Adventure Kings Grand Tourer Aluminium Roof Top Tent
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Kings Grand Tourer MK3 leaks big time. Everything is wet and mouldy. Have to throw away all the bedding and mattress. Yes it was closed properly (which takes a lot longer then the 30sec they suggest. Very disappointing. Not sure what to do now since I don't even know where it leaked. Show details
I came to reviews to see if others had rooftop tents that leaked. Wow Kings, how can you keep selling these with such common faults?! It’s almost impossible to seal ours and water keeps getting in. Deeply disappointed
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Fantastic Product – As can be seen from the attached photos I have this on a rack on my trailer. The Roof Top Tent is amazing! For starters the price is MUCH lower than the competition. I cannot fault the quality. It has attached securely to the rack and is a solid unit. It pops up and opens in about 30 seconds and to close it takes about 1 minute. I took it… Read more · 1
away to Yamba and on the way down there from Brisbane we traveled through huge bush fires with flames on both sides of the road and smoke everywhere and the Boeing water bomber working the area. As this tent is aluminum framed I did not have to worry about embers. Very strange positive, but a sign of the times we are living in. With a soft top tent I would have had to turn around! Naysayers note, this was the M1 and it was open. Parked at Yamba we had very strong gusty winds and the tent was rock solid and showed no signs of stress. I actually closed it during the day as a precaution because the winds were so strong. I thought I might have to face the hard shell to the water as the wind was coming from that direction, which would have ruined my elevated view from bed! But it was so stable I did not actually do that.
Sleeping in it... I have read that with most of these tents, people add an extra layer of foam to the mattress and thought that might be the case with this one. But it was very comfortable and there is no need to add anything. The mattress does sit down in a tight position so making up the bed with normal sheets is not ideal. In fact its a pain in the proverbial! Also it is longer than a fitted sheet. You need different bedding such as doonas or sleeping bags. With the windows open but zipped up enough from the bottom for privacy, there was plenty of air and it was not hot with a breeze blowing. The dog loves it! The aluminum case is solid and strongly hinged so there was no worry with wind. The canvas looks like good quality, thick with no leaks after having the hose on it. 4WD Supa Centre did tell me to hose it a few times to condition the canvas, which I did and no water got inside during the process. Note: You have to be very careful with the ladder as it collapses down really suddenly when you need to put it away and you need to keep your fingers out of the way, big time! One negative is getting out in the morning in my undies in full view of everyone walking the beach path!!! But there are zippers on the awnings and I believe there are some kind of zip on privacy walls coming which will take care of that problem.
The tents case has rails on the side to attach an awning. I am intending to add the 270 degree awning which will just slide into those rails. But the entry/exit out the rear will be obstructed. However the ladder attachment can be moved to the opposite side as there are rails there that will take it.
This is a new product and it did have an issue. The internal roof lining came loose and was sagging down. 4WD Supa Centre are replacing the entire unit when new stock arrives and that problem has apparently been resolved. Congratulations 4WD Supa Centre.... good work. ================================= Jan 17 Update.
I have now picked up my new exchange RTT. Many thanks to Toko and the guys at 4WD Supacentre Parkinson for the help they gave me. This thing is heavy and I did a deal with the manager and Toko to take the cardboard away if they gave me a hand lifting with the forklift. Win, win, worked out great!
I have just been up in the RTT parked on my driveway. I have to say it is not for the faint hearted as it is high when you get up there. But the payoff is a great view if are parked somewhere nice. You need to be reasonably able bodied to get up and down. Getting down is probably the hard part and the technique seems to be to come down backwards. The ladder rungs are a bit hard on bare feet. Plus as stated above you need to really get your fingers out of the way when you collapse the ladder. It is not gentle! The roof lining looks sound. It is glued (better I hope) and there are now 5 steel bands fastened crosswise, glued and screwed and covered. I don't think that lining is going anywhere. I managed to pry the mattress up in a corner and the bottom of the RTT is lined as well, so the mattress is not sitting on the metal. I have hosed the RTT and it has rained. No really! No water inside.
I hope you find this review helpful. I am off to Yamba!
Very happy customer. ======================================== Feb 15 Update - Condensation
We had a good trip to Yamba and had no issues with the RTT despite the usual gale force winds that seem to hit us everywhere we go. One night the gale was so great I got up and reached outside of each window to roll up the eaves as they were flapping loudly and threatening to tear off. Otherwise the tent was rock solid with no sign of any issue.
