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
2.8/5
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.
- 2Sleeps
- 51 x 81 inBed
- 176 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$3,154.10
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Converts to a cargo box when you are not camping, so it earns its roof space every day
- Pops straight up in under a minute
- Holds 660 lb when parked and set up
Cons
- Only a 1500 mm waterproof rating, low for a tent at this price
- At 176 lb it is heavy for two people; check the roof or rack dynamic load rating and follow the maker’s mounting instructions
- A 51 in wide bed is snug for two adults
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 | 901017 |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Hard shell |
| Opens | Pops straight up |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Mattress | 51 x 81 in |
| Bed area | 28.7 sq ft |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | 260 g cotton and polyester, coated |
| Waterproof rating | 1,500 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 176 lb |
| Closed size | 84 x 55 x 12.75 in |
| Open size | 84 x 55 x 42.75 in |
| Closed height | 12.8 in |
| Static load | 660 lb |
| Setup time (maker) | 1 min |
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