A light, low profile two person soft shell for smaller SUVs and racks with modest load ratings. The thin mattress and short floor make it better for one or two shorter sleepers.
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A narrow, low profile two person tent for people who need roof space for bikes or boats as well as a bed. The bed is small for the price.
- 2Sleeps
- 45 x 80 inBed
- 122 lbWeight
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- Folds to 25 in wide, leaving half the roof free for bikes, a kayak or a cargo box
- Folds to 11 in tall, so it adds little wind noise
- Mounts on either side of the vehicle and one person can set it up
- Canopy fabric carries a published 1500 mm waterproof rating
- The 80 x 45 in bed is snug for two adults
- Pricey for the bed size it gives
- Thule publishes no warranty term for it
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Specifications
| Model number | Foothill 2 (901042) |
|---|---|
| Sleeping | |
| Shell | Soft shell |
| Opens | Folds out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Mattress | 45 x 80 in |
| Bed area | 25 sq ft |
| Mattress thickness | 2.4 in |
| Weather | |
| Fabric | 100% recycled 600D polyester ripstop |
| Waterproof rating | 1,500 mm |
| Season rating | 4 season |
| On the vehicle | |
| Weight | 122 lb |
| Closed size | 84 x 25 x 11 in |
| Open size | 84 x 49 x 37 in |
| Closed height | 11 in |
| Static load | 660 lb |
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