I haven't experienced the cracking people are talking about and my tent has been on the car since day one for two years, in Seattle. But I would say with this tent that if you're solo camping its very hard to close on your own. Unless they've changed something, which isn't advertised, it will still be difficult. I believe its creative editing in this video when closing the tent. Just get a clamshell or other tent if you're alone most of the time. I love my Roofnest other than that.
I made the fwd cam strap dangling from roof longer (approx 8') and ran it through the cam. When breaking down, I pull this strap from the bumper of the car and suck the front of the tent down almost closed then move to the rear. The cam holds it in place, then I close the rear normally and move back to stuffing sides and closing the front. Game changer. I've also heard of people swapping the struts for lighter duty ones, they're likely beefier than they need to be. Additionally, I've seen people on TH-cam add rope/pulley to each corner with a ratcheting mechanism so they can go around and pull the string and slowly ratchet it closed. I like this idea, but it's more holes to drill in the tent and more dangling ropes. I like how this new version has latches on the sides. Would be nice if they improved ease of closing the unit though.
Fingers crossed our recently purchased sparrow doesnt have the cracking problems, I see why they added a new top for v2. Anyone elses latches not staying latched? Ours come undone.
Be careful with this company they just want your money and will not stand behind the quality of work. We are full time RVers and overland on weekend. We had to stop overlanding because our 4000$ Tent went to shit in under 2 years.
Wonder why they changed the roof of the sparrow. They have known manufacture defects (look at everyone online complaining about the same thing) with the first generation where the clear coat starts to crack and fade, as well as cracks in the fiberglass shell in 2 years of use.. Wonder if this roof will hold up longer than 2 years with LineX. Buyer BEWARE, Roofnest does not honor or stand by their quality of work/manufacturing.
The only thing I was offered a 500$ credit that they offer all the time as a 'promo' by the way, to purchase another tent. I'm stuck now with a 4000$ Tent that has leaks, mold and is completely useless. Sad to see these American companies crafting such poor quality, probably because its made in china and not in the USA.
Crazy cause I hear this a lot but they took care of my issues. I had the tiniest crack near one of the front bolts (literally nothing) but my 2 year warranty was about to expire in less than a week. I sent over an email + photos and within a few days they sent me a replacement top shell. Had to have my 2 buddies help me switch it out (took a couple hours cause we left the tent on my car) but their customer service was on point. They even sent me a free feather bed, all I did was ask about when they were restocking and she threw it in free for me. Seeing the sparrow 2 makes me want to sell my XL and get this though D: Edit: grammar + spelling 😅
Had a similar experience with a $500 credit, which I got them to give me cash because they said their only solution was to spray the top with truck bed liner. Wouldn't have worked since I still cant get all the plastic flakes off. No leaks in mine but the latches and zippers are starting to degrade. @@Jalfo027
Too bad roofnest won't sell the new roof to those who spent thousands on the prior one that is made of thin plastic that cracks at every enter/exit water channels.
Man this would be perfect if it had a solar ventilator fan on the roof to draw out condensation at night
I haven't experienced the cracking people are talking about and my tent has been on the car since day one for two years, in Seattle. But I would say with this tent that if you're solo camping its very hard to close on your own. Unless they've changed something, which isn't advertised, it will still be difficult. I believe its creative editing in this video when closing the tent. Just get a clamshell or other tent if you're alone most of the time. I love my Roofnest other than that.
I think to close this you must climb your car or something
I made the fwd cam strap dangling from roof longer (approx 8') and ran it through the cam. When breaking down, I pull this strap from the bumper of the car and suck the front of the tent down almost closed then move to the rear. The cam holds it in place, then I close the rear normally and move back to stuffing sides and closing the front. Game changer.
I've also heard of people swapping the struts for lighter duty ones, they're likely beefier than they need to be. Additionally, I've seen people on TH-cam add rope/pulley to each corner with a ratcheting mechanism so they can go around and pull the string and slowly ratchet it closed. I like this idea, but it's more holes to drill in the tent and more dangling ropes.
I like how this new version has latches on the sides. Would be nice if they improved ease of closing the unit though.
Man some real nice upgrades
Fingers crossed our recently purchased sparrow doesnt have the cracking problems, I see why they added a new top for v2. Anyone elses latches not staying latched? Ours come undone.
On my wishlist ❤
Be careful with this company they just want your money and will not stand behind the quality of work. We are full time RVers and overland on weekend. We had to stop overlanding because our 4000$ Tent went to shit in under 2 years.
Wonder why they changed the roof of the sparrow. They have known manufacture defects (look at everyone online complaining about the same thing) with the first generation where the clear coat starts to crack and fade, as well as cracks in the fiberglass shell in 2 years of use.. Wonder if this roof will hold up longer than 2 years with LineX. Buyer BEWARE, Roofnest does not honor or stand by their quality of work/manufacturing.
The only thing I was offered a 500$ credit that they offer all the time as a 'promo' by the way, to purchase another tent. I'm stuck now with a 4000$ Tent that has leaks, mold and is completely useless. Sad to see these American companies crafting such poor quality, probably because its made in china and not in the USA.
Crazy cause I hear this a lot but they took care of my issues. I had the tiniest crack near one of the front bolts (literally nothing) but my 2 year warranty was about to expire in less than a week. I sent over an email + photos and within a few days they sent me a replacement top shell. Had to have my 2 buddies help me switch it out (took a couple hours cause we left the tent on my car) but their customer service was on point. They even sent me a free feather bed, all I did was ask about when they were restocking and she threw it in free for me.
Seeing the sparrow 2 makes me want to sell my XL and get this though D:
Edit: grammar + spelling 😅
Hurts, I bought the adventure XL in 2022, came out in 2021, discontinued by 2023 and I cannot get replacement parts for it now (y)
Had a similar experience with a $500 credit, which I got them to give me cash because they said their only solution was to spray the top with truck bed liner. Wouldn't have worked since I still cant get all the plastic flakes off. No leaks in mine but the latches and zippers are starting to degrade. @@Jalfo027
Too bad roofnest won't sell the new roof to those who spent thousands on the prior one that is made of thin plastic that cracks at every enter/exit water channels.
You can go to a shop and have them make you one.
3k for a tent....
Good Luck.
It's pricey, but you're also paying for convenience of a strut assisted popup. For some, it's way worth it. Or you can buy a ground tent for $60 :)
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Well, I can’t relate. I don’t go camping. I like hotels. lol :)
12" is too thick these days, and too heavy + good luck if you have a warranty claim...