{"product_id":"ax27-clamshell-rooftop-tent","title":"AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAX27: a hard shell clamshell rooftop tent built for long-range touring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AX27 is The Bush Company's all-round rooftop tent: a fast, comfortable aluminium clamshell with power built in and a roof strong enough to carry the rest of your kit. It weighs \u003cstrong\u003e99kg\u003c\/strong\u003e without the ladder or fitment set and stands \u003cstrong\u003e280mm high\u003c\/strong\u003e when closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUp in 30 seconds, bedding stays inside\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell closes on custom-made, heavy-duty stainless steel over-centre latches, with holes for a padlock so you can lock the tent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease the latches, let the gas struts lift the shell, then slot the 8mm spring steel rods into the stainless steel corner receivers to hold the rainfly out over the entrances. The AX27 is fully set up in \u003cstrong\u003eabout 30 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no frame to assemble, which suits a late arrival at camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens to \u003cstrong\u003e1.7m of headroom at the entry end\u003c\/strong\u003e, enough to sit up and get changed. Closed, there's more than 120mm of space inside, so standard bedding, sheets and sleeping bags can stay in the tent, along with pillows, doonas and even an electric blanket. That frees up room in the vehicle and keeps your bedding clean and dust free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRoom for two\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 80mm mattress (2.13m long × 1.28m wide) is 40mm of medium-density foam on top for comfort, over a 40mm high-density foam base for a firm foundation that resists bottoming out. It has a removable, zippered canvas cover and sits on a thermal marine carpet underlay designed to help reduce condensation under the mattress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrances:\u003c\/strong\u003e large front and side entrances make getting in and out easy. Each has an outer canvas door, an inner canvas door and midge mesh, and every canvas door and mesh panel has YKK spiral zips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the inner canvas doors let you adjust airflow from inside without opening the midge mesh screens, and a mesh-covered vent above the rear door keeps air moving when everything else is zipped shut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e six roof pouches, four large canvas side pouches and two canvas water bottle pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarpeted roof liner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velcro pouches stick straight on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt-in power\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutlets:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 12V socket and twin 2.4A USB-A ports on each side of the mattress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower input:\u003c\/strong\u003e fed from your vehicle through a 50A Anderson plug under the tent, with no extra wiring kit needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a movable tri-colour LED light (white, amber and red), battery powered and rechargeable by USB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e zippered canvas channels run up the inside of the roof and hold the wiring for fans and lights, so nothing snags when you close the tent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMade for Australian conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is B-Tech\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Alloy extruded aluminium with reinforced, welded corners and stainless steel hinges, latches and handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is dual-layer 315gsm ±5% acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas, treated against mould, mildew and UV. The air gap between the two layers works a bit like double glazing: it insulates better against heat and cold and cuts condensation build-up on the inside walls. It also makes the fabric blackout, which adds weather resistance and keeps the tent darker at sunrise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomotive-grade rubber seals keep the closed tent dust free and watertight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn wet weather, a large removable one-piece rainfly with 8mm spring steel poles and adjustable storm straps covers the entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy the rainfly matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry entry and exit:\u003c\/strong\u003e it covers the ladder and entryway, so you can get in and out without getting soaked or bringing dripping water inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra weather protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e it adds another layer against heavy rain and stops water pooling against the main canvas or doorways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow in wet weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e it shields the openings, so windows and vents can stay cracked open without rain splashing in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA roof that carries the rest of your kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internally reinforced roof is rated to \u003cstrong\u003e200kg dynamic when closed\u003c\/strong\u003e and 50kg when open, subject to the rating of whatever the tent is mounted to. That's enough for solar panels, boards or a tinny on \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rooftop-tent-load-bars\"\u003eRooftop Tent Load Bars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEzi-Slot channels take more than 15 accessories without drilling, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/recovery-tracks-side-mount-set\"\u003erecovery track side mounts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shovel-mount-bracket\"\u003eshovel mount\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/outhouse-shower-tent\"\u003eOuthouse Shower Tent\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/awning-to-tent-bracket-4-piece-ax27-tx27-max-dx27\"\u003eawning to tent brackets\u003c\/a\u003e for a freestanding awning\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any roof-mounted gear, add up the tent, your rack or canopy and everything carried on top, and check the total sits within your vehicle's and rack's dynamic roof load ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGetting in and out\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tent comes with the 2.6m \u003ca href=\"\/products\/deluxe-telescopic-ladder-wide-angled-steps\"\u003eDeluxe Telescopic Ladder\u003c\/a\u003e with wide angled steps and two ladder brackets: one pre-mounted at the open end and one you can fit to either side. Climb in through the open end or from the side, whichever suits your vehicle setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitting your tent\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AX27 comes with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rooftop-tent-universal-fitment-set\"\u003eRooftop Tent Universal Fitment Set\u003c\/a\u003e: six complete fitment brackets, three per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo heavy-duty 20mm foot rails with M8 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit it the usual way, open end at the rear of the vehicle, or in reverse, open end facing forward with the ladder secured to a roof rack on the cab. If you fit it in reverse, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rooftop-tent-dead-bolt-bracket\"\u003eRooftop Tent Dead Bolt Bracket\u003c\/a\u003e is required, as extra protection against the tent opening while you're driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also mounting options for canopies, low-profile mounts and cab clearance. Get in touch if you're not sure what suits your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the AX27 the right tent?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the AX27 for the most roof capacity in the range and room for full bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf weight and height profile matter more, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lx27-gen-2-lightweight-rooftop-tent\"\u003eLX27 Gen 2\u003c\/a\u003e is 18kg lighter and 105mm lower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you'd rather have near-full headroom from end to end than a clamshell's sloping roof, look at the double-action \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tx27-hardshell-rooftop-tent\"\u003eTX27\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tx27-max-hardshell-rooftop-tent\"\u003eTX27 MAX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full tour of the tent, watch the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/soSCn6thYkQ\"\u003eAX27 product walkthrough video\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in South Africa for The Bush Company, with a 2-year conditional warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped direct from The Bush Company.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bush Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67738994671805,"sku":"4RTACSRTT","price":6950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8423\/0589\/files\/AX27_Clamshell_Rooftop_Tent_Marketing_11_6e0eeed5-5313-4565-b8db-4d3274f198db.jpg?v=1791752569","url":"https:\/\/shop.hartlandau.com\/products\/ax27-clamshell-rooftop-tent","provider":"Hartland Hunting \u0026 Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}