softshellThule

Thule Approach 2 M

Thule Approach 2 M
~$3,000
Capacity
3 person
Weight
128 lbs
Sleep Area
95" × 51"
Type
softshell

Thule's current 3-person softshell. Unzip the travel cover, unfold the base, and it is ready in under three minutes. Lockable mounting brackets with a torque-limiting tool cut installation time, and the 95 by 51 inch floor carries a 2.4-inch dual-layer foam mattress.

Under-3-minute setup, lockable mounting brackets, 2.4in foam mattress

Pros

  • + Sets up in under 3 minutes
  • + Lockable mounting brackets with torque-limiting tool
  • + 2.4-inch dual-layer foam mattress with quilted cover
  • + 660 lb static weight capacity
  • + Side port for an AC unit or heater

Cons

  • - About $3,000, high for a softshell
  • - 128 lbs needs a rack with an adequate dynamic rating
  • - Awning sold separately
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