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AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent

$6,950.00

Aluminium Clamshell Rooftop Tent · 30-Second Setup · 200kg Roof Rating


The AX27 is our all-round clamshell: gas struts lift the aluminium shell in about 30 seconds, it opens to 1.7m of headroom at the entry end, and there's more than 120mm of space inside when it's closed, so standard bedding, sheets, sleeping bags, pillows and doonas stay stored right inside. Three entrances, an 80mm dual-density mattress and built-in 12V and USB power are standard, and it comes with the Deluxe Telescopic Ladder.


The internally reinforced roof is rated to 200kg dynamic when closed, and Ezi-Slot channels take solar, tracks, a shovel or an awning. Made in South Africa, with a 2-year conditional warranty.

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AX27: a hard shell clamshell rooftop tent for long-range touring

The AX27 is our all-round rooftop tent: a fast, comfortable aluminium clamshell with power built in and a roof strong enough to carry the rest of your kit. It weighs 99kg without the ladder or fitment set and sits 280mm high when closed.

Set up in 30 seconds, bedding inside

The shell 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.

Undo them, let the gas struts lift the shell, then slot the 8mm spring steel rods into the stainless steel corner receivers to hold the rainfly out over the entrances. The AX27 is fully set up in about 30 seconds, with no frame to put together.

It opens to 1.7m of headroom at the entry end, enough to sit up and get changed. When it's closed there's more than 120mm of space inside, so standard bedding, sheets and sleeping bags stay stored right inside the closed tent, along with pillows, doonas and even an electric blanket. That saves space in your vehicle and keeps your bedding clean and dust free.

Comfort for two

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 has a removable, zippered canvas cover over a thermal marine carpet underlay designed to help reduce condensation beneath the mattress.

  • Entrances: large front and side entrances make getting in and out of the tent easy. Each entrance has an outer canvas door, an inner canvas door and midge mesh, and every canvas door and midge mesh has YKK spiral zips.
  • Ventilation: the inner canvas doors let you control ventilation from inside the tent without opening the midge mesh screens, and a mesh-covered vent above the rear door keeps air moving when you've closed everything up.
  • Storage: six roof pouches, four large canvas side pouches and two canvas water bottle pockets.
  • Carpeted roof liner: Velcro pouches stick straight to it.

Power built in

  • Outlets: a 12V socket and twin 2.4A USB-A ports on each side of the mattress.
  • Power input: fed from your vehicle through a 50A Anderson plug under the tent. No extra wiring kit is needed.
  • Lighting: a movable tri-colour LED light (white, amber and red) that's battery powered and rechargeable by USB.
  • Cable channels: zippered canvas channels run up the inside of the roof to keep wiring for fans and lights neatly stored, so nothing gets caught when you close the tent.

Built for Australian conditions

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 keep the tent dust free and watertight when it's closed.

A large removable one-piece rainfly with 8mm spring steel poles and adjustable storm straps covers the entrances in wet weather.

Why the rainfly matters

  • Dry entry and exit: it covers the ladder and entryway, so you can get in and out safely without getting soaked or bringing dripping water inside.
  • Extra weather protection: it's an extra layer of defence against heavy rain, stopping water pooling directly against the main tent canvas or doorways.
  • Airflow in wet weather: it shields the openings, so you can keep windows or vents cracked open for fresh air without rain splashing inside.

A roof that carries the rest of your kit

The internally reinforced roof is rated to 200kg dynamic when closed and 50kg when open, subject to the rating of whatever the tent is mounted to. That's enough for solar panels, boards or a tinny on Rooftop Tent Load Bars.

Ezi-Slot channels take more than 15 of our accessories without drilling, including:

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.

Getting in and out

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.

Install your tent

The AX27 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, low-profile mounts 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.

Is the AX27 right for you?

Choose the AX27 for the most roof capacity in our range and room for full bedding.

  • If weight and height profile matter more, the LX27 Gen 2 is 18kg lighter and 105mm lower.
  • If you want near-full headroom from end to end rather than a clamshell's sloping roof, look at the double-action TX27 and TX27 MAX.

