TX27 Hardshell Rooftop Tent is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Most hard shell rooftop tents are clamshells: they hinge at one end, so the roof slopes down to the mattress at the other.
On the TX27, both ends of the roof lift, pop-up style, giving you 1.44m of headroom at the front and 1.28m at the rear. You can sit up anywhere on the mattress, and two people can get changed without taking turns.
Gas struts lift both sections of the roof, then you slot the 8mm spring steel poles into place to set the front and rear rainflies: the whole setup takes about 60 seconds.
When it's closed there's 190mm of space above the mattress, so standard bedding, sheets, sleeping bags, pillows and doonas stay stored right inside the closed tent between camps. That saves space in your vehicle and keeps your bedding clean and dust free.
The 80mm mattress (2.13m long × 1.28m wide) has 40mm of medium-density foam on top for comfort, over a 40mm high-density foam base that gives a firm foundation and resists bottoming out. It sits in a removable, zippered canvas cover over a thermal marine carpet underlay designed to help reduce condensation beneath the mattress.
Large front and side doors make getting in and out of the tent easy. All six doors and windows have an external canvas storm door, midge mesh and an internal canvas door, and every canvas door and midge mesh has YKK spiral zips. Together they give about 5m² of ventilation, and you can adjust the internal canvas doors from inside the tent to control airflow without opening the midge mesh screens. A mesh-covered vent above the rear door keeps air moving when you've closed everything up.
Open the doors and windows for a panoramic view and a through-breeze on hot nights. A main rainfly covers the front entrance and both sides, and a smaller one covers the rear window, both held out on 8mm spring steel poles.
The frame is our B-Tech® Alloy extruded aluminium with reinforced, welded corners and stainless steel hinges, latches and handles.
The body is dual-layer 315gsm ±5% acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas, treated against mould, mildew and UV. The two layers work like double glazing: the air gap between them insulates better against heat and cold and significantly reduces condensation build-up on the inside of the tent walls. They also make it a blackout fabric that adds weather resistance and blocks out light, so the tent stays darker at sunrise.
Automotive-grade rubber seals around both the upper and lower lids keep the tent dust free and watertight when it's closed. The tent closes on our own custom-made, heavy-duty over-centre latches, made from stainless steel, and they have holes for a padlock so you can lock the tent.
The roof is rated to 75kg dynamic when closed and 35kg when open, subject to the rating of whatever the tent is mounted to: enough for solar panels or boards on Rooftop Tent Load Bars.
Ezi-Slot channels take our accessories without drilling, including:
The TX27 weighs 123kg without the ladder or fitment set and is 348mm high when closed. As with any roof-mounted gear, add up the tent, your rack or canopy and anything carried on top, and confirm the total is within your vehicle's and rack's dynamic roof load ratings.
The tent comes with the 2.6m Deluxe Telescopic Ladder with wide angled steps and two ladder brackets: one pre-mounted at the open end of the tent, and one you can mount to either side. You can climb in through the open end or from the side, whichever suits your vehicle setup.
The TX27 comes with:
You can fit the tent the usual way, with the open end at the rear of the vehicle, or in reverse, with the open end facing forward and the ladder secured to a roof rack on the cab. If you fit it in reverse, the Rooftop Tent Dead Bolt Bracket is required, for extra protection against the tent opening while you're driving.
See our rooftop tent mounting options for canopies and cab clearance. The Bush Company or one of our stockists can fit it, or you can follow the fitting instructions in the Installation tab.
They're the same tent in two widths.
If you'd rather have a lighter clamshell, see the AX27.
Watch the TX27 and TX27 MAX product video for a full walkthrough of the range.
Made in South Africa for The Bush Company, with a 2-year conditional warranty. Buy online, pick up the same day from our showroom in Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast, or order through one of our stockists Australia wide.
We aim to offer our customer's the most competitive rates for shipping based on the items ordered. Shipping rates at checkout are calculated automatically based on items order and shipping address. All shipping rates automatically include in-transit insurance from the time of collection to delivery.
Australia Post- orders not including items over 1.05m and/or 20Kg in Australia and overseas.
FEDEX - courier delivery to home, business or depot within Australia & Overseas
DHL Express- courier delivery for international order with items over 1.05m or 20Kg
If you provide a residential address for delivery of your order it is assumed that your items can left in a safe place at your home if nobody ia available to receive them in person, in which case, The Bush Company is not accountable for any loss once delivery is made.
