OVS HD Nomadic 2
#3 in Soft shellFull review
A mid priced full size soft shell with a long warranty for couples who camp in all seasons. It skips the extended entry canopy of the Nomadic 2 Extended.
Amazon $1,499.99$1,499.99
3.6/5
A family sized soft shell with quick mounting and a low folded height, on sale for much less than the Approach 2 L. Check the roof and rack ratings, as it weighs 150 lb.
- 4Sleeps
- 67 x 95 inBed
- 150 lbWeight
Check price at Thule$2,239.96
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 95 x 67 in bed sleeps a family of four
- Lockable mounting brackets with a torque limiting tool make fitting and removing it quicker
- Folds to 11 in tall, low for a four person tent
- Thule sells an annex, awnings and an anti condensation mat made for it
Cons
- At 150 lb it needs a rack and roof rated for that weight while driving; check both ratings first
- Thule publishes no waterproof rating or warranty term for it
- The sale price may not last, and Thule shows it as temporarily out of stock at times
The Thule Approach family
Every Thule Approach model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Sleeps | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thule Approach S | 2 | 2.9/5 | $2,299.95 |
| Thule Approach M | 3 | 3.1/5 | $2,699.95 |
| Thule Approach L (this one) | 4 | 3.6/5 | $2,239.96 |
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 | Approach L (901015) |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Mattress | 67 x 95 in |
| Bed area | 44.2 sq ft |
| Anti-condensation mat | No |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | 600D polyester ripstop |
| Season rating | 4 season |
| Annex | Optional |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 150 lb |
| Closed size | 49 x 72 x 11 in |
| Open size | 96 x 72 x 40 in |
| Closed height | 11 in |
| Static load | 660 lb |
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