More internal space, same packed length, the 30 Second Oztent RV-3 Canvas Touring Tents multi-award-winning design features a different fold location in the patented internal aluminium frame enabling the pack size to be the same as the RV-2.
Considered by many to be one of the best touring tents on the market the RV-3 tent is effortlessly assembled by one-person in less than 30 seconds. Twist and Lock telescopic poles are included to extend the awning which features a stiffener that makes rolling up the awning a single person job. Side and rear windows feature super fine insect mesh as does the door, while the rear window can be guyed out to allow ventilation in all weather.
Made with nothing but quality components, the Oztent RV-3 Tent features 8oz ripstop canvas, heavy-duty PVC flooring and guy ropes with built-in storage pockets.
Is it possible to get 1 side wall for an rv3, if 1 has been damaged?
G'day Connie,
The side walls are sold in a set of 2, but you might be able to get a singular wall from Oztent directly as a spare part.
https://www.oztent.com.au/pages/contact
I have an rv3, have been offered an rv5 tagalong at a very cheap price. Are they compatable
G'day Connie,
They're different sizes, so whilst they will connect together the RV 5 will be wider on one side.
The only real reasons why this would be an issue is if you care about the asthetics of mismatched sizes, or if you want to use Wall accessories on the awning.
Hi snowys, 2 questions. Will the RV3 comfortably fit 2 adults and 1 dog? And what mattress do you guys recommend we buy to suit? Thanks in advanced.
G'day Kyle,
The sleeping floor area on of the RV3 is 200L x 240W cm.
Its a great idea to mark out these dimensions with masking tape or some string on your loungeroom floor so you have a tangible reference for size.
I wouldn't say you'd have any issues fitting a couple and a dog, but that depends how big your dog bed is, and how much other gear you want to store inside.
The most popular double mat options we have are the following:
Exped MegaMat Duo
Zempire Monstamat Twin
S2S Comfort Deluxe Self Inflating Double
BlackWolf Hexatherm Double
What are the front and side panels compatible with this tent to make the front enclosed?
G'day Oliver,
You will need the Oztent RV Front Panels (RV3 / 4) and the Oztent RV−2/3/4/5 Peaked Side Panels Set. These are both compatible with the RV-3 and will create a front-enclosed space with them both.
Greetings, I'm contenplating adding to my Oztent kit.I have a JV signature, extended awning, extra poles plus Foxwing and all walls. I note that the current specs on the RV3 and RV4 indicate a 1500mm waterhead rating, where as the JV Signature was rated at 3000mm waterhead - is there an explanation for this? After 10 years of amazing reliability with the JV I'm hoping the newer tents have not been de-engineered? thanks
G'day Steve,
Without having the material specs for the JV series on hand we cant say for sure, but I'd find it really hard to believe that OZtent have gone backwards in this respect.
It's far more likely that Waterhead Rating testing standards have changed, which then creates a variance in the resulting specifications. eg. recently happened with R-Values on sleeping mats - identical product, but lower values after a tweak in testing procedure.
I'd probably recommend contacting Oztent directly to get more details on material differences if that will be important to your decision. For what its worth we rarely hear of leak issues on these tents, although being a single skin tent condensation can be an issue. We'd recommend grabbing the Fly accessory to combat this.
Hope that helps!
Please note that the specs for the JV can still be found active on your own website - they indicate a waterhead rating of 3,000mm
G'day Steve,
You can find a old archived "copy" of the JV listing through a google search, but it's not an active page on our website.
As I've mentioned in my previous answer, the waterhead rating doesn't provide us with any information regarding the materials and manufacturing specifications for the JV range.
Because its a long since discontinued tent, Oztent will be able to give you a definitive answer as to why the waterhead rating between the two is different.
I'm assuming that it has something to do with testing standards, as there's no other attributed difference.
Hope that explains my previous answer a bit more!
Hi Team Snowys, is the bag the RV-3 comes in durable enough for transporting through different weather conditions on a roof rack? Or is the Oztent RV Pro Travel Case a recommended / essential add-on for this?
G'day Christian,
The bag the RV-3 comes with is made from polyester and is mostly to protect it from dust and light weather.
The Oztent RV Pro Travel Case would be recommended to add to your RV tent if taking it in all weather conditions. This would be a good add-on when carrying this on your roof rack as it is made from PVC and provides full-weather protection with an included rain cover to keep it dry and prolong the life of your tent.
Will the OZtrail Easy Fold Queen Stretcher fit in the RV-3
G'day Luke,
It will, but across the tent instead of front to back if that makes sense. It shouldn't be a massive issue to work with, just bare in mind in the middle of the night the person at the front will have to be clambered over for any trips to the loo.
When and why would you use the fly on the RV3? I'm thinking the tent is waterproof and won't need a fly. Thanks
G'day Maggie,
The tent is waterproof, absolutely, but at 1500mm waterhead rating the fly is a good option if you are intending to be away in prolonged heavy rain. Also, being a single skin tent, using a fly can significantly reduce any condensation issues.
