i cant recommend any of their products

[@stevothedevo01]

Good job & great vid mate

[@Campingdownunder]

Thanks mate 👍 I hope you seen in the description that they have since contacted me and gave me a full refund. Happy with the end result 😀

[@popeyebob9007]

I have been considering a rooftop tent and as I do not go camping a lot and will be on my own this would probably suit me however the design flaws you outlined are interesting and require consideration. The floor that sags is simply to large an area to be self supporting and needs to be constructed of a thicker piece of marine ply. It is not adequately supported and the ladder is just not robust enough to do the job. If I were to purchase one, these are the modifications I would have to make just based on your review. 1. A piece of 14mm marine ply would need to be substituted for the current offering. This will still need to be supported to prevent flexing by cross bars of box section aluminium tubing. 2. two robust supporting legs on the corners where the guy ropes are. 3. The ladder in my opinion is just not robust enough to support the floor let alone the weight of two adults. I would never drill a hole in the rails as this will create a weak point. The middle section of the ladder is a potential weak point with an unacceptable amount of flex. The side rails of the ladder need to be longer to mitigate this. 5. The hinge points connecting the ladder to the extended floor are also another potential fail point and need to be more heavy duty. The last thing you want is a ladder fail resulting in an injury and/or damage to your vehicle. 4. Marine grade clips, buckles and straps should be fitted. With all of the potential modifications that need doing the price of near $ 900 is way above value for money. As for having to get onto the roof to put the cover on a small folding ladder will need to be used as this will always be an issue. The zips can be lubricated by rubbing a carpenters pencil on the zip ( never use sprays as they attract dirt and moisture. ) The light issue can be solved by camping in a shaded spot if possible. At the end of the day it is a budget tent and unfortunately you get what you pay for but it has the potential to be a lot better.

[@henrythehilux3963]

I haven't used mine yet but from day one had to drill out the holes so the window poles would even fit in, in the first place.

[@Campingdownunder]

Yeah they are extremely tight. My partner struggles to get them in so I have to do it each time. You have to hold your tongue on the right angle 🤣

[@henrythehilux3963]

Now it's fine but who the hell wants to start drilling a brand new product

[@Campingdownunder]

Yeah exactly right. I've had to make a heap of modifications on it just to keep it going lol

[@henrythehilux3963]

It's not right.

[@brettsmith4779]

Sorry mate, I don’t agree on this, I’ve had one for a few years and it’s been great, I will be adding some of the inside elastic straps to close it better but I close mine with 2 kings sleeping bags in it no problems, I do agree it would be quicker to set up with a hard shell but they’re like $2500

[@Campingdownunder]

I've got 2 kings sleeping bags in there zipped together and you could see I had them folded correctly. To get the rooftop flat I have to sit on it. Otherwise it sits up on an angle making the bag very tight. Just got used to doing that after the straps broke from trying to pull it tight

[@brettsmith4779]

Budget Overland Australia maybe mate, but honestly mine been great 👍🏼

[@thomaswrigley5675]

Must have just got a bad one mate. I have none of those problems. I also pack up the tent with all my bedding, pillows and I have found a way to pack the 4 man annex into it so don’t know what your doing wrong if you can only get two pillows in there.

[@Campingdownunder]

I think it's due to the amount I use mine. Our sleeping bags are very thick & take up a lot of room. These rooftop tent designs aren't meant to hold much bedding. That's why people upgrade to a clamshell style so they aren't limited by packing room. The floor is my biggest issue I have. Still waiting on my new one 2 months later unfortunately lol

[@dontrump2576]

Anytime ive not had an easy warrenty, with a excuse to not refund/ replace something given to me. I've just said like a calm old man 'such a shame, ill have to ask consumer affairs about warrenty rules'. And then a number of times I've been given a refund/ replacement quickly. With them appearing worried of possible consiquences. 'Ok,just this once...... but normally we......." ive had said to me so many times.

