Author Topic: Redverz Gear Series 2 Tent (Read 14033 times)

Shiney · « **on:** May 22, 2012, 12:10:13 AM »

So I was thinking about the National Rally 2013

and working out costs of getting there and back

Anyway I was thinking to save a bit of money I would look into camping

as opposed to motels

Well after looking around and checking out a few of the camping stores, I decided something that isn’t designed for a midget or require me to lie down to get changed

would be the way to go

So after all this I came across the “Redverz Gear Series 2” tent
http://www.redverz.com/index.html

This tent is designed for motorcycling

and when set up it’s huge (your bike can park in the tent with you

)

I have spoken to a few guys at the camping stores and they all said I should go for it!
The Australian dealer has the tent with the ground sheet for $520 (this is a good price for a tent this size)
https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=129&products_id=1254&osCsid=1f602ad4e53c952d5fa43d7c1e0ddda3

Anyhoo I thought it looked cool so check it out and let me know what you all think

Here is some of the vids from the website

Series II Tent Setup


Redverz Gear - Series II Tent Setup

Tent Walk Through


Series II Tent Walk Through

Series II Tent Packed on Bike


Redverz Gear Series II Tent Packed on Bike

Cheers
Shiney

terrydj · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2012, 07:54:47 AM »

Just the best I've seen. Always said you need a tent you can stand up in this one is now on the shopping list

Brock · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2012, 08:44:42 AM »

Pretty good.....

saaz · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2012, 09:24:06 AM »

Looks great. Seems just as easy to put up as a smaller tent, and packed size wise it is good.

Whizz · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2012, 09:52:26 AM »

Jeez Shiney, having watched the clips you included I am almost tempted to go that way, despite what I was saying on Saturday about motels. It certainly looks good and over a period of time would save its own cost in motel charges. This has certainly given me something to think about!!

Thanks a lot!!

Cheers
Whizz

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2012, 10:36:35 AM »

Impressive and not just for bike used.

terrydj · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2012, 01:42:20 PM »

Just checked it out some more?????? me thinks it dosn't come with the rain Fly?????? Dosn't have a built in floor????? When you add the fly and a floor it a pretty big package and around 20kilos in wieght

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2012, 02:09:38 PM »

Terry,
I am not sure about the weight either but I read it this way,
from the specifications section:-

"Average minimum weight 13 lbs"

"Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only"

So the base item is the inner section and the rainfly the outer.
Then you would want at least one may be two groundsheets or footprints as they call them.
They say the footprint weight is 6 oz which seems rather light. if this is correct the figure you would be looking at 13 lbs 12 ozs.
So under 7 kgs.

The way I read the rest of it is that you have a built in floor in the inner section and then use a footprint under the inner section for protection and a second footprint as the floor in the motorbike section.

terrydj · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2012, 09:47:46 PM »

Just that I checked it out on few UTube videos and never seen a fly being taken out of the bag. And on one, a ground sheet was down before the tent went up where the sleeping compartment is?

Couch · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2012, 01:58:38 PM »

That could be for added protection to the floor of the sleeping compartment Terry..........probably need to speak with someone who sells them to get all the necessary info. They certainly look the goods to me!!

Quote from: terrydj on May 22, 2012, 09:47:46 PM

Just that I checked it out on few UTube videos and never seen a fly being taken out of the bag. And on one, a ground sheet was down before the tent went up where the sleeping compartment is?

terrydj · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:35:21 PM »

Just sent an E-mail to the Australian Distributer asking if the tent had a floor and if it came with a fly, or was the tent waterproof. Let the world know of the answers when I get em. Heres a Link to the Australian distributer.
Link: https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/contact_us.php?action=success&osCsid=b7e19d4ceff62e6a32c889312a6bfbd9

Couch · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2012, 11:32:05 PM »

I've viewed further video's on their website Terry and the sleeping compartment definately has a floor and the outer tent (fly) comes with the inner attached to it, and is waterproof. They can be detatched if you wish to do so. A separate ground cover is available for the bike storing (outer) area if needed.

Quote from: terrydj on May 23, 2012, 03:35:21 PM

Just sent an E-mail to the Australian Distributer asking if the tent had a floor and if it came with a fly, or was the tent waterproof. Let the world know of the answers when I get em. Heres a Link to the Australian distributer.
Link: https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/contact_us.php?action=success&osCsid=b7e19d4ceff62e6a32c889312a6bfbd9

terrydj · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2012, 07:47:13 AM »

Just sounds better all the trime eh. definately on the next tent list for sure

terrydj · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2012, 07:50:06 AM »

Just read my Emails and recieved this fronm the Australian Supplier.

