G'day Peter,

I'm assuming be either way you mean if can go off the side of your vehicle aswell as the rear?  In that case, yes - absolutey!
If you check out the Darche set Up video we have listed, that will show you how the tent goes off the side of the vehicle.
Hope that helps!

G'day Caleb,

The Intrepidor has its entry point external to the tent, along end wall.
Roof Top Tents that are annex compatible have an overhanging verandah that is fully open, and you climb up underneath to tent to get in.
There is no annex option for the Intrepidor range.

G'day Tony,

As far as I'm aware there isn't a specific tub mount kit, Darche just advertise the Intrepidor as being compatible with Tub Mounting as it's a smaller, compact rooftop tent option.
The hardware provided by Darche is for standard roof racks, but if you are wanting to tub mount I believe you will need some kind of rack system regardless.
We recommend chatting to your nearest rack specialist for installation advice.

G'day Hao,

The distance between mounting channels on Darche 1400 RTT is 72cm.

G'day Jacob,

Canvas tents are always going to be marginally better in that cold than synthetic alternatives, and with the addition of a second skin/fly it's abit more effective at managing heat loss.
Ultimately though, it's a tent, and by default doesn't really do much to keep you warm.
At those temperatures, you'll need to make sure your bedding cuts the mustard, and get across how to manage condensation.  Really cold outside temperatures combined with warm bodies is where you'll find that issue occurring most, in any setup, not just with Roof Top Tents.
We've got a podcast on that if you need more info - you can find it HERE
In terms of wind, you may get abit of movement given that you're on top of a vehicle, but the tent itself is solid, so I'd be surprised if you had any issues with it failing.

G'day Glenda,

The design of the Intrepidor means that an annex can't be attached to it, to be compatible with an annex you need a rear overhang like the Panorama or Hi-view models.

G'day Will,

You can use the tent without the rainfly if you're not expecting rain. In windy conditions we'd suggest ensuring that your adjustable straps are well secured, however there will always be some degree of wind flap.

G'day Steve,

Darche doesn't recommend trying to pack sleeping bags into the rooftop tent prior to folding as you'll generally end up with a little too much bulk to get it packed away safely and securely. If you unfold it toward the back of the vehicle it will be a tiny bit wider than if you mount it to fold to the side of the vehicle.

G'day Karen,

You'll most likely find that this tent exceeds the roof load rating for your vehicle, but you'd need to check the specifications with the vehicle manufacturer. The tent can be attached to most roof rack systems, so yes you'll need roof racks, and will need to account for the weight of these when determining if your vehicle is suitable too.

G'day Jillian,

Your best bet will be to head over the to FAQs on Darche's website, they explain roof load ratings, and how to determine the difference between the dynamic and static weight, and whether or not your vehicle will be suitable.

G'day Shannon,

In general you won't be able to leave a sleeping bag in the tent when folding it up, but if it's a very thin sleeping bag or sheet it could be ok.

G'day Jack,

Yes, there is mesh in the sky vent so you can leave it open at night time and be safe from the creepy crawlies. If you're wanting to stargaze you'll just need to leave the external fly off, so you'll want to make sure there is no rain forecast!

Hi Joe, the bungee cords are designed to go on to three attachment points around the top of the side windows, they don't need to be used but if they are put in place before folding they pull the loose fabric inside the tent so it all folds neatly. You then remove them when the tent is set up and in use.

As for the mesh fabric you mention, this must be something new that I'm not aware of... it's frustrating when brands throw things in without any mention of what they are for!

It sounds to me like some sort of gear loft that can be suspended high in the tent, I don't have one set up that I can check immediately but I'd suggest looking for attachment points in the ceiling that line up with this fabric so that once attached can be used for storage whilst sleeping.

G'day Lindsay,

We can't think of any reasons why this would be an issue. Darche does indicate you'll just need to ensure the ladder is touching the ground to help support the weight. If you double-check the question below this on our site there is some information about ladder height.

G'day Gavin,

I managed to get on to the team at Darche and they've confirmed you can mount the tent as low as you need, and then drill new hole in the ladder for the pins to secure it at that height.

G'day Claudio,

The base of this tent is a lightweight high density compressed alloy which is approximately 3cm thick.