To save on shipping costs you can select "Pickup In-Store" during checkout.
All items, including CapRax Canopies by Rhinoman, are available for collection from our showroom at The Bush Company, 14 Cessna Street, Marcoola, QLD 4564. In-stock orders are usually ready for collection the same day. We will contact you to confirm when your order is ready to collect.
Please note that due to insurance and health and safety issues, you cannot self-fit your purchase on our premises.
Freight costs for international orders are calculated excluding customs duties and local sales taxes. The receiver will be required to cover the costs of local import duties and sales taxes. International delivery is available through our website fro all items excluding rooftop tents, awnings and ute canopies. To obtain a freight quote for the delivery of these items overseas please contact please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.
’Home Delivery ’ means a home or private residence, including locations where a business is operated from the home or private residence. For home delivery of rooftop tents and canopies a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access. We will contact you to confirm that his is the case. Unloading by hand is not permitted by the couriers due to health and safety regulations. If, as is usually the case, you do not have a forklift available at your home address, we can arrange for your tent or canopy to be delivered to the nearest FEDEX freight depot/agent for collection from there.
If you provide a commercial premises address for the delivery of your rooftop tent or canopy, a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access. Unloading by hand is not permitted by the couriers due to health and safety regulations.
If you want to have you items delivery to a depot for you to collect (often the cheapest option for tents and canopies) but you are unsure of the nearest depot please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948 to obtain a shipping quote and place your order.
If you have any questions regarding shipping, please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.
If you or the person responsible for receiving your order does not check that the item has arrived in good condition prior to accepting it, The Bush Company cannot be held responsible for any claim for damage in transit.
When your order shipment arrives, it is essential that you check it thoroughly for any signs of damage before signing to accept the shipment. This means checking the exterior box and if there are any signs of damage externally then the box should be opened, and the product examined for any signs of damage to the product itself. This needs to be done before you sign anything to say that the item has been received, the driver needs to wait until you are satisfied. If you are not satisfied with the condition of the item, then you are entitled to refuse delivery and the courier will have to return the product to us.
If you do not follow this procedure and it turns out that the item has been damaged in transit, then there is no way for The Bush Company to claim on the freight insurance to cover any damage. If you sign anything and are not satisfied you must ensure that this is noted by the driver in writing and obtain a copy that is signed by the driver.
Our merchandise range (T-shirts, Hoodies, Hats, Mugs etc.) are print on demand products and have different shipping policies associated with them. Please view the 'Delivery & Returns' tab on each product for more information.
Most hard shell rooftop tents are clamshells: they hinge at one end, so the roof slopes down to the mattress at the other.
On the TX27, both ends of the roof lift, pop-up style, giving you 1.44m of headroom at the front and 1.28m at the rear. You can sit up anywhere on the mattress, and two people can get changed without taking turns.
Gas struts lift both sections of the roof, then you slot the 8mm spring steel poles into place to set the front and rear rainflies: the whole setup takes about 60 seconds.
When it's closed there's 190mm of space above the mattress, so standard bedding, sheets, sleeping bags, pillows and doonas stay stored right inside the closed tent between camps. That saves space in your vehicle and keeps your bedding clean and dust free.
The 80mm mattress (2.13m long × 1.28m wide) has 40mm of medium-density foam on top for comfort, over a 40mm high-density foam base that gives a firm foundation and resists bottoming out. It sits in a removable, zippered canvas cover over a thermal marine carpet underlay designed to help reduce condensation beneath the mattress.
Large front and side doors make getting in and out of the tent easy. All six doors and windows have an external canvas storm door, midge mesh and an internal canvas door, and every canvas door and midge mesh has YKK spiral zips. Together they give about 5m² of ventilation, and you can adjust the internal canvas doors from inside the tent to control airflow without opening the midge mesh screens. A mesh-covered vent above the rear door keeps air moving when you've closed everything up.
Open the doors and windows for a panoramic view and a through-breeze on hot nights. A main rainfly covers the front entrance and both sides, and a smaller one covers the rear window, both held out on 8mm spring steel poles.
The frame is our B-Tech® Alloy extruded aluminium with reinforced, welded corners and stainless steel hinges, latches and handles.
