Slick, sleek, and slimline – the Dakota Super Lite Roof Top Tent from 23Zero is the campsite in the clouds for compact SUVs and smaller 4-wheelers.
Boasting the ultimate pop-out, stand-out design, sleep soundly in rooftop royalty with a secure 2-piece, powder-coated, aluminium honeycomb top and base, with a stainless steel hinging system. Its tough, eco-friendly canvas and all four windows are coated with Light Suppression Technology (LST), diffusing sunlight and UV rays so you can sleep through the sunrise.
With a velour-coated, medium-density foam mattress for support, its internal built-in storage pockets also keep the knick-knacks, electronics, and portable gadgets tucked away. Plus, for sunrise views and star-stippled skies, embrace the 180-degree, full-length side windows and clear, TPU stargazing windows integrated into the fly - and add a little atmosphere after sunset with built-in, USB-chargeable LED light strips. From hitting the road to kitting out the roof - protect with the included transit cover, embellished with D-ring compression straps for compact storage.
The 23Zero Dakota Super Lite Roof Top Tent offers a lightweight, overnight solution that isn’t stripped of the roadtrip essentials!
Tailored for compact SUVs and vehicles with weight limitations
Lightweight and sleek profile
Self-deploying window awnings for efficient setup and pack-down
180-degree full-length side windows for ventilation and views
Is the Tonneau cover heat or seam sealed so that the RTT can stay on the vehicle in the rain and while driving through heavy storms without leaks. I've had water leak through a soft tent cover before and ruin the tent (Mold).
Ed - Canberra, ACT (1 month ago)
G'day Ed,
Yep, the tonneau cover is fully seam sealed, and you shouldn't have any issues with the roof top tent staying on your vehicle year round.
Lauren - Snowys(4 weeks ago)
Mounting channels1 answer
Hey there, can the mounting channels be mounted in either direction, either longitudinal or perpendicular to the length of the tent? I am trying to figure out how easy it is to change the orientation of the tent opening i.e. to the side of the vehicle versus the rear of the ute tub. Cheers
Sam - Blackburn, VIC (2 months ago)
G'day Sam,
Yeah, absolutely - they're designed to be changed if required for that exact purpose.
Lauren - Snowys(2 months ago)
Self Deploying Window Awning1 answer
Hey Snowys Team, Just wondering if the self deploying window awning poles can be detached or fastened so the awning doesn't stick out on one side? I am looking at mounting it on tub racks and wanted to make sure it doesn't clash with the rear window/sports bar. Thanks, Xander
Xander - Eight Mile Plains, QLD (3 months ago)
G'day Xander,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you! The self deploying arms are fixed, but they attached to the roof top tent frame by an allen key bolt. We've not tried it, but I reckon it would be easy to undo these if required. It may affect the tensioning of the fly over the tent though. If you're heading north of Brissie any time soon, pop into our Brendale store as they've got one on display that you can check out.
Lauren - Snowys(3 months ago)
Zempire Monstamat Twin1 answer
Can a Zempire Monstamat Twin fit in this tent as mattress?
Atif - Melbourne, VIC (5 months ago)
G'day Atif,
It wont sorry, the Super Lite sleep space is only 120cm wide, so wont fit a mattress exceeding that. If you do find one that fits the sleeping area dimensions, be mindful that the mattress has to be removed before the tent can be packed up.
Lauren - Snowys(5 months ago)
How many Roof racks/bars required?1 answer
I have Thule WingBar Evo Silver 2 which has 75 kg load capacity. Are 2 bars good enough to mount this RTT or it requires additional bars? Thanks.
Atif - Melbourne, VIC (5 months ago)
G'day Atif,
Roof top tents require 2 roof bars or a platform to be properly installed. Sounds like you should be ok with the 2 roof bars you've mentioned.
Lauren - Snowys(5 months ago)
External packaging dimensions1 answer
What are the measurements of the packaging box? I'm wondering if I can fit the entire thing in the back of my car or if I need to get it delivered.
Campbell - Adelaide, SA (6 months ago)
G'day Campbell, I've just measured the box, it's 135 x 126 x 33cm.
Terri - Snowys(6 months ago)
Roof rack connecting bars on tent1 answer
I have a arb canopy with roof bars do the tracks go the full with of the bottom on the tent . My bars are 120cm to the out side of the bars . Should it fit?