Watch the AX27 product walkthrough video for a full tour of the tent.

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.

Description

AX27: a hard shell clamshell rooftop tent for long-range touring

The AX27 is our all-round rooftop tent: a fast, comfortable aluminium clamshell with power built in and a roof strong enough to carry the rest of your kit. It weighs 99kg without the ladder or fitment set and sits 280mm high when closed.

Set up in 30 seconds, bedding inside

The shell 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.

Undo them, let the gas struts lift the shell, then slot the 8mm spring steel rods into the stainless steel corner receivers to hold the rainfly out over the entrances. The AX27 is fully set up in about 30 seconds, with no frame to put together.

It opens to 1.7m of headroom at the entry end, enough to sit up and get changed. When it's closed there's more than 120mm of space inside, so standard bedding, sheets and sleeping bags stay stored right inside the closed tent, along with pillows, doonas and even an electric blanket. That saves space in your vehicle and keeps your bedding clean and dust free.

Comfort for two

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 has a removable, zippered canvas cover over a thermal marine carpet underlay designed to help reduce condensation beneath the mattress.

  • Entrances: large front and side entrances make getting in and out of the tent easy. Each entrance has an outer canvas door, an inner canvas door and midge mesh, and every canvas door and midge mesh has YKK spiral zips.
  • Ventilation: the inner canvas doors let you control ventilation from inside the tent without opening the midge mesh screens, and a mesh-covered vent above the rear door keeps air moving when you've closed everything up.
  • Storage: six roof pouches, four large canvas side pouches and two canvas water bottle pockets.
  • Carpeted roof liner: Velcro pouches stick straight to it.

Power built in

  • Outlets: a 12V socket and twin 2.4A USB-A ports on each side of the mattress.
  • Power input: fed from your vehicle through a 50A Anderson plug under the tent. No extra wiring kit is needed.
  • Lighting: a movable tri-colour LED light (white, amber and red) that's battery powered and rechargeable by USB.
  • Cable channels: zippered canvas channels run up the inside of the roof to keep wiring for fans and lights neatly stored, so nothing gets caught when you close the tent.

Built for Australian conditions

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 keep the tent dust free and watertight when it's closed.

A large removable one-piece rainfly with 8mm spring steel poles and adjustable storm straps covers the entrances in wet weather.

Why the rainfly matters

  • Dry entry and exit: it covers the ladder and entryway, so you can get in and out safely without getting soaked or bringing dripping water inside.
  • Extra weather protection: it's an extra layer of defence against heavy rain, stopping water pooling directly against the main tent canvas or doorways.
  • Airflow in wet weather: it shields the openings, so you can keep windows or vents cracked open for fresh air without rain splashing inside.

A roof that carries the rest of your kit

The internally reinforced roof is rated to 200kg dynamic when closed and 50kg when open, subject to the rating of whatever the tent is mounted to. That's enough for solar panels, boards or a tinny on Rooftop Tent Load Bars.

Ezi-Slot channels take more than 15 of our accessories without drilling, including:

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.

Getting in and out

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.

Install your tent

The AX27 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, low-profile mounts 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.

Is the AX27 right for you?

Choose the AX27 for the most roof capacity in our range and room for full bedding.

  • If weight and height profile matter more, the LX27 Gen 2 is 18kg lighter and 105mm lower.
  • If you want near-full headroom from end to end rather than a clamshell's sloping roof, look at the double-action TX27 and TX27 MAX.

Watch the AX27 product walkthrough video for a full tour of the tent.

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.

