BlackWolf Turbo Lite Cabin 450 Tent

G'day Josh,

The BlackWolf Turbo range are still many people's preferred touring tent- I would argue that their longevity is a testment to their quality, not the other way round! Although there have been no major design changes since 2017, the tents we stock are the latest model, and are of ocmparable quality to more recently designed tents of a similar style which are on the market- you can read more about those other options in our blog post. And rest assured, this tent is still fully supported by a 3 year warranty from Blackwolf. 

G'day James,

It wont, sorry - the number in the tent name refers to its width.
The 450 panel is 450cm wide.  The 380 Cabin tent needs a panel 380cm wide.

G'day Caitlin,

Its not necessarily a common problem with these tents, but is something that can happen to all tents if you get abit of dust/dirt/sand, etc in the pole knuckle, or it gets gunked up.
Give it as best a clean as you can, potentially with something like abit of wd40 or lubrication, and if that doesnt work you could potentially get either BlackWolf or our warranty team to take a look.  If its outside of warranty, you can get replacement knuckles from Black Wolf from around $25-30.

G'day Josie,

You can check out our "How to Set Up & Pack Away" video for an idea of what's involved, but we'd say around 10-15min on average.  The first few time may take a bit longer when you're getting to know your tent, but generally it's a fast set up.

G'day Rach,

Have a listen to our podcast on how to get the most out of your tent in windy weather, its packed with loads of info.
There are different ways to manage wind when camping, such as trace springs and tarp buddies, but ultimately whether or not you need to drop your awning will also come down to the conditions and some common sense.
Having awning walls can also make a difference in whether or not this is needed aswell.

G'day Kylie,

You absolutely can, but this would definitely be a fair-weather choice only.
The fly will give you that rain and weather protection, so I'd recommend keeping the fly with you just in case.

G'day Kylie,

Black Wolf fully waterproof and seam seal their tents, so it's good to go!
Hope you have some awesome adventures.

G'day Ramesh,

There's no right or wrong way to carry your tent around, majority of people will just find something that works for them and stick to it.
It sounds like you're onto a good thing with a trolley there, there are some options I've seen in hardware stores that collapse and pack compact when not in use, which is handy if you need to pack it in the car with you.
Ultimately the number one rule would be to grab an extra pair of hands if you're finding it too heavy to lift by yourself.

G'day Bernard,

This is a tricky one, there are some mixed reports on this particular model, however, based on what we've seen on the demo model they are a great tent. Given their larger size, they will require a little more attention to detail with guy ropes and positioning in adverse weather conditions.

G'day Shannon,

You'll generally be able to fit a few side/front panels in your tent bag, however, this will depend on how precisely the tent is packed down. The panels come in their own small bag, which is about the size of an A4 sheet of paper and 5-10cm thick depending on which panel option you choose. The tent can be strapped to your roof racks, however, generally, we'd recommend using a roof basket or similar to help spread the load out.

G'day Michael,

Overall we've been pretty impressed with Blackwolf Turbo tents for over a decade, and while there are occasional issues with these tents, all can be avoided with correct use. I think the mixed reviews tend to come from users who've been disgruntled following a denied warranty claim if their tent has been damaged by bad weather. The design has remained the same since 2017, and there haven't been any changes since this model was released. If there are any warranty issues we have an online warranty claim system, and often our team can get it solved without needing to have it sent back, but if we need to get anything back for assessment you won't have to foot the postage bill.

G'day Tracey,

We stock 2 options for camp bunks, both by OZtrail and either choice will fit inside the Turbo Lite Cabin 450.  The Double Bunk measures 185cm long x 70cm wide and the Deluxe Double Bunk measures 180cm long x 72cm wide.  With each sleeping area in the 450 being 225cm x 300cm, you have plenty of room and flexibility to orientate either bunk across or lengthways.  Height-wise you've got a max of 107cm which includes the guard rail on the Deluxe (without the rail it's 90cm and 89cm on the straight-up Double).  The external peak height on the 450 is 230cm so even with the slight angle of the walls, I think you'd be fine to fit comfortably a bunk bed.  However, when it comes to other brands of bunks, without being familiar with what they are or their size, I can't guarantee they will fit.  Hope that helps!  Cheers :)

G'day Atif,

I've just double checked and no one here has an Aurion to double check for you. I can confirm that the packed dimensions are 130 x 50 x 40cm though so it might be worth arming yourself with a tape measure and doubling checking whether it will fit your boot size.

G'day Aaron,

You'll need at least 480cm in both directions to set this tent up, plus a little room for guy ropes. This tent will fit on most campsites but it's always good to check the site size with the park you're staying in.

G'day Tash,

Having not used one of these myself I've really only got the reviews to go by as well sorry, but in general, I'd say Black Wolf tents are as good quality as any other major touring tent brand. I'm not sure if you read our responses to some of the negative reviews but if you have any problems with any gear you buy from us, not just Black Wolf, we'd like you to contact us about it rather than the brand directly. We have a dedicated warranties team here to help you out with any issues arising from your purchase. Often manufacturers customer service departments just aren't geared towards dealing with the huge volume of enquiries they get from the public and so the service can seem lacking, unfortunately. 

Thanks for your feedback here, Tugun, Black Wilf did release some updates in 2017 to alleviate rub spots ion the flysheet, if your tent is 3 years old then it is likely it is pre these updates (I haven't read your review). If your tent is an older one then I'd recommend using some canvas glue and a patch of canvas to reinforce the spots where the poles rub against the flysheet. Hopefully, this will extend the life of your fly.

G'day Helen,

Well, you stole my first idea of lowering the awning poles a bit but I think another approach that might be effective is one of the Supa Peg Tarp Savers. You might find you need two, one on each side of the awning. If you've got a spare upright pole to try it out it'd be a relatively inexpensive solution. If you give it a go I'd love to hear if it works. 

G'day Jules,

It's a bit of a long story but the latest batch of Black Wolf Turbo Lite Cabin 450s came with the zips on the wrong way. So whilst Black Wolf are getting new flies made up for them, we've had to pull them from the website as we're not 100% sure when the new ones are due in. As soon as we get them back in stock, we'll get them up online. 

G'day Justin,

This is the current season 16/17 Black Wolf Turbo Lite Cabin 450 tent.

G'day David, 

We don't currently have a 450 on display, but we may be able to make it happen. If you're super keen on getting us to set one up for you then give us a call on 1300 914 007 and we'll see what we can do. 

Hi Mark,

We are actually based in Adelaide so I am unsure where you might see one of these erected in your state. It may be a good idea to ring around of some of the larger camping stores in your area, or look up who stocks Black Wolf Turbos in your area online. 

Howdy Mark,

The centre hub on the Turbo Lite Cabin 450 tent is made from a durable and strong plastic.

Howdy Mark,

This is a fantastic tent, with plenty of space and very well made. It is a good stable tent as long as it is erected as per the instructions.

When you peg a tent out it is best to ensure that the floor is good and tight and well pegged out, and make sure before erecting the frame and guy ropes that all doors and windows are zipped up. This will make sure that the erected tent is taught and sturdy.

Also, you do need to use tent pegs that are suitable for the ground. So if you are intending to use in sandy or coastal areas you may need to invest in some sand pegs to make sure the tent can resist wind and rain. Other than that it is a great tent, very sturdy, well made and great quality.

G'day Billy,

The dimensions of the Black Wolf Turbo Lite Cabin 450 tent when it's packed in its bag are 130L x 50W x 40H cm.