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Oztent Gecko Stretcher
Oztent Gecko, Goanna & King Goanna Stretcher
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Details & Specs
Designed to suit tents with low ceilings, the Oztent Gecko Stretcher offers tons of width at a portion of the height of standard stretchers.
This stretcher has a sturdy heavy-duty steel frame with cross legs for stability, with 600D fully padded two tone polyester for comfort and insulation with a total weight rating of 150kg. The frame folds up easily and compactly for transport and comes with a zippered carry bag for storage.
Wider and roomier than most stretchers available with padding for comfort, the Gecko Stretcher from Oztent provides you with a comfortable night’s sleep outdoors.
- 150kg weight rating
- Fully padded 600D two tone polyester
- Sturdy steel cross-legged frame
- Easy folding system packs up compactly
- Comes complete with zippered carry bag
- Fits into the separately available RV-3, RV-4, RV-5
Rated Capacity:
150 Kg
Sleeping Area:
190L x 78W cm
External Dimensions:
190L x 92W x 51H cm
Packed Dimensions:
94L x 17W x 25H cm
Weight:
11 Kg
Mat Thickness:
1 cm
Material:
600D Padded polyester
Frame Material:
Powder Coated Steel
Warranty:
5 Year
Supplier Code:
OZGES
Snowys Code:
129256
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Q&A's (14)
Hello, here is my question1 answer
Which camp mat would you recommend to use with the Gecko stretcher between the Oztrail camp mat and the Oztrail jumbo camp mat? Thanks
Nicole - Abermain, NSW(5 years ago)
G'day Nicole,
The Oztrail Camp Mat will be a slightly better fit for the Gecko Stretcher. The Jumbo Camp Mat is a tad too wide, so you'll end up with a little bit of overhang.
Leece - Snowys(5 years ago)
Will the Gecko fit a RV1 ?1 answer
Will a Gecko fit across the back and between the frames of a rv1 ?
Phil - Wollongong(6 years ago)
G'day Phil,
Yes the Gecko Stretcher will fit inside the RV1 tent, have a look at the end of the features video on the product page, Ben pops a King Goanna Stretcher in there, but it will help give you a visual of the space it will take up.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
Which configuration?1 answer
If you had two stretchers lengthways, would you have more head room at the big window end with a Gecko in a RV3 or a King Goanna in a RV4?
Simon - Perth(6 years ago)
G'day Simon,
Your best option will be to watch Ben's RV4 video, at the 4 and a half minute mark he actually pops a King Goanna Stretcher in the RV4 to show you how they'll fit. You can just fit 2 x King Goanna Stretchers in the RV4, but you'll have limited head/foot room at the rear window. Stretchers won't actually fit front to back in the RV3 due to the tapered rear window section. We'd say your best option for head/foot room will be Gecko Stretchers, in the RV4 tent.
Leece - Snowys(6 years ago)
is the carry bag waterproof1 answer
Is the carry bag waterproof so I can carry on roof of vehicle
Robin Lockie - BLAXLAND(7 years ago)
G'day Robin,
The carry bag for the Gecko Stretcher isn't waterproof. It's made from a polyester fabric so will provide a little protection but it won't keep the rain.
Leece - Snowys(7 years ago)
Comparison - Is this just like the goana but wider and lower?1 answer
Is this just like the
Trent - Albany WA(8 years ago)
G'day Trent,
The Oztent Gecko Stretcher is wider and higher than the Oztent Goanna Stretcher. The Gecko is 80cm wide and sits 48cm off the ground, the Goanna is 66cm wide and only sits 40cm off the ground.
Tim - Snowys(8 years ago)
Gecko fit in a RV21 answer
Hello I have a RV2 and just me would the gecko stretcher fit. By dementions all looks good and I understand there will be touching but that’s where the fly helps out. Cheers
Joe - Upper Coomera (8 years ago)
G'day Joe,
Yes the Oztrent Gecko Stretcher will fit in your RV2. Best bet would be to set it up across the tent rather than into the tent due to the slope of the canvas at the back of the RV2.
Leece - Snowys(8 years ago)
Exped megamat or zempire bomberpad1 answer
Hi would either the zempire bomberpad or exped megamat suit this stretcher?
Sonia - 2127(8 years ago)
G'day Sonia,
I've just had a wander down to the shop floor to check this out for you. Both the Zempire Bomberpad and the Exped Megamat fit on the Oztent Gecko Stretcher really well. Both had a small amount of overhang and either end, but not enough to cause any sort of issues.