Specifications
  • Style: aluminium hard shell clamshell, gas-strut assisted
  • Setup: about 30 seconds
  • Weight: 99kg, including the 8kg mattress, excluding the ladder and the Rooftop Tent Universal Fitment Set
  • External dimensions (closed): 2.25m L (2.32m including hinges and handles) × 1.4m W (1.45m including gas struts)
  • Closed height: 280mm, including the roof rails and base extrusions
  • Open height: 1750mm exterior; internal headroom 1.7m at the entry end
  • Mattress: 2.13m L × 1.28m W × 80mm thick, 8kg: a 40mm medium-density foam top layer for comfort, over a 40mm high-density foam base (a firm foundation that resists bottoming out); removable zippered canvas cover, thermal marine carpet underlay to help reduce condensation under the mattress
  • Sleeps: two adults
  • Bedding clearance when closed: more than 120mm; standard bedding, sheets and sleeping bags stay stored inside
  • Canvas: dual-layer 315gsm ±5% acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas; mould, mildew and UV resistant; the air gap between the layers works like double glazing for better insulation and significantly less condensation on the inside of the tent walls; blackout fabric for weather resistance and light blocking
  • Frame: B-Tech® Alloy extruded aluminium, reinforced welded corners, stainless steel hinges, latches and handles
  • Seals: automotive-grade rubber seals keep the tent dust free and watertight when closed
  • Access: large front and side entrances, each with an outer canvas door, an inner canvas door and midge mesh; every canvas door and midge mesh has YKK spiral zips
  • Ventilation: a mesh-covered airflow vent above the rear door; the inner canvas doors let you control airflow from inside without opening the midge mesh
  • Power: a 12V socket and twin 2.4A USB-A ports on each side of the mattress; external 50A Anderson plug under the tent
  • Lighting: movable tri-colour LED light (white, amber and red), battery powered and rechargeable by USB
  • Storage: six roof pouches, four large canvas side pouches, two canvas water bottle pockets; carpeted roof liner takes Velcro pouches
  • Cable management: zippered canvas channels up the inside of the roof keep fan and light wiring neatly stored and clear when closing the tent
  • Roof load: 200kg dynamic when closed, 50kg when open, subject to the rating of what the tent is mounted to
  • Rainfly: large, removable, one-piece, with 8mm spring steel poles and adjustable storm straps; keeps the ladder and entry dry for getting in and out, adds a layer of protection against heavy rain and pooling water, and lets you keep windows or vents open in wet weather
  • Latches: custom-made, heavy-duty stainless steel over-centre latches, with holes for a padlock
  • Accessory mounting: Ezi-Slot channels; two heavy-duty 20mm aluminium foot rails with M8 slots, reinforced with welded box tubing
  • Installation: normal (open end to the rear of the vehicle) or reversed (open end facing forward, ladder secured to a cab roof rack); reversed installation requires the Rooftop Tent Dead Bolt Bracket
  • Warranty: 2 years conditional
  • Made in South Africa

What’s included?

  • Rooftop Tent Universal Fitment Set (six fitment brackets, three per side)
  • 2.6m Deluxe Telescopic Ladder with wide angled steps
  • Two ladder brackets (one pre-mounted at the open end, one for either side)
  • Large removable one-piece rainfly with 8mm spring steel poles and adjustable storm straps
  • Tri-colour LED light

Installation

Download a copy of the fitting instructions from our Guides and Fitment Instructions page.

The Bush Company or one of our stockists can assemble and install your rooftop tent.

If you choose to install the rooftop tent yourself please make sure that you have done the due diligence on your intended installation to ensure that it does not create any safety issues. Please ensure that you follow standard safety precautions when undertaking the installation.

If you are installing the rooftop tent yourself, please watch our Pre-Install Assembly video to get some important tips.

Care & Maintenance

Rooftop Tent Care and Maintenance

We recommend that new rooftop tents are opened and the canvas wet down on the outside before first use. Do not spray water onto the air vent above the rear door. This will ensure that your rooftop tent performs flawlessly in wet weather by allowing the poly/cotton core spun thread and canvas to swell ensuring the take up of any potential leaks in the stitching.

Regular Maintenance

  • Lubricate the tent seal with silicon gel and clean seal mating surface thoroughly to prevent the seal from 'sticking' to the tent frame.
  • Check for any signs of wear and tear, such as cracks, tears, or loose stitching in the tent fabric, midge mesh and seals.
  • Inspect zippers, gas struts, hinges for smooth operation and lubrication.

