CVT Mt. Hood Large
#20 in Hard shellFull review
The widest Mt. Hood, for two adults and a child or a dog who want a quick hard shell setup. At over 260 lb listed it needs a heavy duty rack.
CVT $2,999$2,999
2.8/5
A quick opening aluminum clamshell for a solo camper or a couple who wants a hard shell that rides low and keeps gear inside. It is very heavy, so check the roof load first.
- 2Sleeps
- 48 x 82 inBed
- 241.4 lbWeight
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at CVT$2,599
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Clamshell opens in 2 to 4 minutes, good for one night stops
- 53.5 in of headroom at the hinge end, plenty to sit up and change
- Blackout canvas keeps it dark for sleeping in after sunrise
- Gear can stay stowed inside when it is closed, so packing up is faster
Cons
- Very heavy at a listed 241.4 lb, so check the roof and rack dynamic load rating and follow the maker’s mounting instructions
- No published waterproof rating or mattress thickness
- Only a 2 year warranty
The CVT Mt. Hood family
Every CVT Mt. Hood model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Sleeps | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVT Mt. Hood Small (this one) | 2 | 2.8/5 | $2,599 |
| CVT Mt. Hood Medium | 2 | 2.8/5 | $2,799 |
| CVT Mt. Hood Large | 2 | 2.8/5 | $2,999 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Mt. Hood 50 in Small (51MHOR502D) |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Clamshell |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Mattress | 48 x 82 in |
| Bed area | 27.3 sq ft |
| Built-in lights | Yes |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | 280 gsm polyester blackout canvas |
| Annex | Optional |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 241.4 lb |
| Closed size | 88.19 x 54.72 x 10.24 in |
| Closed height | 10.2 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 4 min |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2025 |
Alternatives in this type
CVT Mt. Hood Medium
#21 in Hard shellFull review
The middle size of CVT’s aluminum clamshell, for couples who want more width than the Small. Its weight limits it to stout racks and trucks.
CVT $2,799$2,799
Thule Basin
#23 in Hard shellFull review
For couples who want one roof box that is both a cargo carrier and a quick pop up tent. Others get more bed and weather protection for the money.
Amazon $3,154.10$3,154.10
Compare
Compare the CVT Mt. Hood Small with any other tent →
More from CVT: every CVT product ranked.