Ben - Snowys(8 years ago)
Suitable for 2.5yr old?1 answer
Hi, we are looking for a stretcher bed for our 2.5yr old daughter when we go camping. We were looking at this one with the possibility of adding the Oztrail Camp Mat - Code 36276. Would these suit and go together? Would the mat tie to the stretcher so it didn't move around when she rolled? Thanks
Jason - North Lakes(9 years ago)
G'day Jason,
These are great choices as the camp mat os 60cm wide so would fit well inside the side poles of the 80cm stretcher.
In regards to tying the mat in, we don't have anything specially designed for this but you could simply use occy straps or webbing straps with adjustable closures at either end of the mat so your little one is comfortable in the middle.
Sarah - Snowys(9 years ago)
Two of these put together as a double bed, would there be a gap in the middle1 answer
We share blankets
Moana - South Morang(9 years ago)
G'day Moana,
I've just had a look at the display models, and the head and foot bar of the Goanna stretcher sticks out 4cm, so if you put them together there will be an approx 8cm size gap between the two stretchers.
You may still be able to share bedding if the blankets etc are a queen size but there will definitely be a noticeable gap due to the head and foot bars.
Emily - Snowys(9 years ago)
Can I ask what width matt would be best for this ? 76cm or 66 cm. What matts do you sell most of to accompany this stretcher ?1 answer
I have seen people using both widths. I do want the matt to fit inside the frame
Ian - Sydney(9 years ago)
G'day Ian,Â
If you're going to go for a mat that fits inside the frame (under 66cm) then the best option would be the Oztrail Camp Mat as it's going to fit the width and length of the Gecko really well without any overhang.
There is also the EPE Sim Camper F35Â which is a self-inflating mat, but that option isn't going to provide as much cushioning as it's a little bit thinner than the Oztrail Camp Mat.Â
Keep in mind that there is a little bit of padding inbuilt on the Gecko stretcher so the mat you use on top doesn't have to be very thick.
Emily - Snowys(9 years ago)
Will two of these fit in an Oztent RV-3?1 answer
I've got an Oztent RV3, and currently use a pair of Exped SIM comfort 7 mats, but want to upgrade to something more comfortable (one of the mats keeps deflating!) and easier to pack away. Will two of these fit in an RV3 lengthways, not across the tent? (ie one end at the opening and the other at the sloped end? Thanks, Damo
Damo - Adelaide(10 years ago)
You'll fit them in Damo, but they will push the back of the tent up and not leave much head/foot space. Realistically the RV5 is the only RV tent large enough to comfortably accommodate two stretchers. Have a look at the Exped Megamat 10LXW if you want something comfortable that will fit in an RV3 as a pair. These are amazingly comfortable, the only down side being that they are not raised. Failing that, you can fit two stretchers in an RV3 cross-ways.
Ben - Snowys(10 years ago)
Would this work ok next to an air bed?1 answer
We have a tent that has a room 170cm wide. We have a 100cm wide aerobed mattress that is about 20cm high. I wanted to use this next to the air bed in the same room. Can you please let me know if you think they would fit. I think the air bed would need to go up the leg of the bed but I'm not sure that this would work?
Jane - Greensborough(11 years ago)
Hi Jane, it's hard to tell without knowing just what your tent looks like. My feelings are that you could just squeeze them in but not very comfortably. The stretcher will be pushed right up against the side of the tent as will the mattress. You could slide the mattress up the angled legs of the stretcher, but this will probably cause the occupant to keep rolling off. I guess it depends on how squashed in you want to be.
Ben - Snowys(11 years ago)
Hi there, just wondering if it is possible to fit 2 x Gecko Stretchers side by side in our Oztent RV41 answer
We'll have the stretchers right beside each other but are concerned that there won't be room for the length of the stretchers because of the shape of the back wall in the Oztent. Cheers!
Jenny - South West Rocks(11 years ago)
Hi Jenny, they will fit lengthways and will be just touching each end of the tent, whith minimal headspace on the window or sloped end. You can also fit them crossways, but there won't be much room to move around inside, and one occupant will have the rear wall close to their side. It is certainly a manageable combination of products though.
Ben - Snowys(11 years ago)
Hi guys, would there still be a need for an air bed on top of these stretchers or are they comfortable enough without?1 answer
Matt - PORT LINCOLN, SA(11 years ago)
Hi Matt, the Oztent stretchers already feature padding/insulation making them quite comfortable by themselves, but many users add extra matresses for increased comfort. I recommend a self inflating or open/closed cell foam mat, these will not slide around as much as an air bed.
Ben - Snowys(11 years ago)
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