Tuff Stuff Alpha II Hard-Shell Rooftop Tent
SKU: TS-RTT-CS2-BK
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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

- Alpha II rooftop tent with rainfly and skylight
- 2.36 in mattress
- 7.5 ft telescoping ladder
- Stainless mounting brackets and hardware (crossbars up to 3.25 in)
- 6 window rods and zip-off window awnings
- Amber and white LED lights
- Shoe bag and storage bag
- Steel cable locks with 2 key pairs
- Patch kit and glue
Day or night: 608-351-0240 support@rideoffgrid.com
Ships by LTL freight on a pallet, usually 7–10 business days after it leaves the warehouse. The carrier calls to book a delivery appointment. Free shipping on rooftop tents in the contiguous US.
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. Inspect the pallet at delivery and note any damage before signing.
Why the Alpha II
The Alpha's fast hard-shell setup in a smaller footprint.
Unlatch, push the shell up and pull the ladder.
Low, sloped ABS shell.
Needs crossbars rated for 190 lb or more.
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.
| Feature | Alpha II | Alpha | Stealth | Alpine 51 | Alpine 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,245 | $3,603 | $4,565 | $4,125 | $4,620 |
| Opens | Folds out to the side | Folds out to the side | Folds out to the side | Pops up (wedge or flat) | Pops up (wedge or flat) |
| Sleeps | 1–2 | 2–3 | 2–3 | 1–2 | 2–3 |
| Shell | ABS | ABS | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Entry | Passenger side | Passenger side | Passenger side (can mount either way) | Side or rear | Side or rear |
| Mattress | 53 × 78 in | 71 × 87 in | 71 × 87 in | 48 × 85 in | 58 × 85 in |
| Open size (L × W × H) | 58.6 × 79 × 46.4 in | 73.5 × 86.5 × 53 in | 75 × 87 × 52 in | 94 × 51 × 45 in | 94 × 61 × 60 in |
| Closed height | 14 in | 14.5 in | 10.7 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Weight | 141 lb | 176 lb | 221 lb | 248 lb | 274 lb |
| Floor load rating | 800 lb | 1,100 lb | 900 lb | 1,200 lb | 1,200 lb |
| Rack on the lid | No | No | Yes, 110 lb | Yes, 2 bars | Yes, 2 bars |
| Annex room | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately | Not offered yet | Not offered yet |
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