Name: Trustmade Scout Max
Brand: Trustmade
Price: 1198.00 USD

3.4/5#13 of 31 in hard shell rooftop tents
3.4

For budget buyers who want a quick opening hard shell for two at about half the price of the big brands.

Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Cons

At 169 lb it needs a strong roof or rack; check the dynamic load rating (165 lb minimum) and follow the maker’s mounting instructions
Only a one year warranty, with no published terms
Sold only on Amazon, with little maker support information

The Trustmade Scout Max family

Every Trustmade Scout Max model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.

Model	Sleeps	Rating	Price
Trustmade Scout Max (this one)	3	3.4/5	$1,198
Trustmade Scout Max High Ridge	3	3.9/5	$1,699

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.

Sleeping
Model number	OR02RT04YZ
Shell	Hard shell
Opens	Pops straight up
Sleeps	3
Mattress	52 x 84 in
Bed area	30.3 sq ft
Mattress thickness	2 in
Anti-condensation mat	Yes
Built-in lights	Yes
Weather
Fabric	300 g flame retardant poly-cotton ripstop canvas
Waterproof rating	3,000 mm
On the vehicle
Weight	169 lb
Open size	84 x 52 x 60 in
Closed height	7 in
Dynamic load needed	165 lb
Ladder	91.2 in
Setup time (maker)	1 min
Warranty	1 year

For families of four who want a wide hard shell bed with climate control options for well under name brand prices.

$1,869

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.

$3,425

For families of three who want a hard shell that opens in seconds and unfolds to a long bed, at a mid range price.

$1,999