The body is dual-layer 315gsm ±5% acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas, treated against mould, mildew and UV. The two layers work like double glazing: the air gap between them insulates better against heat and cold and significantly reduces condensation build-up on the inside of the tent walls. They also make it a blackout fabric that adds weather resistance and blocks out light, so the tent stays darker at sunrise.
Automotive-grade rubber seals around both the upper and lower lids keep the tent dust free and watertight when it's closed. The tent closes on our own custom-made, heavy-duty over-centre latches, made from stainless steel, and they have holes for a padlock so you can lock the tent.
The roof is rated to 75kg dynamic when closed and 35kg when open, subject to the rating of whatever the tent is mounted to: enough for solar panels or boards on Rooftop Tent Load Bars.
Ezi-Slot channels take our accessories without drilling, including:
The TX27 weighs 123kg without the ladder or fitment set and is 348mm high when closed. As with any roof-mounted gear, add up the tent, your rack or canopy and anything carried on top, and confirm the total is within your vehicle's and rack's dynamic roof load ratings.
The tent comes with the 2.6m Deluxe Telescopic Ladder with wide angled steps and two ladder brackets: one pre-mounted at the open end of the tent, and one you can mount to either side. You can climb in through the open end or from the side, whichever suits your vehicle setup.
The TX27 comes with:
You can fit the tent the usual way, with the open end at the rear of the vehicle, or in reverse, with the open end facing forward and the ladder secured to a roof rack on the cab. If you fit it in reverse, the Rooftop Tent Dead Bolt Bracket is required, for extra protection against the tent opening while you're driving.
See our rooftop tent mounting options for canopies and cab clearance. The Bush Company or one of our stockists can fit it, or you can follow the fitting instructions in the Installation tab.
They're the same tent in two widths.
If you'd rather have a lighter clamshell, see the AX27.
Watch the TX27 and TX27 MAX product video for a full walkthrough of the range.
Made in South Africa for The Bush Company, with a 2-year conditional warranty. Buy online, pick up the same day from our showroom in Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast, or order through one of our stockists Australia wide.
We aim to offer our customer's the most competitive rates for shipping based on the items ordered. Shipping rates at checkout are calculated automatically based on items order and shipping address. All shipping rates automatically include in-transit insurance from the time of collection to delivery.
Australia Post- orders not including items over 1.05m and/or 20Kg in Australia and overseas.
FEDEX - courier delivery to home, business or depot within Australia & Overseas
DHL Express- courier delivery for international order with items over 1.05m or 20Kg
If you provide a residential address for delivery of your order it is assumed that your items can left in a safe place at your home if nobody ia available to receive them in person, in which case, The Bush Company is not accountable for any loss once delivery is made.
To save on shipping costs you can select "Pickup In-Store" during checkout.
All items, including CapRax Canopies by Rhinoman, are available for collection from our showroom at The Bush Company, 14 Cessna Street, Marcoola, QLD 4564. In-stock orders are usually ready for collection the same day. We will contact you to confirm when your order is ready to collect.
Please note that due to insurance and health and safety issues, you cannot self-fit your purchase on our premises.
Freight costs for international orders are calculated excluding customs duties and local sales taxes. The receiver will be required to cover the costs of local import duties and sales taxes. International delivery is available through our website fro all items excluding rooftop tents, awnings and ute canopies. To obtain a freight quote for the delivery of these items overseas please contact please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.
’Home Delivery ’ means a home or private residence, including locations where a business is operated from the home or private residence. For home delivery of rooftop tents and canopies a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access. We will contact you to confirm that his is the case. Unloading by hand is not permitted by the couriers due to health and safety regulations. If, as is usually the case, you do not have a forklift available at your home address, we can arrange for your tent or canopy to be delivered to the nearest FEDEX freight depot/agent for collection from there.
If you provide a commercial premises address for the delivery of your rooftop tent or canopy, a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access. Unloading by hand is not permitted by the couriers due to health and safety regulations.
If you want to have you items delivery to a depot for you to collect (often the cheapest option for tents and canopies) but you are unsure of the nearest depot please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948 to obtain a shipping quote and place your order.
If you have any questions regarding shipping, please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.
If you or the person responsible for receiving your order does not check that the item has arrived in good condition prior to accepting it, The Bush Company cannot be held responsible for any claim for damage in transit.