WILL RV2 STILL BE AVAILABLE?
G'day Judith,
Unfortunately not, Oztent made the decision to discontinue the RV1 and RV2 tents earlier this year.
Oz tent are still selling the Rs2 swag I'm debating on getting it or a rv3 only turn off is the rv3 is like 2.1 meters long have to have it on the roof to transport esp in a forester
Hi guys, I purchased a Coleman Queen Double-High Quickbed & Pump mattress sold through Snowy's which has been awesome, and am wondering if it will comfortably fit in this tent with some space to get changed etc? Thanks, Dan
G'day Dan,
You loose about 35cm of floor space at the Double High Mattress height due to the taper of the back wall on the RV3.
This means the amount of floor space you're left with to fit a mattress into is approx 230 x 165cm.
Your mattress will fit, but that's about all you'll have room for.
can you fit a oztent stratus XL single and a stratus double self inflating mattress inside?
G'day Emil,
We don't currently range the Oztent Stratus mattresses, so we're not able to physically verify this for you. Based purely on the dimensions of the mattresses found on the Oztent website, the mattresses are too long to fit inside the RV3. We'd recommend the RV4 or RV5 model to ensure there is space to git these mattresses.
In the packed bag, Will it fit in a triton dual cab Ute, under the canopy? It won’t fit length wise, (50cm short) but wondering if it would fit diagonally? Thanks
G'day Shareece,
Thanks for your question, unfortunately, we don't have any staff members with a triton dual cab to check this out for you, but it may possibly fit on a diagonal. Best bet will be to whip out a tape measure and see how close you'd be on the diagonal.
Hi, Just wondering if the RV3 has a zip for attaching the Oztent Fly?
G'day Susan,
Yes, the RV3 has a zipper to attach the RV3 fly, you can find the fly here, they are size-specific, so just be sure to select the RV3 option.
rather than widthways can you fit on the left and right of the entrance with a walkway in the middle?
G'day Josh,
Due to the angle of the rear of the tent, you won't be able to fit a stretcher in the RV3 from front to back. You have about 170cm of depth at the height of a stretcher from front to back, so the Goanna stretchers won't fit. If you're wanting to fit stretchers in from front to back we'd recommend the RV4 or RV5 model.
Does the floor attach to the side pannels
G'day Leanne,
I'm guessing you're referring to the extra mesh floor, and peaked side panels for the front awning? If so, then no, the floor doesn't attach to the side panels.
Hi. If the 3RV stand alone with guy ropes, then can the tag along also do so? I wouldn't see why not. I feel it will also connect to my awning but will check that out further once purchased
G'day Frank,
The Tagalong Tents are designed a little differently and don't have an internal self-supporting frame. They are supported off the front awning of another RV tent, or off a 4WD awning, so they won't stand up by themself.
Will this tent stand up alone with the awning riled up and not in use. Or does it require it put up, as per tag along not being freestanding without one.
G'day Frank,
You certainly can set up the RV3 without the awning, given you still use the appropriate guy ropes to secure it. Hope that helps!
Hi, I was wondering if the rv3 zips directly onto the fox wing awning? I was under the impression that oztent products do but cannot find anything that can confirm this??
G'day Nadine,
The Oztent Foxwing Tagalong tent (direct attachment) or the RV5 (using an awning connector) are designed to be connected to the Oztent Foxwing 270' awning. However the RV3 could be attached using an awning connector, however it won't reach the full length of the side, so if you're pairing it with side walls there will be a large gap between the edge of the tent and the next wall.
We have 2 x Black Wolf mega mats (198cm long) and both of us can't stand the thought of climbing over the other person to get out of the tent (eg in the middle of the night). Do you think it would be feasible to have both mats situated with our heads or feet near the door? Or too squishy? Is it a problem if the mats touch the tent walls (eg if it rains?). Thanks for responding to these types of enquiries, that's why we love you!
G'day Jane,
I think it would be fine to have the mats in the doorway and during the day they can be pushed to one side if needed. Ideally though its better that nothing touches the sides of the tent, mainly due to rain and condensation reaching your mattresses.
I’m wanting to mount the RV3 to my Ute roof racks! The space between them is 90cm. Is this big enough?
G'day Gemma,
You may have a bit of trouble, not just with the flexing of the tent but just general safety whilst travelling. Alot of our customers who transport their RV Tents on roof racks do get a custom base plate made, but you'd really be best getting intouch with a local roof rack specialist. They'll be able to advise on the next step with your specific set up.
Hi, I have a King Goanna stretcher which I purchased of you :) would this fit in the RV3 or even RV1 or RV2? I camp on my own in the winter! (missus won't go!)
G'day Karl,
Your King Goanna Stretcher will fit in either the Oztent RV2 Tent or Oztent RV3 Tent but it won't really work inside an Oztent RS1 Swag. If it's just going to be you, I'd recommend the RV2. It's got plenty of room for one person.
