Key Features
Opens in 30 seconds 
Keep your bedding inside
Weights 76kgs with industry leading 50kg roof load rating
Insulation in roof and base
Solar power compatible
Integrated heater vent
3D breathable mesh
Charging ports
 
Our Gen 3-R is the ultimate expedition tent! Its sleek, solar-ready design comes packed with features to make your next trip a breeze. Built-in insulation ensures comfortable temperatures inside, while integrated lighting and USB-C ports provide modern convenience at your fingertips.
 
Imagine arriving at your campsite, simply opening your tent (with bedding already inside!) and enjoying unmatched comfort and convenience. The Gen 3-R can get you there!
 
Tent Structure & Materials
Construction: Lightweight aluminium frame
Shell: Hard-shell design for gear storage (kayaks, solar panels, etc.)
Fabric: Double-layer 400gsm Canvas
Hydrostatic Head Rating: >1000mm
Aerodynamics: Streamlined profile for wind resistance
Opening Mechanism: Gas-strut assisted pop-up design
Rooftop Load Rating: 50 kg (cargo rails)
 
Interior & Comfort
Mattress: 70mm high-density foam with zip-off cover
Ventilation: Raised air vent and 3D breathable mesh under-mattress
Access: 3-point access (door/window on each side) with single zip opening
Awning: Zippable rear awning for weather protection
Ladder: Quick-release spec-built telescopic ladder with wide, angled rungs that can be stowed inside your tent
Storage: Internal storage pockets
Power: Internal USB and Type C power points
Lighting: Internal lighting
Insulation: Top and bottom high-density closed-cell foam insulation
 
Additional Features
Rain Cover: Included as a standard feature
Cargo Rails: Full-length for maximizing additional storage space
Spring Pole Eyelets: Stainless steel for extra stability
 
Load Rating for Cargo Rails
The load rating for the cargo rails on the rooftop tent roof is 50kg. It is important to note that where the load is located on the roof, will determine how easy or difficult it is to open the tent.
It is always suggested to shift heavier loads towards the front of the tent, and much lighter loads, like a solar panel, to the rear.
 
Why Buy an Alu-Cab Rooftop Tent? 
When rooftop tents first hit the market they were revolutionary, mostly because your tent and mattress (the two things that take up the most packing space) were now conveniently stored on your car roof. Of course, there are many more benefits to owning a rooftop tent, but likewise, there are plenty of cons, too.
Fortunately, most of these drawbacks are associated with soft-shell rooftop tents, as well as heavy canvas units that are difficult to flip open. For these reasons, our rooftop tent has always followed a hard-shell design. The benefits of our rooftop tent include:
A gas-strut assisted design that takes seconds to open and close
A three-point entry / exit layout so you don’t have to plan your campsite around your tent
A more aerodynamic shape
You can close the tent with your bedding inside, and lastly…
Our rooftop tent is a hard-shell design.
Hard-shell tents typically last longer than their soft-shell equivalents, they’re also easier to clean, and far more resilient to rain, snow and windy weather conditions.
But most of all, from an overland-travel perspective (where you’re moving from one camp to the next), you just can’t beat the convenience of a popup roof top tent.
Over the years, we’ve been adding continuous improvements to our rooftop tent, opting for a wider, more spacious layout, as well as a streamlined design that’s both aesthetically pleasing, and far more aerodynamic.
 
Three critical features for a hard shell tent
 
1) Comfort and convenience
Buying a rooftop tent is no different to buying a household bed, where comfort is critical; which is why we’ve specced our rooftop tent with a generous 75 mm high-density foam mattress. We’ve also included a reading light, internal USB, Type C power points, and a series of storage pockets where you can keep your keys, books and even your shoes.
2) Functionality
Thanks to the rooftop tents robust aluminium housing, you have the option of fitting our Alu-Cab load bars. This means you can still pack large bulky items on top of your tent. Whether it be a solar panel, camping table, kayak, mountain bike, or our very own Roof Rack Tray, the Gen 3-R Rooftop Tent doesn’t prevent you from packing gear on your roof like other rooftop tents do.
3) Insulation
Recognising that our tents are used by extreme adventure travellers across the globe, we wanted to build a tent that offered the best possible insulation against blazing African heat, as well as sub-zero temperatures. That said, the Gen 3-R roof structure and base are generously insulated with a closed-cell foam lining that offers excellent comfort and insulation all year round. We’ve also included an awning cover over the tent’s rear door, which helps to keep rain, snow and frost off the rear opening.
 
TIME FOR AN UPGRADE
So, if you’re looking to upgrade your current rooftop tent with a far more durable, versatile and easy-to-use option, look no further than our Gen 3R Hard Top Tent – a product that has evolved into a supremely comfortable, spacious, and fast-pitching home away from home.