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Vickywood CUMARU LIGHT 127 vs Vickywood CUMARU LIGHT 152

Both of these are Vickywood tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The CUMARU LIGHT 127 and the CUMARU LIGHT 152 share Vickywood's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.

The CUMARU LIGHT 127 is 9 kg lighter at 74 kg against 83 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. Inside, the CUMARU LIGHT 152 gives 3.05 m² of sleeping floor against 2.52 m², about 21 percent more, though both are rated for 2. The CUMARU LIGHT 127 lists $216 lower, at $3,013 against $3,229.

Vickywood

CUMARU LIGHT 127

The CUMARU LIGHT 127 is the narrower of Vickywood's two CUMARU LIGHT aluminium hardshells, sleeping 2 with a 6 cm memory-foam mattress. It opens on Stabilus gas springs and the manufacturer states setup takes 2-3 minutes. Optional crossbars allow up to 100 kg of roof load.

  • Manufacturer-stated 2-3 minute setup
  • 6 cm memory-foam mattress and fabric specs published
  • Dimmable warm-white LED strips with USB
  • Packed dimensions not published

Vickywood

CUMARU LIGHT 152

The CUMARU LIGHT 152 is the wider of Vickywood's two CUMARU LIGHT aluminium hardshells, giving a 225 x 152 cm sleeping area for up to 2 people with a 6 cm memory-foam mattress. It opens on Stabilus gas springs with a manufacturer-stated 2-3 minute setup. Optional crossbars allow up to 100 kg of roof load.

  • Wider sleeping surface than the CUMARU LIGHT 127
  • Manufacturer-stated 2-3 minute setup
  • 6 cm memory-foam mattress and fabric specs published
  • Packed dimensions not published

Which one to pick

Take the CUMARU LIGHT 152 if you need the sleeping room more than you need the lighter tent. Take the CUMARU LIGHT 127 if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Beyond that the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex, cargo rails — are where the remaining difference lies.

Every specification, side by side

Side-by-side specifications for Vickywood CUMARU LIGHT 127, Vickywood CUMARU LIGHT 152
Specification

Vickywood

CUMARU LIGHT 127
Hardshell
  • Lightest
  • Cheapest
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Vickywood

CUMARU LIGHT 152
Hardshell
  • Most floor space
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Overview
TypeHardshellHardshell
Opening styleClamshellClamshell
Sleeps22
Season rating——
List price$3,010— best of the tents compared$3,230— worst of the tents compared
Weight and size
Weight163 lb— best of the tents compared183 lb— worst of the tents compared
Packed length7 ft 5 in7 ft 5 in
Packed width4 ft 2 in— best of the tents compared5 ft— worst of the tents compared
Packed height6.2 in6.2 in
Living space
Sleeping length6 ft 11 in6 ft 11 in
Sleeping width3 ft 11 in— worst of the tents compared4 ft 9 in— best of the tents compared
Floor area27.1 sq ft— worst of the tents compared32.8 sq ft— best of the tents compared
Interior height4 ft 5 in4 ft 5 in
Mattress thickness2.4 in2.4 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~60 secest.~60 secest.
Shell material6 Series aluminum6 Series aluminum
FabricRecycled 320 g/m2 ripstop polyester, PU-coated; rainfly 600D Oxford polyester, PU-coatedRecycled 320 g/m2 ripstop polyester, PU-coated; rainfly 600D Oxford polyester, PU-coated
Warranty——
Features
Integrated LED lightingYesYes
Heater / HVAC port——
Roof skylight——
Annex availableYesYes
Solar ready——
Carries cargo on topYesYes
Sources
Last verifiedVickywood product pageVickywood product page

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