Rhino-Rack
Hardshell (61002)
Rhino-Rack's fold-out hardshell tent sleeps two on a 70mm HD foam mattress and opens with gas-strut assistance.
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What stands out
- Gas-strut assisted fold-out opening
- Hard lid rated to carry up to 20kg of extra gear
- LED strip light and boot bags included
What to weigh up
- Manufacturer does not publish a peak/interior height
- No season rating or warranty term published on the product page
- Listed as a dealership-only item with no direct price
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $3,300 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 143 lb |
| Packed length | 4 ft 7 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 8 in |
| Packed height | 15 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | 29.4 sq ft |
| Interior height | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 5 min |
| Shell material | — |
| Fabric | 600D rip-stop PolyOxford body, 210D fly, PU coated (CPAI-84) |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | — |
| Annex available | — |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | Yes |
Mounts to Reconn Platform crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.
Specifications last verified against Rhino-Rack'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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