Would it be possible/ practical to connect the RV3 to a Foxwing Awning or directly to the side of a 4WD via the Caravan Connecter? Or is a Tagalong better suited for this type of setup? Cheers
G'day Jack,
You should be fine to connect either the RV3 Tent or Tagalong Tent to anything with a sail track that you can slide the Oztent Caravan Connector into. The tent awning will then just zip onto the connector. If you want to attach an RV tent or Tagalong Tent to your Foxwing you'll need the Oztent RV Awning Connector instead to zip the two together.
What is the realistic set up time for this tent? And is it easy enough for one person?
G'day Margaret,
We haven't made an RV3 video to demonstrate this, but we do have a video of our staff member Ben setting up the Oztent RX4 Tent. You can watch it by clicking here. These are basically a fancy version of an RV Tent so it should give you a pretty good idea of how easy this will be on your own. Whilst they can be pitched in 30secs, by the time you get everything like the velcro pole tabs, pegs and guy ropes and any optional accessories sorted out you're probably realistically looking at around 5 mins plus depending on experience. The more you use it the faster you'll get!
Can you attach these to an existing 2 metre awning? Similar to how the Darche extender is used.
G'day Wayne,
If your awning has a C-Channel, then you'll be able to use the Oztent RV Caravan Connector to connect your RV3 Canvas Touring Tent to your awning.
Which is the better size for a comfortable camp for 2 adults?
G'day Matt,
I think you may have had a typo there, sorry mate! Which RV did you want me to compare with the 3, the 2 or the 4?
Does the nature of the tent material assist to lessen condensation?
G'day Mick,
Generally speaking, yes, the fabric of the Oztent RV is very breathable.
Condensation is naturally dependent on a range of variables, but overall, the RV performs very well.
Wondering if there's some kind of UV coating on the tent?
G'day Cheryl,Â
I've just spoken with Oztent, and they've said that the waterproof coating on the fabric of the RV3 tent will also provide you with some UV protection, but it will have some limitations over time so that's something to keep in mind.Â
Hi Snowys crew, I already have a cgear multimat 4.3×2.4, would this be ok for a ground mat for this tent? I would stick the excess out the front, under the tent awning for a clean tent floor top and bottom. I am tossing up between and rv3 and rv4 for two people and possibly an occasional third.
G'day Glen,
Yes the C-Gear Multimat would be fine as a robust ground sheet for the RV3 Canvas Touring Tent. It comes in various sizes including 2.4m x 4.3m, and is the ultimate groundsheet for this tent.
It is made from dual layer woven synthetic fibre and includes a heavy duty carry bag. This mat will definately help protect your tent investment from damage from below. Cheers!
Following on from my previous question, If I tied the tent to a piece of 90x45 framing pine before putting it on the roof rack, do you think that would stop the the tent flexing on the roof rack? My ca can't have bigger roof racks unfortunately, cheers Jen
Hi Jen,
As far as we can understand it, it sounds like this may not be an ideal set up in terms of safety. We would recommend that you contact a roof rack manufacturer about your set up, as they will have the expertise to advise you on what would be the best option. Â
Hi I have a little Subaru RV hatch the roof racks are only 75cm apart, is there an issue with strapping this tent down with 60cm either end that is free, and if so can you suggest a better option? I intend to also have a Thule on the roof rack at the same time. Cheers, Jen
G’day Jen, I’ve spoken to our caravanning expert and he has told me that because of the size of your car/roof racks you will have an issue strapping an RV3 on car. You may need longer roof racks or borrow a bigger car from a friend. The RV1 is shorter, so it would fit your set up better - but that would be a huge downsize. It may be best to go back to the retailer that you purchased your racks from (as we don’t sell roof racks) – as they might be able to recommend a better storage solution for you.
Do I need to use guy ropes if staying one night on solid ground? I would have a queen camp stretcher on the inside so it would be weighted down. Just wondering if strong winds would move it much. Thanks
G’day Brutus, the RV4 will stand upright on its own without the guy ropes but we wouldn’t recommend using this tent without the guy ropes pegged especially in strong winds. This is because your tent may get damaged if it’s allowed to twist around in directions it’s not meant to. If properly used, the guy ropes will prevent the tent from bending in the wind. The RV Tents from Oztrail are super easy to set up, so the extra few minutes it takes to peg out the guy ropes will make a world of difference in adverse weather so keep that in mind.
Hi Guys, I just purchased an rv3, and was wanting to transport the tent, on a roof platform, due to space, wanted to know, does it matter which way the tent lays on the platform, as it is 300x150x2000, I think it would fit better having the 300mm vertical, rather than laying flat, due to room to fit my second spare on top, does it matter? Also wanted to know, when strapped down, if to tight, would it bend any of the poles? Thanks guys.. Cheers Owen
Hi, was wondering, if the end of our bed touches the end of an rv3, are we going to get wet feet or wet head, which ever is in contact.. Cheers Owen
Can you attach a tarp/drop sheet to the side of the awning? I need to create a wind break for cooking outdoors.
Just wondering if Ill be able to fit my two king goanna stretchers inside? Would there be much room around it?