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Altitude Electric

The Altitude is ARB's flagship electric hardshell, opening and closing automatically at the push of a button. It has a fiberglass shell, a 70mm dual-density mattress and an internal 12V system with dimmable lighting, a fan and USB charging. It is the most expensive and heaviest of ARB's current rooftop tents.

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
TypeHardshell
Opening styleClamshell
Sleeps2
Season rating—
List price$6,000
Weight and size
Weight234 lb
Packed length7 ft 5 in
Packed width5 ft 3 in
Packed height14.6 in
Living space
Sleeping length7 ft 5 in
Sleeping width5 ft 3 in
Floor area39.1 sq ft
Interior height3 ft 10 in
Mattress thickness2.8 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~60 secest.
Shell materialFiberglass
Fabric380GSM poly-cotton canvas
Warranty3years
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes
Heater / HVAC port—
Roof skylight—
Annex available—
Solar readyYes
Carries cargo on topYes

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

Specifications last verified against ARB's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.

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