Tuff Stuff Alpha Hardshell Rooftop Tent Black

The Tuff Stuff Alpha is a hybrid side-opening rooftop tent that can be set up in under 2 minutes. With a sloped aerodynamic shell, the Alpha ensures minimal wind resistance when driving. Its high profile allows bedding to be kept inside while closed. Overland with a tent that’s quick and easy to camp comfortably.

Includes

• Mounting hardware & brackets for installation (fits up to 3.25" cross bars)
• Mattress
• Shoe bag, 1 qty
• Storage bag, 1 qty
• Window rods, 6 qty
• Window awnings (removable)
• Rainfly
• Moon roof 
• Telescoping ladder with angled steps (will not bite into your arches!)
• LED Lights for interior & exterior (requires power from a USB power pack, not included)
• Patch kit & glue to perform repairs
• Not included, but available, is the Alpha™ Annex Room.

Available Colors: Black and Gray

Specifications

• Sleeping Capacity: 2-3 People
• Open dimensions L/W/H: 75x87x52 inches
• Closed dimensions L/W/H: 75x55x15 inches
• Mattress L/W/H: 71x87x2.75
• Weight: 176 Lbs
• Weight Capacity: 1100 Lbs
• Tent Material: 280 G Poly/Cotton Rip-Stop
• Rainfly Material: 210D Polyester/Oxford PU coated 5000mm
• Floor: Heavy-duty aluminum honeycomb
• Shell: ABS
• Zippers: YKK with custom para-cord pulls (reduces annoying dinging in wind)
• LED Light: Amber & White light (inside and outside)
• Windows: 3 window openings w/ mesh screens & window rods
• Skylight with mesh and solid panel
• Window Awnings: 2 side window openings have removable (zip-off) rain awnings (included)
• Installation brackets fit crossbars up to 3.25" wide
• Mounting rails: 32.5" apart
• Steel cable locks w/ 2 pairs of keys
• Ladder: Telescoping 7.5' tall w/angled steps (included)
• Mounting hardware: Stainless steel (Included)
• Not included, but available, the Annex Room

Important:

The ALPHA™ tent is designed to open to the passenger side ONLY

The Alpha Shell is made of ABS material which will react (expand/contract) with the heat and cold temperatures. It is perfectly normal to notice changes in the roof or the spacing between the shell and the floor.

If you have experienced any large temperature changes in your area, this is most likely the case and is not a cause for alarm. It has no impact on the tent's performance.

Instructions

Mounting Tent

• Mounting your tent requires a minimum of 2 people for lifting.
• Your tent will ONLY OPEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. Position the tent on top of the vehicle's roof rack, bed rack, or trailer and center to your liking.
• Using the supplied hardware and mounting plates, slide the hardware into the channel so there are 2 bolts per corner (one in front and one behind the vehicle's crossbars).
• Run the bolts through the mounting brackets holes, thread nuts onto each bolt.
• Confirm you are happy with the position of the tent, vehicle balance, and appearance then tighten all nuts to the brackets until the tent cannot move.
• Undo the buckles on the side of the tent, push up on the handle to actuate the hydraulic rams to open the tent hard shell, Pull out on the telescoping ladder until it is fully extended- pull down on ladder until the folding side of the tent has opened and extended fully.
• Reposition the ladder to your desired height/angle.
• Install the supplied tension rods on the overhang of the tent & windows, open the door, and enjoy!

Click here for Alpha Manual

Required Maintenance

The Clear coat on our Alpha shells is a clear layer of paint sprayed on the ABS shell to protect it from UV rays, rocks, and dirt kicked up from the road. The clear coat will wear off with time and can also be chipped off by salt, road debris, and nature. You can protect your clear coat by regular washing and waxing.

Tips to protect your clear coat

Cracked Shell (Life Happens)

If the plastic is distorted, heat with a heat gun and reshape the distorted area. When heating plastic, it is important that the plastic be heated all the way through. Hold the heat gun on the area until the opposite side of the plastic is uncomfortable to the touch.

Once heated, force the plastic back into position with a small roller or other appropriate tool, then cool the area with a damp cloth. Stretched areas can be shrunk with the shell cold. Keep working until smooth, then sand overall with 80 grit to help identify remaining low spots. Push out remaining low spots and repeat the process.

If the damaged area is cut or torn to the edge, align the cosmetic surface with Aluminum Body Tape and begin the repair process on the back. By aligning the outer surface, you minimize the amount of filler required to restore the proper profile to the part.

PlastiFix Rigid Plastic Repair Kit

Videos

FAQs

How do I keep my rooftop tent shell looking nice?

Not unlike a Brazilian model, keep it clean and waxed. Just like anything that you want to keep nice you need to maintain it. This means washing and waxing on a semi-regular basis. Sticks and stones, bird dookie, bug splatter, salty air, bad jokes, etc. will all work to etch and ruin your sweet, beautiful Alpha shell. 

Can I run my vehicle and tent through a car wash?

Not unless you're filming something for Instagram and don't care if your tent gets ripped from the vehicle like a category 5 hurricane.

Similar to, "The Princess and the Pea" I too require a memory foam mattress. Why don't you sell one with your tents?

Have you ever fallen into a memory foam bed when it's cold? If so, then you know why we do not offer memory foam mattresses. Cold weather and memory foam are not friends. Not only does memory foam "freeze" up in the cold but it holds moisture and its little friend mold. RTT's have enough issues with condensation. You do not want to add a hard, wet, moldy sponge to the mix.