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The Bush Company DX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent

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The DX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent was designed and manufactured in South Africa and brings together The Bush Company’s many years of experience in aluminum fabrication. From The Bush Company’s first hand experience in touring/camping the DX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent is an innovative product that set new benchmarks in quality, practicality and reliability.

Industry leading features include an extruded and welded aluminum alloy frame, a large rainfly at sides and rear, full length roof mounting rails, plus the convenience of setting up/packing down in under 90 seconds,

Whether you are looking for your first rooftop tent or upgrading your existing setup, the DX27 Clamshell Roof Top has a number of unique features that will leave you knowing that you made the right choice.  The key features of the DX27™ are below and the full details are listed in the product specification tab below. To find out why we believe this is the best roof top tent on the market.


Key Features

  • Aluminum extruded frame with stainless steel fittings.
  • Dimensions: Length 2.25m / 7′ 4.6″, Width 1.4m / 4′ 7.1″, Height 278mm / 10.94″
  • Max Height (interior, headroom open): 1.4m (4′ 7″)
  • Mattress: thickness 70mm / 2.76″ Length 2.13m / 7′, Width 1.28m / 4′ 7″
  • Weight: Approximately 94Kg (207lbs) excluding telescopic ladder
  • 2.6m Telescopic ladder, second ladder mount and universal fitting kit/brackets supplied as standard

DX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent - Product Specifications

  • External Length: External Frame 2.25m /7' 4.6" (2.32m / 7' 7" inc hinges & handles)
  • External Width: External 1.4m (4' 7.1"), 1.45m (4' 9") including gas struts
  • Height (exterior, closed): 278mm (10.94") including roof rails and base extrusions
  • Max Height (exterior, open): 1.45m (4' 9")
  • Max Height (interior, headroom open): 1.4m (4' 7")
  • Internal Mattress: Length 2.13m / 7', Width 1.28m / 4' 7", Thickness 70mm / 2.76"
  • Weight: Approximately 94Kg (207lbs) excluding telescopic ladder
  • Universal fitting kit/brackets included with tent.
  • Large canvas removable one piece rainfly at rear and sides of the tent with heavy duty 8mm spring steel poles and adjustable storm straps for heavier wind conditions.
  • Air vent above rear entrance with midge mesh and zipped canvas flap on inside.
  • Fully seam welded lightweight alloy frame with high quality powder coated finish.
  • 2m (6' 6.7") long cargo rails welded to the top of the roof, suitable for attaching accessories or the optional roof load bars .
  • Internally reinforced roof, load rated to 200Kg (440lbs) when roof closed, or  50kg (110 lbs) when open.
  • 'Ezi-Slots' extruded into the sides of base and top frame for easy attachment of accessories such as awnings, hi-lift jacks, light bars etc.
  • All three layers at entry points use YKK zippers: external canvas storm door, high quality midge mesh and internal canvas door.
  • Three entry point to tent, rear, left and right side.
  • Internal movable battery powered LED light (shines white, yellow or red) - note, tents ordered prior to November 2021 have a hard wired LED light.
  • Electrical power box with twin USB, CIG Socket plug, mounted to internal roof, with resettable thermal fuse.
  • External 50 amp Anderson plug mounted to underside of tent at hinged end on left side for connection to vehicles power.
  • 12cm (4.7") of storage space above mattress when tent closed, so plenty of room for bedding, pillow, fishing rods, rifles etc.
  • 3 storage pouches on inside of roof, and 1 large pouch on each side at hinged end.
  • 70mm / 2.75" thick mattress super high density foam with removable zipped canvas cover.
  • Thermal marine carpet underneath mattress and carpeted internal roof liner.
  • Telescopic 2.6m (8' 4.3") aluminum ladder with attachment points at rear and sides of tent, supplied in canvas storage bag.
  • Two heavy duty 20mm (0.08" high) aluminum extruded foot rails underneath tent with M8 slots on sides and base for easy mounting, set 1050mm / 41.34" apart center to centers joined by multiple 25mm thick sections of welded box tubing for additional strength and floor support.
  • 2 Year conditional warranty.

About The Bush Company

Built Stronger. Built for Adventure. Built for Life.

For over 20 years, The Bush Company has been embracing the wild and pushing the limits of adventure. Founded by Dean Gurney, a South African native with an unrelenting passion for exploring remote and rugged terrains, the company creates gear that is as reliable as it is rugged. The brand's products are the result of years of manufacturing expertise and firsthand experience traveling the globe.

The Bush Company's ethos is "Built Stronger. Built for Adventure. Built for Life". Their gear is predominantly sourced and manufactured in South Africa, using premium materials to withstand the toughest conditions on earth, from the deserts of Australia to the wilderness of Africa. The brand is globally recognized for creating innovative, high-quality products that provide a practical and uncompromising solution for your journey.

Built for Durability

Every product is crafted using premium materials, predominantly sourced and manufactured in South Africa. The Bush Company's rooftop tents feature a fully seam-welded lightweight alloy frame and a proprietary B-Tech™ Alloy for exceptional strength. The heavy-duty rip-stop canvas is waterproof and UV-resistant, designed to perform in all weather conditions, from heavy snow to harsh sun.

Engineered for Functionality

The Bush Company's products offer seamless solutions for your adventures. Their rooftop tents, like the DX27, can be set up in under 90 seconds, even with bedding left inside. The tents also include integrated power systems with USB ports and a rechargeable LED light. Their awnings, with a unique truss-style design, are fully freestanding, providing maximum coverage and eliminating the need for poles in even strong winds.

Designed for Versatility

The Bush Company’s range of rooftop tents and awnings are designed to address the challenges of long-term overlanding. Their hard-shell tents have a reinforced roof that can carry up to 440 lbs when closed, allowing you to mount gear like solar panels or load bars. The proprietary Ezi-slot™ system on the sides of the tents and awnings allows you to easily attach accessories, providing a modular and customizable setup for your rig.

The Bush Company Hard Shell Rooftop Tents

Made in South Africa. Built for durability

The Bush Company's hard shell rooftop tents are built to conquer, delivering a perfect blend of style, quality, and strength for the most demanding adventurers. Designed and manufactured in South Africa, these tents feature a fully seam-welded lightweight alloy frame and a proprietary B-Tech™ Alloy for exceptional durability. The double-layered, rip-stop canvas is built to perform in all seasons, while high-profile automotive rubber weather seals prevent dust and water ingress.

Experience unmatched comfort and convenience with a tent that sets up in under 90 seconds, even with bedding stored inside. A thick, 80mm dual-density foam mattress provides a great night's sleep, and multiple windows offer panoramic views and excellent ventilation. Each tent also includes an integrated electrical package with a tri-color rechargeable LED light and dual USB/CIG sockets, so you can stay powered up off-grid. The reinforced roof can carry up to 165 lbs when closed, and the Ezi-Slots on the sides allow for easy mounting of accessories like awnings or light bars. See for yourself the premium quality and innovative design of a Bush Company hard shell rooftop tent.

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Explore our full collection of The Bush Company products, all built with "Aussie grit" and proven to withstand the toughest conditions. From their hard shell rooftop tents that are engineered to be the industry's leading clamshell design to their super-strong, freestanding awnings, we have the gear you need. Find the perfect rooftops and awnings to equip your rig for adventure.

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