The tent is now sitting outside in the Brisbane heat and steamy humidity and I have found I have a condensation problem. The tent has been closed up in heavy rain. When I opened it yesterday I found the mattress wet along the end and down one side. This is not a leak! There are fine droplets of moisture along the sides of the aluminum case on the inside. I think it is physics. It has to do with the aluminum case and the temperatures outside and in. What to do? I removed the mattress to dry it out and have left it out overnight. On inspection after several hours in the sun today, there is no condensation. Bodies create condensation and I am wondering if the foam rubber in the mattress does the same. Or if ANY mattress would do it. The easy answer is to only put the mattress in when the tent is in use. OR try a different mattress with different material. For now we will just leave the mattress out until it is needed. It is not hard to poke it up in there from the end. Probably a 5 min job... if that.
Incidentally I did have the tent sitting there open with the eaves out in heavy rain for several days. There were no leaks and the mattress stayed dry. I closed the tent when we had a day of dry and I was able to ensure the whole thing was dry. That is when the condensation happened.
This review has gone on a lot more than I anticipated so I am hoping it helps.
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Kings RTT MK3 – I was a little sceptical at 1st & Some what hesitant but after some positive reviews ai bought one for a try given it was less then half the price of some others. After using it everyday for the past 4 weeks I believe it to be a good product for the price & I gave been pleased with it thus far. I added a condensation mat & changed the mattress &… Read more · 1
find it comfortable & easy to use. At 1st the canvas edges did poke out a bit but it wasn’t a huge deal certainly better then trying to fit a cover over a soft shell tent. These days it goes up & packs away simply, I haven’t experienced any water leaks or saggy roof or rips,holes or tares in the canvas or mesh. A few of the problems people report could be from operator error! For the money it’s great value, the alternative is to spend $4500+ that will still have issues if you don’t look after it. Also have the freestanding Kings awning, again no issues & good value. No whinging here.
Kings Grand Tourer Roof Top Tent Leaks – EDIT* 17/05/2020. So after a bit of a wait for my new tent i decided to flood test the roof by taping plastic angle and levelled my ute. I filled the damn to about 25mm of water and waited for the water to enter the rivets. After 4 hours I checked it and it was dry. Puzzled i hosed the seals expecting a flood of water like when it rained. … Read more
Opened it up and no water entry. When I opened my tent for the first time the windows were open. I now suspect the water entered through the open windows. I am currently testing leaving all the windows closed except the rear which is open 200mm. No more water leaks to date. I changed my review and if it is still dry after a drive in the rain I will amend it again. I have to say, the girls at Wetherill Park store were good to deal with. OLD POST>>> "Bought the Grand Tourer tent, roof racks and internal storage. This was to replace my Kwiky hard shell that cracked at the two front corners after 6 months. Kings were OK, they only offered a new tent or store credit. I would have preferred a refund. So I invested in this upgrade. I installed it 27/03/20. It rained 28/03/20. I opened it today 29/03/20 to find the rear centre, drivers rear and front mattress saturated."
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Leaks, Full of mould, uncomfortable – It's a budget tent half the price of the big brand tents I did alot of reviews before I bought the mk2 as there was alot of problems with the 1st model I was told by the store all the problems had been fixed hence being a mk2 model, mattress is super uncomfortable had to replace with mattress toppers and egg shell to be able to sleep properly I… Read more
previously had the kings tourer roof top tent was awesome no dramas what so ever was just to time consuming unpacking and packing made it feel like a chaw, anyways bought this in august last year didn't receive till October and have used on quite a few trips aired out frequently anyways used it in April was fine opened it up yesterday there is water like a river under the mattress where I can splash the water around mould is surfacing bolts are rusting not happy specially when u pay 2500 for it all the seals were sealed water still found its way in have made a claim to kings waiting to see what happens but if it's gonna happen again I won't be looking for a replacement I'll be looking for a refund have spent alot of money at this place only time I've ever had a dramas with one of there products such a shame because it literally takes 30 seconds to setup and pack down
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The leaking RTT – Brought the tent hoping the the water leaks would be fixed in the new model however it leaks around the front hinges and where the front two bits of steel meet up. The roof is also sagging in the middle. Also a few of the bolts are starting to rust and corrode where they haven’t used stainless screws and bolts. I sealed up the front bolts with… Read more
silicon, however it keeps getting water in it.