[@Campingdownunder]

I'm just happy that after nearly 2 years of having issues I finally got a result 👍

[@dontrump2576]

​@@Campingdownunder you mean they finally fixed something with warrenty or after 2 years your just happy to have purchased a better brand?

[@Campingdownunder]

Once someone from the head office of 4wdsupacentre seen this video they couldn't believe how badly I was treated and contacted me straight away and arranged a full refund 👍

[@dontrump2576]

@@Campingdownunder thats great, were very looked after in australia. keep up the great info vdeos

[@kainebarker4185]

Definitely a few negatives, what brand are you upgrading too?

[@Campingdownunder]

Send me an inbox on instagram and I'll send you the link 👍 don't want to spoil the surprise just yet lol

[@jessemartinez9561]

How long has your annex lasted you? Any main issues with it? Thank you for your response.

[@Campingdownunder]

I did a separate video on the annex. I had it for over a year

[@shaunking6379]

Just bought one we are away and getting water in the back as it's been raining but it's our first time away in it.

[@Campingdownunder]

Did you season it before using it?

[@Jacko911]

Hey mate, you said you were not able to rub a hard shell rrt on your dual cab, why is that?

[@Campingdownunder]

Years later I was able to but I had to get a custom roof rack designed & made. I made a video on how I made it work if you look through my videos. My canopy is only 1.5m long and the hardshell rooftop tent I have is 2.3m long. But the rooftop tent can only have 300mm unsupported at either end so I needed a custom roof rack to extend the roof of the canopy. My other video explains it all

[@Arnifantani]

I just found this video. It is a bummer that you uploaded it 11 months ago I would have needed it a bit earlier. I bought my Adventure Kings Tourer RTT in Nov 2019 slept in there for a few nights when I was moving from job to job until COVID started and I was stuck in SA and I was lucky to find a job for 1 year. End of May my travel mate and I started traveling again and since then the tent just started to fall apart. I lost zwei nuts at the hinges, the floor (what you mentioned) is cracked and I don't feel safe too. The mozzies always find a way in unless I put blankets in the corner and wrap it around the hinge. The zipper is not very smooth anymore and and and... I was a poor backpacker and I payed so much for it because I thought this will be nice for my travel but no!

[@Arnifantani]

Great video, it will help a lot of people :)

[@Campingdownunder]

I'm sorry to hear you had so much trouble. Did you contact them & get a warranty?

[@12tacco]

Hi! Do you know the material of the two floor platforms? I have just got one second hand. Still in a good shape, but it looks like the floor is getting to your situation. I'm thinking to replace it as a DIY project

[@Campingdownunder]

Sorry to hear that. I'm not sure what it's made of sorry. Mine still held up it was just very annoying

[@12tacco]

@@Campingdownunder I guess ours will hold up as well, but just in case...we got it for free and in great condition apart from that, so I manage to replace that should last way more!

[@cuteo453]

My mate had the hard top roof top tent from kings that just pops straight up, and when he was driving along the top of it flew off and hit another car - but kings paid for all the damage and a new rooftop tent

[@Campingdownunder]

That would be scary. But they do have a good variety of rooftop tent's. If I had a wagon or a bigger canopy I definitely would have went a clamshell rooftop tent. They look amazing 😍

[@robertsbrock]

I just bought a second hand rooftop from a mate and iv already found that the tent when fully open it won't sit into the slots to make the entire tent flat. Have you come across any easy fixes for that? Cheers

[@Campingdownunder]

No unfortunately there's no easy fixes that I've found so far. Maybe contact 4wdsupacenter and ask for advice 👍

[@robertsbrock]

@@Campingdownunder yeah was thinking that man. I thought about getting some clamps and lock them down to try and stretch the material or cut the joiners off to see if it folds flat

[@Campingdownunder]

@@robertsbrock mine went a lot flatter once the 2 black straps on the inside broke

[@robertsbrock]

@@Campingdownunder yeah I have to get in and sus a few things out. Ill hit up kings or the other crew and ask for some advice. Either way I'll live with it

[@kirstyg2195]

Can I asked how much you bought it off your mate for? How was the condition? Trying to gauge how much to give to our friends who gave us their 2nd hand one.