When your order shipment arrives, it is essential that you check it thoroughly for any signs of damage before signing to accept the shipment. This means checking the exterior box and if there are any signs of damage externally then the box should be opened, and the product examined for any signs of damage to the product itself. This needs to be done before you sign anything to say that the item has been received, the driver needs to wait until you are satisfied. If you are not satisfied with the condition of the item, then you are entitled to refuse delivery and the courier will have to return the product to us.
If you do not follow this procedure and it turns out that the item has been damaged in transit, then there is no way for The Bush Company to claim on the freight insurance to cover any damage. If you sign anything and are not satisfied you must ensure that this is noted by the driver in writing and obtain a copy that is signed by the driver.
Our merchandise range (T-shirts, Hoodies, Hats, Mugs etc.) are print on demand products and have different shipping policies associated with them. Please view the 'Delivery & Returns' tab on each product for more information.
With a double-action roof that lifts at both ends, the TX27 gives 1.44m of headroom at the front and 1.28m at the rear, so there's no sloping ceiling. Sleep on an 80mm dual-density foam mattress, and with 190mm above the mattress when it's closed, standard bedding, sheets and sleeping bags stay stored right inside the closed tent. There are USB and 12V sockets on both sides of the bed, so no one argues over who charges their phone, and you can even run an electric blanket.
Six doors and windows each have an external canvas storm door, midge mesh and an internal canvas door, giving about 5m² of ventilation, a panoramic view and a breeze on hot nights. The front and rear rainflies let you keep the windows open for airflow even when the weather turns.
The frame uses our B-Tech® Alloy extrusion with reinforced, welded corners, and the Ezi-Slot channels make mounting accessories easy. The roof is rated to 75kg dynamic when closed and 35kg when open; as with any roof-mounted gear, check the total is within your vehicle's and rack's dynamic roof load ratings.
Gas struts lift both sections of the TX27's roof; slot in the spring steel poles to set the rainflies, and it's fully set up in about 60 seconds. It packs down just as quickly. Leave your bedding inside when you pack up, and keep the space in your 4WD for everything else.
Built for those who don’t follow the map but write it, the Bush Company’s Rooftop Tents are the gear serious pioneers rely on. Made in South Africa, they’ve earned a reputation as the real deal—proven in the harshest conditions and respected by overlanders worldwide. This is not just a tent; it’s a long-term investment in every adventure you'll ever take.
Setting up the the perfect trailer solution. Putting the ultimate Bruder EXP-4 with a TX27 Max and 2 x 180XT Max Awnings
The Bush Company Rooftop tents & awnings have had a long history to become the best on the market.
The LX27 is the ultimate lightweight tent designed to still be the perfect touring companion.
This 79 series is kitted out with our TX27 Max, A 270XT Max freestanding awning and our Outhouse shower tent.
About 123kg (271.2 lb), including the 8kg (17.6 lb) mattress but excluding the telescopic ladder and the Rooftop Tent Universal Fitment Set.
Closed, it's 2.25m (7'4.6") long, 1.4m (4'7.1") wide and 348mm (13.7in) high, including the roof rails and base extrusions. Including the hinges, handles and gas struts, it measures 2.32m (7'7.3") by 1.49m (4'10.7").
Open, it's about 1.49m (4'10.7") high at the front and 1.32m (4'4") at the rear outside, with 1.44m (4'8.7") and 1.28m (4'2.4") of headroom inside. The mattress is 2.13m (6'11.9") long, 1.28m (4'2.4") wide and 80mm (3.1in) thick.
Instead of hinging at one end like a clamshell, both ends of the TX27's roof lift on gas struts, pop-up style. You get near-full headroom from end to end (1.44m (4'8.7") at the front, 1.28m (4'2.4") at the rear) and 190mm (7.5in) of room for bedding when it's closed.
The roof is rated to 75kg (165.3 lb) dynamic when the tent is closed and 35kg (77.2 lb) when it's open, subject to the rating of whatever the tent is mounted to. As with any roof-mounted gear, add up the tent, your rack or canopy and anything on top, and confirm the total is within your vehicle's and rack's dynamic roof load ratings.
Yes. Our TX27 and TX27 MAX product video walks through both tents in the range.
