GWM Tank 300 Camping & Touring Setup Guide Australia

GWM Tank 300 with deployed rooftop tent at an Australian bush campsite

Tank 300 camping guide · Australia

Build the campsite before you buy the gear.

Choose how you sleep, shade, cook and store first—then check the rack, mounts, vehicle load, packed height and pack-down sequence as one touring system.

Travel mode vs camp modePetrol & Hybrid checksLoad, clearance & wind safety

Choose your setup level

Start with the trip, not the catalogue

Every added bracket, platform, tent, table, water container and storage box consumes space or payload. A smaller system that packs reliably is often more useful than carrying every option.

Day touring

Shade and a working surface

Plan a compatible side awning or sunshade, the correct bracket, clear door openings and a tailgate table that locks away before driving.

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Weekend camping

Privacy, storage and quick pack-down

Add parked-use window shades and organised gear without blocking driver vision, ventilation, passenger safety or factory-tool access.

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Roof sleeping

Tent, ladder and roof system

Calculate the tent, rack and mounts together. Check travel height and dynamic load, then parked static load, ladder position and level ground.

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Modular touring

Build storage around real cargo

Select the exact water, tailgate or equipment-box variant. Secure every item and keep payload, rear visibility, door movement and sealing in the plan.

Follow the build order

Current store options

Six jobs, six different fitment checks

These are active listings, but variants can represent very different products. Open the product page and confirm the selected option, included hardware and installation requirements before ordering.

Build in this order

Five decisions before checkout

Send the same information when asking for fitment help. Photos and measurements are more useful than assuming every Tank 300 trim or existing roof setup is identical.

01

Define the trip and sleeping plan

Day stop, weekend camp or roof sleeping? Record occupants, trip length, climate and how often the setup must deploy and pack away.

02

Confirm the vehicle and current hardware

Send Petrol or Hybrid, year, trim and photos of the roof, rack, crossbars, tailgate, rear trim and any existing storage system.

03

Calculate weight and packed dimensions

Add rack, brackets, tent, awning, boxes, water, tools and cargo. Use the lower applicable vehicle or component limit and record total travel height.

04

Map doors, ladder, shade and work zones

Check awning side, ladder landing, tailgate swing, passenger doors, cooking area, guy lines, roof access and safe distance from traffic.

05

Plan the pack-down sequence

Nothing should remain deployed or loose when driving. Assign a storage location and restraint method to every pole, ladder, shade, table and container.

Travel mode and camp mode are different

Driving / dynamic condition

  • Tent, rack, brackets and cargo are closed and secured
  • Use the lower applicable vehicle or component limit
  • Know the total packed height and added wind profile
  • Maintain driver vision, lights, number plate and door security
  • Recheck mounts after installation and rough-road use

Parked / static campsite condition

  • Park on stable, level ground before deployment
  • Confirm parked static load and support requirements
  • Place ladder, legs and guy lines away from traffic and doors
  • Manage ventilation, heat, rain drainage and safe access
  • Pack awnings and tents before wind, storms or leaving camp

Before moving the vehicle

Camp pack-down checklist

This checklist is a planning aid, not a replacement for the product instructions or a professional inspection.

Continue planning the complete load

Tank 300 camping FAQs

Can I choose a roof tent from the tent weight alone?

No. Include the rack or platform, mounting hardware, tent and any carried accessories. Check both the vehicle roof limit and every component rating, then use the lower applicable limit. Driving dynamic load and parked static load are different conditions.

Can I leave a side awning deployed in strong wind?

No. Wind can place large loads on the fabric, arms, brackets and roof system. Follow the product instructions, use required supports and guy lines, and pack the awning before strong wind, storms, driving or leaving it unattended.

Do the camping window shades stay installed while driving?

Use privacy and sunshade pieces mainly when parked. Remove or secure any piece that could reduce driver vision, mirror use, ventilation, window operation or passenger safety.

Will every camping product fit Petrol and Hybrid models?

Do not assume so. Some listings name both powertrains, while others depend on the roof, rack, trim or mounting layout. Confirm powertrain, year, trim and installed accessories for each product.

What information should I send for a fitment check?

Send the product link, Tank 300 powertrain, model year and trim, plus clear photos and measurements of the roof system, mounting area, tailgate or interior location. Include the intended cargo and approximate loaded weight.

Planning a Tank 300 camping setup?

Send your vehicle details, roof or tailgate photos, chosen products, intended trip and estimated loaded weight so the components can be checked as one system.

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