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Freespirit Recreation

Nova King

The Nova King is the larger of Freespirit Recreation's two hardshell fold-out tents, opening to a 72 in wide interior that sleeps 3-4.

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What stands out

  • Wide 3-4 person fold-out interior
  • Manufacturer-stated 4-season rating and 750 lb capacity
  • Narrow closed width for its deployed size

What to weigh up

  • Fold-out needs side clearance and ladder support to deploy
  • No published mattress thickness, warranty length or setup time
  • Heavier than the Nova Standard

Full specifications

Overview
TypeHardshell
Opening styleFold-out
Sleeps4
Season rating4-season
List price$3,295
Weight and size
Weight162 lb
Packed length6 ft 6 in
Packed width3 ft 6 in
Packed height11.5 in
Living space
Sleeping length6 ft 10 in
Sleeping width6 ft
Floor area41 sq ft
Interior height3 ft 7 in
Mattress thickness—
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~60 secest.
Shell materialExtruded aluminum with polymer corners
FabricTri-Layer: polycotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop
Warranty—
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes
Heater / HVAC portYes
Roof skylight—
Annex available—
Solar ready—
Carries cargo on top—

Specifications last verified against Freespirit Recreation'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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