Oztent King Goanna Stretcher

G'day Tony,

We don't currently have a Tourer 9 on display, but we've previously looked at tent wall angles before and know that at stretcher bed height you loose 35cm of floor space.
Based on those calculations, the actual available space within the Tourer 9 at stretcher height is 190cm x 190cm, which mean you wont fit them in I'm afraid!

G'day Neil,

No, the carry bag isn't waterproof. If you're needing it to be waterproof we'd recommend putting it inside a PVC roof carry bag/box.

G'day Kobus,

Yes, you can fit 2 x King Goanna Stretchers in the 10P Gold, however, they'll only fit across the width of the tent due to the slope of the end walls.

G'day Pamela,

Without being able to try this I can only give an assumption, however, I would think your weight would sink down nicely into the mattress and stretcher. The sides would turn up at the point where they meet the side rails. On a larger stretcher, I would imagine you would not get as much upturning of the sides due to the mattress being within the confines of these rails. Both mattresses would work but it would depend on how much sleeping space you are willing to forgo due to the upturned sides!

G'day Eric,

Yes, an Exped Megamat 10LXW will fit nicely on the Kind Goanna Stretcher. You might find that you struggle to fit the stretchers in the RV4, so we'd suggest stepping up to the RV5 size to ensure your stretchers will fit with plenty of room.

You can, Jonathon but it will be tight. The best example I can give you is in this video where we place a double high queen airbed in the 4P Lighted Darkroom tent from Coleman, thee the video at about 7:20.

The airbed in the video is 50cm high, about 200cm long and 150cm in width. The King Goanna stretchers are about the same height but a little longer so they will push on the sides of the tent, and at 90cm in width each, or 180cm total, you can see that you just have enough space to shuffle in between them.

G'day Ron,

The Oztent RS-1 Swag is a little too wide to fit on the King Goanna Stretcher. The RS-1S King Single Stretcher has been designed specifically to work with the RS-1 swag, so we'd recommend that. 

G'day Sev,

The stretcher itself in 80cm wide. The 90cm refers to the end poles, that have have extra length for ease of clipping them in when the stretcher is under tension.   Try the OZtent RS-1 Stretcher or the Darche XL 100 Stretcher, both are designed to be used with swags. 

G'day Josh,

Although we don't sell replacement bags for the Oztent King Goanna Stretcher Bed, we may be able to arrange a special order for you. Please email our customer support team at service@snowys.com.au with your enquiry and we'll follow up with our purchasing team and get back to you :) 

G'day Tarynn,

Provided that you've got a nice clear camping space, free to twigs, stones etc. then I can't see any reason why you'd need to worry about the feet of the Oztent King Goanna Stretcher doing damage to the floor of your tent. If you did have a bit of a rough ground though, then I'd probably recommend a ground sheet for your tent. 

G'day Trent, 

As long as the mat is under 210cm long and 80cm wide then it will fit nicely on top of the King Goanna stretcher. 

There are heaps of different options available in our range, so if you want some help narrowing it down to what's going to suit you, it might be best getting on the blower and giving our customer support team a call on 1300 914 007. 

G'day Kay,

The fabric on the Oztent King Goanna Stretcher isn't removable so any washing would need to be by lightly sponging spot stains etc. The padding is designed to improve the insulation value of the stretcher so won't allow much, if any ventilation through the fabric.

G'day Brad, 

The King Goanna Stretcher is a nice solid, wide stretcher. Any self-inflating mat that's less than 80cm wide will fit on it perfectly. Once you start getting over the 80cm mark, you're going to start hanging over the edge and that's probably not going to be ideal. Most of our single self-inflating mats will suit your needs, so feel free to go for the one you find most comfortable to lie on.

G'day Helen,

We haven't stocked the Black Wolf Turbo Bed so there isn't much feedback I can offer - sorry. It appears according to Black Wolf's website that it's a discontinued product.

If your concern is over stability, can I recommend the Oztrail Easy Fold Stretcher available here (also available in Jumbo and Queen sizing). The Easy Fold Stretcher uses body weight on the stretcher to stabilise its movement. On top of this, the stretcher is one complete piece making set up and pack down really easy. It's by far our most popular stretcher.

