Thanks for your insights, quedecree. I agree that the only downside of the Oztent range is their weight and size when packed. If you can find a workaround for this, as you have done, then you'll love the ease of use and durability of any Oztent RX or RV tent. ~ Ben

Being in Australia we're not comfortably equipped with the knowledge we need to recommend the RX5's suitability for a Canadian winter sorry, Kurt. I'm not sure what the stove funnel opener kit is you mention, it's not something we have down here. The skylight is mesh and Oztent don't put a temperature rating on the tent to answer your other questions. These are designed and used for outback touring in Oz where the environment can be pretty harsh in terms of wear and tear, and UV damage. However, even with my limited knowledge of your country I'm sure it would also be suitable for similar use in Canada. I hope this helps. ~ Ben

A little bit of flex is ok, Morgan, you'd need to assess is based on the spacing of your roof rails. It is a good idea to try and minimise the flex though. You can always use a panel of timber attached to your roof rails onto which the tent is strapped, this will offer more support. I have heard of people transporting them on regular roof bars without issues though. ~ Ben

@@SnowysOutdoors thank you Ben , love your work 👍🏻

That's correct, Jared. Without the Complete Panel System and Zip-in floor attached the tent is simply an enclosed sleeping area with a front awning, or, roll the awning up and just use the single room for an ultra-fast set-up. This is essentially then, as you mention, the same as the RV5 without any accessories attached.

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Snowys Outdoors do you ship to New Zealand

That would be fine, it's not as sealed as the rear room, but it will still provide good weather protection. ~ Ben

Would certainly offer a comfortable place for a nap or to rest for a while. ~ Ben

@@SnowysOutdoors It would be fantastic to set up beside an oval.

You can buy peaked side panels for the RV3, Paul, which is a set of two side walls and the required poles. Add a front wall and you can enclose the space. However, you cannot get a zip-in floor for the RV range, this is unique to the RX range. The walls and floor that come with the RX tents are not available separately and don't suit the RV range either. ~ Ben

There are velcro tabs surrounding the gap, BikeStuff, but not an overlap quite like you mention. There may be a reason for this but it's still a well sealed area more than suitable for living, dining and sleeping in. ~ Ben

@@SnowysOutdoors Thanks for the reply ben, i wonder if your demo version was possibly stitched incorrectly? ive had others confirm the seal fits very tight.

I'd start with the Oztent US website, Rick. They have a retailer locator you can use to find your closest dealer. Check it out here www.oztent.com/store-locator. ~ Ben

No need to season it, it won't hurt but the tent is waterproof from new. ~ Ben

The frames are the same, Luke, they are essentially the same tent. The fabrics are a little bit different in that the RV5 is a polyester cotton canvas, whereas the RX5 is what Oztent call a Modcon canvas, which is actually a heavy duty polyester. You could get bogged down in which one is better and never end up with a difinitive answer, but they are both top quality fabrics. The main consideration is that the RX tent is designed only to be used with the accessories that come with the kit and you can create an enclosed second room with this. You can't use other Oztent RV accessories with the RX range. If you want more versatility, then the RV range is compatible with a host of walls, awnings and connectors that allow setup in many different formats but you can't completely enclose the front awning as a separate room. I hope that makes sense, and was helpful. ~ Ben

You can, we place a stretcher in an RV5 in this video at 4:55 to show how it fits, the RV5 dimensions are the same as the rear section of the RX5. ~ Ben

@@SnowysOutdoors Excellent, thanks. I really enjoy your clips. All the best.

I'm not sure where you can get this in Germany sorry, Nimrod 2332, and we only ship within Australia. Oztent's website would be a good pace to start looking - www.oztent.com/. ~ Ben

You can with an awning connector, Oz Famliy Roadtrippers, this would create a long awning between the two sleeping quarters. But you won't be able to use the panel system and floor together with the awning connector and the individual RV side panels are a different cut. They are primarily designed to be used as a stand alone item. ~ Ben

I assume you are talking about the rear window, JuzzyQld? This can be guyed out with gussets should you need the ventilation during heavy rain, it's also protected under the flysheet so you can usually set it up appropriately prior to settling in for the night. The skylight and side windows can be adjusted internally, I can see your point though, it can be handy to be able to adjust any storm flap from the inside. ~ Ben

You can with the use of an awning connector, John. However, given the panel system and the awning connector use the same zipper, you won't be able to use the front panel system and floor in doing this. ~ Ben

@@SnowysOutdoors I will thank you on behalf of John, given he did not have the courtesy to express appreciation for your response.

Yikes... I'm no expert on the ins and outs of importing goods or the cost of doing business in another country, Alan but that makes for an expensive tent! Unfortunately we only ship within Australia though sorry, so we aren't going to be able to help you on this one. ~ Ben

That is true - just be mindful of your vehicles roof load rating, and any other cargo you may need to carry ~ Lauren