Steve Smith steve@adventuremoto.com.au
It has a floor in the main tent compartment and you can use a groundsheet in the vestibule. The tent has a fly or "inner" tent.

Steve

Couch · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2012, 09:19:55 AM »

I agree mate............it's on my list as well.

Quote from: terrydj on May 24, 2012, 07:47:13 AM

Just sounds better all the trime eh. definately on the next tent list for sure

alans1100 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2012, 12:56:23 PM »

Just showed this to Heather. It's now on our list to get.

saaz · « **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2012, 01:19:23 PM »

This makes it look easy, and not too long. Second one is from bag to up. Who started this thread..more money to spend sometime soon

http://youtu.be/lUJXrMHgYDo

http://youtu.be/95KufTt0pgU

Couch · « **Reply #17 on:** May 24, 2012, 09:00:48 PM »

The guy in the first vid seemed to know his way around setting up the tent better than the guy in the second vid.........that said........it's pretty bloody easy no matter how you look at it!

It's your fault Shiney.......you started this thread...........now, how many of us are going to be out of pocket again, hey!!

Quote from: saaz on May 24, 2012, 01:19:23 PM

This makes it look easy, and not too long. Second one is from bag to up. Who started this thread..more money to spend sometime soon

http://youtu.be/lUJXrMHgYDo

http://youtu.be/95KufTt0pgU

Gavo · « **Reply #18 on:** May 24, 2012, 10:05:19 PM »

This is the next best thing to parking the bike in your bedroom.
And getting away with it

Shiney · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2012, 09:33:33 AM »

Thanks for all the input guys

I’ll be getting one when I have the money saved up again (damn service was almost $1000

and wiped me out

)

So when I get it I’ll do a review and put up some pictures

(unless someone else gets one first

)

Thanks again guys and I hope all of us that get one, love it

Cheers
Shiney

Shiney · « **Reply #20 on:** July 13, 2012, 09:02:06 AM »

Order has been placed with https://www.adventuremoto.com.au

I rang them and asked if I could get a discount just for the hell of it

and got $20 off the price of the tent with ground sheet

Now just to wait for delivery and a chance to play around with it

I will update with a review after I’ve had a chance to give it a trial run.

Cheers
Shiney

Couch · « **Reply #21 on:** July 13, 2012, 10:10:41 AM »

Good stuff.......look forward to your review! :)

quote author=Shiney link=topic=1492.msg16931#msg16931 date=1342134126]
Order has been placed with https://www.adventuremoto.com.au

I rang them and asked if I could get a discount just for the hell of it

and got $20 off the price of the tent with ground sheet

Now just to wait for delivery and a chance to play around with it

I will update with a review after I’ve had a chance to give it a trial run.

Cheers
Shiney

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terrydj · « **Reply #22 on:** August 02, 2012, 05:57:37 PM »

Any more on the tent. I have the money and just wondering if it is as good as the video suggests???

And is that Adventure Moto crowd the only place you can get it from in Australia?

Shiney · « **Reply #23 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:34:05 PM »

Hi Terry
Yeah Adventure Moto are the only place in Australia that sell them.

I have received the tent and its huge when set up lots of space.
When packed up it takes up almost all the space in one of the panniers (on the ST1300) but it should be worth it for a comfort of having so much space.

I haven’t had a chance to get out and use it yet but I have set it up in the yard at home… All up it took about 30minutes to set it up, take some photos and pack it up again, its very easy and fast to set up and pack away so I’m very impressed.

Anyway check out the pictures and when I have taken it out on the road I’ll do a proper review.

NB: I am about 6”3 for comparison in the photos.

The Picture where I am lying down wasn’t taken from a good angle, I have about 40cm above my head before getting to the edge of the tent.

The last Picture is of the tent laying down with the poles still in it.

Cheers
Shiney

terrydj · « **Reply #24 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:57:08 PM »

"BLOODY EXCELLENT" Your photos and write up is better than any of the Videos. It shows the size of the tent, the size of it packed and the rest. Just Bloody Excellent
The tent and the sleeping bag will fit just right on the pillion seat. Hmmmm a back rest

Ill give that Adventure Moto crowd a ring in the morning and order mine

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