Hi Don, 

We're not familiar with a Kings Horizon double as it's not a brand that we stock, but I can tell you that the biggest stretchers we have are the Zempire Twin Speedy Stretcher Bed which is 193L x 132W x 47H cm, and the Oztrail Easy Fold Queen Stretcher which is 200L x 144W x 42H cm. 

Those may suit, but I would suggest cracking out a tape measure or looking for the details on the packaging of your swag, as that will help narrow it down. 

G'day Don, 

The King Goanna Stretcher is 80cm wide, so it's definitely not going to fit a double-sized swag. It may fit a king single, but it's really going to depend on the model. I'd suggest having a look at the specs of your swag on our website, and comparing it to this stretcher to see if it's a good fit. 

A popular stretcher that goes well with a swag is the Outdoor Connection Sundowner Titan Camp Stretcher, as it's extra wide and long - which makes a great combo with a swag! 

G'day Bianca, 

I've just had a look at our display King Goanna Stretcher, and the ends of the pole on either end of the stretcher do stick out 8cm (which you can get an idea of in the second image linked on the product page).

If you were to put two together there would be a significant gap of about 16cm, so they're probably not the best model to do this with. 

G'day Bianca,

There are no storage pockets or pouches of any kind on this stretcher, it sounds like it would be a good idea though! 

 G’day Emma,

From comparing the dimensions of the tow, it seems that you could fit two King Goanna stretchers in the Turbo Twin 300- but you’d have to fit it in across each room rather than lengthways, because of the slope of the rooms.

And as for the mat vs stretcher decision, mats provide cushioning and insulation, whereas the stretcher gives you height which some people find more comfortable as it’s more like sleeping on a bed at home.

If you’d rather save on the space, and you’re not bothered by sleeping low to the ground then a mat on its own would be fine.

But if you prefer to sleep off the ground then a combo of the two may be the best option – it all comes down to personal preference really.

The Mega Deluxe will fit nicely on the King Goanna Stretcher Mellie, but two mats joined may sit a little awkwardly in the centre. It would be most comfortable using each mattress independently on top of each stretcher, then just putting them next to each other.

Height is about 48 cm once assembled Joanne, this varies a little depending on where you take the measurement. The middle of the stretcher with someone laying on top of it would measure a few cm less than this, but it's a good indication.

G'day Steve - Just had a little lay down on our demo and I notice a little movement with the legs, length ways as you mention. (Comfortable stretcher by the way. Could have had a kip!) This seems to be the case with all the stretchers of this design. I wouldn't be alarmed. They're a quality product and will last you. :) Hope that helps. Cheers, Paul

It's not essential Steve, these stretchers have some padding which provides insulation and a little extra comfort. The addition of a mattress is personal preference. I would recommend giving it a go without a mattress to start with.

Hi Dagne. This stretcher is pretty easy to use. Once you've unfolded the stretcher you then just need to attach the end bars, which does require a bit of muscle but will become easier over time as the fabric stretches. The stretcher stays attached to the frame at all times.

Hi Cats Meow. These can require a little bit of muscle to set up, especially the first time until the fabric stretches a little. It may be worth considering the Oztrail Easy Fold Stretchers, they come in two different heights and are set up by simplly unfolding, and don't have the end bar found on the Oztent range.

Hi June, while nothing ever seems to pack up as small as when it was packed at the factory, you should be able to fit these back into the carry bag. There is only one way to fold them, and the only thing I can suggest is to lay the fabric so it does not interfere with the frame when folding. Give us a call on 1300 914 007 if you are still having trouble.

Hi Jane, If you were to compare our whole range of stretchers, I would say this would be the best . Based on the strength & overall size of the stretcher and the fact that it doesn't dip in the middle - tight padding on top. Hope this helps :)

Hi Julie, This stretcher is designed for one person at a time, with a maximum weight rating of 150kg. Unless you wanted to get really cozy with someone, I can't imagine you'd have a very comfy sleep. And no, it doesn't have a bar down the middle, just the soft padded top.