[@Paul-md8ms]

Australian dollar fluctuation changes the tent price , i sold a lot of these but i will not own one ,the poor floor and the fact that it does not open flat is frustrating and one of the main reasons we had many returns at our store but we never refused warranty in our store except for clear abuse , we always were very easy to deal with warranties ,but sadly staff attitude is the biggest problem with warranties on any product , different staff member different result and sadly some customers come in fuming over little problems and put staff offside !

[@Campingdownunder]

I was lucky after nearly 2 years someone from head office at 4wdsupacentre seen this video & contacted me directly. They couldn't apologise enough for how I was treated & gave me a full refund. So a positive outcome in the end but it's a shame it took that long & a video like this to get things rolling

[@robertwilson1827]

Plan-demic tax not helping!?

[@rylanr8783]

G'day mate, just wondering if you are aware if they have fixed any of these design flaws in their latest versions?

[@Campingdownunder]

Hey mate I've been in contact with 4wdsupacentre and they should hopefully reply to your comment shortly 👍

[@rylanr8783]

@@Campingdownunder hopefully you get a better response than me. I asked their online customer service person today, and his response was " if they changed it, it would be a different product all together " he was quite rude from then on actually.

[@user-fi5iq5ws5i]

Hey mate, could you do an update video comparing if it has changed in what they are selling now compared to what you had years ago. Just got mine for $550. Spent my first night in it and seemed decent but time will only tell, how it goes.

[@Campingdownunder]

I don't own this rooftop tent anymore sorry. I have had 2 different rooftop tent's since this one. I now run a hardshell rooftop tent so I can't just buy another adventure king's rooftop tent sorry. They are great for staying out but there are definitely a lot better rooftop tent's on the market

[@user-fi5iq5ws5i]

@@Campingdownunder oh sorry meant more as check out in the store. The store in Campbellfield Vic had one setup so you could check inside and out. To see if you notice any changes that you were saying could be improved.

[@Campingdownunder]

@@user-fi5iq5ws5i I have seen them since & I haven't noticed any changes. They are a budget rooftop tent designed for people starting out. It's made to a price. Mine lasted several years & got used every single weekend. More than most people would ever use it. So even though it's budget I still believe it's value for money

[@petermercer5968]

I have never had king's products but from what I have seen I'm really sure i never will.

[@Campingdownunder]

For people just starting out that can't afford quality products straight up it's fine. It at least gets you outdoors. Then over time you slowly upgrade 👍but if you have a bigger budget then I'd look at something better quality

[@aarons5324]

I had one, used it 3x and it had the same problems. I brought mine for 650 new. I don't think it's worth it, when everything breaks when you're on a long roadtrip it ruins it..

[@Campingdownunder]

Wow you got it cheap 👍 yeah it's a shame it breaks so easily. Yet some people have been lucky & had no issues at all

[@healthierlife50]

Obviously I won't be buying one of their rooftop tents. Is that their top of the range one or do they only have one type, quality. I would understand if it is their budget one

[@Campingdownunder]

They do have a variety of rooftop tent's that have been released since this version. Their top of the range rooftop tent is $2,500 which is out of the average person's budget

[@BlacklistprintsAu]

What’s the coat? Not a Drizabone?