Apart from this it’s actually a really good design- it’s good being able to keep my bedding inside.
I called supacentre, then guy was super helpful. I lodged a warranty claim and have waited a week with no response which is quite disappointing due the the fact I’m heading over to WA
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Positive reviews
Great tent for great price – We bought the grand tourer MK2 about 1.5 years ago and travelled with it around australia including Darwin in the wet season and we are super happy with it. No mold, no wet matress while driving or being parked up. We added a matress topper for more comfort but thats personal preference. We had stormy weather and were well protected. It is… Read more · 1
spacious inside and also a great option for tall people as it is about 2.2 m long. It folds down so easy and pillows and duna can stay inside. Our record for 1 person packing up the thent is 20 seconds. Would definetly buy again!
Has been great for us after nine months of hard use – I was a bit nervous at buying our MKII as the MK1 had issues in all reviews and it was only just out. I feel bad about only giving it four stars, but there are a few niggly things which could have been better, otherwise it has been fantastic. We have had it for nine months on top of our FJ Cruiser and toured much of Western Australia with… Read more · 1
numerous trips to the SW and recently six weeks in the Kimberley. We have used it in pouring rain and weeks on dusty roads (Gibb River etc). We have twice had damp bedding while it was stored, perhaps condensation, but have not been able to replicate the problem (more thoughts on this later). We have been dry, warm when needed, cool with the insulated roof and the awning-wings out, it really does take us <1minute to put up (we don’t set-up the awning wings). There are minor issues that could be better. It gets four stars because the mattress is too hard unless you sleep on your back. We swapped it for 25mm of high-density foam and a 50mm memory foam topper – double bed size gives us a bit of room at the top for storage and to put a hot drink down. I now sleep better in the tent (from my Fitbit data). The awning-wings held out by the bendy wires are not good in anything but the lightest breeze, also the Velcro straps that keep these out of the way are too low and the material can get caught in the tent-seal when closing. We have moved the straps higher, so the rolled-up awning is well out of the way when we close-up. I think this may be occasionally getting caught in the seals and letting the water in, we have had no problem with water since doing this and it was so easy. There are 12 metal zippers that jangle in the wind – I have wrapped electrical tape around each one to keep them quiet. The strap to pull down the tent flaps around with random taps on the tent. I tried tying it down but then in high wind it then vibrates. I have just tied it away and use the tent walls to pull the tent closed. The roof bars are heavy, I tried to put two Maxtraks on the roof, but the gas struts cannot open the tent. I have a light semi flexible solar panel which is fine but had to take the roof bars off. I have talked to a couple of people who have either replaced the struts or one guy re-gassed them. If they are selling roof-bars they need to let you know or provide upgrade instructions for the struts. Finally, the ladder is painful in bare feet. We have put 5mm stick-on-foam on the treads. We leave our thongs at the bottom and climb into the tent clean. I see people with shopping bags of their shoes at the top of the ladder. Phew
Mk2 - A real surprise – I waited some time to purchase this product having reviewed the many negative comments in general - there were a few positive comments so with some uncertainty, and after reviewing the quality and look first hand, I made the purchase of the MK11 version. To summarise, I'm thoroughly impressed. Yes, when I opened it the first time it had 5 loose… Read more · 1
nuts floating around, a few metal shavings, a strong smell of glue and a very tough mattress. A quick vac and check of all nuts - none missing (I kept the loose ones for spares) and the 30 sec set up was amazing - a real improvement over my regular style RTT that's for sure. A little wide on the roof (I have a Landcruiser) but it sits well and looks the part. I've slept in it 10 times so far without a problem (different days out) - no condensation, no water leaks, no mould, no troubles, it's impressive for the money and functionality. I've driven in the pouring rain, slept in it in the pouring rain, driven in the dust.. no worries at all - I do wonder what people have done to contribute to the product failing. Some care is required when putting the tent down to ensure no fabric gets caught along or under the rubber seals - the fly over the front and side windows held out with the spring steel rods could be better, tighter and stronger but it has done the job so far - I also purchased the awning attachments (they zip onto the fly), these are massive and can be put onto posts or dropped all the way to ground level - outstanding. What really impressed was the quality of the mounting brackets for my awning - they are an extra but way over engineered, too cheap for what they are for sure. The roof racks for the top of the tent are also impressive, sturdy and in the class of the awning mounts - another example of classy product (I didn't believe it myself - but well done to Kings - a real step up). I've added 2 mattress toppers and there's still room for pillows and a sleeping bag. Feels a little flimsy when pulling the top down but it is lightweight - make sure you give it some loving and get the alignment right - no issues. Overall I am amazed and pleased with the value for money. Hopefully you have as much pleasure as we are having.
