Altitude Electric

The Altitude is ARB's flagship electric hardshell, opening and closing automatically at the push of a button.

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What stands out

Automated push-button setup and pack-down
Integrated 12V electrics with lighting, fan and USB
Solar-ready with a 20kg dynamic roof-load capacity on top

What to weigh up

Heaviest tent in ARB's range at 106 kg
Highest price in ARB's rooftop-tent lineup
ARB does not publish a formal season rating

Full specifications

Overview
Type	Hardshell
Opening style	Clamshell
Sleeps	2
Season rating	—
List price	$6,000
Weight and size
Weight	234 lb
Packed length	7 ft 5 in
Packed width	5 ft 3 in
Packed height	14.6 in
Living space
Sleeping length	7 ft 5 in
Sleeping width	5 ft 3 in
Floor area	39.1 sq ft
Interior height	3 ft 10 in
Mattress thickness	2.8 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.	~60 secest.
Shell material	Fiberglass
Fabric	380GSM poly-cotton canvas
Warranty	3years
Features
Integrated LED lighting	Yes
Heater / HVAC port	—
Roof skylight	—
Annex available	—
Solar ready	Yes
Carries cargo on top	Yes

Mounts to ARB BASE Rack crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.

Specifications last verified 2026-08-11 against ARB's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —. A weight marked “est.” is a third-party figure used where the maker publishes none.

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