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Posted 1 June 2023
OEX Vertex Lite Roof Tent - £719.20 with code @ Blacks
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Reduced from £1500 to £899, get extra 20% off using code JDO-DOFE-ADU
Key features
Introducing a first from OEX, the Vertex Lite roof tent. Designed to attach securely to the top of your vehicle, this comfortable off-ground sleeping area can be set up in seconds making overnight camping missions a breeze. Made from strong and lightweight aluminium, it features an easy-to-unfold five-pole frame. Its hardy 3000mm HH Oxford ripstop outer, finished with double silver treatment, provides thermal insulation and dependable protection from the elements.
Spacious for one and snugger for two, the tent has three windows offering a commanding 360-degree view from your Vertex Lite when the door is open. The built-in 3-inch foam mattress offers high levels of comfort after a long day on the hill.
One of the lightest roof tents on the market, the Vertex weighs just 37.5 kg (including its telescopic ladder), making it manageable for two people to lift. It has a maximum ladder load capacity of 150kg. The Vertex is compatible with roof bars that have a maximum Dynamic Load rating of 50Kg or greater and, unlike larger roof tents, can be used on smaller hatchback cars fitted with roof bars. A handy repair kit is included and lantern hanging points and two internal storage pockets help you to stay tidy and organised.
The OEX Vertex Lite is the perfect no-nonsense adventure tent - simply pull the car over and pop the tent up.
Key Features
Specification
Key features
Introducing a first from OEX, the Vertex Lite roof tent. Designed to attach securely to the top of your vehicle, this comfortable off-ground sleeping area can be set up in seconds making overnight camping missions a breeze. Made from strong and lightweight aluminium, it features an easy-to-unfold five-pole frame. Its hardy 3000mm HH Oxford ripstop outer, finished with double silver treatment, provides thermal insulation and dependable protection from the elements.
Spacious for one and snugger for two, the tent has three windows offering a commanding 360-degree view from your Vertex Lite when the door is open. The built-in 3-inch foam mattress offers high levels of comfort after a long day on the hill.
One of the lightest roof tents on the market, the Vertex weighs just 37.5 kg (including its telescopic ladder), making it manageable for two people to lift. It has a maximum ladder load capacity of 150kg. The Vertex is compatible with roof bars that have a maximum Dynamic Load rating of 50Kg or greater and, unlike larger roof tents, can be used on smaller hatchback cars fitted with roof bars. A handy repair kit is included and lantern hanging points and two internal storage pockets help you to stay tidy and organised.
The OEX Vertex Lite is the perfect no-nonsense adventure tent - simply pull the car over and pop the tent up.
Key Features
- Compatible with almost any vehicle (with roof bars attached)
- Sleeps two
- pitches in seconds with a fold-out design
- Three windows for panoramic views
- Comes with storage pockets, shoe bags and lantern hanging points
Specification
- 1-2 Person berth
- 3 windows
- 1 Door
- Inner dimensions: 212L x 110W x 95H cm
- Outer dimensions: 217L x 115W x 106 cm
- Inner head height: 95cm
- Weight: 37.4kgs
- Max Ladder load: 150kg
- Hydrostatic Head: 3000mm
- Fold out pitching style- takes seconds to pitch
- Assembly time: 20 minutes (approx)
- Integrated 3-inch foam mattress
- Repair kit included
- Lantern hanging points
- 2 Internal storage pockets
- 2 Shoe bags
- Transport cover made from Durable 600D polyoxford fabric with PVC coating
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Edited by Random1234, 1 June 2023
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sorted byAre they hoping anyone sleeping in it will weigh less than 12.5kgs ??
What’s the difference? Put simply, dynamic is when you are driving your vehicle and there is motion, and static is when your vehicle is stationary.
The load ratings applied to products by roof rack manufacturers are for when you are driving the vehicle, i.e., they are dynamic load ratings. Static load ratings are generally higher.
Why does this matter? Well, generally it doesn’t, as you don’t add more luggage when you reach your destination and stop driving.
Where it does come into play, for example, is with roof top tents (RTTs). In the example above, we determined that you can carry 70 kg on your crossbars. If your RTT weighs 50 kg, you are within your limits by 20 kg (70 kg – 50 kg = 20 kg).
So, what happens when you climb into your RTT? If you weigh 80 kg, using the dynamic load rating, you would naturally be well over the limit. Don’t worry though – unless you plan on being in your tent while driving (which is not recommended)! This is when the static load rating applies.
As a general rule, in a static environment, the load rating can be increased by a multiple of three (3). So, in this case, you can load 230 kg: 80 kg x 3 = 240 kg – 10 kg (roof racks) = 230 kg (remember, this needs to be evenly distributed) onto your roof and you will be ok and actually have 100 kg to spare.
(230 kg – 50 kg rooftop tent – 80 kg person = 100 kg)
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What a work up. Not only do you risk a 4+ foot drop but a ladder as well. It’s like an assault course, which is not really what you want at 3am in the rain.
Blokes are thinking, sod that, I’ll wee out of the doorway without a care of what’s below etc., and I’d do the same but if you were a female, that’s not an option.
If you’re young and adventurous, then fair enough but hit your 40’s and up and it’s going to be a pain.
Another thing that comes to mind is strong winds. I’ve seen camp sites after mega storms and they are a terrible sight, tents strewn everywhere, rammed into bins etc. My experience has been the lower the tent, the less likely they are to get ripped apart or at the least, blown around, you won’t get any sleep.
These are put on top of a car roof! The most exposed you could get. I’m sure they are well made and some may be designed to withstand the worst of our weather but try getting to sleep in one, several feet high, rocking around on a car suspension.
Saying all of this, I’ve never even tried one so I,m only guessing but my strong view so far, for our weather etc is get a small air tent, there’s some decent ones around now. (edited)
There is something called shewee
Adds to fuel economy and as much use as the numerous spotlights and winches which normally are bolted on alongside these things.
Totally pointless in this country.
If you go to a place A, stay 1 night, move to B, 2 nights, then to C… try to do a multi-stay route with a regular tent
I'm been trying to work out if swapping to a nice big SUV with one of these roof tents is a better option. I'm tempted at this price.
I guess per the above it means you can do it without paying for a campsite and the tent by the side of the car could be considered wild camping and therefore stopped by the police in England and Wales.
If you go to a place A, stay 1 night, move to B, 2 nights, then to C… try to do a multi-stay route with a regular tent
Make sure you use a Faraday pouch, you don't want the car to get stolen when you're asleep. (edited)
Perfect for someone who thinks they are so smart to have one, only for a Jeremy Clarkson / Richard Hammond type to nick the car keys and drive off while sleeping in it. (edited)
I can't get my head around who would buy this?