ARB Altitude rooftop tent taken to new heights

At first glance, the ARB Altitude doesn’t offer much of an insight into what makes this top-of-the-range rooftop tent so special, but dig a little deeper and the hidden secrets will blow your mind.

The Altitude offers an innovative design and is packed full of features unique to the traditional rooftop tent market. With a simple one-touch set-up, the sturdiest ladder around, and modern internal storage, you will enjoy a sweet night’s sleep wherever you set up camp.

“The derivative of innovative design, smart engineering and quality in-house manufacturing, the ARB Altitude RTT provides a luxury solution to enable off-grid living with convenience, comfort and accessibility,” said Sandy Fiske, ARB’s product manager. “Succeeding various challenges associated with pioneering new technology, the team have done a fantastic job developing this welcomed addition to the ARB Touring product mix.”

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The tent is constructed from a durable fibreglass that’s protected by a two-tone grey gel coat. The integrated roof bars up the top utilise slotted channels for easy transport, and it’s where the optional 120W solar panel is designed to sit. The roof has a dynamic rating of 20kg and can be lifted with this amount of weight still attached.

Up front is an integrated wind deflector, and lockable handles are positioned on both sides. Offering double-sided entry, the ladder attachment rails include built-in dual-temperature lighting that illuminate the ladder at night. The height-adjustable full-sized ladder with steps and side rails is stored within the rear of the shell.

The Altitude utilises an automated electronic opening and closing sequence, removing any manual interaction with the tent to ensure a convenient and hands-free set-up. Using two linear actuators, the innovative ARB Smartfold internal hinges ensure the 380gsm canvas doesn’t get caught when opening and closing – a manual failsafe has also been included.

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Large windows offer 360-degree panoramic views and feature fluorescent zippers, and the windows can be closed by zipping up the internal canvas walls. A 70mm double mattress provides a comfortable sleep, while internal dual temperature and dimmable LED strip lights illuminate the tent. For added strength, the floor is constructed using a 20mm honeycomb core.

Recessed into the lined roof are two storage nets, providing the perfect place for your pillows. There is also a comprehensive 12V system that is powered by an Anderson plug connection and includes USB and USB-C charging outlets, a 12V accessory plug, a 12V power isolator and controls for the roof-mounted two-way fan that has extraction and blower settings depending on the climate.

There are plenty of storage pockets internally for drink bottles and mobile devices, and there is even a provision in the roof to mount a tablet or phone to watch a movie while lying in bed.

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With a mounted weight (including the ladder and mattress) of 106kg, the Altitude is suitable for a variety of vehicles, but you will need to check with your vehicle manufacturer for roof-load capacity. When closed the rooftop tent is 2253L x 1612W x 372H (mm), and it has a height of 1339mm when open. The Altitude has a price of $7249 including GST (east coast metro).

Optional accessories include a ladder extension, 120W solar panel kit, side awning kit, hitch step for easy access to the ladder, roof cross bars, and a range of mounting options to suit a variety of vehicles.