Softshell
Front Runner
Roof Top Tent
Front Runner's original fold-out, now sold under the Dometic umbrella. At 43 kg it is the lighter of the two Front Runner tents, and its 33 cm closed profile keeps the vehicle low on the road. The body is a 260g poly-cotton ripstop under a 400D polyester rainfly, and an annex is available to close in the space under the tent.
What stands out
- 43 kg suits smaller crossovers and factory roof limits
- Low 33 cm packed profile
- Annex and skylight windows available
What to weigh up
- Front Runner does not publish a setup time or season rating
- 260g poly-cotton is lighter than a full canvas weave
- No integrated lighting or heater port
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,199 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 95 lb |
| Packed length | — |
| Packed width | — |
| Packed height | 13 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 7 ft 10 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | 33.6 sq ft |
| Interior height | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~5 minest. |
| Shell material | — |
| Fabric | 260g poly-cotton ripstop body; 400D polyester oxford rainfly |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | No |
| Heater / HVAC port | No |
| Roof skylight | Yes |
| Annex available | Yes |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Mounts to Front Runner, Thule crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.
Specifications last verified against Front Runner's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —, never estimated.
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