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Tuff Stuff Stealth Hardshell RTT vs the 23Zero Armadillo A3 rooftop tents
TLDR: Both tents offer durability, ease of use, and weather resistance. The choice between them depends on your priorities: the Tuff Stuff Stealth for its slightly larger capacity and practical features, or the 23Zero Armadillo A3 for its innovative LST fabric, hard-shell aluminum lid, larger side windows and sleek design.
Overview
Let’s compare the Tuff Stuff Stealth Hardshell RTT and the 23Zero Armadillo A3 rooftop tents. Both are hard-shell models, with available annexes, but they have distinct features. It’s also worth mentioning that 23Zero has the A2 model, which is slightly smaller yet overall same features. Here’s a breakdown of similarities and differences between the two RTT’s:
Tuff Stuff Stealth:
- Sleeping Capacity: Accommodates 3+ people.
- Construction: aluminum shell (thickness unknown)
- Ease of Use: Opens on the side (designed to open on passenger right side).
- Weather Resistance: The aluminum shell provides excellent protection against the elements, including rain, snow, and dew.
- Comfort: 1.6 thick mattress
- Additional Features: Built-in internal and external LED light strips.
- Open Dimensions: 75 inches (length) x 87 inches (width) x 52 inches (height)
- Closed Dimensions: 75 inches (length) x 55 inches (width) x 13 inches (height) (plus 3 inches with storage rack)
- Mattress: 87 inches (length) x 71 inches (width) x 1.6 inches (thickness)
- Peak internal height: 52″ *unverified
- Weight: 221 lbs
- Weight Capacity: 900 lbs
- Rack Capacity: 110 lbs
- Top Accessory Mounting Rails: 31″ long 35″ center to center
23Zero Armadillo A3:
- Sleeping Capacity: Accommodates 3+ people.
- Construction: 14 gauge aluminum shell
- Ease of Use: Opens on the side for quick setup (left or right side available).
- Weather Resistance: The fully welded aluminum shell offers protection from weather and road grime.
- Comfort: A 2-inch rebound foam mattress, clad in a breathable quilted layer, provides plush comfort
- Additional Features: 24″ USB dimmable LED light
- Open Dimensions: 78 inches (length) x 98 inches (width) x 54 inches (height)
- Closed Dimensions: 78 inches (length) x 56 inches (width) x 14 inches (height)
- Mattress: 72 inches (length) x 86 inches (width) x 2″ inches (height)
- Peak internal height: 49″ with adjustable snow/peak pole
- Weight: 204 lbs
- Weight capacity: 220lbs per camper (880lbs/3)
- Rack Capacity: 60 lbs
- Top Accessory Mounting Rails: 45 3/4″ long 35 3/8″ center to center
Warranty Coverage
When it comes to warranty, both the Tuff Stuff Stealth Hardshell RTT and the 23Zero Armadillo A3 rooftop tents offer coverage to ensure customer satisfaction and product reliability. 23Zero has a slight lead in that they warrant the main body of the tent for two years.
- Tuff Stuff Stealth Hardshell RTT:
- Warranty: Offers a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty. This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship to the original purchaser.
- 23Zero Armadillo A3:
- Warranty: Provides a two-year manufacturer’s limited warranty for the rooftop tents covering the main body of the tent. Additionally, there is a one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty for the transit cover and transit cover straps.
Hopefully this detailed comparison of two great root top tents will help educate you on the best tent for your camping needs. Both fit great on top of the Rivian R1S and R1T, among many other popular EV vehicles with adequate load ratings.
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