Autohome Airtop, a detailed view

The Overlanders review of the Autohome Airtop and how it compares with the Maggiolina and Columbus. One of the lightest roof top tents in Australia and the world. Beautiful fiberglass construction, insulated shells, and ridiculously top-notch fabrics from Bayer. Autohome, made in Italy since 1958.
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[@skinnytroopy]

I’ve got a white air top on top of my troopy. It’s amazingly aerodynamic. Hardly notice it’s there. Hasn’t moved since I fitted it on two front runner bars. Great for two people and a dog.

[@overlandersaustralia5316]

Thanks @skinnytroopy I agree - the tent makes no difference to my fuel economy. Waaaay better than a chunky swag or something bulky like that on the roof.

[@kardyify]

Great review. Thank you. We purchased the Airtop Medium from Defenders NW in WA last October. After years with a FWC Hawk we decided to simplify which allows complete use of the Tundra bed for storage. We used an Adarac (3 crossbars) rack system which is mounted 12” above the bed rails thus keeping the Autohome’s roof even with the cab roof. This also allows use of the roll up tonneau. Bathroom trips via the ladder take getting use to but we love it.

[@theoverlanders]

thanks for the comment Kardy. Yep they are an absolutely great tent. Yes the toilet trips need a bit of planning sometimes... although no fun getting out of any tent for that job really. Glad you love it.

[@Dolomites-And-Me]

Tnx for sharing, I have the same tent and it is amazing!

[@overlandersaustralia5316]

thanks for commenting ! that is great to know 😀 they are so nice to use indeed

[@2ES_]

i really appreciate your review and care dor details! follow u! cheers from italy 😀

[@overlandersaustralia5316]

Thanks !! @2ES_ 😊

[@RogerCampillo]

Nice detailed review

[@overlandersaustralia5316]

Thanks @RogerCampillo :)

[@lisah3570]

Thank you so much for your videos about the Autohome RTT’s. You’ve allowed me to find the quality ‘home’ I’ve been looking for. Much appreciated 😁, so I’ve just subscribed. Given their price (albeit value for money). How secure are they to the roof racks in terms of security from opportunistic thieves. I’ve had trailers full of work equipment stolen, door locks on trailers broken etc. Having something else broken or stolen would be very upsetting. I read that RTT’s are sought after. Could extra locks be attached anywhere? I wish we lived in a world where these things didn’t happen but…. Happy travels to you and your family!

[@lisah3570]

Lol just watched the end of your video. I didn’t realise that you import them. You’re the perfect person to ask then… 1. Can the roof racks on the Magglolina be used for a solar panel (the weight is far less than 25kg) but just thinking about aerodynamics and securely attaching the panel to the racks so it doesn’t blow off)? 2. How much does the small Maggiolina Extreme weigh? 3. Would it be compatible with a Hyundai iLoad? 4. If I drive to where you’re at, can I pay to help you, help me install it on my roof? Thank you, once again 😁

[@esticolis]

How does it do in a moderately strong wind? One reviewer from the US showed a video in which the Airtop was bending to the side.

[@overlandersaustralia5316]

Gday @esticolis, thanks for you question. I've camped on a beach on the west coast of Tassie in howling winds and I must say I was impressed. I did wake up at 3 in the morning and face the car into the wind, which naturally helped as it halves the amount of surface facing the wind. I also used the wind-stoppers on the gas struts to take out the small movements and make it more rigid - and that helped. It worked great. I'd say on the whole the boxy shape is really better than the clam-shell tents in the wind.. just not as tall. The Maggiolina range with it's scissor mechanism will always be the best for rigidity, so that's a good option too.

[@michaelbell7618]

Thanks for the showcase of the airtop. I noticed when you pulled up the mattress it looked like some kind of grey mesh. Does that come standard or something you installed post purchase? Cheers mate!

[@theoverlanders]

hey Michael, that is the upgraded comfort plus mattress system - a replacement memory foam mattress and springs underneath. pretty nice. the standard mattress is good as well - some find it fairly firm. we recommend the under mattress air circulation mat with it. few things beat a nice flat mattress combined with a view of a dewy valley in the morning :)

[@nwitzki]

thanks, love these tents and looking for either the box shaped or the columbus variant… not really sure yet. For a 210cm long version, could you get away with 2 of the front runner roof bars? Or will this be too unstable? Or what's the reason you went with 3?

[@theoverlanders]

hi nwitzki thanks for you comment - the tents are fine with two bars, and we fit lots with just two bars. If you can have 3 then more the merrier. In my case I have the front runner table between the front two bars, so that's why i needed a third. :)

[@nwitzki]

@@theoverlanders ahh understood :) perfect and thank you for the reply. This was really the video and answer I was looking for even though I'm sorry to not be able to become a customer of yours since I'm from Germany. Thanks!

[@user-jm5dw3gm8y]

The Columbus variant in small and medium have an universal rail system built into the bottom to attach to the crossbars, does this have same system?

[@theoverlanders]

Gday, yes all the Autohome tents share the same rail system - it is a channel running fore-aft recessed into the insulated fiberglass sandwich panel of the base. The clamp sets slide into the channel. So there is no additional height/thickness to the tent. Great having a tent with a properly insulated base under the mattress. :)

[@brauhardwarebrauhardware8372]

Hi, thanks for the video. I have two little kids and want to sleep with them in the tent. Is ist possible that they fall out of the tent while sleeping? The door has no zipper at the bottom just the velcro closure.I fear that that they can slip through it...thanks for answering.

[@overlandersaustralia5316]

Hi @brauhardwarebrauhardware8372, the inner door flap is very secure when tucked in and down next to/under the mattress. I would be comfortable sleeping in there with my young kids, and have done many times without a hitch. 🙂

[@PetLife414]

Can you please link a site for a California purchaser to be able to buy your amazing product?!

[@theoverlanders]

hi Christopher, Autohome USA are the guys you need :)