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The Bush Company TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent

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The TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent is the industry’s leading double action hardshell rooftop tent with ultimate comfort, design & convenience.  The tent is 1.4m / 4′ 7.1″ wide has 310gsm (+/-10%) double skin canvas, 6 doors/windows providing near panoramic views & 5sqm of ventilation, front, side and rear rainflies, plenty of room for all your bedding. Why wouldn’t you want this tent?

The TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent can be set up/packing down in 90 seconds, and incorporates The Bush Company’s many years of experience in aluminum fabrication and first-hand experience in touring/camping.  Whether you are looking for your first rooftop tent or upgrading your existing setup, this tent will leave you knowing that you made the right choice.  The key specifications of the TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent are below and the full details are listed in the product specification tab below.

 

Key Specifications

  • Extruded aluminium frame, stainless steel fittings
  • Dimensions: Length: Frame 2.25m / 7′ 4.6″, Width: External 1.4m / 4′ 7.1″, Height 348mm / 1’1.7″
  • Max Height (exterior, open): Front 1.49m (4′ 10.7″), Rear 1.29m (4’2.8″)
  • Max Height (interior, headroom open): Front 1.42m (4′ 8.3″), Rear 1.28m (4’2.4″)
  • Weight: Approximately 123Kg / 271lbs, including 8K for mattress & underlay, excluding telescopic ladder
  • Mattress: Depth 80mm / 3.15″, Length 2.13m / 7′, Width 1.28m / 4′ 2.4″
  • Internal storage when closed (above mattress) 190mm / 7’5″
  • 310gsm (+/-10%) double skin canvas throughout tent
  • Rechargeable LED light and twin CIG/USB sockets
  • 2.6m /  8’6.4″ Telescopic ladder, with pre-mounted ladder mount at front of tent.
  • Second ladder mount and universal fitting kit/brackets supplied as standard

 The double action roof makes the TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent feel very spacious inside with 1.35m / 4'5.2" internal roof height throughout the length of the tent.  Get a great night's sleep on the 80mm / 3.15" thick mattress which is double layered with super high and medium density foam, enclosed in a breathable and removable canvas cover. Plus, with 190mm / 7.5" of space inside the tent when closed you can leave all of your bedding and more inside the tent when you pack up. Like the walls of the tent that are double skinned with 310gsm (+/-10%) canvas, the 3 large entrance points at the front and sides of the tent, and all the windows have an inner & outer canvas cover with a midge mesh screen in between.  All the entrances and windows have high quality YKK zippers. The electrical package provides a 12V Cig socket outlet and twin USB sockets mounted on both sides of the tent as well as a moveable tri-color rechargeable LED light. The connection to your vehicles power is via 50AMP Andersen plug mounted beneath the tent on the left side.

With the TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent there is no need to compromise losing your roof loading space, the tent roof can hold up to 75Kg / 165lbs in the closed position and will still fully open and remain open with up to 35Kg / 77lbs mounted on the roof.  There are high profile automotive rubber weather seals around both the lower and upper lids of the tent, preventing dust and water ingress when closed. The TX27 itself weighs 123Kg / 271lbs and is ideally suited to large vehicles, camper trailers or toy haulers.

All this and still the convenience of setting up/packing down in 90 seconds, the TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent brings together The Bush Company's many years of experience in aluminum fabrication and first-hand experience in touring/camping.  Whether you are looking for your first rooftop tent or upgrading your existing setup, the TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent will leave you knowing that you made the right choice.  The key specifications of the TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent 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 watch the full TX27 product review video.

There are a range of brackets available for fitment of accessories available for The Bush Company tents to really finish off your touring setup.

Product Specifications

  • Extruded aluminum frame, stainless steel fittings
  • External Length: External Frame 2.25m /7' 4.6" (2.32m / 7' 7" inc hinges & handles)
  • External Width: External 1.4m (4' 7.1"), 1.49m (4' 10.6") including gas struts
  • Height (exterior, closed): 348mm (1'1.7") including roof rails and base extrusions
  • Max Height (exterior, open): Front 1.49m (4' 10.7"), Rear 1.29m (4'2.8")
  • Max Height (interior, headroom open): Front 1.42m (4' 8.3"), Rear 1.28m (4'2.4")
  • Mattress: Length 2.13m / 7', Width 1.28m / 4' 2.4", Depth 80mm / 3.15"
  • Weight: Approximately 123Kg / 271lbs, including 8K for mattress & underlay, excluding telescopic ladder
  • Internal storage when closed (above mattress) 190mm / 7'5"
  • Two layers of 310g (+/- 10%) polyester rip stop acrylic infused mold and mildew resistant canvas on body of tent.
  • Removable rainfly at front and sides of the tent with heavy duty 8mm spring steel poles
  • Fixed rainfly over rear window of tent with heavy duty 8mm spring steel poles
  • 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 roof load bars.
  • Internally reinforced roof, load rated to 75Kg (165lbs) when closed, or 35kg (77lbs) 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 layers at entry points & windows use YKK zippers, external canvas storm door, high quality midge mesh and internal canvas door.
  • Internal movable, rechargeable powered LED light (shines white, yellow or red).
  • Two sets of electrical sockets each with twin USB, CIG Socket plug, mounted to sides of the tent alongside mattress.
  • External 50 amp Anderson plug mounted to underside of tent for connection to vehicles power.
  • 190mm / 7.5" of storage space above mattress when tent closed.
  • 6 storage pouches on inside of roof, 2 large pouches on each side at hinged end and water bottle pockets on each side.
  • Mattress is 80mm / 3.15" thick, split half super high density and half medium density with removable zipped cover.
  • Thermal marine carpet underneath mattress and carpeted internal roof liner.
  • Telescopic 2.6m (8' 6.4") ladder supplied in storage bag with attachment points at rear and sides of tent.
  • 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.

      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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