Rooftop Tents · Overland Vehicle Systems
OVS HD Sidewinder Side-Opening Aluminum Rooftop Tent
- hardshell-wedgeShell type
- 2 peopleSleeps
- 250 lbWeight
- 91 × 55.5 × 8 inClosed dimensions (L×W×H)
- 8 inClosed height
- 2 inMattress thickness
A long side-opening aluminum hardshell with crossbars and T-slots on top, set up in under a minute.
Ideal for: Overlanders with a heavy-duty rack who want a big hardshell and roof space for gear.
Where it sits
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Full specifications
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Shell type | hardshell-wedge |
| Sleeps | 2 people |
| Weight | 250 lb |
| Dimensions | |
| Closed dimensions (L×W×H) | 91 × 55.5 × 8 in |
| Open dimensions (L×W×H) | — |
| Closed height | 8 in |
| Comfort | |
| Mattress thickness | 2 in |
| Setup time | 1 min |
| Weather | |
| Tent fabric | 8.3 oz/yd² (280 g/m²) poly-cotton ripstop |
| Waterproof rating | — |
| Season rating | 4-season |
| Fitment | |
| Min. rack dynamic load needed | — |
| Extras | |
| Annex room included | — |
| Ladder max length | — |
| Warranty | 4 yr |
Other details
- Opening
- Side opening
- Included (listing)
- Anti-condensation mat, removable crossbars (Thule/Yakima compatible), T-slot channels, insulated honeycomb base
- Max height (listing)
- 86 in
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The Sidewinder opens to the side on a long, low aluminum body: 91 × 55.5 × 8 in closed and 250 lb per the listing. It comes with a 2-inch mattress over an anti-condensation mat, removable crossbars compatible with Thule and Yakima accessories, T-slot channels for recovery gear and a 4-year warranty; OVS claims under a minute to set up.
250 lb needs a heavy-duty rack. Check your vehicle's dynamic roof rating before you buy.
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Pros
- Under a minute to open (listing)
- Crossbars and T-slots for gear on top
- 4-year warranty
Cons
- 250 lb
- Long 91 in body may overhang short roofs
What buyers say
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Data sources
- amazon Amazon listing (B0BJFG74P6) · accessed 2026-11-03
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