Silverwing Hard-shell Rooftop Tent

[neatoneto]

Has anyone run across this before? I'm not sure if this is a new product but I can't find real world reviews anywhere. A hardshell tent for $2000 sounds like an amazing deal. I just don't like how the ladder doesn't lock into place.

Specs:
-Weight: 154lbs unpacked (not sure what that means) otherwise 170lbs
-Interior space: 86″x51"
-2.3″ HDF mattress with removable cover
-Two interior personal storage pockets for shoes and personal items (one on each end)
-Solar charged LED lantern with fan

Silverwing Clam Shell 86" x 51" Mounted Rooftop 2-person Tent

 

[dot_tom]

interesting find. Plus, if you don't like it Costco will take it back. Or if it ends up being junk, they will take it back. Seems to check all the boxes of standard hard shell tent features. Hopefully someone can chime in with experience.

 

[slprciv]

Not a bad deal for a hardshell RTT especially coming from Costco since their return policy is pretty awesome!

 

[Jtravler]

that removable privacy awning is interesting also.

 

[desert-rat]

Why not try it? Their return policy is great.

I recently had an experience in having Kirkland (Costco's signature brand) inspect the same facility where my company was manufacturing some supplements. I have NEVER seen such insanely high standards for quality control. I thought we were obsessively anal... We have nothing on Kirkland/Costco.

After seeing how anal they were about anything that was attached to their brand, I have a newfound appreciation for their products.

While this isn't a Kirkland product, I know their product vetting team is just as cautious about what they carry.

-- On another note -- We're seeing many more brands join in the RTT competition. Up until recently I was all about saving up for the Autohome Maggiolina. But then Tepui came out with this! A roof top tent that doubles as a roof cargo box? YES PLEASE. I have a Yakima Skybox 21 (i.e. 21 cubic ft) and it's the largest roof cargo box they make. The Tepui Hybox holds even more when closed AND IT'S A TENT! Sign me up!

 

[gbphoenix]

post back pics if you end up buying this. Looks really nice from the pictures. How long is the install time to mount it on the roof racks on these things?

Sometimes when traveling for work during nice temps I like to camp rather than hotels so this would be a pretty awesome fit for that. I wouldn't want it on there all the time though even if it folds down almost flat.

 

[neatoneto]

Will do! Hoping to sell my Tepui softshell in the coming months. Hopefully this option will still be around!

 

[mteolus]

Whatever happened to pitching a tent on the ground?

 

[epjfsa]

Whatever happened to pitching a tent on the ground?

It's now illegal, punishable by firing squad.

 

[speedyglx]

I like it. Good find. Maybe Costco will do a sale on it one day.

 

[johnbt]

"Water resistant tent fabric and zippers"

Is there an optional rain fly?

 

[BrianSD_42]

[MENTION=75956]speedyglx[/MENTION]

just FYI "the day" has arrived.

https://www.costco.com/.product.100468990.html?&EMID=B2C_2019_0325_SpringHotBuys

For 4 days only it is now on sale $1,699 compared to Costco price of $1,999 compared to Amazon price of $2,300 compared to manufacturer website price of $2,499.

eep:

 

[Kenstaroni]

Most of these RTT's are made in china and companies just order and have them branded. Check alibaba and you can order most of them there, although ordering just one doesn't make a lot of sense when you factor in shipping and customs broker. This tent looks very similar to some I've seen on that site and at $1699 that's fairly close to what you can order one off alibaba for with shipping, but you get a return policy with Costco so that's a bonus for sure.

Not a dig against this tent at all, just an FYI. When I hear comments about Tepui made this or CVT made that...really they just bought them from China and changed colors and branding, they didn't make anything. This is not the case with every brand, but most.

 

[WaldoJPL]

[MENTION=75956]speedyglx[/MENTION]

just FYI "the day" has arrived.

https://www.costco.com/.product.100468990.html?&EMID=B2C_2019_0325_SpringHotBuys

For 4 days only it is now on sale $1,699 compared to Costco price of $1,999 compared to Amazon price of $2,300 compared to manufacturer website price of $2,499.

eep:

...Has anyone been in one of these in a good downpour?...my only concern here is the fabric is NOT waterproof....but water-resistant?...can anyone comment on this?

...Went to Costco to see if they had them to look at...but no go...kinda hate to plunk down that much cash on something I can't see myself first?

 

[DannyLlama]

very interesting, if it was a 4 person RTT i would have bought it right now! iKamper is the only viable option for this so far

 

[WaldoJPL]

[MENTION=75956]speedyglx[/MENTION]

just FYI "the day" has arrived.

https://www.costco.com/.product.100468990.html?&EMID=B2C_2019_0325_SpringHotBuys

For 4 days only it is now on sale $1,699 compared to Costco price of $1,999 compared to Amazon price of $2,300 compared to manufacturer website price of $2,499.

eep:

...as of 5:25 MST: Item 1302033 is out of stock or unavailable to order

 

[Mutant138]

Whatever happened to pitching a tent on the ground?

It f*cking sucks in the desert for one. It will just get torn up.

I would prob order a two person swag from Australia before a RTT. Not a fan of putting weight up high.

Being single and all I'm fine/prefer sleeping in my truck.

 

[kkruel55]

Why not try it? Their return policy is great.

I recently had an experience in having Kirkland (Costco's signature brand) inspect the same facility where my company was manufacturing some supplements. I have NEVER seen such insanely high standards for quality control. I thought we were obsessively anal... We have nothing on Kirkland/Costco.

After seeing how anal they were about anything that was attached to their brand, I have a newfound appreciation for their products.

While this isn't a Kirkland product, I know their product vetting team is just as cautious about what they carry.

-- On another note -- We're seeing many more brands join in the RTT competition. Up until recently I was all about saving up for the Autohome Maggiolina. But then Tepui came out with this! A roof top tent that doubles as a roof cargo box? YES PLEASE. I have a Yakima Skybox 21 (i.e. 21 cubic ft) and it's the largest roof cargo box they make. The Tepui Hybox holds even more when closed AND IT'S A TENT! Sign me up!

Hey desert-rat - I am really interested in the Hybox... how are you liking it?

 

[Uneeq]

So to resurrect this thread. Looks like Costco has it on sale today through 5/28 for $200 off. $1,799+tax.

https://www.costco.com/Silverwing-C...Rooftop-2-person-Tent-.product.100468990.html

Any new reviews or anyone check this out in the past few months?

 

[DingusGoziña]

On Sale Through July 21st

Here it is back on sale for $1700. Not many reviews on this thing but looks like it is ABS rather than composite and likely the main redeeming quality is they will ship it to you in 3 weeks or less and can be returned to store no questions asked. Very tempted...