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Construction features—Hard top tents

  Maggiolina Columbus Variant Columbus Carbon
Shell material Marine grade fiberglass with gelcoat Marine grade fiberglass with gelcoat Carbon Fiber with UV resistant coatings
Fabric specification* Dralon® synthetic Airtex® synthetic Airtex® synthetic
Fabric color Light Grey Light Grey Medium grey
Bottom platform 1”+ bonded foam/ Fiberglass sandwich 1”+ bonded foam/ Fiberglass sandwich 1”+ bonded foam/ carbon fiber  sandwich
Mounting rails and fasteners Recessed, corrosion resistant steel C channel
Stainless U bolts and 1/8” thick steel clamp plates		 Recessed, corrosion resistant steel C channel
Stainless U bolts and 1/8” thick steel clamp plates		 Recessed, corrosion resistant steel C channel
Stainless U bolts and 1/8” thick steel clamp plates
Opening mechanism Dual crank driven steel worm shafts and scissors lifts Dual gas rams with manual stop adjustments Dual gas rams with manual stop adjustments
Ladder Adjustable Aluminum alloy tested to over 750 lbs. Adjustable Aluminum alloy tested to over 750 lbs. Adjustable Aluminum alloy tested to over 750 lbs.
Shell sealing Gasketed lip in upper shell Gasketed lip in upper shell Gasketed lip in upper shell
Interior headliner Quilted synthetic fabric Quilted synthetic fabric Quilted synthetic fabric
Mattress 2-1/4” thick closed cell foam 2-1/4” thick closed cell foam 2” thick closed cell foam
Mattress cover Washable cotton w/zipper Washable cotton w/zipper Washable cotton w/zipper
*See fabric section for ISO Specification and ratings on this page


Construction features—Fabric Tents

  OverLand OverZone OverCamp
Frame material Aluminum tubing Aluminum tubing Steel frame
Fabric specification* K200 420g Cotton/Acrylic K200 420g Cotton/Acrylic K100 420g Cotton/Acrylic
Fabric color Light grey/ carbon Grey Tan/Olive Blue/Carbon grey
Bottom platform 5/8” marine microlam sheathed with high impact plastic 5/8” marine microlam sheathed with high impact plastic 5/8” marine microlam sheathed with high impact plastic
Mounting rails and fasteners Corrosion resistant steel C channel
Stainless U bolts and 1/8” thick steel clamp plates		 Corrosion resistant steel C channel
Stainless U bolts and 1/8” thick steel clamp plates		 Corrosion resistant steel C channel
Stainless U bolts and 1/8” thick steel clamp plates
Opening mechanism Steel knife hinges Steel knife hinges Steel knife hinges
Ladder Adjustable Aluminum Alloy Adjustable Aluminum Alloy Adjustable plated steel
Closure Assisted by elastic fabric draw cords and compression straps Assisted by elastic fabric draw cords and compression straps Assisted by elastic fabric draw cords and compression straps
Travel Cover HD PVC cover HD PVC cover HD PVC cover
Anti-condensation All interior struts pocketed All interior struts pocketed  
Mattress 3-1/2” thick closed cell foam 3” thick closed cell foam 3” thick closed cell foam
Mattress cover Washable cotton w/zipper Washable cotton w/zipper Washable cotton w/zipper
* See fabric section for ISO Specification and ratings on this page

AutoHome tent fabric specifications and ratings

Fabric evaluation criteria
A very good fabric cannot be just waterproof (it would be unsuitable as a camping fabric), one of the main properties of tent fabric must be breathability. Each square centimeter of fabric shall contribute to the natural exchange of internal and external air. This characteristic allows maintenance of a real well-being of the occupants that can only be achieved by high transpiration and speed in water vapor transferring. This principle is critical in  environments with small volumes of air, (such as a tent) to prevent condensation forming, and resulting heat reduction in the tent. The natural flow-through of internal air containing moisture generated by the occupants of the tent allows a comfortable environment to be maintained.

Specifications and ratings

  Maggiolina Columbus OverLand/OverZone OverCamp
Fabric Dralon® AirTex® K200 K100/K200
Breathability
ISO 9237/97
Impermeability
ISO 811
Stretch
ISO 5081
Tear resistance
ASTM D1424
Color stability
ISO 105B02
Light Resistance
ISO 105B02
Weight
ISO 3801
Evaluation:  = Good   = Very Good   = Excellent

To scientifically evaluate a fabrics qualities we consider the following:

  1. The ratio between impermeability (maximum column of water the fabric is resistant to, according to ISO 811) and breathability (air permeability according to ISO 9237), calculated with reference to dimensions and inner volumes of the tents (habitable area) and area (in square meters) of the textile surface: basic criteria for a healthy environment.
  2. Specific purpose of the fabric: for example the tents roof or side walls, including stresses and movement the fabrics are subject to as well as weather and climatic influences.
    Stretch (ISO 5081), and tear-resistance (ASTM D1424)
  3. Color Stability (ISO 105B04) taking into consideration weather and climatic conditions, including the reaction of a combination of fabrics and threads.
  4. Light Resistance (ISO 105B02) effectiveness against direct sunlight and artificial lighting.
  5. Weight (ISO 3801) of fabric for suitable waterproofing, not forgetting the tents weight/volume ratio when folded for transport or erection.
  6. Cleaning and Maintenance: including resistance to dirt and mildew.
 
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