Technical Details
- Tent sleeps 5-6 people along with the extra sleeping or storage space
- Screen room turns into an additional sleeping area by zipping the storm flaps for privacy
- Shock-corded fiber glass and steel poles for a fast and easy set up
- 2-large entrance doors, 3-large mesh windows and 2-skylights allow for great ventilation
- Includes a full length rain fly with taped seams for extra protection
Product Description
The Sportz SUV 83000 Tent wraps around the cargo area of your vehicle allowing you total access for additional sleeping spaces or for storing gear. No more having to unzip and zip tent doors and open and close vehicle doors to get something you need from your vehicle. The Sportz SUV 83000 Tent easily adapts to any situation. This 10 x 10 ft. tent provides a sleeping area for 5 to 6 people along with the additional space provided by your vehicle. It features a 7 x 6 ft. screen room for bug free dining or for storing gear. When space is limited simply unzip the screen room to use the tent only. When you need to drive away for your campsite, easily detached the removable vehicle sleeve and leave the tent standing. Or when camping where vehicles are not permitted, simply leave the vehicle sleeve behind to use the vehicle tent as a stand-alone ground tent.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-09-27
By vektron
I usually do not review products, unless they are worth reviewing. This is a great product, easy to assemble and sturdy. I have a large SUV and was able to connect it to my car with little effort.
The problem is, if you need to use the car, attaching it again takes some guidance, but nothing out of the ordinary.
Lots of windows and pockets to keep handy stuff, E.g. flash lights.
The top has loops for a net, but we used them to hold a battery fan, we slept in comfort, specially with a queen inflatable mattress, which fits very nicely with room to walk around.
I got a tarp at Homedepot to place on the ground. This helps protect the bottom as well as provides a floor for the side room. If you are neat at folding, you will be able to fit the tarp together with the tent in it's bag.
Hope this helps.
2010-09-09
By R. Naku
I attach this tent to a 2005 Honda Pilot and the connection between tent and turnk seals very well (don't expect an air-tight seal, however the seal is definitely good enough to keep critters out of the tent). I'm not the most "outdoorsy" person by any means so the 83000 provides 2 of us with AMPLE room to roam around the tent and screen room (I purchased the footprint from Sportz as well for the screen room and a 10x10 blue tarp with metal grommets as a footprint for the tent itself). It definitely is a heavy sucker and took about 45 minutes to setup the first time in the dark with only the headlights of my truck and a headlamp (we got to the campsite late!). However, the 2nd time we used it, it took only 10-15 minutes with 2 people (incl. laying down/securing both footprints). It's SUPER comfortable, allows for access to the trunk of the truck, and if you need to leave the campsite to go explore the park, I can definitely close the trunk of the car and ARM the alarm while gone - all while keeping the tent connected to the truck. Overall it is an awesome purchase at a great price (especially on amazon with the free shipping and no tax!) for folks that need a little extra room for stuff like myself (a nice way of saying "high maintenance"), for families needing a little more space, or for folks who want all the "homies" to stay in the same tent/living space.
2010-09-03
By Vegasgun (Las Vegas, NV)
This tent set up easily with two people. It is high quality with durable zippers. It is easy to drive away from and return to. The hookup to the van was simple and quick. We used it with a 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier and it fit perfectly. It is luxurious tent camping to be able to sleep in the back of the van and have the tent for room and eating when wet. I would recommend this to all minivan people. Shipping was very fast.
2010-08-30
By Melanie Deschamp (Newburg, ND United States)
I bought my Ford Edge last year, saw the pix with a tent hooked on the back of it and wondered if I could:
1.) set it up by myself
2.) take it down by myself
3.) drive away and back up to it again easily, or at least a do-able option if I wanted to.
4.) be comfortable sleeping in the 'bunk'(or otherwise known as: the back of the Edge)
This year, I was still pondering if I should just try it... I wondered if this middle-aged woman should/would even attempt to go tent camping, since she had not for many years...and never alone...would I enjoy it? WELL, I took a chance and the answer to all four questions is YES!! I placed my order thru Amazon.com, and it was delivered within one week.
I love camping alone and I LOVE my Sports SUV Tent. I spent a few weeks camping in two states, thru lots of nice weather but also fairly intense North Dakota summer storms---of which may have contributed to a cracked pole. I contacted the Sportz company by e-mail, and no questions asked except where to send the replacement. Once again, great customer service---within one week, Sportz sent me not one, but two new poles.
This is one of the best purchases I've made in a long time...I LOVE the adventures it has given me! I appreciate the added security of sleeping in my 'bunk', and having this large tent and screen Room for my living area. I recommend it to everyone who may be interested in getting back to nature.
2010-07-02
By B. Kaiser (Byron, Ga USA)
I was a little skeptical about this tent fitting my rig. I have a 2010 Silverado 1500 ext cab with a high rise A.R.E camper shell. It took a while figuring out what went where, but after I got it installed, I was impressed. Everything fit like it was supposed to. The quality seems very good. I water-proofed it with water repellant spray purchased from Wal-Mart. (as instructed)The 'Boot' fits around the bed end of the camper/truck bed as advertised. I bought this as a replacement sleeping arrangement when we tow our boat versus our camper. So far, I have been impressed with it. We purchased the attaching screen room also (floorless). Nice addition which adds more interior bug free space. Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room
