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Overland Vehicle Systems

HD Sidewinder

The HD Sidewinder is a side-opening (side-load) aluminum clamshell for two, with a long 90 x 51.5 in sleeping area and 48 in interior height.

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What stands out

  • Side-load opening suits certain rack layouts
  • Long 90 x 51.5 in sleeping area
  • Thicker 2.5 in mattress

What to weigh up

  • No interior lighting, skylight or heater port
  • Shorter 4-year warranty than OVS XD models
  • High packaged weight (277 lb)

Full specifications

Overview
TypeHardshell
Opening styleClamshell
Sleeps2
Season rating—
List price$2,699.99
Weight and size
Weight220 lb
Packed length7 ft 6 in
Packed width4 ft 7 in
Packed height6.5 in
Living space
Sleeping length7 ft 6 in
Sleeping width4 ft 7 in
Floor area34.6 sq ft
Interior height4 ft
Mattress thickness2.5 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.2 min
Shell materialHoneycomb aluminum
Fabric280g rip stop poly cotton Oxford
Warranty4years
Features
Integrated LED lightingNo
Heater / HVAC portNo
Roof skylightNo
Annex available—
Solar ready—
Carries cargo on topYes

Specifications last verified against Overland Vehicle Systems'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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