CVT Summit Series discussion

[Scoutman]

So we're currently getting ready to pull the trigger on a large RTT and I have it narrowed down to a CVT Mt McKinley for our family of 4 to mount to my long bed Ram. Recently there have been new announcements from CVT products like the new color (green tent with brown fly) and now the Summit Series. I'm not finding much out there on the SS but what is offered on their site and a few forum posts since they're so new. I wanted to start some conversation here to see if anyone else knows or has seen any of these special features. I'll offer what I've found so far...


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From TacomaWorld Forum...
**FEELER** CVT group buy!

1. The floor is a diamond plate honeycomb aluminum floor (strongest floor on the market.)
2. Fabric is a 380g compared to 280g on our standard
3. Straps on the cover are a cinch buckle versus Velcro on the others
4. Waterproof mattress cover
5. Condensation mat
6. LED lighting
a. on and off switch with a dimmer
7. Two usb ports
8. Shoe racks. One on each side of the ladder
9. Telescoping ladder
a. has release on face of steps versus underneath on others on the market
b. Has bumper stops in between each step
10. Fly is also heavier with quick release buckle's
11. The interior poles are wrapped
12. All the Plastic fittings have been upgraded to alloy ( on hinges)
13. D-rings are bigger and the Velcro is thicker
14. Spreader bar in the units with the overhang. Helps eliminate puddling on top of the overhang
15. Summit-Comes in the bright green and a tan.
Standard (non summit)-comes in Tan and the new earth tone green
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Detailed stats from CVT's site...
http://www.cascadiatents.com/Extended-Summit-Series.htm?m=87&s=615&&id=413

Rain fly: 600D Polyester Oxford, PU coating, W/P: 3000mm, W/R
Tent body: 380G Rip-Stop Poly-cotton Canvas, W/P: 1000mm, W/R, UV Protection: 50+
Annex: 380G Rip-Stop Poly-cotton Canvas, W/P: 1000mm, W/R, UV Protection: 50+
Height: 78", with adjustable height function, connected by zipper
Annex floor: 1000D heavy duty PVC, W/P: 5000mm, UV Protection: 50+
Travel cover: Laminated Heavy Duty 1200D PVC with cold crack treatment, Sealed with Zip, and leaf tie down with big size Ratchet Buckle , W/P: 5000mm, UV Protection: 50+
Mattress: 2.5" thick high elastic mattress, Density: 35kgs/m3
Mattress cover: Includes a full zip off , waterproof cover,W/P: 1000mm
Seam tape: Seams are sealed and twin needle lock stitched, using a fell seam method, 100% PU, Extra Large Size
Floor base: Raw aluminum diamond plate base with honeycomb panel, Bearing Load: 1300 lbs
Mosquito mesh: 150G no-see-um mesh
Anti-Condensation mat: 3D network polyethylene for ventilating beneath your mattress， 1/2" thick
Fitting details:
1. Nylon Screws: Stainless Steel, Class: 304
2. Rivets: staninless steel, Class: 304
3. Eylets: Thicker Cooper
4. 4 Holes Beam Gasket: Stainless Steel, Extra thickness
5. Hinge: Extra thickness and height, Stainless Steel, Class: 304
6. Strap: Nylon, Higher Density, Extra heavy
7. D Ring: Extra large size, Stainless Steel, Class: 304
8. Window Rod : 6pcs of 6mm spring steel with plastic gap
9. Skyview PVC : Anti-frozen -25‘c
10.Spanner：Wheel Wrenches
11.Reinforced ladder bracket
Internal frame: Aluminum Pole Dia 1'' with alloy joints
Zipper: 8# YKK zipper
Ladder: Telescoping aluminum ladder with Max. Length: 90.5''
Shoe rack/holder: High Quality 380G Rip-Stop Poly-cotton Canvas, Waterproof, W/R,UV 50+ Protection-6"- wide x 16"- long
LED lighting:
Built-in LED light, Stepless adjustable and 2pcs of USB port, use to charge mobile phone or use electric fans and other small equipments 12v
Max Current: 2A
Brightest Model Power: 7W (Max:140Hours ) Darkest Model Power: 0.06W (16000Hours)
The above data is based on the battery of 80aH, DC Voltage: 12V
Open size:
Cayley- 48"×96"×49"
Shasta- 56"×96"×49"
Rainier- 72"×96"×49"
McKinley- 87"x 96"x49"
Closed size:
Bayley and Cayley-48"x48"x15"
Bachelor and Shasta-56"×48"×15"
Hood and Rainier- 72"×48''×15"
Adams and McKinley-87''x48''x15"
Annex area:
Cayley-8'x6'
Shasta-8'x7'
Rainier-8'x8'
McKinley-8'x9'
Annex/Changing room included
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So it sounds like overall the whole tent is 'beefed' up. Fabric, pole fittings, fly, buckles, straps, travel cover, etc. Also sounds like they have addressed some of minor gripes and common wear parts. The floor composition is supposed to be more resistant to denting due to it's honeycomb and double walled aluminum makeup. The anti-condensation mat is also included and is different than the one they show on the site. I wonder if this aluminum skinned honeycomb floor with condensation mat will help that? Power and lighting in the tent is something I would have planned to do but would like to see this in more detail as well.

