The ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent

Photo By: ROAM Adventure Co.

Our friends at ROAM Adventure Company quietly launched the Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent last month – and it looks great. The Rambler features a ruggedized, aluminum reinforced ABS fiberglass shell, a comfy mattress, and panoramic windows for enjoying your campsite. This is the first hardshell in ROAM’s lineup and a fantastic first effort for the company.

The Roam Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent deployed on a Ford Bronco in the desert.
The Roam Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent deployed on a Ford Bronco in the desert. Photo by ROAM Adventure Co.

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ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent

Let’s cut to the chase. A rooftop tent needs to be comfortable, easy to set up and take down, and it should provide some visibility so you can see around you when you’re zipped up for the night. The ROAM Rambler looks to tick all of the boxes for any premium rooftop tent.

ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent Interior

The room ROAM Rambler provides lots of visibility and comfort.

Panoramic windows on the ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent

Panoramic windows on the ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent

Insulated base of the ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent

Insulated headliner of the ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent

2.75-inch mattress on the ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent

You’re definitely not roughing it in the ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent. The standard 2.75-inch mattress made from high-density foam provides comfort – even deep in the woods. If you’ve ever slept in a rooftop tent without insulation, you’ll know that it can get pretty cold at night. The ROAM Rambler manages heat with a padded base and ceiling to stop the clod from seeping in and the heat from escaping. The two panoramic windows provide lots of cross ventilation and a nearly 360-degree view around your campsite.

ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent Exterior

Aluminum strand reinforced abs fiberglass hardshell of the ROAM Rambler Rooftop Tent

View of the two doorways in the ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop tent

Photo of a Ford Bronco driving on a desert road with a ROAM Rambler Rooftop Tent

The rugged hardshell of the ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent is made of molded aluminum strand reinforced ABS fiberglass, ensuring durability on trails or the highway. The two door openings are crucial if you share your tent with a significant other.

No one likes having to crawl over your partner to climb down the ladder to go pee at night. While the tent only comes with one 7.5-foot lightweight telescoping aluminum ladder, you can always purchase an extra ladder – if needed. The tent features quiet zippers, so you’re not waking up the entire camp at night too.

The ROAM Rambler is quick and easy to set up, requiring only two latches to unbuckle to allow the padded gas struts to deploy the tent. The tent includes two easy-to-pull straps to break the tent down and stow it away for the next day’s adventures.

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ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent Specs

Capacity2
Ladder7.5′ telescopic aluminum (no additional extension required for aftermarket lifts)
FrameGas struts with steel rectangular tubing arms
Mattress2.75″ high density foam, anti-condensation mat
Fabric280g ripstop poly/cotton, UV, water, and mold resistant
Interior FabricQuilted polyester taffeta
CoverFiberglass-reinforced ABS hardshell
Weight130 lbs
Shell Size (closed)84″L x 50.5″W x 11″H
Sleeping Space81”L x 48”W x 36”H
InstallAttached via aluminum extrusions on base with universal sliding brackets and bolts
Warranty5 year manufacturers/craftsmanship warranty

ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent Pricing

The ROAM Rambler Hardshell Rooftop Tent is available now on the ROAM Adventure Co website and it retails for $3400.00

If you have a minute, watch the YouTube reveal of the ROAM Rambler (and check out some nice rigs while you’re at it.)

Photo by Brett Willhelm

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