ARB Esperance V2 Rooftop Tent, 2-Person Hardshell, 12V Electrics, USB-C, Telescopic Ladder (802200V2)

The Esperance V2 is ARB's lightweight hardshell: 130 lb of heat-treated ABS shell that releases on three latches and deploys on gas struts in seconds, without the weight penalty that usually comes with a clamshell tent. ARB counts more than 40 changes over the original Esperance, and the ones that matter day to day are the lockable D-handles, the black telescopic ladder with angled steps, and a 12V control box inside the tent giving two USB-C outlets and a 12V socket.

The canvas is 200GSM fire-retardant poly-cotton with a removable rain fly rated to a 9' water head, and the side windows come out completely when you want airflow instead of weather protection. Two extra vents sit at the highest point of the tent to fight condensation, and internal and external LED zones switch independently from inside or outside. Bed space is 78.3" x 56.3" with 43.8" of head room over a 2" egg-crate foam mattress, and the included brackets fit an ARB BASE Rack or most crossbar systems.

What's Included:

• Esperance V2 hardshell tent with heat-treated ABS shell and aluminum frame
• 200GSM fire-retardant poly-cotton canvas with removable 210D silver-coated Oxford rain fly
• 2" egg-crate foam mattress with removable peach-skin cover
• Black telescopic aluminum ladder with angled steps, rated 330 lb
• Mount brackets compatible with ARB BASE Rack and most crossbar systems
• Internal 12V control box with two USB-C outlets and a 12V socket
• 10' power cable for connection to a 12V source
• Internal and external LED lighting zones, factory fitted
• Window rods and lockable D-handles

Features

130 lb Hardshell
ARB kept the V2 to 130 lb, which is the difference between a rack that can carry a hardshell tent and one that cannot. Packed height is 13.5", so it does not dominate the roofline either.

Lockable D-Handles
Updated D-handles open the tent easily and take a key, so the tent is secured at camp and at the trailhead rather than held shut by shock cord.

12V Electrics Built In
An internal control box gives two USB-C outlets and a 12V socket, fed by the included 10' power cable. Internal and external LED zones switch independently from inside or outside the tent.

Weather Or Airflow, Your Choice
The removable rain fly carries a silver undercoat for insulation and a 9' water head rating. Side windows are transparent for bad weather and remove completely for airflow, and two high vents fight condensation.

Telescopic Ladder With Angled Steps
The black telescopic aluminum ladder is rated to 330 lb and its steps are angled, which is a small change you notice every time you climb it barefoot at 2 am.

Fits BASE Rack Or Crossbars
Included mount brackets suit the ARB BASE Rack and most crossbar systems, and the all-black extrusions, ladder, brackets, edges, rails and window rods keep the look consistent.

Fitment & Compatibility

Specifications

• Model: ARB Esperance V2 Rooftop Tent
• Part Number: 802200V2
• Sleeping Capacity: 2 person (ARB Australia lists 2 person plus 1 child)
• Shell Material: Heat-treated ABS
• Frame: Aluminum
• Canvas: 200GSM fire-retardant poly-cotton, PU coated
• Rain Fly: 210D silver-coated Oxford, 9' water head, removable
• Mattress: 2" egg-crate foam with removable peach-skin cover
• Bed Space: 78.3" L x 56.3" W
• Center Head Space: 43.8"
• Packed Dimensions: 60" L x 49" W x 13.5" H
• Ladder: Telescopic aluminum, black, rated 330 lb
• Electrics: Internal control box, 2x USB-C, 1x 12V socket, 10' supply cable
• Lighting: Independent internal and external LED zones
• Color: Grey and black
• Product Weight: 130 lb
• Shipping Weight: 152 lb, ships LTL freight
• Warranty: 3 years
• UPC: 9332018133342

Installation

Type: Bolt to crossbars or a platform rack with the included brackets, plus a 12V feed for the electrics  ·  Time: 2 to 3 hours including the power connection  ·  Tools: Socket set and wrenches; two or three people to lift 130 lb onto the roof  ·  Difficulty: Moderate

Two people can manage the lift with care, three is easier. The brackets bolt to the crossbars, and the supplied 10' cable runs from the internal control box to your 12V source. ARB supplies fitting instructions with the tent.

Resources

Everything you need for your ARB Esperance V2 Rooftop Tent, 2-Person Hardshell, 12V Electrics, USB-C, Telescopic Ladder, in one place.

• ARB Esperance Tent 2 Fitting Instructions (PDF), the manufacturer's step-by-step guide covering mounting, included hardware and adjustment.

Warranty, Shipping & Returns

Warranty. ARB covers this product with a 3-year unlimited-mileage warranty through ARB North America (Air Locker Inc., Auburn, WA), which is the term ARB publishes for this part. We describe ARB's warranty exactly as ARB publishes it and make no additions to it; claims are handled through any authorized US dealer, including us.

Free shipping. This item ships free to the lower 48 states. Because it is an oversized item, it ships by freight and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.

Inspect on delivery. Please inspect the packaging before signing. If you see any damage, note it on the delivery receipt and contact us right away, and we will make it right.

Compliance. ARB states the Esperance V2 canvas is fire retardant. ARB Australia lists the tent as waterproof to a 3 m (9') water head.

Returns. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, return shipping is on us. See our Returns & Refunds Policy, or email support@prestigetruck.com with any question.

About ARB

ARB was founded in 1975 by Tony Brown, who returned from a Cape York expedition and began hand-building bull bars and roof racks in his Melbourne driveway because nothing on the market survived the trip. Fifty years later ARB engineers from a campus at Kilsyth in Victoria, is Australia's largest 4x4 accessories manufacturer and distributor, and exports through more than 100 countries.

Rooftop tents put ARB's engineering somewhere unusually visible: the shell rides on the roof at highway speed, the mechanism gets worked every single night of a trip, and the canvas has to shed a desert storm. That is why the tent range is developed and tested on ARB's own outback trips rather than in a showroom. ARB North America, Air Locker Inc. of Auburn, Washington, handles US warranty and support. Prestige Truck is an authorized ARB dealer. What ships from us is genuine US-market ARB stock with full ARB North America warranty coverage.