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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. It uses gas-assisted struts, a 2.5" high-density foam mattress, an LED light strip with inline remote, internal mesh storage and external roof rack bars on the shell. Smittybilt rates it for a 661lbs load and backs it with a 5-year warranty.

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 —, never estimated.

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