[@Campingdownunder]

Yeah it is 👍

[@adamsinclair6578]

Absolutely shocking product mate, had a problem with my original rooftop I purchased from them. Got it replaced and they fitted the rails for me and fitted it to my car in store. Had it on for about a year, then went driving down a back road and the rooftop literally pulled the floor out of the frame and flew off down the road. Rang them and they want nothing to do with it nor take responsibility

[@Campingdownunder]

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. Luckily they finally got back to me and I received a full refund. They couldn't apologise enough for what I went through

[@lukesheppard1065]

23 zero for sure is what your getting, thats the one im going to get 👌

[@Campingdownunder]

Yep & love it 👍

[@DeejayManii]

i agree till your rant at 11:30. 79 owner here, iv built my car on a budget but have spent a little more on items that i rely on. i have a kings awning but an arb rooftop. i cant afford a 5000$ clamshell. with your original purchase of $700 for this tent and another $1500 on a 23ZERO your in Darche money/territory...The poor man pays twice. buy once cry once.

[@Campingdownunder]

So you are saying if someone can't afford a top of the range accessory they should stay home while they save for the next year rather than starting with something in their price range that will at least get them out there exploring more often and then upgrade down the track when the can afford something better? On a budget I'd rather get outdoors earlier. You can always sell your cheaper accessories when your ready to upgrade. It's not like you are throwing money away as you still get those extra memories of being outdoors that you wouldn't have had if you stayed home & you still get some money back when you upgrade. I was honest with the person that bought my kings rooftop tent & showed them everything wrong with it & I still managed to get $400 for it. There for I only had to pay $1000 for an upgraded rooftop tent. That's 2 years use I got out of the adventure kings rooftop tent that I don't regret. I was only disappointed with their warranty department

[@DeejayManii]

@@Campingdownunder i see your view, i just think about it differetly, i camped out of a kings swag for years till i could spend the coin on something decent.

[@shane5156]

Bro did you get a new sponsorship deal, so you have to start bagging the super centre. I have a lot of their gear including the rrt with 4 man annex and we love it. Yes I have had some issues but the customer service I have received has been excellent and better than other big name brands. I recently had a similar problem with the floor of my rrt, so I took photos made a claim explaining my concerns and they replaced the rrt completely no problems. In this day and age I can confidently say someone somewhere will always have a problem with something they have brought because you cannot please everyone all the time.

[@Campingdownunder]

Nah mate no sponsorship lol. I've paid $1400 for my new rooftop tent which is retail price. Some people have had great service from them. In the past I had aswell. I sent them photos of what was happening to my rooftop tent. But like I said as soon as I mentioned I use it each weekend they refused to do anything & closed the claim. Very rude considering I was still in the warranty period. I've had enough & wanted something better quality. I made this video to make people aware of the issues I've had over the past 2 years of owning it so they can make up their own minds if they would like to go this option or spend a little more & get something better quality 👍

[@shane5156]

@@Campingdownunder I don't know where you live so I can't comment but most claims go through Queensland so I would assume we all deal with the same people when there's a problem. In your video you were looking to find problems, light coming through the canvas, only one sleeping bag etc. Good luck with bedding in a 23zero rrt, I look forward to your review and pros and cons 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Campingdownunder]

@@shane5156 Check out my latest post on here. I just uploaded the reply I got from 4wd supacentre. Very disappointed with the response

[@shane5156]

@@Campingdownunder Alright bro, I believe everyone has the right to give their opinions on what ever they like but a truthful opinion in my view is the one that has the most bearing. I am sorry to say I have a hard time believing your disappointment with the customer service over this Kings RRT. For one 9 months ago you uploaded a review of this RRT saying you had 18 months experience with this RRT so you should be able to give a good review. Now here's my problem 18 months plus 9 months from when the video was posted is 27 months. The Kings RRT has a warranty of 12 months so can you please show me a business that will honour anything that far out of warranty. Now lets say you have used this RRT every weekend for that period of time that would be roughly 108 weekends you have had at a cost of $80 accommodation costs if you paid $800 for the RRT, which in my book is pretty dam good. Two years ago the tent was a lot cheaper so I even doubt that..

