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ARB

Esperance V2

The Esperance V2 is ARB's compact, lightweight slimline hardshell with a heat-treated ABS shell and integrated 12V electrics. It packs to about 330mm high and includes a telescopic aluminium ladder, a stargazing moonroof and a removable rainfly. It is the lightest of ARB's two rigid-shell wedge tents.

What stands out

  • Low pack-down height and light 58 kg weight
  • Integrated 12V system with USB-C and LED lighting
  • Compatible with the Esperance V2 annex

What to weigh up

  • 50mm mattress is thinner than the Altitude's
  • ARB does not publish a season rating
  • Rated for two adults plus a child rather than a full family

Full specifications

Overview
TypeHardshell
Opening styleClamshell
Sleeps2
Season rating—
List price$2,890
Weight and size
Weight128 lb
Packed length5 ft
Packed width4 ft
Packed height13 in
Living space
Sleeping length6 ft 6 in
Sleeping width4 ft 8 in
Floor area30.7 sq ft
Interior height3 ft 8 in
Mattress thickness2 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~60 secest.
Shell materialHeat-treated ABS
Fabric200GSM poly-cotton canvas (fire retardant); 210D silver-coated oxford rainfly
Warranty3years
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes
Heater / HVAC port—
Roof skylightYes
Annex availableYes
Solar ready—
Carries cargo on top—

Mounts to ARB BASE Rack crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.

Specifications last verified against ARB's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.

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