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Smittybilt

Aluminum Side Opening

The Aluminum Side Opening RTT is a hard-shell rooftop tent with a low-profile aluminum shell that opens to the side, sleeping 2-3 people.

Photos: Smittybilt.

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What stands out

  • Aluminum hard shell with 5-year warranty and gas-assisted setup
  • External roof rack bars allow cargo carrying on the closed shell
  • 2.5" mattress and LED strip with remote

What to weigh up

  • Manufacturer does not publish tent weight or season rating
  • No numeric waterproof rating published
  • Side-opening layout keeps the same footprint open, limiting interior width

Full specifications

Overview
TypeHardshell
Opening styleClamshell
Sleeps3
Season rating—
List price$2,399.99
Weight and size
Weight—
Packed length7 ft 1 in
Packed width4 ft 7 in
Packed height7.1 in
Living space
Sleeping length7 ft 1 in
Sleeping width4 ft 7 in
Floor area32.5 sq ft
Interior height3 ft 2 in
Mattress thickness2.5 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~60 secest.
Shell materialAluminum
Fabric—
Warranty5years
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes
Heater / HVAC port—
Roof skylight—
Annex available—
Solar ready—
Carries cargo on topYes

Specifications last verified against Smittybilt'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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