Mounting hardware on Free Spirit hard shell crossbars
Free Spirit hard shell rooftop tent crossbars in use with gear
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Hard Shell Crossbar Kits

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Size Pro / Evolution Standard
Free shipping on $199+ Shipping, returns and who it is for

Who it is for: Aspen Pro, Evolution, and Odyssey hard-shell owners who need the FSR T-slot crossbar kit (Standard or XL) for shell-top cargo.

Shipping: Free ground shipping to the Lower 48 on orders of $199 or more. Under $199, the ground rate shows at checkout.

Returns: 30 days on new items in the original packaging. If the item arrived damaged or defective, or we sent the wrong item, we cover the return shipping and there is no restocking fee. Any other return ships back at your cost with a restocking fee of 5% of product cost.

Why buy from us: Freespirit Recreation hard shell crossbar kits for matching Freespirit Recreation tents. 30-day returns on unused items in original packaging.

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Description

Freespirit hard shell crossbar kits turn the top of your FSR hard shell rooftop tent into usable cargo space. They slide into the T-slot tracks built into every Odyssey, Evolution and Aspen Pro tent, with no drilling and no hardware beyond the kit.

The bars are black powder-coated steel, and universal slots along the top take standard mounts for traction boards, RotopaX, storage boxes, solar panels, bike mounts and cargo nets. Choose the Standard bars for Aspen Pro or Evolution Standard tents, or the XL bars for Aspen Pro XL or Evolution XL tents.

Why it works

  • Slides into the tent's built-in T-slot tracks
  • No drilling or modification
  • Black powder-coated steel
  • Universal mounting slots along each bar
  • Carries traction boards, RotopaX, boxes, solar panels and more
  • All mounting hardware included

Fit

Fits: FSR Odyssey, Evolution and Aspen Pro hard shell tents. Standard bars for Standard tents, XL bars for XL tents.

Not for: Aspen Lite, Nova or Kali tents.

Note: remove heavy gear before opening the tent; loads on top add strain to the gas struts. For four crossbars, order two sets.

Specs

  • Standard bar: 48.98 x 2.9 x 1 in
  • XL bar: 56.8 x 2.9 x 1 in
  • Material: black powder-coated steel
  • Quantity: one pair per kit

In the box

  • Two crossbars
  • All mounting hardware

Warranty

Covered by the Free Spirit Recreation manufacturer warranty.

Shipping and returns

Ships by ground parcel to the lower 48 states.

Shipping policy | Refund policy

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Questions

Which Freespirit tents take the hard shell crossbars?
Odyssey, Evolution and Aspen Pro series tents, per Freespirit Recreation. Standard bars go on Standard tents and XL bars on XL tents, since the bars are sized to match the tent width. Freespirit lists them as not compatible with the Aspen Lite, Nova series or Kali series tents.
How many crossbars can my tent carry?
Up to 4 on an Aspen Pro or Odyssey and up to 2 on an Evolution, per Freespirit Recreation. The bars come as a pair, so four crossbars on an Aspen Pro or Odyssey means two sets. Freespirit makes both sizes in black powder coated steel with all mounting hardware included.
How do the crossbars attach to the tent shell?
They slide into the T-slot tracks built into every Odyssey, Evolution and Aspen series tent frame, per Freespirit Recreation. No drilling or modification is needed and no separate mounting hardware beyond the included kit, giving two anchor points for straps, mounts and accessories on top of the tent.
What gear can ride on the tent crossbars?
Per Freespirit Recreation, slots along the top of each bar accept standard mounting hardware for traction boards, Rotopax, storage boxes, solar panels, bike mounts, cargo nets and surfboards. Freespirit says one owner runs a top box for family trips while another carries an extension ladder and a kayak.
Can heavy gear stay on top when the tent opens?
Freespirit Recreation recommends removing heavy gear before opening the tent. It says heavy loads on top while deployed add resistance to the gas struts and wear them out quickly. Standard bars measure 48.98 x 2.9 x 1 in and XL bars 56.8 x 2.9 x 1 in.