| The Columbus tent opens in an instant thanks to the two special gas springs that lift the top while keeping the fabric tensioned. |
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* Permissible top loads vary depending on the weight limits of your cross bar system, the specifications for your vehicle, and the size tent you choose.
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“Open one latch, gently push,and the Columbus is open. Grab the ladder and extend it out and you can be laying down in under 30 seconds.” |
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| Strong, Insulated Base |
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Every Columbus has a polyester and fiberglass base, insulated with 1” (25 cm) of foam sandwich in the bottom shell. The built-in mounting channels are recessed into the bottom, combining mounting flexibility and great strength. |
| Sleek and Streamlined |
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Aerodynamic, the Columbus is attractive, watertight, and offers minimal wind resistance. |
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Columbus Variant offers excellent access—two side doors and a large opening in the back, protected with mosquito netting and water diversion, offers easy entry, convenient ventilation and fabulous views. |
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Comfort, simplicity, and convenience |
Perfect for a weekend away or a lengthy trek,, the
Columbus™ Variant and our new Columbus Carbon Fiber offer simplicity,
fast and easy setup, light weight, and aerodynamic design to go where
you go—on any automobile, truck, van or 4X4 vehicle.
Like the Maggiolina, the Columbus Variant and Columbus Carbon Fiber
have excellent access—from either side or from the rear. The internal
gas rams effortlessly open the tent in seconds. Packing the tent for
travel is just as fast and easy. Bedding is carried in place, so there
is nothing to do except open the latch, give the tent top a gentle
push, unzip the doors, set up the ladder, and get comfortable.
The Columbus is unique— it is built on an internal sub-frame incorporating an insulating foam sandwich construction. The subframe is so strong and light that these tents, unlike other rooftop tents, do not require an expedition basket to support them. They mount directly to standard roof rack cross bars, such as Thule or Yakima. This insulated design also minimizes condensation under the mattress. If water does get into the tent, it is channeled away from the mattress.
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| Columbus Variant Fabric |
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Our Fabric
Airtex® fabric is used in the Columbus Variant. The performance of this fabric assures:
Breathability— allows respiration of moisture that would otherwise condense inside the tent, causing discomfort and the potential for mildew.
Waterproof— no treatment is necessary, the fabric will shed water and the tent can be packedwhen wet and will not rot or discolor.
Fade resistance— is assured because the color is built-in before the fabric is woven.
Tear, mold, crease and abrasion resist— the fabric will not become brittle, shrink, or expand in extremes of temperature.
The fabric will function perfectly in extremes of temperature— from -22°F (-30° C) to 160°F (70° C).
High quality finish— offers a smooth touch with maximum sound and light blocking capabilities.
| Headroom is more than adequate— offers more headroom than any other hardtop roof top tent. |
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