Recently, we found the Safari Cruiser, a remote-controlled roof-lifting tent built by Akinodi for pickup truck models, on an overseas media website, which adopts an electric double-layer roof-lifting structure to maximize the use of the pickup truck compartment and panoramic rooftop tent space.
The Safari Cruiser is fixed directly to the top rail of the pickup truck, which when closed is about the height of the cab and can form a square box shape and weighs around 250kg.
As shown in the picture, the entire structure is folded into two layers, and the lower compartment reserves space for luggage and belongings. According to Akinochi officials, the device has increased its height by about 20cm in order to increase its capacity, and it can also be equipped with a crossbar above the roof to facilitate the carrying of bicycles and kayaks, and its carrying capacity is 30kg.
When opening the roof structure, the user first has to put down the tailgate, open the battery master switch near the bed, and use the remote control key to directly operate, and the X-shaped lifting mechanism will rise slowly and steadily.
The external expansion equipment also includes an outdoor canopy, which can be used to build an outdoor camping scene.
The picture shows the interior of the Safari Cruiser, where users can access the tent by climbing a ladder, an area that provides rest for 2-3 people.
The rooftop tent creates a 270-degree panoramic view, the outermost mesh curtain ensures ventilation and mosquito retention, and the topmost skylight creates an excellent viewing area for starry sky observation with an equally good view. In addition, the top 30W solar panel can power the lights and elevator system batteries.
The space under the top tent is free for the user, especially when the beds are stowed, and the interior is considerably high, and is usually used mainly as a sitting area. It is understood that the Safari Cruiser has been released in China and will officially enter the US market in 2024, with an estimated price of 10,000 US dollars, or about 72,000 yuan.