Smittybilt
Smittybilt Roof Top Tents, Roof Racks, Winches & Overland Gear
Smittybilt has been building off-road gear since 1956, and we carry a focused range of their overland lineup at Off Road Tents for people who want proven, affordable equipment that just works. Our Smittybilt selection spans the popular Overlander soft shell roof top tents, frame-mounted Jeep roof racks, awnings, and the XRC winch line, backed by Smittybilt's Lifetime Structural Warranty. Give us a call at 844-200-3979 and we'll help you pick the right Smittybilt gear for your rig.
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Who Is Smittybilt?
Smittybilt goes back to 1956, when a machinist named Basil Smith, known as Smitty, opened his own shop to build four-wheel-drive equipment for trucks and small SUVs. He brought his son Tom into the business, the company grew, and it took the name Smittybilt. Over nearly seven decades it became one of the names that helped define the modern 4x4 aftermarket, and it is still run by off-road enthusiasts building gear for people who actually use their rigs.
Smittybilt's full catalog is enormous. They make bumpers, tire carriers, seat covers, air compressors, recovery gear, lighting, tons of Jeep-specific hardware, and much more, far beyond what any single retailer stocks. What we carry at Off Road Tents is the overland-focused slice of that range: the Overlander soft shell roof top tents, the frame-mounted SRC roof racks for Jeep, side awnings and awning rooms, the XRC winch line, and a few key accessories. If you are building around camping and recovery rather than a full Jeep parts catalog, this collection is the part of Smittybilt that matters to you.
The thread running through everything Smittybilt makes is accessible value. Their gear is priced to be reachable for someone getting into overlanding without cutting the corners that matter, and it is put through rigorous testing before it ships. That is why the company can stand behind its products with a Lifetime Structural Warranty. Smittybilt is rarely the most premium option in any category, and it does not try to be. It is the brand that gets a huge number of people into their first rooftop tent, their first real winch, and their first proper awning without a painful price tag.
Featured Smittybilt Products
A representative selection across the Smittybilt overland range, from the flagship Overlander tents to the recovery and shade gear that rounds out a build. Every product shown here is currently in stock.
Smittybilt Gen 2 Overlander XL Roof Top Tent
Price: From $1,949.99
Type: Soft shell roof top tent, 4 person RTT, all-season tent | Fits: Universal, mounts to most racks and bars
The big one. The Gen 2 Overlander XL sleeps four adults on a king-size high-density foam mattress, with an underside entrance for privacy and an improved 420D rainfly with see-through skyview panels so you can watch the sky without pulling the fly. Rugged 600D ripstop canvas, anodized aluminum poles, an integrated LED strip, and a 2000D PVC travel cover. Best pick for families or groups who want the most sleeping space Smittybilt offers.
Standout features: Sleeps 4 on a king-size 60mm foam mattress • Underside entrance for added privacy • Improved 420D rainfly with skyview panels • Integrated LED light strip and storage pockets • Heavy-duty 2000D PVC travel cover
Smittybilt Overlander Gen 2 Roof Top Tent
Price: From $1,497
Type: Soft shell roof top tent, 2-3 person RTT, all-season tent | Fits: Universal, mounts to most racks and bars
The one that got a huge number of people into their first rooftop tent. The Overlander Gen 2 sleeps two to three on a 60mm foam mattress, weighs a manageable 118 lbs so it fits most vehicles, and carries the same upgrades as the XL: the improved skyview rainfly, LED strip, and 2000D travel cover. Its 1 inch aluminum sandwich base is rated to a 660 lb load. Best pick for couples and small families who want proven, affordable Smittybilt quality.
Standout features: Sleeps 2 to 3 at a manageable 118 lbs • Improved 420D skyview rainfly • 1 inch aluminum sandwich base, 660 lb rating • Integrated LED strip and mesh windows all sides • Fits most vehicles and racks
Smittybilt XRC-9.5 Gen2 Waterproof Winch
Price: $545.99
Type: Off-road winch, 9,500 lb winch, waterproof recovery winch | Fits: Standard winch mount plates
Recovery insurance at a reachable price. The XRC-9.5 pulls a rated 9,500 lbs from a 6.6 hp motor and 3-stage planetary gear train, with an IP67 waterproof casing that shrugs off mud, water crossings and weather. It ships with 93.5 feet of 5/16 inch steel wire rope, a forged steel hook, and a solenoid box you can mount in three positions. At 78 lbs it suits a mid-size rig well. Best pick for someone who wants a dependable first winch without overspending.
