Hardshell
Trustmade
Pioneer Series
A fold-out hard-shell that extends off the side of the vehicle for more floor than a clamshell of the same footprint, with an insulated ceiling.
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What stands out
- Fold-out floor beyond the vehicle
- Insulated ceiling
- 1-year warranty
What to weigh up
- 255 lb
- US-only availability
- 2 in mattress
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 3 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,398 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 255 lb |
| Packed length | 5 ft 3 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 1 in |
| Packed height | 13 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Sleeping width | 5 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | 36.2 sq ft |
| Interior height | — |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 60 sec |
| Shell material | Honeycomb aluminium |
| Fabric | 300 g flame-retardant poly-cotton ripstop, PU 3000 mm, UV50+ (CPAI-84) |
| Warranty | 1year |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | — |
| Annex available | No |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified against Trustmade's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —. A weight marked “est.” is a third-party figure used where the maker publishes none.
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