Howling Moon Stargazer rooftop tent — is the South African brand worth supporting?
7 months of ownership, 7 proper off-road trips ranging from day runs to 7-day expeditions. Here is my honest, no-BS review.
Bought from Direct 4x4 in Pretoria for R26,000. Fitting took 2 hours DIY.
Performance: proud to support a SA brand and the quality backs it up. Setup time is about 45 seconds once you get the hang of the latch system. Insulation is genuinely good — stayed comfortable down to -3°C in the Drakensberg in June.
Compared to CVT rooftop tent: I considered the alternative before buying. The price difference was around R3854. Based on what I have seen from other owners in this community, I think I made the right call — though I acknowledge I have not used the other one personally.
Would I buy again: Without hesitation. Rating: 8/10.
Any specific questions — happy to help. I remember how hard it was to find honest owner reviews before I bought, so I try to pay it forward.
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Good review. I have had the same bull bar for 15 months and the experience matches yours — does what it says on the box without drama.
Does it work with the canopy I have? That is my concern before buying — fitment compatibility. Did you need any adapters?
Does it work with the canopy I have? That is my concern before buying — fitment compatibility. Did you need any adapters?
— boetie_botha
Does it work with the factory roof rails? That is my concern before buying — fitment compatibility. Did you need any adapters?
The point about fitting time is important. I budgeted a day and it took almost exactly that. Worth planning properly rather than rushing it the day before a trip.
Good review. I have had the same recovery boards for 27 months and the experience matches yours — never let me down in the field.
How does it compare to the Dometic? I have been going back and forth between the two and at the price difference of around R2903, I am not sure the premium is justified for my use case.