Darche
Hi-View 1400
The Hi-View 1400 is a fold-out softshell rooftop tent with a built-in adjustable trigger-lock canopy and a 65mm high-density foam mattress.
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What stands out
- Wind-tested to a constant 80km/h per Darche
- Zippered sky window and adjustable trigger-lock canopy
- Shares the entry price point in Darche's range
What to weigh up
- No published open dimensions
- Canvas waterhead (1500mm) is modest
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,320 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 125 lb est. |
| Packed length | 4 ft |
| Packed width | 4 ft 8 in |
| Packed height | 13 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 7 ft 10 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 7 in |
| Floor area | 36.2 sq ft |
| Interior height | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2.6 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~5 minest. |
| Shell material | Coated Heavy-Duty Compressed Alloy base |
| Fabric | 260gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas body (1500mm); 210D Ripstop Polyester Oxford fly (2000mm) |
| Warranty | 3years |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | — |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | Yes |
| Annex available | Yes |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Darche'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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Vehicles that can carry the Hi-View 1400
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