Evolution XLAluminum Clamshell · Sleeps 2–3
SKU: FS-RTEV-XL03
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Specs
- Shell material: Aluminum
- Construction: Aluminum hard shell
- Tent fabric: Tri-Layer: polycotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop
- Blackout fabric: Silver blockout coating on the rainfly (UPF 50+)
- Tent style: Clamshell
- Sleeps: 2-3
- Heater port: Yes (heater / AC / electrical ports)
- Compatibility: Universal: mounts to crossbars and racks rated for the tent's weight. Best fit: Full-size trucks and long beds, Tacomas with bed racks
- Recommended vehicle: Full-size trucks and long beds, Tacomas with bed racks
Dimensions
- Weight: 184 lb
- Closed dimensions: 86.5 in x 59.5 in x 9.5 in
- Open dimensions: 81.5 in x 55 in x 38 in
- Interior dimensions: 81.5 in x 55 in x 38 in
- Rooftop tent
- Mounting hardware
- Tent cover (for storage when off the vehicle)
- 7.5 ft telescoping ladder
- 2 shoe bags
- Gear storage grid
- Memory foam mattress
- Gas strut locks
- Dimmable LED light strip
- Install guide
Dealer
Day or night: 608-351-0240 support@rideoffgrid.com
Ships by LTL freight with a liftgate. Free shipping on all rooftop tent orders in the contiguous U.S.
30-day return window from delivery. Item must be unused and in original packaging. Buyer covers return freight unless the item arrived damaged or defective.
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How it compares
Every Free Spirit Recreation tent family side by side, from FSR's spec sheets. Open sizes are interior. Tap a tent to see it.
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Nova
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Aspen
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Fold-out | Fold-out | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum (Pro) or hybrid top (Lite) | Aluminum |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 1–4 | 1–3 | 2–3 |
| Closed height | 12 in | 11.5 in | 7.4 in | 9.5 in |
| Open interior height | 48.5 in | 43.25 in | 52–59 in | 38 in |
| Setup | Under 1 min | Under 1 min | Under 30 sec | Under 1 min |
| Floor | Fiberglass honeycomb, anti-condensation mat | 600D Oxford, slat floor, anti-condensation mat | 600D Oxford ripstop | 600D Oxford ripstop |
| Crossbars | Sold separately | Included | Sold separately | Sold separately |
| Interior storage | Shoe bags, gear grid | Shoe bags, gear grid | Shoe bags, gear grid | 9 pockets plus shoe bags |
| Tent body | Tri-Layer insulated | Tri-Layer insulated | Tri-Layer insulated | Tri-Layer insulated |
| Heater / AC ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2-year limited | 2-year limited | 2-year limited | 2-year limited |
| Weight | 177–207 lb | 132–162 lb | 100–154 lb | 184 lb |
| Models | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Starting price | $2,994.85 | $2,295 | $2,250 | $3,595 |
Pick the right Free Spirit Recreation tent
Aluminum fold-out
KaliAn aluminum hard-shell fold-out with a fiberglass honeycomb floor, for two to three or a family of four.- Aluminum shell, dual-hinge fold-out
- Kali 2–3 people, Kali King 3–4
- Auto-collapse ladder and strut locks included
Compact aluminum fold-out
NovaThe smallest closed footprint FSR makes: 42 in wide, folding out to a full 82 in bed with no poles.- 42 in wide closed
- Crossbars included on the T-track
- Rated for 4-season use
Low-profile clamshell
AspenClamshells that close to 7.4 in tall: the 100–110 lb hybrid-top Lite or the aluminum Pro.- Under 30-second setup
- Lite: 51° opening, hybrid top
- Pro: 40° opening, aluminum shell
You are here
EvolutionAn aluminum clamshell for full-size trucks with nine interior storage pockets.- 9 interior pockets, 6 waterproof
- Sleeps 2–3
- Sized for full-size and long-bed trucks
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