Autohome Columbus hard shell roof top tent 1 year review 

really nice way to inform bout the tent. I have brought it - great tent for life !

Thanks for the review. I've had a Maggi Airland box style for about 14 years and it's been solid as a rock. Extremely stable in high winds and well insulated for the cold. Unfortunately at the time that model was constructed the mesh screens were sewn in to the body fabric at the top with zippers on both sides making the screens non-replaceable. Also the fabric trim used for sewing the zippers to the mesh was plain cotton, unlike the water & moisture resistant body fabric. This became a major problem when I left a cotton flannel sleeping bag inside for about one year and the air moisture retained by that bag caused that trim to rot, completely separating the zippers from the screens. So I'm looking to maybe replace the whole unit with a Columbus, the extra headroom looks more appealing, the Airland can feel confining sometimes. It looks like the Columbus might flap around a touch more in strong winds. The Airland model I have uses something akin to scissors jacks front and rear to lift the tent and you can crank a little extra to taughten the body fabric quite tight.

This was incredibly helpful - thank you! Sadly, the information on the AutoHome American site is quite poor - very difficult to get a realistic sense of the products - so your videos are much appreciated.

Awesome review! Super helpful!

Nice review! I can’t believe there are so few videos of this tent. Do you find the tent comfortable in warm nights during summer? I’m between the Columbus and Maggiolina style. I’m just wondering which style is more ventilated and fresh for warm climates.

Great review. I’m curious how it holds up if you are doing any aggressive off roading. Also how difficult is it to take off to store? Or do you leave it on?

Great review, do you know if you can get extra racks for carrying the kayaks or surfs on top of the tent?

Thank you for the review. I recently purchased the same tent. I have a question about washing the fabric due to camping under trees that were dropping sap like a fine mist. I'm thinking soap and water but don't want to use anything to hurt the waterproofing of the fabric. What is your recommendation? Thanks again.

Hi planning to fit out a new Prado, next year, this looks good 👍 , what type of rack system to use to fit the roof tent to , and do you supply also rack system

What size is this specific one, small?

How would you rate the mattress in term of comfort?

Hi! Super review. I have a question: please let me know from where you buy the aluminum pipe system to make the main door as the awning (aluminium strut). I have a Air top from Motorhome but it have no this bars. Thank you!

Hi is it possible to only open it partially to have a lower wind profile?

how does it hold up in strong winds?

What size? Small or Medium?