Alu-Cab LT-50 rooftop tent released in Australia

Alu-Cab has just released the LT-50 tent in Australia, and this ultralight rooftop tent is ideal for those adventurers who own dual-cab utes or smaller SUVs.

Many hard-shell rooftop tents are too heavy to mount on these types of vehicles, so the LT-50 is an ideal alternative. However, don’t think the LT-50 is limited to these vehicles, as being lightweight they will sit below the dynamic load rating of most 4WDs.

The LT-50 is perfectly suited to vehicles that are unable to support the Gen-3 range of tents such as Subaru Outback/Crosstrek, Suzuki Jimny, Toyota Rav4 and others. The LT-50 is not intended to replace the Gen 3-R, but rather be a more weekend lifestyle alternative for customers who do not require the full features of the Gen 3-R.

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The tent is made from lightweight, high-strength aluminium, which makes it easy to install and transport. The tent also features a compact, streamlined design that minimises wind resistance while driving.

The LT-50 comes in at 50.55kg including the mattress, and when compared to the Alu-Cab Gen 3.1 which weighs 78kg, you can see just how much of a weight saving you get with the LT-50.

As with all hard-shell rooftop tents with a clamshell design, the RT-50 pops up within seconds with assistance from the stainless-steel 316 marine grade gas struts, and you can store bedding inside when packed down.

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With three access points, the rooftop tent can be mounted in different positions to suit the vehicle. Adding the optional ladder extension provides more clearance from the side or rear of the vehicle when using the ladder, especially important for more rounded-style vehicles.

The tent itself utilises dual-layered 280gsm UV-resistant rip-stop canvas that protects from adverse weather, adds insulation for comfort and creates a darker space, ideal for when you want to sleep in. Additionally, the LT-50 rooftop tent comes with foam insulation on the top and bottom of the tent, helping to keep the tent more comfortable no matter the weather.

Designed to pack up with all bedding inside, the LT-50 comes with a 60mm high-density foam mattress as standard, although a condensation mat would be a nice addition.

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The side nut-slot channel allows for easy mounting of awnings, shower cubes, ladder brackets and shovels, whilst the optional Roof Molle Plate provides more rooftop mounting options. With a total of 30kg of additional carrying capacity, the Alu-Cab LT-50 rooftop tent is designed to maximise your rooftop options. The tent also features a compact, streamlined design that minimises wind resistance while driving.

With a lightweight design and clamp-style mounting with strong base channel slots, the LT-50 rooftop tent can be easily fitted and removed from the Alu-Cab load bars as required. The optional Alu-Cab wall mount provides a handy mounting solution in your garage when not in use.

Alu-Cab LT-50 rooftop tent

The LT-50 retails for $4490 and there is an extensive list of accessories to choose from. It has a warranty of three years on structural components and one year on moving parts. Find out more by keeping an eye on the Ironman 4x4 website.

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