Negative reviews
Leeking hard top roof top tent fix – I just picked up a roof top tent very cheap as it has been leaking. Floor was that wet it had to be removed. I found the water is coming in behind the angle the hinge bolts go through. The bottom half leaking into the floor and the top half lecking into the area behind the seals where it is trapped by the seals keeping it in there to rust the… Read more
screws and making the canvas mouldy. The hinges are bolted on so I removed one hinge plate at a time and sealed behind the hinge and around the bolts, counter sinking the outside of the holes a little so the sealer pushes in around the bolts. I couldn't do the the top bolts without removing the canvas so I made a thin aluminium cover for each top hinge plate that covered top and side of the plate. I actually made two wooden dies and pressed the aluminium in them to get the right shape, painted them, then riveted them over the plate in the same way (counter sunk holes and sealer). I also ued this same method for all the other bolts on the bed and it has worked. It has been done for a fair while now with no leaks. Just an extra note if you do pull up the the carpet and the polystyrene under it use a glue that does not effect polystyrene. I didn't and as well as stinking the bed out for weeks it melted the polystyrene and I had to replace that as well. Good luck to everyone.
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Sleek modern look, but some big issues – This tent has some pretty serious design flaws... it can not properly be closed properly by one person because the canvas fabric pushes out right at the seal and needs to be pushed in around the whole opening, requiring 2 people and some effort. You can do it alone but it folds the canvas over which I'm assuming will make the issue worse over time… Read more
and rub the canvas.
The condensation inside is a problem. It builds up around the inside ceiling perimeter and if you don't dry it before closing, your bedding will be damp next opening, this is not so bad. We have the condensation mat (which doesn't actually fit the size of the bed or inside of the tent base properly) but the aluminium seems to always be wet around the top and bottom inside, making our sheet wet underneath the bed constantly, and thus molding the sheet.
The fabric that is on the top of the bed is silky for some reason too, meaning your sheet will not stay on well for even a night- not that it could anyway because this bed is the width of a double bed and the length of a super king. We appreciate the length for my partners height, but where on planet earth do you get sheets for that? We opted for Queen sheets and duvet which actually do pretty well... but they just slide around because the fabric is silky.
The mattress is also not that comfortable because you just squish down onto the bottom and essentially just sleep on aluminium all night. It is just too thin. I am 55kg and my partner is 81kg, not big people. If you are heavier I do not recommend this bed.
There is also a very strong smell to this tent. We have used it every day for about 1.5 months and it still smells like chemicals!!! Its faint now thankfully but needed several days of airing before we could even get in it. The good things are the ease of setting up to sleep, done in just a minute or two- perfect after a long drive! The canvas plus having a hard shell underneath and above actually does a good job keeping in some warmth on cold nights. The ladder is also well designed and very cool, people ask us whede we got it... though the brakets they supply for it are stupid to be honest.
All in all, we are happy to have this tent because there's so little hassle in order to go to bed... we just wish we didn't pay for a product that wasn't troubleshooted. Kings, test your products properly before you put them on the market!
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worst pruchased ever – You need a minimum of 3 to 4 people to make sure you keep the tent tucked in as you close the roof around the rubber seal. The side walls fold over and squash onto the rubber seal. This provides a gap for the water to enter. This is supposed to be able to be folded up by one person. A warranty claim was submitted and then was asked to bring it to… Read more
the store for inspection. A staff member inspected it. We were told you need to have someone help you tuck in all the side as you slowly close the roof. Apparently, the Staff member has one and that’s what their partner has to do when they pack theirs up. They said yes, it’s a tricky, but you get used to it after a while. So this would mean you cant pack this up by this by yourself. Other brands don’t require more than 1 person to pack it up. I can’t believe how we were treated since so many people have had the same problem with this product leaking.This is definitely a design fault that the manufacture does not want to put their hand up and say we have got it wrong. I would rather take out a loan to be able to purchase a half decent rooftop tent.
