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NEW! SERIE 2024
Hard shell roof top range.
A sense of freedom, adventure and truly independent spirit at first glance. Columbus is the ideal roof tent for a week-end, holiday or tough trip.
This surprising range of roof tents is a lesson in design: made by expert hands with passion and dedication in every detail. Columbus is much more than a campsite roof tent: its strength, versatility and safety make it ideal for extreme camping and Off-Road holidays.
Like all Autohome roof tents, Columbus has a history of adventure throughout the world, providing users with maximum protection.
Opening the tent is really quick and easy, thanks to the special gas strutts, which lift up the top whilst keeping the fabric properly tensioned.
Columbus – your essential travel partner.
Autohome: “ A simple silhouette and a great look "
COLOUR OF FABRICS
COLOUR OF SHELL
FIBERGLASS 100% "GLASS RENFORCED PLASTIC" - GFK IN GERMAN
Shells are handmade by precision craftsmen, the best guarantee of quality: a quality structure, compact, pull-out, unlike ordinary plastic or similar products available on the market. The fiberglass insulates the inside from the heat and cold and can be cleaned easily (it is undamaged by aggressive cleaning agents). Strength, reliability, comfort, quality: Maggiolina roof tents are all this and more.
MODELS AND SIZES OF RANGE
COLUMBUS
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SMALLAerodynamic version. |
| Art: | C/01 Columbus Small |
| Sizes: | 130 x 210 cm |
| Closed h: | 30 cm |
| Open h: | 150 cm |
| Weight: | about 56 Kg* |
| Volume: | 196 l* |
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MEDIUMAerodynamic version. |
| Art: | C/02 Columbus Medium |
| Sizes: | 145 x 210 cm |
| Closed h: | 30 cm |
| Open h: | 150 cm |
| Weight: | about 60 Kg* |
| Volume: | 220 l* |
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LARGEAerodynamic version. |
| Art: | C/03 Columbus Large |
| Sizes: | 165 x 215 cm |
| Closed h: | 30 cm |
| Open h: | 150 cm |
| Weight: | about 71 Kg* |
| Volume: | 260 l* |
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X-LONGOptional for Small and Medium: instead of |
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| THE COMPLETE RANGE Open H max 150 cm |
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SMALL Aerodynamic version. Recommended for two adults. |
| Art: | C/01 Columbus Small |
| Sizes: | 130 x 210 cm |
| Closed h: | 30 cm |
| Open h: | 150 cm |
| Weight: | about 56 Kg* |
| Volume: | 196 l* |
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MEDIUM Aerodynamic version. Recommended for two adults and a child. |
| Art: | C/02 Columbus Medium |
| Sizes: | 145 x 210 cm |
| Closed h: | 30 cm |
| Open h: | 150 cm |
| Weight: | about 60 Kg* |
| Volume: | 220 l* |
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LARGE Aerodynamic version. Recommended for two adults and two children. |
| Art: | C/03 Columbus Large |
| Sizes: | 165 x 215 cm |
| Closed h: | 30 cm |
| Open h: | 150 cm |
| Weight: | about 71 Kg* |
| Volume: | 260 l* |
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| X-LONG Optional for Small and Medium: instead of the standard 210 cm long, this version is available at 230 cm in length. |
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| THE COMPLETE RANGE Open H max 150 cm |
BACKSTAGE
FACE TO FACE WITH AUTOHOME® AND ITS PRODUCTS
COMFORT WITHOUT COMPROMISE
All Columbus models open in an instant. By releasing the catch at the back, the tent will open thanks to two special gas springs (just like those on car tailgates) which lift the top whilst keeping the fabric tensioned.
Closing it is just as simple; you are then ready to set off again in total safety.
COMFORT WITHOUT COMPROMISE
All Columbus models open in an instant. By releasing the catch at the back, the tent will open thanks to two special gas springs (just like those on car tailgates) which lift the top whilst keeping the fabric tensioned.
Closing it is just as simple; you are then ready to set off again in total safety.
