Tuff Stuff ALPHA Hard Top Side Open Roof Top Tent, 4 Person Tuff Stuff

The Tuff Stuff Alpha is a hybrid side-opening rooftop tent that can be set up in under 2 minutes. With a sloped aerodynamic shell, the Alpha ensures minimal wind resistance when driving. Its high profile allows bedding to be kept inside while closed. Overland with a tent that’s quick and easy to camp comfortably.

Includes:

• Mounting hardware & brackets for installation (fits up to 3.25″ cross bars)
• Mattress
• Shoe bag, 1 qty
• Storage bag, 1 qty
• Window rods, 6 qty
• Window awnings (removable)
• Rainfly
• Moon roof
• Telescoping ladder with angled steps (will not bite into your arches!)
• LED Lights for interior & exterior (requires power from a USB power pack, not included)
• Patch kit & glue to perform repairs
• Not included, but available, is the Alpha™ Annex Room

Specifications:

• Sleeping Capacity: 3-4 People
• Open dimensions L/W/H: 75x87x52 inches
• Closed dimensions L/W/H: 75x55x15 inches
• Mattress L/W/H: 87x71x 2.75
• Weight: 176 Lbs
• Weight Capacity: 1100 Lbs
• Tent Material: 280 G Poly/Cotton Rip-Stop
• Rainfly Material: 210D Polyester/Oxford PU coated 5000mm
• Floor: Heavy-duty aluminum honeycomb
• Shell: ABS with FRP reinforcement
• Zippers: YKK with custom para-cord pulls (reduces annoying dinging in wind)
• LED Light: Amber & White light (inside and outside)
• Windows: 3 window openings w/ mesh screens & window rods
• Skylight with mesh and solid panel (rainfly must be pulled back to view the sky)
• Window Awnings: 2 side window openings have removable (zip-off) rain awnings (included)
• Installation brackets fit crossbars up to 3.25″ wide
• Mounting rails: 32.5″ apart
• Steel cable locks w/ 2 pairs of keys
• Ladder: Telescoping 7.5′ tall (included)
• Mounting hardware: Stainless steel (Included)

Comes in 2 colors: Black, and Gray (White is no longer available.)

NOTE: The ALPHA tent is designed to open to the passenger side ONLY

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Instructions:

Mounting Tent

• Mounting your tent requires a minimum of 2 people for lifting.

• Your tent will ONLY OPEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. Position the tent on top of the vehicle’s roof rack, bed rack, or trailer and center to your liking.
• Using the supplied hardware and mounting plates, slide the hardware into the channel so there are 2 bolts per corner (one in front and one behind the vehicle’s crossbars).
• Run the bolts through the mounting brackets holes, thread nuts onto each bolt.
• Confirm you are happy with the position of the tent, vehicle balance, and appearance then tighten all nuts to the brackets until the tent cannot move.
• Undo the buckles on the side of the tent, push up on the handle to actuate the hydraulic rams to open the tent hard shell, Pull out on the telescoping ladder until it is fully extended- pull down on ladder until the folding side of the tent has opened and extended fully.
• Reposition the ladder to your desired height/angle.

• Install the supplied tension rods on the overhang of the tent & windows, open the door, and enjoy!

Using the Ladder

Go to frame 1:25 to see a great explanation of how to use the telescoping ladder.

Click here for Alpha Manual

Required Maintenance

The Clear coat on our Alpha shells is a clear layer of paint sprayed on the ABS shell to protect it from UV rays, rocks, and dirt kicked up from the road. The clear coat will wear off with time and can also be chipped off by salt, road debris, and nature. You can protect your clear coat by regular washing and waxing.

Tips to protect your clear coat

Keep out of the sun as much as possible
Over time, the powerful UV rays in direct sunlight can wear down the clear coat.
Hot sunlight can also open small “pores” in your clear coat, allowing more dirt and debris to get in. So, to protect the clear coat and lengthen its lifespan, park in a garage or in the shade whenever possible.

Clear off bird and bug droppings immediately
Bird droppings are highly acidic. If they’re left on the clear coat, they can erode and destroy the layer of clear coat. If you spot any bird or bug droppings, rinse them off immediately with water from a hose.

Protect your clear coat from salty air
Salt will corrode the clear coat. So, if you live in a salty coastal climate, keep in mind that you will need to wash off/rinse your shell the same as you would a surfboard. Salty air and spray are some of the biggest nemeses of clear coating.

Avoid getting tree sap on your vehicle
For most, the risk of getting tree sap on your car is much lower than the risk of encountering bird droppings or salty air. However, tree sap is a double threat: the sap can soak into your clear coat and damage it directly, or it can attract dust and dirt and force these materials into your clear coat.

Hand wash and apply wax regularly
Washing will remove dust and dirt that stick to the clear coat over the course of driving. Dirt will quickly wear down your clear coat, so removing the dirt frequently will protect the clear coat and lengthen its lifespan.

Many automotive companies sell special clear-coat protection products that seal and protect your clear coat. To apply the product, simply rub it into the clear coat with a microfiber cloth. Follow the directions printed on the bottle and apply the clear-coat protection roughly as often as you wash your vehicle. You can purchase clear-coat protection products at any large automotive-supply store or online.

Cracked Shell (Life Happens)

Repair

• Clean area with soap, water, and plastic cleaner.
• Grind damaged area, then repair with a PlastiFix® Rigid Plastic Repair Kit or similar product.
• Prime.
• Paint.

PlastiFix® is an optimal repair method. Weld repairs may be backed with epoxy for extra strength.

Clean Surface

In order to maximize the strength of any repair, thoroughly clean contaminants from the surface in the damaged area.

• Clean both sides with soap and water. Dry with a clean cloth or compressed air.
• Spray Plastic Cleaner onto the surface and wipe off while wet with a clean, lint-free cloth. Wipe in one direction to avoid spreading contaminants back over the clean area.

Align Damage and Deformation

If the plastic is distorted, heat with a heat gun and reshape the distorted area. When heating plastic, it is important that the plastic be heated all the way through. Hold the heat gun on the area until the opposite side of the plastic is uncomfortable to the touch. Once heated, force the plastic back into position with a small roller or other appropriate tool, then cool the area with a damp cloth. Stretched areas can be shrunk with the shell cold. Keep working until smooth, then sand overall with 80 grit to help identify remaining low spots. Push out remaining low spots and repeat the process.

If the damaged area is cut or torn to the edge, align the cosmetic surface with Aluminum Body Tape and begin the repair process on the back. By aligning the outer surface, you minimize the amount of filler required to restore the proper profile to the part.

PlastiFix Rigid Plastic Repair Kit

Crack Repair

Reinforcing