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Recent reviews
Great quality tent – I just want to review the kings mk3, I’ve only had it for a few days but wow am I blown away by the quality for the price tag. I was tossing up a bush company, but after seeing the mk3 setup in person the quality is exceptional considering it’s 1/3 of the price. There were many complaints in reviews for a chemical smell inside tent? I did not have… Read more · 1
this issue, and the mattress is terrible? We actually find it quite comfy. Seems like people whinge about the smallest things. Personally hats off to kings to be able to get me out camping in comfort for such an affordable price. I put extra layer of silicon on the joins for future proof but it all looked good!
Faulty, poorly made and not value for money – Don’t buy it! It leaks and the mould is awful. We bought our kings roof top tent January 2022. Used it in the April, opened it up, full of damp and mould. Used it 3 times over the months and each time we need to clean it and air it through. The inner lining came away as soon as we set it up and the nuts and bolts have become rusty. It’s a health… Read more
hazard. Too much hassle to dismantle it and take it back due to its weight and size and the help I would need to return this. Spend a little extra and get a decent one. Spent $2500 on the tent, not worth the money at all !!!!! Shame on kings for ripping people off!!
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Grand Tourer MK3 leaks – Initially quite happy with the new design and ease of setting up. Unfortunately it had to be returned within a month of purchase because it leaked and the roof lining came away. Luckily it didn't rain on our way home, once home we aired it out and packed it away nice and dry. After a few days of heavy rain it leaked whilst parked in the driveway.… Read more
The leak came in from the front where it hinges. Initially I was going to swap it for another one but none were available in stock so I opted for a refund as my travel plans took me further away from any Kings stores. Staff were very helpful in sorting the refund, it just takes time to process (1 month).
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DO NOT BUY MKI OR MKII – leaks alot, last tent hasn't been opened and had leaked within 2 weeks with this rain. Currently trying to get the MKIII, so far i have had 1 MKI 2 MKII, i have noticed a few fixes so hopefully fingers crossed.
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Defective product & worst customer service – My family and I are beyond upset and disgusted at this product and at the customer service we have experienced. On March 21, 2022, we purchased the Adventure Kings Grand Tour Mk3 tent for an upcoming camping trip. Upon setting up the tent for the first time, we noticed a number of holes all through the material and stains all over, as well as… Read more
what appear to be cracks in the material around the zipper. Immediately, we attempted to contact 4WD Adventure King's customer service team, and received an automated email with a claim number and were informed that we would be contacted further regarding the matter. This was on the 25th of April, 2022. On May 12, we tried to get an update on our claim, however, were presented with an error screen, stating that there is an 'error in our submission' and the claim number does not exist. We have attempted further contact but customer service is proving to be unreliable and unreachable. Not only have we got a useless, defective, and poor quality tent that we spent thousands on ($2,695) and have received absolutely no help from anyone; but we have also discovered that the mattress has been damaged due to the rain. We had assumed the tent would remain relatively waterproof however we had no idea that the external damages would render the entire tent completely useless. Our trip is due to start in less than 2 weeks and it is going to end up ruined if we can't reach a solution with this. We are running out of time to get a replacement, or at the bare minimum getting a refund so we can take our business elsewhere to purchase a new tent. We need this issue to be sorted ASAP as we have poured months of planning into this trip and don't want to cancel because we have already put money towards the camping sites we are staying at. This has been beyond disappointing, it has shown an absolute lack of care on the company's behalf.
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Insulation falls down, low manufacturing quality, glue smell – Within a month (used once in dry conditions) of putting the mkII on the roof, the insulation and carpet on the ceiling was loose. Rivets had started to corrode. It was returned and replaced. The replacement tent also has only lasted a month, the ceiling insulation and carpet is sagging and loose. Additionally this new tent has several… Read more
manufacturing issues, badly lined up seam tape and velcro. Rivets that hold the canvas are misaligned, making the canvas pull very tight so zips are hard to close.
