Free Spirit Nova Standard rooftop tent open on a truck at camp
Free Spirit Nova Standard rooftop tent installed on a vehicle rack
Free Spirit Nova Standard hard shell fold-out tent fully open
Free Spirit Nova Standard rooftop tent with ladder deployed
Free Spirit Nova Standard aluminum hard shell rooftop tent
Interior of the Free Spirit Nova Standard rooftop tent with LED lights on

Nova Standard Rooftop Tent

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Fit: Fits most roof racks and bed racks with FSR universal mounting rails. Rack needs a dynamic load rating of at least 150 lb and at least this tent weight; confirm with your rack maker (FSR install guide).

Shipping: Ships to the Lower 48 for a flat $150, added at checkout. This item is not part of the $199 free shipping offer.

Returns: 30 days on new items in the original packaging. If the item arrived damaged or defective, we sent the wrong item, or our page listed your vehicle and it does not fit, we cover the return shipping, freight included, and there is no restocking fee. Any other return ships back at your cost with a restocking fee of 5% of product cost.

Freight deliveries: check the shipment and note any damage on the delivery receipt before you sign. After signing, we cannot accept a return for a change of mind or for damage that was not noted. A fit problem from our listing is still covered.

Why buy from us: Freespirit Recreation Nova Standard rooftop tent. Freight billed at checkout. 30-day returns on unused items in original packaging.

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Description

The Free Spirit Recreation Nova Standard is a hard shell rooftop tent with a fold-out design. FSR says it is a good match for below-cab racks on pickups and SUVs that need space to mount more gear beside the tent.

It has the smallest closed footprint in the FSR lineup at 42 by 56.75 in, so it fits a below-cab bed rack or leaves room on a roof rack for boxes and tie downs. Folded out, it gives a full 82 in of sleeping space with Tri-Layer insulation top to bottom and no support poles.

Why it works

  • Full Tri-Layer insulated tent body
  • 360 degree ventilation to reduce condensation
  • Deploys in under a minute
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Integrated, dimmable LED lighting
  • Heater, AC and electrical ports
  • Sleeps 1 to 2 people
  • 4-season use, 100% waterproof
  • Smallest closed footprint in the FSR lineup

Fit

Mounts: to most roof racks and bed racks with the FSR universal mounting rails. The rack needs a dynamic load rating of at least 150 lb and at least the tent weight; confirm with your rack maker and the FSR install guide.

Best for: below-cab racks on pickups and SUVs that need space to mount more gear beside the tent.

Order now; we check fit against your vehicle after you order and contact you before it ships if anything doesn't match.

Specs

  • Exterior: 42 x 56.75 x 11.5 in (includes mounting rail height)
  • Interior: 49.25 x 82 x 43.25 in
  • Weight: 132 lb
  • Weight capacity: 750 lb
  • Tent body: Tri-Layer fabric, polycotton fill between two layers of 210D ripstop
  • Floor: 600D poly Oxford, PU 3500 mm, 3D anti-condensation mat, vented slat floor
  • Rainfly: 210D Oxford ripstop PU 3000 mm, silver blockout coating, UPF 50+
  • Frame: extruded aluminum, polymer corners
  • Bedding storage: sleeping bag and pillows

In the box

  • Nova Standard rooftop tent
  • Ladder
  • Memory foam mattress
  • LED light
  • Mount kit

Warranty

Free Spirit Recreation lists a two-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects, from the date of purchase, for the original owner.

Shipping and returns

Ships by truck freight to the lower 48 states.

30-day returns on new, unused items.

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Questions

Will the FSR Nova fit on a below-cab bed rack?
That is the setup Free Spirit Recreation built it for. Closed, the Nova is 42 inches wide, 56.75 inches long and 11.5 inches high including rails, the smallest footprint in the FSR lineup. It installs cleanly on a below-cab pickup bed rack or on a roof rack, and on a roof rack it leaves the remaining length free for storage boxes or extra tie down space.
How long is the Nova bed once it folds out?
Folded out, the interior is 82 inches long, 49.25 inches wide and 43.25 inches high, per FSR, which is nearly double its packed length. FSR rates it to sleep 1 to 2 people on the included memory foam mattress. The fold-out design needs no support poles, and a sleeping bag and pillows can stay packed inside when it closes.
What is the difference between the Nova Standard and the Nova King?
Size and sleeping count, per FSR. The Standard sleeps 1 to 2, closes to 42 x 56.75 inches and weighs 132 lb, aimed at below-cab bed racks. The King sleeps 3 to 4, closes to 42 x 78 inches, opens to 72 x 82 inches inside and weighs 162 lb, aimed at above-cab racks, 4Runners, Land Cruisers and full-size trucks.
How does the Nova handle condensation under the mattress?
FSR builds the floor from 600D poly oxford rated PU 3500 mm and adds a 3D anti-condensation mat over a vented slat floor, so air moves beneath the mattress. FSR describes this as 360 degree ventilation designed to reduce condensation, paired with the insulating Tri-Layer walls.
Can I use the Nova in winter and heavy rain?
FSR rates the Nova for 4-season use and calls it 100% waterproof. Its Tri-Layer body is insulated from top to bottom, and the rainfly carries a silver blockout coating rated UPF 50+. Built-in ports let you run a heater, AC or power cords inside.
What weight should my rack be rated for with the Nova, and what comes with it?
The Nova Standard weighs 132 lb, and FSR lists a 750 lb weight capacity for the tent. FSR includes a ladder, memory foam mattress, dimmable LED light and a mount kit, and says it deploys in under a minute.

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