OOS - Yakima Skyrise HD Medium Roof Top Tent $999 (57% off, Was $2,299) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Roof Racks Galore

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Now out of stock.

I was in the market for a mid-range weight roof top tent for my Outback and came across this bargain. I did some research and it appears to be a great quality tent by all accounts and should us last a long time. Nobody else I looked at was even close to this price, if they even had stock.

Some of the reviews for this tent:

https://adventure.australiangeographic.com.au/read/yakima-sk…
https://bikerumor.com/yakima-skyrise-hd-medium-rooftop-tent-…

Link from Yakima Australia site, RRP $2699: https://yakima.com.au/products/skyrise-hd-1

From the Roof Racks Galore website:

The Yakima SkyRise HD Medium is a premium 4-season rooftop tent built for adventurers who demand durability, comfort, and reliable performance in all conditions.

Constructed from 600D Ripstop polyester with a waterproof PU coating, the SkyRise HD is designed to handle harsh weather, providing excellent resistance against rain, wind, and UV exposure. This makes it a dependable option for touring in a wide range of environments, from coastal trips to remote off-road tracks.

The tent features a quick fold-out design, allowing for fast and straightforward setup at camp, so you can spend less time setting up and more time enjoying your surroundings.

Inside, the spacious medium footprint comfortably sleeps 2–3 people, with a high-density foam mattress providing a comfortable sleeping surface elevated off the ground-keeping you clear of mud, uneven terrain, and insects.

Large mesh panels and windows deliver excellent ventilation and airflow, while also offering panoramic views and helping to reduce condensation during use.

Built with a heavy-duty aluminium frame and durable hardware, the SkyRise HD is engineered to withstand repeated use and tough conditions, making it ideal for long-term touring setups.

It mounts securely to most roof rack crossbars or platforms, offering flexibility across a wide range of vehicle setups.

Whether you're heading off-road, camping year-round, or building a touring rig, the SkyRise HD Medium delivers a rugged and comfortable rooftop sleeping solution.

• 4-season rooftop tent for year-round use
• Sleeps 2–3 people comfortably
• 600D Ripstop polyester with waterproof coating
• Quick fold-out setup design
• High-density foam mattress included
• Durable aluminium frame and hardware
• Large windows and mesh panels for ventilation
• Elevated sleeping position for comfort and safety
• Compatible with most roof rack systems

Features

Weight: 52KG
Provides room for up to three campers
Frame geometry offers more usable space
Large doors, windows and skylights open up the vistas
4-season weather protection: 600 D Ripstop Polyester fabric with a 3000 mm waterproof PU coating
Rainfly with 210 D Ripstop Polyester, 3000 mm PU waterproof coating
Guy lines and D-rings on the tent floor to hang gear or tie down the tent in windy conditions
Abrasion-resistant tent floor with textured finish for added durability
Ladder has mid-height adjustment points for easy set-up
Ladder auto-close function that makes it a snap to close up
Tool-free and lockable vehicle mounts - easy to put on, quick to take off
Easy-to-deploy design means less work and more play - great when it's dark or raining
64 mm thick foam mattress
Foam sleeping pad includes a removable cover for easy cleaning
Mesh panel improves ventilation and lets you view the starry skies
Aluminum tent frame is light, strong and pre-set to make pitching a breeze
Pitched dimensions L 243 cm x W 142 cm x H 122 cm
Closed dimensions L 122 cm x W 142 cm x H 41 cm
Includes 2 SKS locks for security
Includes SkyRise Cover (Medium) made from quality 680g PVC
2 year limited warranty

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  • Nice investigations.

    Where's a photo of it packed away?

    The Darche I got for $1,500 (thankyou OzB) is holding up

  • Genuine question, honestly not trying to rile anybody because I see these on people’s roof racks everywhere…

    But, what is the appeal of a ‘rooftop’ tent vs something you just unfurl on the ground?

    My rationale:
    - movement wobbling around on top of a car
    - ladders, or climbing up a car (car damage)
    - massive wind drag, fuel consumption impact
    - having to pack up just to drive your car
    - size, storage
    - tent size limitation
    - insulation, cold air underneath (unsure?)

    Not trying to rip on it, and everyone’s use case is different, but I just don’t quite see the seemingly universal appeal…

    • you're completely right on every aspect, my only thing is snappy swampdogs and everything else that wants to eat me

    • I installed a rooftop tent (folding one much like this yakima) this year and just to give my perspective:

      • Little movement wobbling on the rtt when inside
      • climbing up the ladder into the tent doesn't damage the car (not sure how it would?)
      • the wind drag depends on speed and the design of your rtt. In my experience, below 80kmhr, it's barely noticeable (80% of my driving), maybe 5% to fuel consumption. Beyond 100kmhr is when I feel it is about 10%.
      • Yes, having to pack up to drive the car can be a pain for some. For my use case, I rarely stay more than a night somewhere so it's fine for me.
      • Size and storage is a pain so you'll need to plan it out. For us, we just have the rtt on for 6 months during our 'camping' season and then remove it to lie against a wall during the 'off' season.
      • It can be cosy in the tent yes, but for us it is fine. Won't be the case for everyone.
      • Insulation can be upgraded with a better air mattress. Often people get anti-condensation mats under their mattress to help with any kind of condensation. In our experience, it's all worked perfectly and we've felt no cold from below.

      For us, the appeal is a cosy, comfortable space off the ground while we spend time outdoors. Not everyone shares that appeal so perhaps why there are many who are passionately against them. I don't think I've ever seen it as universally appealing.

      I have plenty of experience camping in hiker tents, car camping tents and in the car itself. I would say our rtt setup is the most comfortable both physically and mentally.

      In the end, everyone is out camping to spend time in nature in their own way and as long as it's not affecting others, its all good.

    • These are great for touring, you're not at the mercy of trying to find a piece of ground that will be kind to your pitched tent, as long as you can find somewhere pretty flat to park.
      If it rains, you're not at risk of flooding, plus it's easier to manage mud ingress into the tent. With this particular tent, it has a clear sexton through the roof. I'm travelling to outback QLD in July and am looking forward to the starscape through that. We're also planning to travel across the Nullarbor to Perth later in the year.

      I know my fuel consumption will take a hit on these trips, but I'm prepared to accept that.

      I'll be raising it on a chain host in the car port when it isn't in use. Also, this tent is super easy to mount on and off my roof racks. That was part of the appeal of the tent.

    • I've often wondered the same thing.
      This tent weighs 52KG

      Maximum roof rack load of our last car was 58kg

      Once the tent was up there, I suppose the cat would be comfy while we slept on the ground.

      Our current car has a maximum roof load of 80kg, so the dog could join her.

      I realise that load limits allow for extra stresses of driving - even so, two people plus the tent itself and gear will be up to around 200kg (or more).

      Do these tents have support struts or something to allow people to sleep up there safely on a normal SUV/car?

      • There’s static and dynamic load limits on my roof racks. Dynamic load limit is around 80kgs and the static weight load limit is 300+ kg’s. I have Thule roof racks and RTT and its all within their specified load limits, and I have a Volvo XC60 which have some sort of partnership with Thule - they advertise it all on their respective sites so it obviously designed for the weight.

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