When the roof tent is open, it is characterized by one only rear panel without openings, perfectly stable and firm on the base with an anti-condensation Air Cap (except for the Large version that has also a rear window as standard). On the sides there are two French windows with arched zips useful for partial openings. There are also mosquito nets on all the openings.
1 - Columbus provides extra storage area whilst travelling. The aerodynamic design with its ample storage capacity allows you to carry sporting equipment, travel accessories, bed linen, etc and keep them safeguarded from the weather.
2 - Two internal safety locks to prevent closure during gusts of wind are fitted as standard (when locks are inserted, the tent does not close).
3 - Available with: 2 roomy storage pockets, one per side.
4 - Arched door fitted on each side complete with roll up, roll down mosquito nets. Fitted with circular zips, they can easily be changed into windows.
5 - Large window designed to offer an excellent view, but above all great privacy. When open, it assures the right privacy and cosiness.
6 - 7 - The aluminium ladder is extremely compact, foldable for travel or pull-out during the night.
EASY TO OPEN, SIMPLE TO CLOSE
Closing, the elastic guys can be activated by simple clips to fold the fabric inside the shell. The elastic is fitted neatly, not sewn onto the fabric, and does not cause crumpling, creasing or damage, ensuring perfect waterproofing and a good-looking tent. This feature is particularly useful with high vehicles.
HIGH CLASS TEXTILE
La condensation est un phénomène naturel qui touche les tentes de camping. Lorsque la température extérieure descend et devient plus basse de la température intérieure, l’humidité de l’air peut se condenser et se déposer, sous forme de gouttelettes, sur les parois de la tente. La condensation à l’intérieur d’une tente peut se manifester surtout le soir, la nuit, ou en altitude lorsque le tissu est plus frais. Forte des acquis d’années d’expérience et du soin qu’elle apporte à la sélection des meilleurs matériaux, Autohome a choisi Airtex®, un tissu de très haute qualité, pour les modèles Columbus, Columbus Variant, Columbus Carbon Fiber et Columbus Black Edition. Très éclectique, Airtex® est un tissu imperméable et résistant, qui présente une vitesse d’évacuation de la vapeur d’eau à l’extérieur de la tente extrêmement élevée. Désormais, la condensation ne sera plus un problème.
ÉVACUATION DE LA VAPEUR D’EAU
Vitesse d’évacuation de la vapeur d’eau: 440 g/m2/24 h
Airtex® est un tissu qui ne retient pas la vapeur d’eau dans la tente, mais qui l’évacue de manière naturelle vers l’extérieur. Et c’est justement la différence par rapport au polyester plasti é, qui étant étanche, est un véritable générateur d’humidité et de condensation.
ARTISAN QUALITY IN MASSPRODUCTION
As for most of the versions made by Autohome, the shells are made of fiberglass.
Fiberglass is a particular fabric fiber interweaved and soaked in resinous liquid substances or polyester. This material is also known as GRP, glass reinforced plastic (GFK in German).
The above mentioned really expensive liquid resins, once adequately mixed with catalyzing or accelerating additives, are manually spread with hairy roller brushes on a glassy fabric previously lay on open stamps. In this way, while solidifying, the liquid resin incorporates the glassy fibers and creates the fiberglass. It is a laborious process by hand but it is surely worthy the quality of the result.
Fiberglass is very widespread within the building industry and used especially for roofs and other industrial and urban coverings. It does not get warm under the sun and keeps any closed environment insulated from heat and cold, an indispensable feature for any roof tent.
Thanks to fiberglass, Autohome’s shells guarantee excellent quality not only in regard to their endurance and sound proof insulation, but also in terms of lightness and easiness to repair (avoiding this way the high costs of substitution of entire shells, usual in the case of Asian manufacturing that commonly uses simple plastic).
The quality of fiberglass is so great that this material is also used in the manufacturing of boats and cars, especially for bodyworks and hulls that need rigidity and stability throughout time… the best campers, for example, are the ones with single body made with fiberglass and therefore easily repairable (bodies made with ABS are indeed not very diffused anymore because of their difficult reparation processes). Thanks to its excellent qualities of lightness, robustness and resistance to decompression, fiberglass is also used for windmill blades and within the aeronautical and aerospace industry.
