Smittybilt · Softshell rooftop tent · ranked #14 of 14
Overlander Gen2
Best for budget entry that started many builds.
Load Rating Plate · RigFitment
⚠ Verify against your rack’s dynamic rating before mounting
Key facts
- The budget gateway tent — more first overland builds start here than anywhere else
- At 132 lbs it weighs as much as premium 3-sleepers, so the price discount is not a weight discount
- Hardware and fabric are serviceable rather than refined; check and re-torque mounts regularly
Fitment: the load math
The Overlander Gen2 weighs 132 lbs. Here is how it stamps against four example rack dynamic ratings — these are generic rack-spec figures, not numbers for your vehicle. The static column assumes 2 sleepers at 175 lbs each and the commonly cited ~3× static rule of thumb (verify with your rack maker).
| Example dynamic rating | Dynamic (driving) | Static (2 sleepers) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 lbs | Over limit | Over limit |
| 150 lbs | Pass | Over limit |
| 165 lbs | Pass | Caution |
| 220 lbs | Pass | Pass |
Two things govern whether this tent fits your rig: the rack’s dynamic rating and your vehicle’s roof-load figure from the owner’s manual — the lower number wins, and the rack’s own weight counts against it too. Run your real numbers in the load checker, then read your platform guide.
Who it’s for
Budget entry that started many builds. At $1,199 typical street price and 132 lbs, it earns RigScore 76 on our documented weights — weight honesty included. Cross-shop the rivals on the right before committing.