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FSR Nova — Feature shot: front hero view of the deployed hard shell rooftop tent

NovaAluminum Fold-Out · Sleeps 1–2

SKU: FS-RTNO-ST03

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$2,295.00 $2,495.00 Save $200.00

Hard-Shell Fold-OutSleeps 1-2Aluminum

The Nova has the smallest closed footprint in Free Spirit Recreation's lineup, for one or two people who want to keep rack space free on a below-cab rack or SUV roof.

It has an aluminum hard shell, a Tri-Layer insulated body (polycotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop) and a 210D rainfly rated PU 3000mm with a silver blockout coating, and it sets up in under 1 minute. You also get a memory foam mattress, a dimmable LED light strip, heater, AC and electrical ports, 360° ventilation and crossbars that mount to the T-track. Open, the interior is 49.25 in wide × 82 in long, and the tent weighs 132 lb.

Backed by Free Spirit Recreation's 2-year limited warranty, and we ship it free within the contiguous U.S. Mounts to crossbars or a rack rated at or above the tent's weight with the included hardware.

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SKU: FS-AW18-ST02$892.50

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See the Nova in action

The official Free Spirit Recreation video: Nova setup and takedown.

Under 1 minute setup
Sleeps 1–2
132 lb
2-year limited warranty

Video: Free Spirit Recreation Nova

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: Hard-Shell Fold-Out
Sleeps: 1-2
Season rating: 4-Season
Heater port: Yes (heater / AC / electrical ports)
Compatibility: Universal: mounts to crossbars and racks rated for the tent's weight. Best fit: Below-cab pickup racks, SUVs that need roof space for more gear
Recommended vehicle: Below-cab pickup racks, SUVs that need roof space for more gear

Dimensions

Weight: 132 lb
Closed dimensions: 56.75 in x 42 in x 11.5 in
Open dimensions: 82 in x 49.25 in x 43.25 in
Interior dimensions: 82 in x 49.25 in x 43.25 in

ADJUSTABLE U-BAR

Micro adjustments let you set the U-bar to the right tension.

CROSSBARS INCLUDED

Included crossbars bolt to the T-track and carry up to 66 lb dynamic.

LADDER PINS

Pin hardware locks the 7.5 ft telescoping ladder to the shell.

MEMORY FOAM AND LED

A memory foam mattress and a dimmable LED strip come built in.

360° VENTILATION

Doors and windows open to mesh to move air and cut condensation.

SMALLEST FSR FOOTPRINT

Closed, it measures 56.75 × 42 in, the smallest footprint FSR makes.

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.

Feature	Kali	You are hereNova	Aspen	Evolution
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

From $2,994.85

You are here 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

From $2,295

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

From $2,250

Max-storage clamshell 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

From $3,595

Compare Nova models

Only what changes between the 2 Nova models. Everything else is shared. — means Free Spirit Recreation doesn't list it.

Feature	You are hereNova	Nova King
Sleeps	1–2	3–4
Closed (L × W × H)	56.75 × 42 × 11.5 in	78 × 42 × 11.5 in
Open interior (L × W × H)	82 × 49.25 × 43.25 in	82 × 72 × 43.25 in
Weight	132 lb	162 lb
Price	$2,295	$2,995