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 From Canvas:

The canvas of The Bush Company Tents is treated during manufacturing with a mould and mildew inhibitor, but in the event that your tent canvas develops mould please follow the steps below to remove it:

  • Allow mould to dry
  • Remove surface mould off with a 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, the combination of cold nights and warm days can create a lovely environment for mould and mildew to develop. This is not because of bad seals but from temperature changes combined with humidity creating condensation inside the tent.

When in use, reduce condensation build-up, keep some of the windows open to increase airflow.

After your trip, make sure you allow the tent to fully dry inside and out. If you are not using your rooftop tent for an extended time (more than 10 days) open the tent regularly to air it out, and possibly remove the mattress and store it separately until your next trip.

Tent Frame Care

To ensure the longevity and aesthetic appeal of your powder coated surfaces, regular care and maintenance are essential. Factors such as pollution, dirt, salt, and exposure to strong ultraviolet (UV) light can gradually impact the quality and integrity of the coating over time.

Cleaning Recommendations:

  • Remove Loose Dirt: Begin by gently removing any loose dirt or deposits from the surface using a wet sponge. This initial step helps prevent scratching during the cleaning process.
  • Use Mild Cleaning Solutions: for general cleaning, utilize a non-abrasive brush or cloth along with a ph-neutral car wash product such as Rig Wash from Revival Offroad to keep the surface of the tent if good condition. These solutions effectively remove dust, salt, and other deposits without causing damage to the powder coating.
  • Rinse Thoroughly: after applying the cleaning solution, rinse the surface thoroughly with clean water. This step ensures the removal of any residue or cleaning agents that may be left behind. 

Powder Coat Treatment

We recommend that at a minimum of once every six months or if your powder coat surface is fading, the powder coat should be treated with a dedicated powder coat restorer such as Rig Revive. Follow the application directions on the product you select.

Recommended Cleaning Frequency:

  • For general use we recommend cleaning and powder coat treatment every six months as a good practice to maintain appearance and coating integrity.
  • If your tent is used regularly for beach camping we recommend cleaning the tent after each trip as you should your vehicle.
  • If your tent is located in an area with high exposure to pollutants or intense UV radiation from being outside all the time, it should be cleaned and the powder coat treated approximately every three months.

 Important Considerations

Avoid Harsh Detergents: Steer clear of detergents that recommend the use of gloves when handling, as they are usually harsh and may be unsuitable for cleaning powder coatings. Instead, opt for a good quality car wash and wax or a similar mild cleaning solution.

Caution with Solvents

While certain solvents are recommended for removing sealants or other building residues, they can potentially harm the extended life of the powder coated surface. To minimise risks, it is best to avoid using solvents unless absolutely necessary. If paint splashes, sealants, or other residues need to be removed, you can safely use methylated spirits, turpentine, or white spirits. However, be cautious as their use may still have long-term effects that may not be immediately visible and could take up to twelve months to appear.

Powder Coat Paint Repair

If the powder coat surface of your tent is damaged and needs to be touched up we recommend the following:

 

Shipping

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.

Freight Partners Used

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

Home Delivery

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.

Pickup In-Store

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.

International Delivery

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.

Large Items (Courier Delivery Tents & Canopies)

Home Delivery

’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.

Business Delivery

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.

Depot Collection

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.

Damage In Transit

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.

Merchandise Shipping

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.

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WE TAKE COMFORT SERIOUSLY

An 80mm dual-density foam mattress gives a proper night's sleep, and the AX27 opens to 1.7m of headroom at the entry end, so you can sit up, stretch out and get changed. When it's closed there's more than 120mm of space inside, so standard bedding, sheets, sleeping bags, pillows and doonas stay stored right inside.

ROOM ON TOP, FOR MORE ADVENTURES

The internally reinforced roof is rated to 200kg dynamic when closed, so you can carry solar panels, surfboards or even a tinny. The Ezi-Slot system takes more than 15 of our brackets and accessories, so you can set the tent up the way you tour. As with any roof-mounted gear, check the total is within your vehicle's and rack's dynamic roof load ratings.