Autohome’s shells are designed and manufactured with the best existent material today.
No presumption of travelling to the moon (for the time being…).
FIBREGLASS ADVANTAGES
MATERIAL COMPARISON TABLE
| SPECIFIC WEIGHT g/cm³ |
TENSILE STRENGTH MPa |
ELASTIC MODULUS GPa |
COEF. OF THERMAL EXPANSION K¯1 |
COEF. OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY W/mK |
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| FIBREGLASS | 1,5 | 400 | 26 | 11 x 10¯6 | 0,35 |
| WOOD | 0,7 | 250 | 12 | 14 x 10¯6 | 0,1 |
| ALUMINIUM | 2,7 | 80 | 70 | 23 x 10¯6 | 170 |
| STEEL | 7,8 | 400 | 210 | 12 x 10¯6 | 40 |
| PLASTIC | 1,8 | 70 | 3 | 85 x 10¯6 | 0,1 |
ANTI-CONDENSATION VENTILATED ROOF
Loft and attic ceilings inspired our staff to give Columbus a false ceiling comprising an air cushion for extra insulation, sound and heatproofing, creating a safe, healthy and silent environment even in the rain.
This feature is provided for all Autohome shell tents.
There are three categories in the range: Columbus, Columbus Variant and Columbus Carbon Fiber
ANTI-CONDENSATION VENTILATED ROOF
Loft and attic ceilings inspired our staff to give Columbus a false ceiling comprising an air cushion for extra insulation, sound and heatproofing, creating a safe, healthy and silent environment even in the rain.
This feature is provided for all Autohome shell tents.
There are three categories in the range: Columbus, Columbus Variant and Columbus Carbon Fiber
ROOF INSULATION
Roof insulation with air gap is an exclusive Autohome feature. The air cushion obtained by the internal alveolar panel and the anti-condensation foam allow a better thermal and acoustic insulation and a healthier and more silent place to rest in case of rain.
OUTSIDE YOU CAN’T SEE INSIDE, INSIDE YOU CAN SEE OUTSIDE
Dim. 0,5 x 0,7 mm [13,6×11/cm]
The mosquito net has an extraordinary blackout feature that provides more privacy to the occupants of the tent. Outside you can’t see inside, inside you can see outside.
The mosquito net is very thick.
It is incomparable to the standard and it features an innovative weave so fine that it does not allow the passage of any kind of insects. Quiet nights in marshy areas, near watercourses, on the banks of rivers or in areas where the presence of microscopic mosquitoes is very high.
COLUMBUS TECHNICAL DESINGS
V= with the tent closed, this indicates the capacity (volume) of the upper shell, in litres.
The upper shell contains 2,3 or 4 pillows, according to the model, and other night-time accessories or personal effects.
For example, a rucksack, blankets, a beauty-case, or the ladder, the changing room, winter hood or other travel accessories can be fitted inside the tent, so they don’t take up room in the boot or inside the vehicle.
When choosing a roof tent, the shell height is important because it shows how much room there is inside and how easy it is to move about, hence the comfort.
Even just a few centimetres more or less make a big difference: everything has been calculated to ensure that a person of average height (170-190 cm) can sit comfortably without the head coming close to the ceiling.
The overall length of 210 cm provides optimum comfort and room for rucksacks or large blankets. If you are tall, the X-LONG model is the best choice.
Note: the dimensions indicated refer to the size of the shells.
Consider that, the shells being made with handcraft techniques in different moulds and configurations (Maggiolina / Columbus / Airtop), their length and width can vary +/- 30 mm.
The width (SMALL /MEDIUM /LARGE) is according to the number of occupants
The door is as wide as possible, 75 cm. The doors become large windows. The size of the windows can be adjusted for optimum visibility. Even when the traditional version has the windows open (in a rough half circle) privacy is not compromised.
Large window designed to offer an excellent view, but above all great privacy. When open, it assures the right privacy and cosiness..
Standard bases include 2 strong C-shaped steel bars to hook the tent onto the vehicle roof rails, using the clamps supplied.