Standout features: 9,500 lb rated line pull • IP67 waterproof casing for any environment • 6.6 hp motor with 3-stage planetary gears • 93.5 ft of 5/16 inch steel wire rope, forged hook • 3-position solenoid box for flexible mounting
Smittybilt SRC Roof Rack for LJ Wrangler Unlimited
Price: $460.99
Type: Frame-mounted Jeep roof rack, SRC rack, steel rack | Fits: 2004-2006 LJ Wrangler Unlimited & Rubicon Unlimited
Smittybilt's roof racks work differently from most: instead of mounting to the roof, the SRC bolts to the Jeep's body at the door mounts and rear, so the load rides on structure rather than sheet metal. Built from over-built 2 by .120 wall powder-coated steel with quarter inch brackets, it carries 700 lbs static and 300 lbs dynamic, works with hard and soft tops via removable crossbars, and accepts Thule and Yakima accessories. Best pick for LJ Wrangler owners who want an affordable, tent-capable rack.
Standout features: Frame-mounted for strength, not roof-mounted • 700 lb static, 300 lb dynamic capacity • Removable crossbars for hard or soft tops • Over-built powder-coated steel construction • Accepts Thule and Yakima accessories
Smittybilt Retractable Awning 8.2' x 6.2'
Price: $286
Type: Side awning, retractable vehicle awning, shade | Fits: Universal, mounts to racks and rails
Shade wherever you park. This retractable side awning throws 50.84 square feet of cover from durable 600D Oxford polyester, enough for a couple of camp chairs and a table out of the sun or the rain. Adjustable aluminum twist-lock legs let you set the height, and the whole thing packs into an included heavy-duty travel cover at just 25 lbs. Fast to deploy, easy to live with. Best pick for anyone who wants an affordable, reliable awning for their setup.
Standout features: 50.84 sq ft of shade coverage • Durable 600D Oxford polyester • Height-adjustable aluminum twist-lock legs • Only 25 lbs with an included travel cover • Fast and easy single-person setup
Smittybilt Gen2 8' Awning Mesh Room
Price: $119.99
Type: Awning mesh room, bug-proof enclosure, awning accessory | Fits: Smittybilt Gen2 8' side awning
The most affordable featured product here and the upgrade that turns an awning into a room. This mesh enclosure attaches to the Smittybilt Gen2 8 foot side awning to create a fully enclosed, bug-proof shaded space, so you get evenings outside without the mosquitoes. A small addition that changes how usable your camp is after dark. Best pick for anyone running the Gen2 8 foot awning who wants to keep the insects out.
Standout features: Encloses the Gen2 8 ft side awning • Full bug-proof mesh protection • Creates a shaded outdoor room • Packs down small for travel • Most affordable featured Smittybilt product
Full Smittybilt Comparison Table
Our featured Smittybilt products side by side. This collection is the overland slice of Smittybilt's much larger catalog, so call us if you are after gear you do not see here.
| Product | Category | Key Spec | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 2 Overlander XL Roof Top Tent | Soft shell roof top tent | Sleeps 4, king mattress | From $1,949.99 |
| Overlander Gen 2 Roof Top Tent | Soft shell roof top tent | Sleeps 2-3, 118 lbs | From $1,497 |
| XRC-9.5 Gen2 Waterproof Winch | Off-road recovery winch | 9,500 lb pull, IP67 | $545.99 |
| SRC Roof Rack, LJ Wrangler Unlimited | Frame-mounted Jeep roof rack | 700 lb static, steel | $460.99 |
| Retractable Awning 8.2' x 6.2' | Retractable side awning | 50.84 sq ft, 25 lbs | $286 |
| Gen2 8' Awning Mesh Room | Awning mesh room enclosure | Bug-proof, fits 8 ft awning | $119.99 |
Which Smittybilt Gear Is Right for You?
Smittybilt spans several different categories, so unlike a single-product brand the choice depends on what part of your build you are working on. Here is how the featured gear breaks down.
You want a rooftop tent: XL or standard Overlander
Both Overlander Gen 2 tents are soft shell, all-season, and share the same upgrades, so the only real question is size. If it is usually two of you, occasionally three, the standard Overlander Gen 2 is the pick. It weighs 118 lbs, fits a wider range of vehicles, and costs less. If you camp as a family of four or want the extra room and the direct annex entry, step up to the Overlander XL, which sleeps four on a king-size mattress and adds the underside privacy entrance. Match the tent size to the people, not the truck, and confirm your rack can handle the closed weight.