It comes with the Rooftop Tent Universal Fitment Set, six complete fitment brackets (three for each side), for mounting to load bars, roof racks and canopies. The Bush Company or one of our stockists can fit it for you. If you're fitting it yourself, follow the rooftop tent fitting instructions and watch our Pre-Install Assembly video first.
Only the width. The TX27 is 1.4m (4'7.1") wide with a 1.28m (4'2.4") mattress; the TX27 MAX is 1.6m (5'3") wide with a 1.45m (4'9.1") mattress, and weighs 10kg (22 lb) more.
Most hard shell rooftop tents are clamshells: they hinge at one end, so the roof slopes down to the mattress at the other.
On the TX27, both ends of the roof lift, pop-up style, giving you 1.44m of headroom at the front and 1.28m at the rear. You can sit up anywhere on the mattress, and two people can get changed without taking turns.
Gas struts lift both sections of the roof, then you slot the 8mm spring steel poles into place to set the front and rear rainflies: the whole setup takes about 60 seconds.
When it's closed there's 190mm of space above the mattress, so standard bedding, sheets, sleeping bags, pillows and doonas stay stored right inside the closed tent between camps. That saves space in your vehicle and keeps your bedding clean and dust free.
The 80mm mattress (2.13m long × 1.28m wide) has 40mm of medium-density foam on top for comfort, over a 40mm high-density foam base that gives a firm foundation and resists bottoming out. It sits in a removable, zippered canvas cover over a thermal marine carpet underlay designed to help reduce condensation beneath the mattress.
Large front and side doors make getting in and out of the tent easy. All six doors and windows have an external canvas storm door, midge mesh and an internal canvas door, and every canvas door and midge mesh has YKK spiral zips. Together they give about 5m² of ventilation, and you can adjust the internal canvas doors from inside the tent to control airflow without opening the midge mesh screens. A mesh-covered vent above the rear door keeps air moving when you've closed everything up.
Open the doors and windows for a panoramic view and a through-breeze on hot nights. A main rainfly covers the front entrance and both sides, and a smaller one covers the rear window, both held out on 8mm spring steel poles.
The frame is our B-Tech® Alloy extruded aluminium with reinforced, welded corners and stainless steel hinges, latches and handles.
The body is dual-layer 315gsm ±5% acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas, treated against mould, mildew and UV. The two layers work like double glazing: the air gap between them insulates better against heat and cold and significantly reduces condensation build-up on the inside of the tent walls. They also make it a blackout fabric that adds weather resistance and blocks out light, so the tent stays darker at sunrise.
Automotive-grade rubber seals around both the upper and lower lids keep the tent dust free and watertight when it's closed. The tent closes on our own custom-made, heavy-duty over-centre latches, made from stainless steel, and they have holes for a padlock so you can lock the tent.
The roof is rated to 75kg dynamic when closed and 35kg when open, subject to the rating of whatever the tent is mounted to: enough for solar panels or boards on Rooftop Tent Load Bars.
Ezi-Slot channels take our accessories without drilling, including:
The TX27 weighs 123kg without the ladder or fitment set and is 348mm high when closed. As with any roof-mounted gear, add up the tent, your rack or canopy and anything carried on top, and confirm the total is within your vehicle's and rack's dynamic roof load ratings.
The tent comes with the 2.6m Deluxe Telescopic Ladder with wide angled steps and two ladder brackets: one pre-mounted at the open end of the tent, and one you can mount to either side. You can climb in through the open end or from the side, whichever suits your vehicle setup.
The TX27 comes with:
You can fit the tent the usual way, with the open end at the rear of the vehicle, or in reverse, with the open end facing forward and the ladder secured to a roof rack on the cab. If you fit it in reverse, the Rooftop Tent Dead Bolt Bracket is required, for extra protection against the tent opening while you're driving.
See our rooftop tent mounting options for canopies and cab clearance. The Bush Company or one of our stockists can fit it, or you can follow the fitting instructions in the Installation tab.
They're the same tent in two widths.
If you'd rather have a lighter clamshell, see the AX27.
Watch the TX27 and TX27 MAX product video for a full walkthrough of the range.
Made in South Africa for The Bush Company, with a 2-year conditional warranty. Buy online, pick up the same day from our showroom in Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast, or order through one of our stockists Australia wide.
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