Both tents had a strong glue smell initially. I'd recommend removing the mattress and letting it air out, and leave the tent open on a dry day.
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Okay but build quality not the best – Great tent but the mattress sucks. We added a mattress topper which helped. The build quality needs better checks as the holes for the supports to the side shade one was not drilled right. It’s easy to set up and use and comfortable for 2 adults. Lots of storage. Would help if we could have sheets for it as odd shape. Show details
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Grand touring mk2 – Have only had this product for a few months. Every time I open it the mattress and canvas are wet - even when it doesn’t rain. This needs to be fixed as I can’t use it like this. Help!
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Condensation and mold – Had tent used it 3 times close for 1 week and opened it to find mold. Thought it was seals.. Cleaned aired it out for a full day in sun after removing everything... Re opened it the following weekend without any rain.. Was covered on the side with condensation beads and wet all down each side. If you make a roof top tent it shouldn't require to be… Read more
aired every day when not in use...... Really unhappy with it will be looking for another brand and will pay the extra rather than waste the $2,500 again. If your looking for a roof top stay away from these.
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First trip and its a mess – Bought the Mk 2 with ceiling braces Mounted it on an old camper trailer replacing a family size tent. Mine is setup at chest height, I can't imagine trying to set it up on an actual rooftop Roof lining was laying on the floor after a few days in the sun Gas struts are undersized and can not support the roof weight. Solar panels are too much for… Read more
it so forget putting carry racks up there as advertised. You meed to push the roof all the way up, I have a broom stick for the job.
The "safety pole" wont support the roof. It has fallen out of its socket every night I have slept in here and the roof is sagged down.
The roof panel is very twisty when raising the roof and the walls are sagging. I would like a weight rating for the roof. I have three renogy solar panels on it and its clearly way too much at 6kg each without any roof rails (roof rails are 25kg load rated each... thats a joke right ?) In the kings photos they show 1 panel 7.3kg and 2 roof rails 3.8kg each plus hardware
First trip was Perth to Bunbury on the highway and there is dust all over my bedding... i bought this unit to go prospecting, I wouldnt recommend it for dirt or gravel roads
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ABSOLUTE RUBBISH – How can a hard shell tent leak in the fully closed position???? I'll tell you how, it's a kings Grand Tourer rubbish product that should have had a product recall by now. This is my second review. Last review I was asked to contact them and did and a week later still no reply. Next stop consumer affairs, this is not an isolated case. This product SHOULD have been recalled Show details
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Leaking grand tourer MK11 – Have the MKll tent, it seemed like a well designed tent, but the roof lining has fallen out and the front seals leak and let water soak the mattress. Pretty disappointing considering that the tent was completely packed up and had only been used once in dry conditions. Show details
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Leaking rooftop tent – I’m writing this one the first morning I have woken up in our brand new grand tourer roof top.... there is water running down the inside of edges of the roof on both sides and is dripping on me, the roof lining is coming away already and the chemically smell in the tent has given me a headache. Definitely air the tent out for a few days before you sleep in it. To say I’m not happy is an understatement Show details
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Leaked within 3 weeks – Bought one and within 3 weeks of owning i took back for a refund, first 2 weeks headlining fell down then next time I opened it to install the bracing kit water started pooling in where it pivots and this is a mkii which I was told these issues had been fixed. I also notice the velcro tap around the sides which join it to the frame were coming… Read more
away as well, I'm very disappointed because I didn't even get to use it and was a bit of a hassle to attach it, then had to unbolt the thing by myself.
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Would not buy – Been living on the road for 2 months now, leaks in any rain even very light rain, doesn’t dry out (even when left to air out), mattress is very uncomfy Show details
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Ok, but leaking – Bought this tent almost a year ago; overall good comfort and everything, apart from the water leaks. I have to dry the mattress after every rain. Not sure if there is a way to fix it?
