LX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent
$5,650.00 rrp
Available for order now, stock delivery early January 2025.
The LX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent is the lightest in The Bush Company range at only 73Kg, but still delivers on the strength and quality of materials that our products are world renowned for.
At only 172mm high this tent will suit virtually any vehicle regardless of roof load capacity and you should still be able to get in your garage. There’s 80mm space above the mattress when closed, so you can still store your bedding and pillows inside the tent.
With less that a 60 second setup/pack down, double skinned canvas walls & doors, dual layered super comfortable mattress and full electrical package are just some of the features that makes the LX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent one of the best touring tents available.
The following accessories are specific to the LX27:
Key Features
- External Length: External Frame 2.25m (2.32m inc hinges & handles)
- External Width: External 1.39m, (1.45m including gas struts)
- Height (exterior, closed): 172mm (195mm including optional base extrusions)
- Mattress: unique combination of memory foam (10mm), high density foam (40mm) and super high density foam (10mm).
- Weight: Approximately 73kg (160lbs) excluding ladder and optional longitudinal mounting rails.
- Two layers of 260g (+/- 10%) polyester rip stop acrylic infused, mould and mildew resistant canvas on body of tent.
- Large entry points/windows at the rear and sides of the tent.
- YKK zippers and high quality midge mesh on all doors.
- Internally reinforced roof, load rated to 100Kg when roof closed, or 35kg (77 lbs) when open.
- Rechargeable LED light (shines white, yellow or red) and 2 sets of electrical sockets each with USB, & CIG Socket plug
- Telescopic 2.6m (8′ 4.3″) black aluminium ladder with angled steps for improved comfort
- 2 Year conditional warranty.
If you are not sure which of our rooftop tents is best for you, check out the Rooftop Tent Comparison Table for a side by side comparison of the key features of our rooftop tents.
Aluminium Extruded Frame
The LX27 has a super tough fully seam welded lightweight alloy frame with a high quality powder coated finish, designed to weather the toughest conditions. The 'Ezi-Slots' built into the top and bottom sections of the frame make fitting accessories a breeze, plus there is a unique sail track channel built into the side of the base section for easy attachments of canvas accessories like boot bags.
Dual Layered Canvas
Dual Layered CanvasThe canvas on the LX27 is 260gsm/8oz polyester rip stop acrylic infused mould and mildew resistant. To help reduce condensation inside the tent the walls are dual layered and with inner and outer canvas doors on the rear and side entrances. Above the rear door under the rainfly is a meshed vent that can be opened to assist with airflow if you need to zip up all the doors in poor conditions.
Rainfly At Sides and Rear
The LX27 has a rainfly at the rear that wraps around to provide cover over the side entrances. The rainfly is attached to the tent with sail track on the rear and sides, but can either be rolled up or fully removed if not required. The rainfly is supported by heavy duty 8mm spring steel poles and has adjustable storm straps for heavier wind conditions.
Electrical Package
The LX27 has a stylish electrical panel that runs across the hinged end of the tent and the end of the mattress. This panel holds a twin USB and Cig socket on either site and also has convenient pockets on either side for storing important items and a strip to secure the magnetic LED Tri-colour light. Power is supplied to the tent via an external 50 amp anderson plug mounted to the underside of the tent at hinged end on left side.
Insulated Roof Lining
The LX27 has a durable and stylish insulated layer on the underside of the roof and riv-nuts preinstalled in all the internal roof beams to allow easy fitment of internal accessories like a Scirocco fan.
Internal Storage
The LX27 has a large set of roof storage pockets and two side pouches on either side of the tent and bottle holders on either side of the rear door.
Installation
The LX27 has 6 cross rails mounted 370mm apart on the underside of the tent that are flush with the base of the tent (see image below). These rails have an M8 channel in the centre that bolts can be inserted into. In addition the tent is supplied with two 23mm high longitudinal extruded rails that can be attached to the cross rails underneath the tent and then used to mount the tent to your vehicle, rack or load bars. A mounting bracket kit is also supplied with the tent.
Rooftop Tent Care and Maintenance
We recommend that new tents are thoroughly wet down on the outside before first use. This will ensure that your tent performs well in wet weather by allowing the poly/cotton corespun thread and canvas to swell ensuring the take up of any potential leaks in the stitching.
Cleaning Canvas:
– Do not use soap or detergents on the canvas.
– Do not store the product if wet, allow drying first.
– To clean use a soft brush and cold water.
– Do not expose to petrol, oils or harsh chemicals.
Cleaning mould:
– Allow mould to dry
– Remove surface mould off with stiff bristle brush
– Vacuum the area
– Treat area with Oil of Clove spray (diluted spray can be purchased or can be mixed using a few drops of oil into a spray bottle of water)
Condensation:
Condensation is a natural occurrence in cold weather. In confined areas like tents the body releases more moisture than the canvas can dispose of. To help to reduce condensation build up, we recommend keeping some of the windows open on the tent to enable airflow on cold nights. If you are not using your tent for an extended period of time (more than 10 days) we recommend opening the tent regularly to allow it to air out, and possibly even remove the mattress and store it separately until your next trip.
Installing Your Rooftop Tent
A copy of the fitting instructions is available for download here
The Bush Company or one of our stockists can assemble and install your tent, but if you choose to install the rooftop tent yourself please make sure that you have done the due-diligence on your intended install to ensure that it does not create any safety issues and ensure that you follow standard safety precautions when undertaking the install.
If you are installing the rooftop tent yourself please watch our Pre-Insatll Assemply video for tents to get some important tips.
We offer a range of shipping options including delivery to home addresses, businesses and freight depots.
If you have any questions regarding shipping, please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.
Local Pickup
All items are available for collection from The Bush Company at 14 Cessna Street, Marcoola, QLD 4564, please contact us to place your order and confirm date of collection. Please note that due to insurance and health and safety issues, you cannot self-fit your purchase on our premises.
Small Items (Aus Post)
By default all small items will be shipped with Aus Post. Our collection days for Aus Post are Tuesday and Friday so please be aware of this when selecting Express Post option. We aim to process all online order within 24 hours but collection can only be on Tuesday’s and Fridays.
Large Items (Courier Delivery)
Home Delivery
’Home Delivery ’ means a home or private residence, including locations where a business is operated from the home or private residence. For residential delivery of rooftop tents a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access, if this is not the case please contact us for a shipping quote to your nearest depot for collection. For all other items you specify in order notes it will be assumed that your items can left in a safe place at your home, in which case, The Bush Company is not accountable for any loss once delivery is made.
Business Delivery
If you select the Business or Depot delivery option and provide a residential address for shipping, we will ship the item to the nearest freight depot for you to collect from there. For delivery of rooftop tents to a commercial business premises a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access, if this is not the case please contact us for a shipping quote to your nearest depot for collection.
Depot Collection
If you want to have you items delivery to a depot for you to collect (often the cheapest option for large items) please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948 to obtain a shipping quote.
Damage In Transit
If you elect to have your items left in a safe place for home delivery, there is no opportunity for you to check that the item has arrived in good condition prior to accepting it, so The Bush Company cannot be held responsible for any claim for damage in transit or theft of items after delivery.
If you have elected to sign for your items (required for all tents and awnings) When the 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 us to claim on the freight insurance to cover any damage as you have signed to say that the product has been received in good condition. Once you have signed for the delivery the courier company will interpret this as the item being delivered in good condition. 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.
