• Thursday, October 28th, 2010
Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room
- 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
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
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List Price: $ 319.99
Price: Too low to display
Category: Backpacking
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Review by David Gray for Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room
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I ordered my 83000 tent as part of Napier’s initial production run. I was really excited to get the new design because of the screened porch. I had no idea what to expect since I had never purchased a Napier Sportz product before. This is far and away the best tent I have ever owned. All of my past tent purchases were for the purpose of lightweight backpacking. They were great for their intended purpose, but wore out relatively quickly for the same reason…lightweight materials and construction. This Napier tent is one heavy bastard, but that’s okay since it is intended for SUV camping. I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the quality design and construction. The materials are strong and durable. And, considering how big this tent really is, it is a snap to set up. We’re talking two main poles for the main tent. That’s it! Another two poles for the screened porch and you’re done. Hooking up to the SUV is as easy as putting your socks on. In fact, I don’t even bother with all of the available straps because the expandable band that is sewn into the SUV sleeve is strong enough to grab your truck by itself. Totally simple, and totally kick butt. To give you an idea of the strength of the tent, I have a 2 gallon igloo beverage container that I strap on to the center of the tent ceiling and the tent doesn’t budge…handles it like a champ. That’s 16 pounds of water hanging from the tent poles, folks. I can’t speak to how the tent will hold up over time, but I’m giving it 5 stars based on my initial impressions. I think for any price under $400, this tent is a great value.
Review by Andreas Kruger for Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room
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I’m very satisfied with this tent. I used it first time in the desert and attached it to my Dodge Grand Caravan. It’s definitely a good idea to get your car in position first, then set up the tent accordingly. It is not that easy to navigate your car backwards to the sleeve afterwards. It was very windy and cold, despite of that there were really no issues or malfunctions. Here are some things you might not know:
The tent comes with a long rain fly that covers two sides of the tent completely whereas the two other sides are covered partially, due to the sleeve attaching to the SUV and the screenyard. For this reason Sportz does offer additional rainflys for the 81000 but not for this model (83000): there’s no need.
The seams of the rainfly are factory sealed, but the rest of the tent isn’t. The vendor recommends to seal all seams, but I guess it’s sufficient to seal the seams that are not covered by the rainfly. Be careful about the selection of the seam sealer (see http://www.sportzbynapier.com/ FAQs).
I recommend to use a footprint to protect against humidity and damage, especially if you set up your tent on cactus remainders like me
When you put up the tent, you’ve got to use the rainfly for stabilizing the tent. The rainfly has additional strings to protect against the wind. Although, don’t forget to attach the rainfly to the sticks using the Velcro strips.
Four people fit well into the tent. Five people should fit as well. I think 6 people is very challenging.
This tent is fun.
Review by rhodeymark for Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room
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We used our Sportz 83000 SUV tent for the first time over the holiday weekend, and Friday night was a real washout with thunderstorms and driving rain overnight. The rain fly worked perfect, and the optional footprint floor really helped keep the screenroom dry. I would recommend upgrading to the long steel with orange plastic aftermarket spikes, as the wet ground did let the provided standard stakes loosen. We slept in the truck, and although I am too tall to really fit well it was OK. The ‘sock’ was fairly snug, a little tape in spots would seal it completely to keep skeeters out, but we used one of those electronic butane mat heaters for a couple hours before bed and stayed unmunched all night. We stayed dry and that was #1 priority. I was going to give it 4 stars because one of the main fiberglass poles split when going up (still held the tent all weekend), but Napier was so nice and responsive on the phone that it is a non-issue. We can’t wait to head out for more (not so) ‘roughing it’.
Review by B. Hicks for Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room
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I love my Sportz SUV Tent! My eleven year old daughter and I put this tent up in no time, very easy to assemble. Plenty of room inside, quality material, and it even fit back into the storage bag!
Review by Melanie Deschamp for Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room
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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.