David - Portland North, VIC(6 months ago)
G'day David,
The do go the full width of the tent, so you should be able to just fit the roof to tent on - its really hard to give a guarantee without checking everything out in real life. Can your roof bars been moved if need be?
Lauren - Snowys(6 months ago)
Ladder attachment1 answer
If the ladder is designed to come off for pack down - how quick and easy is the ladder to take on and off? Are there any videos of this available?
T - Dubbo, NSW (6 months ago)
G'day T,
We don't have an actual video of this process, but it is something I've personally done - I'm the one in the quick video on the product page. I've set it up and packed it down a few times, and the ladder attachment is super quick and easy with a simple quick release pin. As long as you have access to the top of the roof top tent, either with a wheel step or a step ladder, door step, etc you wont have any issues.
Lauren - Snowys(6 months ago)
Can bedding stay in the tent?1 answer
Hi Just wondering if bedding can stay in the tent when its packed away or does everything have to be removed?
Alana - Woodford, QLD (8 months ago)
G'day Alana,
You'll have to remove your bedding such as a sleeping bag & pillows, but the mattress and a fitted sheet can stay in there.
Hope that helps!
Lauren - Snowys(8 months ago)
Tom1 answer
I've saw one of these at a show - the mattress seemed pretty good and better than the Darche ones. The self stowing arms also seem clever but would would they be less effective (than the steel ones) in strong wind? Also is there a fly extender available for these?
Tom - Perth, WA (9 months ago)
G'day Tom,
Theres no fly extension for these at this stage. I'm not sure if it's something 23Zero are planning to do for the future, but it could be on the cards. The self stow or self-propelling arms are an awesome feature. I had a solid play around with these at the Adelaide show recently, and they seem solid as. I cant image there would be any disadvantage to them over the steel ones.
Lauren - Snowys(9 months ago)
Weight clarification 1 answer
Is this 41kg including or excluding the 5.7kg ladder?
Matilda - Barangaroo, NSW (10 months ago)
G'day Matilda,
It's excluding the ladder, which is designed to be packed separately.
Lauren - Snowys(10 months ago)
Ladder when packed on roof1 answer
Hello, the image shows the ladder connected to the tent but then the photo with the cover makes it look totally flat. Is the ladder not connected when driving or is the image wrong.. Or does it actually have a completely flat profile at the top?
Mari - Perth, WA(10 months ago)
G'day Mari,
The ladder on the Dakota SuperLite is fully removed & packed separately, so will need to be attached and unattached for set up and pack up. It has a completely flat profile when packed up.
Lauren - Snowys(10 months ago)
Waterproofing 1 answer
Hello! What King of waterproofing method is used on these tents? Cheers.
Lucy - Sunbury, VIC (10 months ago)
G'day Lucy,
The same as all of 23Zero's rooftop tents - they have a waterproof coating internally, as well as seam sealing. Hope that helps!
Lauren - Snowys(10 months ago)
Mounting1 answer
How would you mount this on cross bars? Are there brackets provided? What are they made of?
Tommo - Edmondson park, NSW (10 months ago)
G'day Tommo,
I'm assuming you're talking about a pair of normal roof rails? The roof top tent comes with a largely steel mounting kit that attaches to the majority of roof rail and platform rack systems. There are bolts and brackets which clamp around whatever roof rack system you have, and the roof top tent will come with an installation guide to walk you through it.
Lauren - Snowys(10 months ago)
Materials and manufacturing 1 answer
Hello snowy team, - where are these rtt made? I know it's Aussie designed but no mention anywhere about manufacturing? - the Oxford ripstop eco material, is this 100%plastic? I thought Oxford was a cotton and synthetic combo? But this looks like a new type of polymer material I've never heard of. Many thanks 😊
Zoë - Darlinghurst, NSW (10 months ago)
G'day Zoe,
Oxford is a style of fabric weave, not about the composition - a lot of roof top tent and tent brands are using an oxford material these days. Eco ratings arent just about the fibre used, but the entire manufacturing process of the material eg. energy consumption, chemicals used, dyes, etc...You can find more details of this particular material on 23Zero's website. All 23Zero products are mainly manufactured in 23Zero's factory in China, however there may be componentry or materials manufactured in other countries aswell.