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Tuff Stuff Alpha II Rooftop Tent — Feature shot: open on a pickup with rainfly, skylight and ladder
Tuff Stuff Alpha II Rooftop Tent — Feature shot: open on a pickup with rainfly, skylight and ladder

Tuff Stuff Overland

Tuff Stuff Alpha II Hard-Shell Rooftop Tent

SKU: TS-RTT-CS2-BK

By: Tuff Stuff Overland

Authorized Tuff Stuff Overland dealerFree freight shipping · Fitment help from people who run this gear
$3,245.00
Hard-Shell Fold-OutSleeps 1-2ABS

The Tuff Stuff Alpha II is the compact Alpha, sized for smaller SUVs and wagons. The ABS shell lifts on gas struts and the floor folds out over the passenger side, giving a 53 × 78 in mattress that sleeps two people. Setup takes under two minutes.

Closed, it stands just 14 in tall and weighs 141 lb. The body is 280G poly-cotton ripstop under a 210D Oxford rainfly coated to 5,000 mm, and the aluminum honeycomb floor is rated to 800 lb. Inside are a 2.36 in mattress, a skylight, three screened windows with zip-off awnings, and amber and white LED strips that run off a USB power pack (not included).

Mount it on crossbars rated for 190 lb or more, at least 30 in apart and up to 3.25 in wide; on pickups, use a bed rack. It opens to the passenger side only. A 7.5 ft telescoping ladder, stainless hardware and steel cable locks come in the box. The annex room is sold separately. It ships by LTL freight, and we ship it free within the contiguous U.S.

The Tuff Stuff Alpha II is the compact Alpha, sized for smaller SUVs and wagons. The ABS shell lifts on gas struts and the floor folds out over the passenger side, giving a 53 × 78 in mattress that sleeps two people. Setup takes under two minutes.

Closed, it stands just 14 in tall and weighs 141 lb. The body is 280G poly-cotton ripstop under a 210D Oxford rainfly coated to 5,000 mm, and the aluminum honeycomb floor is rated to 800 lb. Inside are a 2.36 in mattress, a skylight, three screened windows with zip-off awnings, and amber and white LED strips that run off a USB power pack (not included).

Mount it on crossbars rated for 190 lb or more, at least 30 in apart and up to 3.25 in wide; on pickups, use a bed rack. It opens to the passenger side only. A 7.5 ft telescoping ladder, stainless hardware and steel cable locks come in the box. The annex room is sold separately. It ships by LTL freight, and we ship it free within the contiguous U.S.

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Complete Your Rig

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Tuff Stuff Alpha II Annex Room

SKU: TS-ANX-CS2$622.00

Tuff Stuff 270 XL Awning

SKU: TS-AWN-270-XL-D-KIT$850.00

Tuff Stuff Hard-Shell Anti-Condensation Mat

SKU: TS-ACM-CS$178.00

Tuff Stuff Alpha Insulated Tent Liner

SKU: TS-RTT-LNR-CS$380.00

Tuff Stuff Alpha Cotton Fitted Sheet

SKU: TS-2-2003FIT$100.00

Features

  • Gas struts lift the shell and the floor folds out in under two minutes
  • Compact footprint for smaller SUVs, wagons and crossovers
  • Skylight with mesh and solid panels
  • Three screened windows, two with zip-off rain awnings
  • Amber and white LED lighting inside and out
  • YKK zippers with para-cord pulls that don't ding in the wind
  • Steel cable locks with two key pairs
  • Alpha II annex room available

Specs

  • Shell material: ABS
  • Construction: ABS shell, gas-strut lift, aluminum honeycomb floor
  • Tent fabric: 280G poly-cotton ripstop / 5,000 mm Oxford rainfly
  • Tent style: Hard-Shell Fold-Out
  • Sleeps: 1-2
  • Capacity category: Solo/Couple
  • Compatibility: Universal · roof racks, bed racks and trailers with crossbars up to 3.25 in

Dimensions

    • Weight: 141 lb
    • Open: 58.6 × 79 × 46.4 in (L × W × H)
    • Closed: 59.75 × 48.75 × 14 in
    • Mattress: 53 × 78 × 2.36 in
    • Floor rating: 800 lb
    Tuff Stuff Alpha II open and closed dimension drawing

    Why the Alpha II

    The Alpha's fast hard-shell setup in a smaller footprint.

    Setup
    2min

    Unlatch, push the shell up and pull the ladder.

    Closed height
    14in

    Low, sloped ABS shell.

    Weight
    141lb

    Needs crossbars rated for 190 lb or more.

    Floor rating
    800lb

    Aluminum honeycomb floor.

    Compare Tuff Stuff hard-shell tents

    The five Tuff Stuff hard-shell tents side by side. Figures are from Tuff Stuff’s published specs.

    FeatureAlpha IIAlphaStealthAlpine 51Alpine 61
    Price$3,245$3,603$4,565$4,125$4,620
    OpensFolds out to the sideFolds out to the sideFolds out to the sidePops up (wedge or flat)Pops up (wedge or flat)
    Sleeps1–22–32–31–22–3
    ShellABSABSAluminumAluminumAluminum
    EntryPassenger sidePassenger sidePassenger side (can mount either way)Side or rearSide or rear
    Mattress53 × 78 in71 × 87 in71 × 87 in48 × 85 in58 × 85 in
    Open size (L × W × H)58.6 × 79 × 46.4 in73.5 × 86.5 × 53 in75 × 87 × 52 in94 × 51 × 45 in94 × 61 × 60 in
    Closed height14 in14.5 in10.7 in8 in8 in
    Weight141 lb176 lb221 lb248 lb274 lb
    Floor load rating800 lb1,100 lb900 lb1,200 lb1,200 lb
    Rack on the lidNoNoYes, 110 lbYes, 2 barsYes, 2 bars
    Annex roomSold separatelySold separatelySold separatelyNot offered yetNot offered yet

    Questions we get

    Which side does it open to?The passenger side only. If you add an awning, get a driver-side model so the two don't overlap.
    Will it fit my crossbars?The included brackets fit crossbars up to 3.25 in wide. Tuff Stuff asks for crossbars rated for at least 190 lb and spaced at least 30 in apart.
    Can I put it on my pickup's cab roof?Tuff Stuff recommends a bed rack on pickups rather than mounting the tent on the cab roof.
    How do the lights get power?They plug into a USB power pack, which isn't included.
    How does it ship?By LTL freight on a pallet. The carrier calls to schedule delivery, and you should inspect it before signing.
    Is there an annex room?Yes. The Alpha II annex room is sold separately and zips onto the fold-out side.

    See it in action

    In the field

    In the field

    Tuff Stuff Alpha II open on a pickup at a forest campsite.
    In the field

    In the field

    Tuff Stuff Alpha II open on a Subaru Forester.
    14 in closed

    14 in closed

    A low ABS shell that sits close to the rack while you drive.
    Built-in lighting

    Built-in lighting

    Amber and white LEDs inside and out, powered by any USB pack.
    Angled-step ladder

    Angled-step ladder

    A 7.5 ft telescoping ladder with steps that are easy on bare feet.
    Zip-off awnings

    Zip-off awnings

    Side windows have rain awnings, so you can vent the tent in a shower.
    Size it up

    Size it up

    58.6 × 79 in open, 59.75 × 48.75 × 14 in closed.
    Skylight overhead

    Skylight overhead

    A 53 × 78 in mattress under a skylight with mesh and solid panels.

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