[@Campingdownunder]

When I lodged the claim I was within my warranty period. After they closed the case there was nothing else I could do. The warranty was only to cover the broken straps and they couldn't even do that for me. Everything else that has gone wrong has happened since I lodged the warranty claim. I explained in the video that not many people will use it as often as we have so I do believe I got my money's worth out of it. But if I had known back then there were better products out there that didn't cost too much more I believe it would still be going with not as many issues. I want to give everyone every bit of information I have on it. Good & bad then they can make their own minds up

[@stevencondron9355]

How come u got darche straps hanging down on the side

[@Campingdownunder]

The king's straps broke so I replaced them with better quality straps

[@jimmynorris5402]

Damn I just brought one, waiting on delivery now😢

[@Campingdownunder]

You'll still love it 😀 I couldn't get the smile off of my face the first few months of using it. It's such a great experience. I looked forward to sleeping in it every week 😀

[@jimmynorris5402]

@@Campingdownunder I'm sure I will, gets me out of the house. Great vid mate keep up the good work

[@Campingdownunder]

Thanks mate 👍I was so excited I set it up in the driveway before even going camping 🤣

[@cliffgare3390]

Yeah the ladder broke 3x times. Screws popped out of the base. Zipper broke. Extra room tore.

[@Campingdownunder]

@@cliffgare3390 wow I've never heard of anything that bad happening. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully they covered it under the warranty for you?

[@charns188]

what is the new rooftop tent your getting? what brand

[@Campingdownunder]

23zero it's only $1400 but has far superior features 👍

[@jessoman]

Thanks for the vid mate, looking at the same one. My only concern was that the canvas is 280 and the kings is 320 gsm... is this something you noticed and could be concerned about? Cheers bloke

[@Campingdownunder]

No I hadn't noticed that. Thanks for pointing that out

[@jessoman]

Ill probably get it anyway. The lst got me and will add some meat to it. They last over in the States. Would be good to know if the kings is actually 320... got some scales and calculator?

[@Campingdownunder]

Yeah I'm going to get it for sure. The features along are worth the extra money for me. I'd love to be able to have it completely dark when the sun rises in the morning so I can actually sleep in lol

[@4x4maximus]

Completely different to one I just bought, mine has a different ladder, straps, floor, zipper even the floor alot more solid than this older model. Maybe that's why price change. They've actually taken all claims information and changed the issues in the China factory. After all 4wd supacentre are just an importer

[@Campingdownunder]

Yeah after I made this video 4wdsupercentre did inform me at some stage they were updating it finally. It's a shame they waited so many years before listening to their customers complaints. But hopefully it's a lot better now 👍

[@jamieoneil6718]

Do you think this is because you used it so frequently? I’m interested in one but will probably only use it 8-10 times a year at most

[@Campingdownunder]

@@jamieoneil6718 since it looks like they have finally fixed most of the issues I don't think you'll have many drama's & yes a lot of people have had great experiences with it that don't use it as much as I do. But you should check out my 23zero rooftop tent review aswell before making your decision 👍

[@tropicbreeze1548]

About to pull trigger here before next price rise. Can I ask Matt which store you bought from? Also, when you say its different, is the floor thicker but still noisy and is the ladder telescopic now? Also does it now have skylight? After using it is it still going well? Cheers.

[@ThatWogGuy1]

I need to get my swag warrented

[@Campingdownunder]

Hopefully they help you out 👍

[@michaelskala8445]

I don't know what you people are doing with your RTT and why it is trashed like that.I have had my Kings RTT for over 3yrs and use it alot and never had problems like that.Maybe i was lucky in my purchase or i just look after my camping gear better!

