The Bush Company - AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent
The Bush Company - AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent
The AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent by The Bush Company is a hard shell rooftop tent designed for overlanding and 4WD touring. It features a gas-strut assisted opening system, 310gsm acrylic-infused canvas, and a dual-density 80mm mattress. The B-Tech™ Alloy frame supports a 200kg dynamic roof load when closed and 50kg static load when open. Three access points with mesh screens allow for flexible entry and ventilation. Integrated 12V and USB power ports and Ezi-Slot™ accessory channels support modular setup without modification. Suitable for off-road and remote travel
DETAILS
- Gas-strut assisted clamshell deployment in under 90 seconds
- B-Tech™ Alloy frame with stainless steel hardware for structural strength
- 310gsm acrylic-infused ripstop canvas with mould and UV resistance
- Roof load capacity: 200kg dynamic roof load for transporting gear on closed tent, 50kg when open
- Integrated electrics: 12V outlets, USB, rechargeable LED light
- 1.7m internal height and 80mm dual-density mattress for comfort
- Triple-entry design with rear and side access points
- Ezi-Slot™ accessory channels for tool-free mounting of accessories
- Mattress Size: 2.13m (L) x 1.3m (W) x 80mm (H)
- Deluxe 2.6m telescopic ladder with angled rungs included
- Weight: Approximately 99kg excluding ladder
| Roof type | Clamshell hardshell |
|---|---|
| Internal height | 1.7m |
| Mattress | 2.13m (L) × 1.3m (W) × 80mm dual-density foam |
| Weight | Approx. 99kg (excl. ladder) |
| Roof load | 200kg dynamic closed / 50kg open |
| Frame | B-Tech™ Alloy with stainless steel hardware |
| Canvas | 310gsm acrylic-infused ripstop, mould and UV resistant |
| Entry points | 3 — rear and side access with mesh screens |
| Electrics | 12V outlets, USB, rechargeable LED light |
| Accessory system | Ezi-Slot™ channels — tool-free accessory mounting |
| Ladder | 2.6m deluxe telescopic with angled rungs |
| Setup time | Under 90 seconds |
What's in the box
- 1 × AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent
- 2.6m deluxe telescopic ladder (angled rungs)
- 80mm dual-density foam mattress
Suits these builds
- Most 4WD platforms with a cross-bar roof rack system
- Utes, wagons and SUVs with aftermarket racks
- Suits canopy roof rack setups
- Roof racks with standard cross-bar spacing
Good to know
The highest in The Bush Company's range. 1.7m internal height, triple entry, Ezi-Slot™ channels for mounting accessories without drilling or modification. Gas-strut assisted, up in under 90 seconds.
How to fit it
- Mount the tent to your roof rack cross bars using the supplied hardware
- Torque all mounting bolts to the specified rating
- Attach the telescopic ladder at your chosen mounting point
- Release the gas-strut assisted latches and open the clamshell lid
- Bedding stays inside — no need to re-make between trips
- Mount accessories via Ezi-Slot™ channels without drilling
What you'll need
- Socket set / spanners
Dispatch & freight
- Dispatched in 2–3 business days
- Free pickup from the Moe workshop
Returns
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Camp ready in second
More space. More access. More capability. Body: Triple entry, 1.7m headroom, tool-free Ezi-Slot™ mounting. Gas-strut assisted clamshell, up in under 90 seconds, bedding stays inside every trip.
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Did you know
We build the trays and canopies too.
We design and manufacture aluminium 4x4 trays and canopies in-house at our Gippsland workshop — fully welded, powder coated and backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.
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