Introducing the ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) from Nomadic Supply Company, the next level of luxury touring in a rooftop tent. Drawing on almost 50 years of engineering knowledge, manufacturing experience, and thousands of kilometers of rigorous testing; The ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) enables off-grid living with convenience, comfort, and safety by automating set up & pack down.
The all-new hardshell ARB 4×4 Accessories Altitude is loaded with RV-style upgrades not often seen individually on an RTT, let alone packaged all together. These include a push-button electric lift system, a staircase-inspired step ladder, and neatly integrated auto-shutoff lighting.
ARB didn’t set out to design just another basic rooftop tent, approaching the build more holistically to create an all-around convenient, comfortable room in which to spend time in. First among its objectives was to automate the setup and breakdown process to make it as fast and user-friendly as possible.
The ladder is stored neatly away in its own roof-integrated compartment. It’s not just any ladder, either, using a step ladder-style folding design with large, stable treads and fold-out railings for a surefooted ascent to bed and back down again. The ladder hooks onto your choice of left or right bar mount, each of which features an integrated LED light strip with warm-amber and cold-white settings. Those lights provide integrated safety when using the ladder in the dark and double as area lights around camp. The standard adjustable height ladder works with vehicles up to 6.8 feet (2.1 m) tall, and the ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) offers an extension kit for taller vehicles, like those with portal axles or high-lift suspensions.
With the ladder in place, the tent is ready to be pitched. ARB outsources the task to a pair of electrically actuated scissor lifts that take care of it without manual intervention beyond unlocking the tent via the keyed dial locks. After that, a quick push of the “up” button on the tent base enables the tent to rise into perfect form in under a minute.
The ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) closes just as easily and quickly. ARB credits its two-part collapsible “SmartFold” hinges integrated in the tent frame with ensuring that the fabric folds inward and doesn’t get stuck between the closing roof and base. ARB also equips the tent with a manual failsafe system for use if the electric actuation fails.
The ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) isn’t the first rooftop tent to feature a power-lift system, but it’s by far the best design on the market. It also brings along the advantages of a hardshell construction popping straight up into a roomy, vertical-walled living space.
At close to 3.9 feet (118 cm) high inside, the Altitude offers plenty of space to sit upright. The ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) comes with a 2.8-in-thick (7-cm) dual-density foam mattress that provides 54 x 74 in (137 x 187 cm) of sleeping space. Also part of the cabin design is a fabric headliner, upper storage nets for gear/pillows, water bottle, EDC holders, a central control panel for the integrated interior LED lighting and two-way ceiling fan, and USB/USB-C charging ports. The ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) even has a ceiling tablet/smartphone mount for watching movies.
The Altitude doesn’t include its own battery, instead wiring into the vehicle battery via a 9.8-foot (3-m) electrical lead that connects the tent’s Anderson plug to the 12V connection at the rear of the vehicle or directly to its battery. A red power isolator button lets occupants cut power to external controls to prevent tampering from outside during the night. The system also automatically cuts power when the tent closes, ensuring that a forgotten light or plugged appliance doesn’t continue suckling away at the battery.
The Altitude comes standard with a set of roof rails rated for loads up to 44 lb (20 kg). The roof can still pitch at camp with a full-capacity load in place. ARB plans to offer crossbars and a 120-W roof-mounted solar panel as options.
With all those added features, the fiberglass hardshell ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) certainly isn’t the way to go if you’re looking for something compact or lightweight (or cheap), weighing in at a hefty 232 lb (105 kg) before any accessorizing and measuring just under 15 inches (37 cm) high when closed.
Additional ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) accessories include vehicle-specific mounting kits, a side awning, and a vehicle hitch step for accessing the ladder compartment.
ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) Features:
- Durable 2.5mm thick top & bottom fiberglass shells with lightweight aluminum frame
- 2-tone gray color embedded in gel coat
- Strategically styled for both form and function
- Curved to suit modern vehicle lines adding structure for strength in changing climates
- 20mm honeycomb base core for strength and insulation
- Integrated front wind deflector
- Sleek roof rails with integrated T-slot mounting channels for a range of accessories
- 44lb roof load carrying capacity (lift while loaded)
- ARB lockable D-handle locks for a secure close
- Double-sided entry for different campsites & vehicles
- Premium aluminum ladder attachment rails blended into the shell via injection molded end caps
- Under rail recessed dual temperature LED lighting (white/amber) ideal for illuminating the ladder at night or ambient campsite lighting
- Lighting and tent controls are easily & externally accessible from both sides
- An innovative internal storage solution houses the ladder within the top shell of the tent
- Ladder accessible via rear hatch & secured via 2x lockable D-handles
- Spring-loaded access hatch automatically holds open for easy ladder retrieval
- The ladder is stored on the aluminum internal frame with guides to ensure correct, robust storage every time
- The ladder storage compartment is separated from the bedding area through an internal frame, protective mat, and headliner
ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent Ladder Features:
- Engineered attachment designed to release only when intended
- Robust & lightweight aluminum construction
- Premium handrails for ease of access & safety
- Handrails fold for compact storage in shell
- Full-sized steps (each rung: 14.2×6.9in)
- Angled steps to remain flat underfoot when attached
- 3-stage adjustment to suit varying roof heights
- Adjustable feet to suit vehicle heights 68.3in – 83.1in
- Optional ladder extension available to increase max height to 96.9in (measured to top of roof rack)
- 225lbs ladder weight rating
ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent Ladder Interior Features:
- 360-degree panoramic views
- Full-sized double bed (54×73.6in)
- Molded headliner provides a premium feel, helps separate the interior from the ladder storage, and offers additional insulation
- Huge 46.5 in. high internal height for spacious lounging and easy changing
- Deep roof cavities fitted with storage nets provide great clothes storage in use or package pillows when closing
- Closable with full bedding
- Internal lighting is solved with dual temperature & dimmable LEDs
- 2x roof cargo storage nets perfect for housing clothes, blankets, or pillows
- 2.7in thick, comfortable dual-density foam mattress
- USB & USB-C chargers & 12v socket
- The red rocker switch isolates power to external controls for overnight security
- Overhead switchboard for lighting and fan controls + extra USB & USB-C ports for charging devices while watching
- Integrated roof fan with multi-speed settings and in/out direction functions
- Ample internal storage
- 2x drink bottle holders in head corners
- 2x general accessory pockets
- 2x phone pockets
- Overhead provision for suction cup tablet/phone holders to easily enjoy your favorite entertainment on the road and stay charged via roof-mounted USB/C ports
ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) Operation:
- Completely automated operation powered by 2x quality ARB electronic actuators on each side
- Raising and lowering are made possible through the engineered steel scissor mechanism
- Simple push-button operation. With a single touch to start, the tent opens and closes all on its own
- The actuator & tent control unit are internalized for long-term durability and protection from the elements
- Manual emergency release designed for worst-case scenarios, enabling the actuators to be bypassed and manually lifted
- Multiple mounting solutions exist. Altitude includes universal folded brackets for BASE Rack & cross bar fitments. Vehicle-specific blade solutions are also available for select vehicles removing the need for a roof rack
- Super heavy-duty 380GSM polycotton plain weave canvas (requires weathering before first use)
- Fire Retardant canvas compliant to ASTM F3431-21
- Quality insect-proof mesh windows & doors
- 360 degrees panoramic views embraced with corner windows & side doors sewn throughout
- The glow-in-the-dark door zippers offer easy access at night
- Weatherproof external zippers
- Water drain holes in each external shell corner, designed and tested for use in 4 seasons. Drain holes covered automatically transit combating dust ingress
- ARB SmartFold™ technology enables completely automated operation – no more tucking in canvas!
- A total of 6x canvas stays are sewn into the canvas around the tent
- Powering the tent is a 12v Anderson plug connection
- Altitude includes a 9.8ft Anderson-Anderson lead
- Best connected to an Anderson plug at the rear of the vehicle if fitted or hard-wired solution to the battery
- 25A peak current draw on start-up. 4A running
- Anderson to vehicle battery cables are available separately
ARB Altitude Electric Hardshell Rooftop Tent (802500) Specifications:
- Mounted Weight (Inc. Ladder & Mattress): 105kg (232 lbs)
- Roof Load Capacity (Dynamic): 20kg (44lbs)
- Packaged Weight (in carton): 150kg (331 lbs)
- Ladder Weight (Individually): 9.2kg (20lbs)
*Dimensional Drawing is in millimeters
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