Plan your next road trip with rooftop royalty, thanks to the Ridgeback Hard Shell Rooftop Tent Canvas from Darche. Its leading class interior includes both natural and internal USB-powered LED light, encased in premium quality polycotton canvas.
With aluminium construction, self-repairing coil zips and twin-needle reinforced stitching, the Ridgeback is as lightweight as it is heavy-duty. Its sleek, unique profile turns the heads of every envious outdoorsman, with a compact design minimizing wind drag and overall vehicle stature – so you can raise the ride height and navigate the metro landscape.
Breathe easy and dream deeply with the zippered sky window, built-in air vents and three full-width doors allowing exceptional ventilation. The deluxe 55mm memory foam mattress, removable cover, water-resistant base, and anti-condensation mat mean you can camp comfortably in your rooftop hotel room. Fine insect mesh windows help keep the mozzies at bay, while internal side and roof storage pocketing secure your valuables away.
From downpour to drought, its 3000mm water rating, taped seams, and high-profile automotive rubber weather seals reduce infiltration of heat, wind, and moisture. Shield from severe UV with UV50+ protection, and handle humidity with the removable fly – your fresh air circulator and invisible insect armour.
With a 2.3m aluminium telescope ladder complimenting most vehicle heights, and roof-rail accessory kits available, the Darche Ridgeback Hard Shell Rooftop Tent Canvas elevates every road trip. Thanks to its German-engineered gas struts, you can park and pack your portable home effortlessly. A simple flick of the latches guarantees an easy and efficient one-person set-up, allowing you to enjoy supper before sunset.
Aluminium construction and aerodynamic profile
Class-leading interior room
Natural and Internal USB powered LED lighting (battery not included)
Premium quality 280gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas
German-engineered Stabilus gas struts
Exceptional ventilation with zippered sky window, built-in air vents and three full-width doors
Fine insect mesh on all windows
Internal side and roof storage pocketing
UV50+ protection
Roof rails accessory kit available separately
Season:
3 − 4
Sleeping Capacity:
2 Person
Recommended Capacity:
2 Person
External Dimensions:
216L x 136W x 23H cm
Sleeping Area:
200L x 130W cm
In Use Dimensions:
256L x 136W x 172H cm
Packed Dimensions:
225L x 150W x 28H cm | Outer Carton Size
Internal Dimensions:
200L x 130W x 144H cm
Max. Head Height:
144 cm
Mat Thickness:
5.5 cm Memory Foam | 1 cm Rebound Anti−condensation Mat
Material:
No.6 Series Aluminium | 280gsm Ripstop Polycotton Canvas | Super Fine Polyester Mesh | Stainless Steel Hinges
Floor Material:
Heavy−Duty Aluminium Honeycomb Insulation Panel
Fill Material:
Rebound Foam Mattress
Frame Material:
Aluminium Frame | Powder Coated Aluminium Top
Waterhead Rating:
Canvas 3000mm | Fly 3000mm
Light Source:
USB Powered LED (battery not included)
Weight:
RTT 85 Kg | Ladder 2 Kg (Stored separately to tent, not part of roof load)
Warranty:
3 Year
Supplier Code:
T050801554
Snowys Code:
152674
Staff tip:You'll need to confirm the suitability of your vehicle and roof rack to be able to install and use this RTT. Check the transport/carton details above to make sure you have the capacity to transport the packaged product before you pick it up.
Staff tip:We're sorry, but our stores don't have the facilities to install rooftop tents.
Reviews
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Q&A's (5)
Actual width of shell1 answer
Is the width of the hard shell 136W as stated in the description, does this include the gas struts as well. If struts are included in the 136W dimension, what is the width of the hard shell excluding the struts
Michael - North Wollongong, NSW (3 months ago)
G'day Michael,
The shell itself has a small row of railing with screw/rivet caps on the outside, and the width of this is 138cm. The ladder mounts and gas struts screw to that railing and add an additional 5cm total to the overall width. Hope that helps.
Lauren - Snowys(3 months ago)
Mounting on Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform3 answers
Will the two (North-South) mounting bars of the RTT fit within the gaps of the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform's (North-South) bar gaps? If not, does it mean I'll have to relocate the mounting bars of the RTT (which includes drilling new holes)? Or do you have other suggestions in mounting this on the Pioneer Platform without having to drill more holes on the base of the RTT? Please advise.
Hammer - Central Coast, NSW(3 months ago)
G'day Hammer,
We're not actually legally able to provide any advice for mounting these RTT, as we dont have your vehicle here to check out, and as this is being attached to a vehicle there are obviously potential safety issues if we dont get it right. We've had a few customers recently who tried to get info from Darche for the install, but they're in the same boat as us. You'll need to contact either your local roof rack specialist or qualified installer, or you can generally go direct to Rhino Rack who will point you in the right direction.
Sorry to not be of more help!
Lauren - Snowys(3 months ago)
Thanks Lauren. Fair enough on the mounting question. How about the first question in my inquiry? Will the mounting bars (North-South) of the RTT fit within the gaps of the bars of the Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform (RRPP) roof rack? If unsure, can you instead provide the distance/gap between the two mounting bars on the RTT and I'll measure the gaps on the RRPP roof rack. I've checked everywhere (incl. Darche's website) and this is not listed anywhere. Thanks.
Hammer - Central Coast(3 months ago)
My apologies for missing that info, sorry! The mounting bars are 77cm apart, and the bars themselves are 3cm wide. The bars run from the hinged end, to the open end, and not side to side. Hope that helps!
Lauren - Snowys(3 months ago)
Bedding1 answer
Can you leave bedding in the rooftop or do you have to remove it everytime.
Brad - Bondi, NSW(3 months ago)
G'day Brad,
The Ridgeback that we have on display can be closed with the Darche 1400 Cold Mountain sleeping bag and some thin pillows left inside. I'd say generally it shouldn't be an issue, as long as you don't have super chunky bedding!
Lauren - Snowys(3 months ago)
Height when closed1 answer
Does the height include the bottom mounting rails?
Matthew - North Perth, WA(4 months ago)
Gday Matthew,
Yes, the overall packed height of 23cm included the mounting rails.
Lauren - Snowys(4 months ago)
Awning mounts1 answer
Hi can you attach an awning mount to the slot channels on the side of the RTT? If so, what is the weight limit? Cheers
Matthew - North Perth, WA(4 months ago)
G'day Matthew,
As far as we're aware, you cant. The awning itself needs to be secured to the roof racks or platfrom on your vehicle. As you can see from the 4th and 5th product image, this is absolutely achievable with the roof top tent also installed. Just make sure you are not exceeding the roof load limit of your GVM, which is different from the load rating on the physical roof racks.