[@georgesdesk]

It almost seems like your sending out a mixed message, it’s good but it’s no good, it’s clearly evident that manufacturers quality control is of a lower standard and materials used are also of a mid to lower standard, if the company selling it does not take responsibility and exercises arrogance to address issues, well in short name, shame and buyers beware

[@Campingdownunder]

Basically you get what you pay for. For this price you can't expect it to hold up against the top brands. But yes as a company they should back their products with a warranty they will honour. That way as nervous as people are buying a cheaper brand knowing they may have issues at least have the piece of mind that if anything does break they're covered

[@Mick8254]

Zipper and zip lining failed after second time use not happy 👍🏼

[@Campingdownunder]

Hopefully they sorted you out with warranty 👍

[@gethookedadventures2836]

You get what you pay for.. spend the money and get something quality. “Buy once cry once”

[@Campingdownunder]

I've since upgraded to the 23zero rooftop tent and absolutely love it 😀 not everyone can afford to upgrade to a better quality one straight away. A lot of people have actually had good experiences with the kings rooftop tent. Not many people use it as much as I do. It's fine if money isn't a factor but for someone on a budget it's better to buy what you can afford rather than staying at home saving & missing out on time outdoors. You can always upgrade accessories when you can afford it. The important thing is getting out there asap and enjoying what our country has to offer 👍

[@gethookedadventures2836]

Can’t say I’ve heard of that RTT but I will have to check it out by the sounds of it! Merry X Mess mate 🍻

[@Campingdownunder]

I've done a review on it on here if you'd like to check it out. Only an extra $500 & much better features. Merry Christmas mate 👍🍻

[@mickward7467]

dont know what you expect for 700 bucks or pay four times the amount for quality......mines been great but maybe i have a lower expectation then some

[@Campingdownunder]

There's actually one I'm upgrading to that's only $500 more than the kings yet the quality & features are far superior. No need to pay thousands 👍

[@christianvaleri8545]

Hi

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

You was praising this in the last review I thought. And if I remember correctly you did give it a flogging didn't you ?

[@Campingdownunder]

Read the comments. Lots of people had the same issues. Regardless of how often it was used it shouldn't have been denied warranty. It took this video before I got the warranty approved

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

@@Campingdownunder yeah I agree wholeheartedly mate. I wrote the comment early in the video and should of came back and edited it..

[@glennboyd939]

See, what happened here, is you bought a tent and expected a house.

[@jackcampbell4863]

Damn wish I watched this first

[@Campingdownunder]

I put a link that comes up during the video & also set this video to come up at the end screen of the previous review hoping people would also watch the second video. I also mentioned it in the description of the video

[@davidoconnor6051]

I wouldn't expect anything more from kings. Cheap junk.

[@vincentcor19]

It's for camping, not for living on the roof of his car 🤣

[@Campingdownunder]

We use it every weekend for camping 👍

[@TheSumo1955]

ya get what ya pay for

[@HLsab]

Don’t know what you were expecting ? Buy cheap shit and expect it to perform like one 4 times the price , it’s a reality check for you . As far as not backing you with a warranty , they have been doing that for years now , have you read problems people have with warranty issues ?

[@junjiepu3070]

mate its 569bucks

[@Campingdownunder]

This video was made years ago

[@sproket168]

Why can't you just change the floor out. 18mm marine ply and a handful of stainless bolts.

[@Campingdownunder]

The floor is the entire structure of it. Everything is attached to it. It would be incredibly hard

[@stevecrowe176]

Screw in a false floor on top of the sus floor? 6 or 9mm thick ply still should be able to close it if others are able to close it with bedding and pillows.

[@sproket168]

@@stevecrowe176 . I bought a second hand one that had never actually been used. And I know what the other blokes saying now. The floors pretty much the structure of the hole thing. I think two pieces of 9 mil ply work work fine . I was very surprised by the amount of room in these. When a way for 5 days the first week we had it. Slept the Mrs me and little one. Cosy but easily doable. Way better than us all in a swag on the ground. Makes the Mrs feel safer being off the ground. Which is a selling point boys lol.

[@hannahchase3881]

@@sproket168 thanks for that!

[@jason090874]

everyone knows most of Kings stuff is crap, why do you think its so cheap? Old saying you get what you pay! I saved and got Quality 23zero Swags . Yeah they are about 4 x times the price but are Quality and will last years instead of months. Cheaper in Long run