There are several reasons for this. Basically, it is important to know that PVC does not tolerate long-term UV radiation, which ultimately leads to clouding and material fatigue. The transition from PVC to canvas also requires a very thick seam. Rainwater will inevitably collect at this unnecessary point of attack and weaken the durability of the seam in the long term. This premature wear is supported by the different material properties and aging processes of PVC and canvas, which in turn leads to tension at the seam. A leaky tent is often the result. A very important and often overlooked point is that a PVC opening in the tropical roof negates its function of shading and cooling the sleeping area. With our decades of experience in tent construction, we at Gordigear still consider roof windows to be an unnecessary and, above all, unpredictable weak point in the most unsuitable place imaginable. The risk of having to cancel a dream vacation, an expedition or a trip around the world because of a broken roof window is out of proportion to the supposed advantages, because unfortunately you will only be able to see the stars through a PVC film anyway.
Gordigear roof tents can be mounted on pretty much any car. It depends much more on whether your roof rack is suitable for it (see next question). Of course, you should make sure that the permissible roof load of your car is not exceeded. We have already successfully installed tents on sedans, commercial vehicles and station wagons. The only thing we have not tried so far is convertibles.
All of our roof tents are equipped with a flexible fastening system that can be adjusted to the distance between your luggage rack rails and gives you the choice of opening the tent either to the side or to the back. The actual connection between the tent and the roof rack is made by sliding fastening plates with stainless steel screws. These are standardized M8 screws that are suitable for luggage rack rails up to a height of 5cm. If your rack exceeds this thickness, suitable longer screws are available in any hardware store. The fastening plates are suitable for luggage rack widths of up to 6.5cm (wider plates are also available). Please check the static and dynamic maximum load in your roof rack description before installing the tent.
Gordigear roof tents have height-adjustable ladders that reach up to 2.00m and can be extended as required using optional extension elements. There are no minimum heights to be observed; our roof tents can even be mounted on car trailers.
Both product lines are not compatible, for example the awning of one model cannot be used with the other model. We produce separate accessories and spare parts for both product lines.
The two versions differ mainly in two ways. The Tanami Plus has a covered entrance area that is secured with two guy ropes (the canopy does not need to be guyed when the Tanami Plus awning is used). The Tanami Light, on the other hand, does not need to be guyed under any circumstances. In addition, different awnings are available for the two versions. Apart from these two different features, both tents are identical in construction and also offer the same sleeping area.
Our roof tents can be installed so that the entrance is on the side or above the rear. Of course, wider models can only be installed with the entrance on the side. The Gordigear fastening system is very flexible, so that the orientation of your tent can be changed later.
If you're in a hurry and have some practice, the tent can be up and running in a minute or two. Spend a few more moments putting up the window covering and the roof tent is completely up and running. Folding it up takes less than three minutes.
In stormy conditions, it is best to find a spot that is sheltered from the wind and park in the direction of the wind to minimize the area the tent is exposed to. Please remember that branches can fall if you park under a tree. Two measures have proven effective in counteracting low temperatures. Leave the windows open a little to improve air circulation and prevent condensation. The flysheet should also be put up, as it creates an insulating air cushion that provides additional warmth. In tropical latitudes, the generously sized windows and entrances provide sufficient cooling anyway. The flysheet plays an important role here too, as it provides shade and cools the tent at the same time.
If the roof tent is not going to be used for a longer period of time, it should be removed from the vehicle. The tent is often pulled under the garage roof using a cable winch and anchored there. This requires a suitable device, but makes setting it up and taking it down much easier. Of course, the tent can also simply be lifted onto or off the car manually, although this requires at least two people. Please make sure that the tent is dry when it is stored.
You can find details about this in the user manual or under the Service section.
For details, see Maintenance in the Service menu on this page.
You can find details about this in our instructions on the respective product detail page.
All items needed to set up the roof tent (poles, guy ropes, pegs...) can be stored under the travel cover.
With folding roof tents there is enough space for bedding and sleeping bags in the packed roof tent. Not with hard shell tents.
You can find the warranty conditions in our instructions on the respective product detail page
All our deliveries are insured for transport. If your shipment arrives damaged, please reject it, inform the courier and contact us. Transport insurance cannot be claimed for accepted deliveries.
Of course. A large proportion of our business is cross-border and we supply our entire product range to a global customer base. We have numerous intermediate warehouses on different continents and delivery times depend on the destination and the selected shipping method.
The answer to this question depends mainly on the shipping method you choose (air freight, sea freight, courier) and the location of the warehouse that ships your order. To find out more about delivery times, please contact us.