COLORS: it took a few phone calls to completely clear up the offerings. Basically it boils down to the standard tents are all offered in the sand tan tent with brown fly or the earth tone (forest) green with brown fly. The Summit Series tents all have black rain fly's and the tent color is either the lime green or a new olive/tan that hasn't been released yet (but is not the same as the earth tone green). This new color is what is expected in the next shipment ~mid May.

I'll post picts of what I've found online so far.

 

[Scoutman]

Some pictures of a lime green Summit Series. Next shipment will be the olive/tan and then the following shipment will be back to lime.

The beefed up buckles...


Aluminum/Honeycomb flooring...


Telescoping ladder, front latches, rubber bumpers between rungs, and hanging organizers...


Wrapped poles and alloy ends.


I found this shot of one with an led light string attached to the middle pole. I'm not sure if that's something that was added or if that is off the production line.

 

[Scoutman]

Walk around shots...

 

[32vsnake]

The new features look like a big improvement over the standard CVT offerings. Any increase in durability of the materials would be a good thing. I've had the cvt mt rainier for 3 years now and while it's OK, the long term durability of the materials appears questionable

 

[Scoutman]

The new features look like a big improvement over the standard CVT offerings. Any increase in durability of the materials would be a good thing. I've had the cvt mt rainier for 3 years now and while it's OK, the long term durability of the materials appears questionable

Any specific part of just fabric in general?

 

[32vsnake]

Outside of the thin fabrics, the floor is fairly soft and dents easily. Having said that, it's been a decent product and still going strong

 

[bijanjames]

We are waiting and going with olive/tan color, just can't do that bright green...I've also spoke with Jamie a few times regarding when the new color shipment will arrive, we are hoping to have the tent by the 22nd of May, but that might be pushing it. Thanks for the pics, we have not seen some of those yet.

 

[Scoutman]

More pictures

Looks like they got around to taking some more detailed shots friday.

The waterproof mattress cover and the new anti-condensation mat below....



Looks like the 2 usb's and maybe a button for the lighting.



Buckles, one looks like a rainfly buckle and not sure what the other one is.


Hanging shoe or storage pouch.

 

[Scoutman]

Overhang area support poles and how they attach to the main tent.




I agree, the bright green is too much for me. I will be watching for the olive/tan color to be coming out. CVT also mentioned on a FB post that a gray model would also be available but who knows when that would be. Seeing how my truck is gray that would be my first preference but that would depend on how far out that is expected to be.

 

[32vsnake]

The support poles for the overhang look good. I've considered adding some bracing there as the water collects on the fabric and pools rather badly. The new revisions almost make it look like a "finished" product, very nice and I don't even mind the neon green

 

[Jeepin Jason]

I have the Tepui version of this. I would be curious to see if those awning support poles would work with my tent. Certainly would have considered CVT if this was available last year.

 

[pdxfrogdog]

Has CVT released any info about the weight increase of these Summit Series models vs standard?

 

[Scoutman]

Has CVT released any info about the weight increase of these Summit Series models vs standard?

Not that I've seen yet.

 

[TacomaAustin]

Has CVT released any info about the weight increase of these Summit Series models vs standard?

I just called CVT via my old land line telephone. They have yet to weigh any of the Summit Series tents - but the person on the phone estimates that they weigh 30 to 50 lbs more than the original models. So, my guess is the smallest of the Summit Series will weigh anywhere from a 125 to 135 lbs.

Also, the tan color will be available in May.

 

[Scoutman]

I just called CVT via my old land line telephone. They have yet to weigh any of the Summit Series tents - but the person on the phone estimates that they weigh 30 to 50 lbs more than the original models. So, my guess is the smallest of the Summit Series will weigh anywhere from a 125 to 135 lbs.

Also, the tan color will be available in May.

The McKinley is already at 196#. Good thing it's going on a 1 ton. :smiley_drive: Anything has to be lighter than the truck camper we had.