ARB Altitude Rooftop Tent Hard Shell Auto Operation

Short Description

The ARB Altitude Rooftop Tent is a premium hard-shell rooftop tent designed for customers who want luxury touring comfort with the convenience of fully automated setup and pack-down. Using push-button operation, electronic actuators, and ARB’s engineered scissor mechanism, the Altitude opens and closes with minimal effort while offering a spacious double-bed sleeping area, internal ladder storage, integrated LED lighting, panoramic opening views, and built-in roof rails with T-slot channels for accessory mounting. It is a high-end rooftop tent built for serious overlanding, touring, and off-grid travel.

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Key Features

• Premium hard-shell rooftop tent with fully automated opening and closing
• Push-button setup and pack-down operation
• Powered by two ARB electronic actuators on each side
• Engineered steel scissor mechanism for controlled raising and lowering
• Tent opens and closes in under two minutes
• Patented ARB SmartFold™ hinge technology for hands-free pack-down
• Actuator and tent control unit internalised for durability and weather protection
• Tent and lighting controls accessible externally from both sides
• Durable and lightweight construction
• Sleek fibreglass shell designed to complement modern vehicles
• 17mm honeycomb base core for strength and insulation
• Integrated front wind deflector to help reduce drag and road noise
• Water drainage holes in each shell corner for wet-weather performance
• Drain holes automatically covered in transit to help reduce dust ingress
• Designed and tested for four-season use
• Weatherproof external zippers
• Full-size double bed sleeping area
• 70mm dual-density foam mattress included
• Approximate internal height of 1180mm for easier lounging and changing
• Moulded headliner improves insulation and separates the interior from ladder storage
• Internal ladder storage housed within the top shell
• Premium ladder with sturdy handrail for easier and safer access
• Ladder rated to 102kg / 225lbs
• Full-size ladder steps measuring 360 x 175mm
• Three-stage ladder adjustment to suit varying roof heights
• Adjustable ladder feet to suit vehicle heights from 1735mm to 2110mm
• Under-rail dual-temperature LED downlighting in white and amber
• Built-in ladder lighting improves visibility and safety at night
• Deep roof cavities with storage nets for clothes, bedding, or soft items
• Sewn-in storage pockets for drink bottles, phones, and small accessories
• Panoramic opening design for broad external views
• Three windows, one entry door, one skylight, and an all-weather ventilation port
• Built-in aluminium roof rails with integrated T-slot mounting channels
• Compatible with optional cross bar kit for added cargo flexibility
• Dynamic roof load rating of 20kg while maintaining automated operation
• Included bracket clamp system suits most roof racks, including ARB BASE Rack
• Optional accessories available including side awning kit, ladder extension, roof cross bar kit, and external organiser.
  

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Product Description

The ARB Altitude sits at the top end of ARB’s rooftop tent range and is aimed at customers who want a more premium, refined, and effortless touring setup. Its standout feature is the fully automated opening and closing system, allowing the tent to deploy or pack away at the push of a button. ARB uses electronic actuators, an engineered steel scissor mechanism, and patented SmartFold™ hinge technology to create a genuinely hands-free experience that removes much of the usual effort associated with rooftop tents.

Construction and finish are a major part of the Altitude’s appeal. It combines a sleek fibreglass shell with a 17mm honeycomb base core for strength and insulation, while the integrated wind deflector, weatherproof external zips, and automatic drainage management are all designed to improve real-world usability in changing weather. ARB also states that the shell includes drainage points in each corner for heavy rain, with grommets that block the holes when closed to help prevent dust ingress while travelling.

Inside, the Altitude is focused heavily on comfort and convenience. It includes a full-size double bed measuring 1370 x 1870mm with a 70mm dual-density foam mattress, a moulded headliner for a more premium interior feel, and a spacious 1180mm internal height that makes changing and relaxing easier than in many lower-profile rooftop tents. The ladder is stored internally in the upper shell, keeping it protected and freeing up external cargo space, while roof cavity storage nets and sewn-in corner pockets help keep bedding, phones, and small essentials neatly organised.

Access and usability are also well thought through. The Altitude’s premium ladder includes full-size angled steps, a sturdy handrail, three-stage adjustment, and adjustable feet to suit a wide range of vehicle heights. ARB also integrates white and amber downlighting beneath the ladder mount to improve night-time access and campsite visibility. Combined with panoramic opening sides, a skylight, multiple windows, and an all-weather ventilation port, the Altitude is designed to feel airy, practical, and comfortable in a wide range of camping conditions.

For customers building a broader touring setup, the Altitude also offers useful modularity. Built-in aluminium roof rails with integrated T-slot channels allow accessory mounting directly to the tent, while an optional cross bar kit expands carrying options further. ARB states the tent maintains its automated raising and closing functionality even with a dynamic roof load of up to 20kg, making it especially appealing to buyers who want premium convenience without sacrificing flexibility.

Specifications

• Brand: ARB
• SKU: XCTR802500
• Product Type: Hard Shell Rooftop Tent
• Operation: Fully automated push-button opening and closing
• Opening Mechanism: Electronic actuators with engineered steel scissor mechanism
• Hinge Technology: ARB SmartFold™ hinge technology
• Shell Material: Fibreglass
• Base Core: 17mm honeycomb core
• Frame: Aluminium
• Tent Fabric: 380GSM poly cotton canvas
• Mounted Weight: 105kg
• Open Dimensions: 88.7in (L) x 63.5in (W) x 52.7in (H)
• Sleeping Area: 1370 x 1870mm
• Internal Height: 1180mm
• Mattress: 70mm dual-density foam
• Tear Down / Pack Down Time: 2 to 3 minutes
• Windows / Ventilation: 3 windows, 1 door entry, 1 skylight, 1 all-weather ventilation port
• Ladder Weight Rating: 102kg / 225lbs
• Ladder Step Size: 360 x 175mm
• Ladder Adjustment: 3-stage
• Vehicle Height Suitability: 1735mm to 2110mm
• Lighting: Dual-temperature LED lighting
• Light Colours: White / Amber
• Roof Rails: Integrated aluminium roof rails with T-slot channels
• Dynamic Roof Load Rating: 20kg
• Mounting System: Included bracket clamp system suitable for most roof racks including ARB BASE Rack
  

Important Notice

This product is a vehicle-mounted rooftop tent and should only be purchased after confirming compatibility with the customer’s roof rack or roof bar system, roof load limits, and intended installation method. ARB states that the included bracket clamp system is compatible with most roof racks, including ARB BASE Rack. The Altitude also has adjustable ladder feet designed to suit vehicle heights from 1735mm to 2110mm, which is useful to check before purchase.