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First generation water leak – first generation and after resealing and recarpeting still leaks.... seems to be a massive issue with them... I just wonder why haven't they done a product recall on it! not the best thing to happen to you when you are camping and don't have access to all tools to fix it! Show details
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Told not to worry about putting a 90kg tent onto 75kg roof racks – Bought this product from Kings in Lisarow. I have an LDV T60. The salesperson was very helpful and, I thought, knowledgeable. My concern about putting this 90 kg tent onto 75kg clammed roof racks was dismissed and that it would be ok. Unfortunately after further investigation with experts in the roof racking field this is incorrect. Example,… Read more
driving on freeway at 110km and braking suddenly. The 75 kg clammed roof racks would not hold a 90kg tent. Also windy days could be an issue. Any accidents I would be liable. Safety is a priority and I'm glad I followed my gut instinct and not put it on the roof. I am now having to spend a small fortune on customising the tray to fit the tent. After reading the many reviews I'm hoping not to have any ongoing issues.
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Yeah pretty Crap Ay – In reading all these reviews it sounds like MOULD is a ongoing issue with this tent. I got the grand tourer jan 2020, used it a few times and there is definitely a crap load of mould forming where the clam seals are. Also, the roof lining is definitely going to collapse soon. Even though it’s cheaper, thought I would get at least 2 years use… Read more
from it. Not 6 months as it cost $2100.
One of my Tinder mates (who’s a nurse) informed me that sleeping in a mouldy area will make you pretty crook ay.
Mould affects your respiratory system Pretty bad. Someone should get onto R&D before anyone gets affected
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Not water proof and the ceiling collapses – My partner whom I no longer talk to purchased this roof top tent as a gift in September. It was delayed arriving and we picked it up in late November or early December. I used it once prior to COVID-19 and since then it has been sitting on top of my camper trailer and hasn't moved. I opened it up in anticipation of going camping again at the end… Read more
of July only to find the mattrass was wet and is covered in stains from water leaking into the tent which has been stationary and closed correctly with the clips sealing the tent. Also I discovered the ceiling is beginning to drop away in a number of places. This is clearly a manufacturing defect and they should all be recalled. KINGS will not cover you or honour the warrenty or even deal with you if you are not the person named on the receipt. So beware if you buy this for a friend or get your partner to buy this, if something happens to it you won't be covered unless the person named on the receipt can submit a claim. Also remember to search the internet to see the number of results from people unhappy with these tents. I have attached a few photos so show the damage from water ingress and also showing the ceiling hanging down in one of the corners ut it is coming away all over. I can only comment on my RTT but strongly advise against purchasing this product based on my experience. I have looked at the mark 2s which came out to fix this issue and supporting bars have been placed across the ceiling to stop the ceiling from coming down once the glue stops sticking instead of fixing the problem with the actual glue sticking. It.also appears an extra layer of rubber has been placed at the hinged side. I don't see how this fixes the actual problems when my tent leaked when sitting stationary for 6 months.
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Issues with roof lining – I bought the Grand Tourer from kings in Canning Vale Perth. Less than 1 month of owning it and prior to first use The roof lining came down. I rang kings they said it had been a known issue and I could either return it and get my money back or get a complete replacement. I did really want to do either I just wanted the roof Lining fixed. The new… Read more
Rtt arrived in February 2020 to which I got replaced and charged Extra for installation. I was not happy about the charge for installation as it was not my fault I had to have the replacement. But Kings would not budge. After less than a week the roof lining fell down again. I had such a bad experience with kings after the first that I decided not to go back and to pay to have it fixed myself rather than get another replacement and pay yet another installation fee.
As a result I will never buy a kings product ever again.
The positive about the rtt is the ease of set up and pack up and it is comfortable inside.
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Similar issues on Mark II with roof lining and leaks – I am now on my second Grand tourer. The first tent had the well published issues of leaks everywhere and the roof lining falling down. I contacted 4WD Super Centre to make sure I could undertake repairs to fix the lining, so I didn't void my warranty, which I did and they were great to deal with. I siliconed every external fitting to try stop the… Read more
leaks but for the life of me could not stop water getting in- in the end it went mouldy and the tent was replaced with Version 2. Metal bars are added to support roof lining but it was sagging between the supports when I first opened it and it is leaking again in 3 corners. I siliconed around tracks and fittings as advised to by the store manager when we picked it up but it is still finding its way in somehow. Have added a second rubber seal around the lid and have siliconed in behind the hinges in an effort to fix water ingress. Will let you know if I find a solution - if anyone else does please let us know. Tent is great in all other aspects, easy to open and close, quick to set up, roomy etc but water is a problem. I always have moisture absorbing pouches in the tent when its stored to try deal with condensation. Great priced tent but problematic unfortunately.
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