BUY ONCE, BUY RIGHT

The frame uses our B-Tech® Alloy extrusion with reinforced, welded corners, and the body is dual-layer 315gsm ±5% acrylic-treated polyester ripstop canvas: the air gap between the layers works like double glazing to insulate and significantly reduce condensation on the inside walls, and the blackout fabric resists the weather and blocks light. A large rainfly with 8mm spring steel poles and adjustable storm straps keeps the weather out of the entrances.

UP IN 30 SECONDS

Undo the custom-made, heavy-duty stainless steel over-centre latches, let the gas struts lift the AX27's lid and slot the spring steel poles into the stainless steel corner receivers to set the rainfly: you're ready for the night in about 30 seconds. Leave your bedding inside when you pack up, and keep the space in your 4WD for everything else.

THE PIONEER’S CHOICE

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.

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FAQS

How much does the AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent weigh?

About 99kg (218.3 lb), including the 8kg (17.6 lb) mattress but excluding the telescopic ladder and the Rooftop Tent Universal Fitment Set.

What are the dimensions of the AX27 Rooftop Tent?

Closed, it's 2.25m (7'4.6") long, 1.4m (4'7.1") wide and 280mm (11in) high, including the roof rails and base extrusions but not your roof rack. Including the hinges, handles and gas struts, it measures 2.32m (7'7.3") by 1.45m (4'9.1").

Open, it's 1750mm (5'8.9") high outside, with 1.7m (5'6.9") of headroom inside at the entry end. The mattress is 2.13m (6'11.9") long, 1.28m (4'2.4") wide and 80mm (3.1in) thick.

How much can I carry on the roof?

The roof is rated to 200kg (440.9 lb) dynamic when the tent is closed and 50kg (110.2 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.

Can I mount an awning to the AX27?

Yes. Awning to tent brackets bolt into the Ezi-Slot channels so a freestanding awning can be carried on the tent itself, with no drilling.

Is there a video of the AX27?

Yes. Our AX27 product walkthrough video takes you through the tent in detail, including setup and pack-down, the frame and canvas, the mattress, the power system and the accessory brackets.

How do I install or mount the AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent?

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.

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AX27 Clamshell Rooftop Tent

$6,950.00

AX27: a hard shell clamshell rooftop tent for long-range touring

The AX27 is our all-round rooftop tent: a fast, comfortable aluminium clamshell with power built in and a roof strong enough to carry the rest of your kit. It weighs 99kg without the ladder or fitment set and sits 280mm high when closed.

Set up in 30 seconds, bedding inside

The shell 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.

Undo them, let the gas struts lift the shell, then slot the 8mm spring steel rods into the stainless steel corner receivers to hold the rainfly out over the entrances. The AX27 is fully set up in about 30 seconds, with no frame to put together.

It opens to 1.7m of headroom at the entry end, enough to sit up and get changed. When it's closed there's more than 120mm of space inside, so standard bedding, sheets and sleeping bags stay stored right inside the closed tent, along with pillows, doonas and even an electric blanket. That saves space in your vehicle and keeps your bedding clean and dust free.

Comfort for two

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 has a removable, zippered canvas cover over a thermal marine carpet underlay designed to help reduce condensation beneath the mattress.

Power built in

Built for Australian conditions

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 keep the tent dust free and watertight when it's closed.

A large removable one-piece rainfly with 8mm spring steel poles and adjustable storm straps covers the entrances in wet weather.

Why the rainfly matters

A roof that carries the rest of your kit

The internally reinforced roof is rated to 200kg dynamic when closed and 50kg when open, subject to the rating of whatever the tent is mounted to. That's enough for solar panels, boards or a tinny on Rooftop Tent Load Bars.

Ezi-Slot channels take more than 15 of our accessories without drilling, including:

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.

Getting in and out

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.

Install your tent

The AX27 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, low-profile mounts 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.

Is the AX27 right for you?

Choose the AX27 for the most roof capacity in our range and room for full bedding.

Watch the AX27 product walkthrough video for a full tour of the tent.

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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