tent licht Tuff Stuff Overland Alpha Hard Top Side Open Tent, Black, 4 Person
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tent licht Tuff Stuff Overland Alpha Hard Top Side Open Tent, Black, 4 Person

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Description

tent licht Tuff Stuff Overland Alpha Hard Top Side Open Tent, Black, 4 PersonThe 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 thats 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

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

Keep out of the sun as much as possible
Over time, the powerful UV rays in direct sunlight can wear down the clear coat.
Hot sunlight can also open small “pores” in your clear coat, allowing more dirt and debris to get in. So, to protect the clear coat and lengthen its lifespan, park in a garage or in the shade whenever possible.

Clear off bird and bug droppings immediately
Bird droppings are highly acidic. If they’re left on the clear coat, they can erode and destroy the layer of clear coat. If you spot any bird or bug droppings, rinse them off immediately with water from a hose.

Protect your clear coat from salty air
Salt will corrode the clear coat. So, if you live in a salty coastal climate, keep in mind that you will need to wash off/rinse your shell the same as you would a surfboard. Salty air and spray are some of the biggest nemeses of clear coating.

Avoid getting tree sap on your vehicle
For most, the risk of getting tree sap on your car is much lower than the risk of encountering bird droppings or salty air. However, tree sap is a double threat: the sap can soak into your clear coat and damage it directly, or it can attract dust and dirt and force these materials into your clear coat.

Hand wash and apply wax regularly
Washing will remove dust and dirt that stick to the clear coat over the course of driving. Dirt will quickly wear down your clear coat, so removing the dirt frequently will protect the clear coat and lengthen its lifespan.

Many automotive companies sell special clear-coat protection products that seal and protect your clear coat. To apply the product, simply rub it into the clear coat with a microfiber cloth. Follow the directions printed on the bottle and apply the clear-coat protection roughly as often as you wash your vehicle. You can purchase clear-coat protection products at any large automotive supply store or online.

 

Cracked Shell (Life Happens)

Repair
  • Clean area with soap, water, and plastic cleaner.
  • Grind damaged area, then repair with a PlastiFix® Rigid Plastic Repair Kit or similar product.
  • Prime.
  • Paint.
PlastiFix® is an optimal repair method. Weld repairs may be backed with epoxy for extra strength.
Clean Surface
In order to maximize the strength of any repair, thoroughly clean contaminants from the surface in the damaged area.
  • Clean both sides with soap and water. Dry with a clean cloth or compressed air.
  • Spray Plastic Cleaner onto the surface and wipe off while wet with a clean, lint-free cloth. Wipe in one direction to avoid spreading contaminants back over the clean area.
Align Damage and Deformation

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



Crack Repair
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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.

Shipping / Delivery

Rooftop Tents ship via LTL Truck Freight and will ship separately from any other items in your cart.
Please allow 2-3 business days for your Tent to be palletized and picked up by the freight company.  You will receive a tracking confirmation as soon as your shipment is picked up from the warehouse.

Freight/Delivery times are 7-10 business days from our warehouse to the Destination Terminal.
Final Delivery is by Appointment, please provide the best phone number on your order to avoid any missed calls which will delay your delivery.  Please note that the available delivery days will vary based on the distance from the Destination Terminal and the Final Delivery address (your shipping address), if you are in a rural or remote area, the carrier may only service your area once a week. 

Do NOT miss your delivery once scheduled or you will be charged for rescheduling. We get charged and will pass the charge on to you.  

For residential deliveries: The courier will only deliver to the sidewalk, driveway, or garage. A valid telephone number must be provided at the time of purchase. This needs to be a number that you can be reached at in order for the delivery driver to schedule a delivery time. Failure to provide a valid telephone number will result in your tent not being shipped until we can make contact with you.
If you cannot arrange to be available or fail to respond to the carrier, your tent will be returned to our warehouse and the return freight charges will be applied to your credit card.

Receiving and Inspection. You have a 15-minute window to inspect your shipment before signing and accepting the delivery.  Please take pictures of the shipment before your sign and accept delivery.
If your tent is Not received Strapped on a Pallet, REFUSE the shipment, and call us immediately at 866-220-0171, we will process a replacement shipment at once.
If there are any holes in the box, look in the hole to inspect if there is any damage to the tent.  If there is any Visible Damage to the Tent, REFUSE the shipment and call us immediately at 866-220-0171, we will process a replacement shipment at once.
Note any Damage (crushed corners, scuff marks, tears) to the box on the BOL Before Signing for your delivery.

Lastly, please open and inspect the tent As Soon As Possible.  If any damage is found once you open the packaging, stop, and take pictures. Make sure to take pictures of the packaging, the tent, anything that will provide context for the damage. Concealed damage and missing parts must be reported within 72 hours of delivery. After 72 hours we are not able to file a claim with the carrier and our options to repair or replace your tent will be limited.

Boxed Alpha - 77 x 58 x 17 x 214 lbs
Pallet - 80 x 20 x 57 x 80 lbs
Total Shipped - 80 x 20 x 57 x 294 lbs

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  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
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