Darche Ridgeback Hard Shell Rooftop Tent - How to setup & pack away

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Plan your next road trip with rooftop royalty, thanks to the Ridgeback Hard Shell Rooftop Tent from Darche. Its leading class interior includes both natural and internal USB-powered LED light, encased in premium quality polycotton canvas or recycled polyester Oxford.
With aluminium construction, self-repairing coil zips and twin-needle reinforced stitching, the Ridgeback is as lightweight as it is heavy-duty. Its sleek, unique profile turns the heads of every envious outdoorsman, with a compact design minimizing wind drag and overall vehicle stature - so you can raise the ride height and navigate the metro landscape.
Breathe easy and dream deeply with the zippered sky window, built-in air vents and three full-width doors allowing exceptional ventilation. The deluxe 55mm memory foam mattress, removable cover, water-resistant base, and anti-condensation mat mean you can camp comfortably in your rooftop hotel room. Fine insect mesh windows help keep the mozzies at bay, while internal side and roof storage pocketing secure your valuables away.
From downpour to drought, its 3000mm water rating, taped seams, and high-profile automotive rubber weather seals reduce infiltration of heat, wind, and moisture. Shield from severe UV with UV50+ protection, and handle humidity with the removable fly - your fresh air circulator and invisible insect armour.
With a 2.3m aluminium telescope ladder complimenting most vehicle heights, and roof-rail accessory kits available, the Darche Ridgeback Hard Shell Rooftop Tent elevates every road trip. Thanks to its German-engineered gas struts, you can park and pack your portable home effortlessly. A simple flick of the latches guarantees an easy and efficient one-person set-up, allowing you to enjoy supper before sunset.
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Product overview and materials
01:14 - Supporting parts and tools
02:35 - Attaching the bottom rails to your rooftop
03:50 - Weight rating considerations
04:27 - End latches
04:50 - Expanding the main tent
05:19 - Securing the frame
06:22 - Doors and panels
07:03 - Packing up with bedding
07:33 - Partially closing the panels
08:14 - Securing the elastic strap
08:27 - Pulling strap
08:43 - Tucking in the side fabric
09:33 - Securing and latching the tent closed
10:26 - Summary

[@andyneilmcg]

Thank you for mentioning the weight including knowing what your car can carry. There are far to many people that either don't know or don't care about it.

[@SnowysOutdoors]

I think it's an important consideration, this sort of weight can change the handling of some vehicles considerably. ~ Ben

[@rodk4118]

another great vid....thanks!

[@SnowysOutdoors]

You're welcome. ~ Ben

[@spellerlittlewing]

Great tent

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Yeah, pretty neat. ~ Ben

[@Didewro]

Tell Darche to make an all black version...like the Ranger Solo swag!

[@SnowysOutdoors]

That would be hot to sleep in I reckon. The outer shell is black though. ~ Ben

[@stefandior1615]

Are u sure those latches have been put on the right way up?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

I guess they could go either way around, Stefan. ~ Ben

[@travelsolo2677]

How much are the roof rails for the Darche RTT? This is an old video as I was wondering if they have a new design clamp catches as it looked difficult to close in this video

[@SnowysOutdoors]

You can see the roof rails here, Travel Solo - www.snowys.com.au/ridgeback-hard-shell-roof-rails. As for the latches, we filmed this about a year ago and we still have the same one on display. I'm not aware of any updates to the latches. It did require a little bit of muscle to get it shut, especially if there is a lot of bedding inside, but this would likely get easier over time as the fabrics soften a bit. ~ Ben

[@kylepartanen3289]

Does this RTT allow for there awning to be attached to it using brackets ?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

There are channels around the sides, Kyle, and you can use these to mount an awning but you may need to customize the brackets. There isn't a specific load rating for the sides, so you'd need to apply some common sense around how much weight you attach. ~ Ben

[@kylepartanen3289]

@@SnowysOutdoors yeah ive got there 270 awning currently it does weigh 20kg around there i would think it could handle it

[@ethanroberts7558]

Are they sandfly proof mate

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Hard to say, sandflies seem to get in everywhere. I'd say that are just as good as any rooftop tent. ~ Ben

[@shewnen]

Hi is a soft drink in a ice box stored for 1 month safe to drink?

[@SnowysOutdoors]

Ummm... not sure sorry, that's not may area of expertise. ~ Ben