ROOM WITH A VIEW:
Rooftop Tents

When it comes to sleeping arrangements out on the tracks, the options are vast. Camper trailers, camper vans, caravans, swags, ground tents, rooftop tents, the list goes on. Choosing which option is right for you can be a task and each option has its pros and cons.

For many off-roaders heading off the blacktop and onto some of the tougher tracks, the idea of towing can become a bit daunting as you’re going to need a serious off-road trailer or van, purpose built for tight and rough terrain.

Here is where swags and tents can really come into their own. ARB offers a range of swags and rooftop tents and what we like about these two options is that they are an all-in-one solution where you can literally roll or fold up your bedding (mattresses, sleeping bags) into one simple package. Set-up and pack-down is also super quick and painless.

ARB'S NEW OFFERING

ARB’s rooftop tents have always been a popular choice, commonly mounted either onto wagon or canopy roofs as well as pick-up hard lids and the odd custom kit-out on a camping trailer.

The new ARB Flinders Rooftop Tent, which takes its name from one of Australia’s most popular touring destinations, brings with it a host of new features and updates not previously offered within the ARB range.

COVER UP

The revolutionary design of the PVC cover has some new and handy features including a pullover clip lock similar to a traditional tonneau cover as well as a sturdy zip.

The PVC cover also remains permanently attached during set-up, which improves set-up and pack-down time while also saving the bother of storing it and reducing the chances of you getting dirty.

SMALLER ON THE ROOF, SPACIOUS AT CAMP

Despite the space saving when the ARB Flinders Rooftop Tent is packed down, when it’s time to pop the top, you will enjoy a larger overall internal space over the Simpson Rooftop Tent. Set-up is a breeze; after releasing the cover and leveraging open the tent with the ladder, all the internal poles sequentially fan out into place. It is then as simple as sliding the extendable poles into their final position.

The curved roof poles provide improved head height and also the removal of flat surfaces that can occur with the use of straight poles. This prevents water from pooling and provides an improved curve on the roof for water runoff, reducing potential damage from water. The bed space is 2,400 millimetres long by 1,400 millimetres wide with a maximum head space of 1,200 millimetres in the centre.

MOUNTING A ROOFTOP TENT

Mounting a rooftop tent on a vehicle simply requires either a compatible roof rack without side guardrails in the area the rooftop tent sits or a simple set of cross bars. ARB has a range of solutions available for mounting a rooftop tent including the ARB BASE Rack, the ARB Classic Tubular Roof Rack, most Thule or Rhino-Rack roof bars and more.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Mattress: 50mm | 1.96” chip foam mattress with a polycotton cover
Outer: 300gsm ripstop canvas
Cover: Heavy-duty PVC 1000D
Base: Aluminium frame with ABS laminated base
Packed Dimensions: 1,400mm | 55.12” (L) x 1,200mm | 47.24” (W) x 200mm | 7.87” (H), 300mm | 11.81” (H with ladder)
Open Dimensions: 1,400mm | 55.12” (L) x 2,200mm | 86.61” (W) x 1,400mm | 55.12” (H)
Ladder: Rated to 120kg
Weight: 56kg | 123.46lbs