ARB Esperance V2
#8 in Hard shellFull review
A compact, quick opening hard shell for couples who move camp often and want power and lights built in. Tall sleepers will find the bed short.
ARB $2,599.95$2,599.95
3.4/5
For families who want a proven king size fold out hard shell at a lower price than the Skycamp 4.0 Quad, and can do without built in lights.
- 4Sleeps
- 77.2 x 82.8 inBed
- 165 lbWeight
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at iKamper$3,425
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 77 in wide bed sleeps a family of four
- Opens in about a minute with the ladder as the support
- Bedding can stay packed inside the shell
- On sale well below the Skycamp 4.0 Quad that shares its footprint
Cons
- No published waterproof rating for the fly
- At 165 lb it needs a roof or rack with a high dynamic load rating; follow the maker’s mounting instructions
- Only a 2 year warranty
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 | MB008-012 |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Mattress | 77.2 x 82.8 in |
| Bed area | 44.4 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.5 in |
| Bedding stays inside | Yes |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | 300 gsm poly-cotton blackout canvas |
| Season rating | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 165 lb |
| Closed size | 85.5 x 54.75 x 13.5 in |
| Closed height | 13.5 in |
| Ladder | 88.5 in |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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