You drive a Jeep and want an affordable rack: SRC roof rack
Smittybilt's SRC racks are Jeep-specific and take a different approach from platform roof racks. Rather than mounting to the roof, they bolt to the Jeep's body structure at the door mounts and rear, so the load rides on the frame and the sheet metal is never stressed. That is what lets an affordable steel rack carry a rooftop tent safely. The trade-off is that these are model-year and body-specific, so the exact rack depends on your Jeep. Tell us your year and whether it is a two-door or four-door and we will match the right SRC rack, since several are model-specific and some sell out.
You want recovery insurance: XRC winch
A winch is the thing you hope you never need and are very glad to have when you do. The XRC-9.5 is Smittybilt's accessible entry into serious recovery, with a 9,500 lb rated pull that suits most mid-size rigs, waterproof IP67 construction for water crossings and weather, and steel rope with a forged hook. Match the winch capacity to your loaded vehicle weight, the rule of thumb being roughly 1.5 times your gross weight, and make sure you have a winch-capable bumper or mount to put it on. Call us if you want help checking your numbers.
You want shade and a bug-free camp: awning and mesh room
The retractable side awning is the fast way to add covered outdoor space, 50.84 square feet of it, deployable by one person and light enough at 25 lbs to live on the rack permanently. If you camp anywhere with mosquitoes, add the Gen2 8 foot awning mesh room, which encloses the awning into a bug-proof shaded room and completely changes how usable your evenings are. The awning is the foundation, the mesh room is the upgrade, and together they are one of the most affordable ways to make camp more comfortable.
The simple decision rule: Two or three sleepers, go the standard Overlander Gen 2; a family of four, go the XL. Driving a Jeep and want an affordable tent-capable rack, go the SRC (matched to your exact model). Want recovery peace of mind, go the XRC-9.5 winch. Want shade, add the awning, then the mesh room if bugs are a factor.
Smittybilt vs Other Brands
Because Smittybilt spans several categories, it gets cross-shopped against different brands depending on the product. Here is the honest comparison from carrying all of them.
Smittybilt tents vs premium rooftop tents: Against premium hard shell brands, Smittybilt's Overlander tents are soft shell and much more affordable. You give up the fast pop-up setup and the sleeker aerodynamic profile of a hard shell, and in return you pay a fraction of the price for a genuinely capable all-season tent. For a first rooftop tent or a budget-conscious build, Smittybilt is one of the best value entries in the category. For the fastest setup and the lowest profile on the roof, a premium hard shell is worth the jump if the budget allows.
Smittybilt tents vs other soft shell brands: Within soft shell tents, Smittybilt competes closely on price and features with the other value-focused brands we carry. The Overlander line's strengths are its low weight, which fits more vehicles, and the well-sorted feature set of the Gen 2 update. Cross-shop carefully on exact dimensions and mattress size for your specific needs, and we can walk you through how the Smittybilt tents stack up against the alternatives for your vehicle and your budget.
Smittybilt racks vs platform roof racks: This is a real difference in kind. Sherpa, Prinsu and similar brands build low-profile platform roof racks that mount to the roof and suit a huge range of vehicles. Smittybilt's SRC racks are Jeep-specific and frame-mounted, which is a strength on a Jeep because the load bypasses the roof entirely, but it means they are not a universal-fit product. For a non-Jeep or for the lowest-profile platform look, go platform. For an affordable, strong, tent-capable rack on a Wrangler, the Smittybilt SRC is hard to beat on value.
Smittybilt winches vs premium winch brands: Premium winch brands hold an edge in absolute pull consistency, motor longevity under heavy repeated use, and resale reputation. Smittybilt's XRC line counters on price and on a feature set that covers what most overlanders actually need, including waterproof construction. For competition-level or professional-grade recovery, the premium brands earn their cost. For a reliable winch that gets a weekend wheeler out of trouble at a reachable price, the XRC is a strong value pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Smittybilt Overlander and Overlander XL tents?
Size is the main difference. The standard Overlander Gen 2 sleeps two to three people, weighs about 118 lbs, and fits a wider range of vehicles, which makes it the popular choice for couples and small families. The Overlander XL Gen 2 sleeps four on a king-size mattress, is larger and heavier, and adds an underside entrance for privacy plus a direct annex entry from inside the tent. Both are soft shell, all-season tents that share the same Gen 2 upgrades, including the improved skyview rainfly, the integrated LED strip, and the 2000D PVC travel cover. Choose by how many people sleep in it and by whether your rack and vehicle can handle the larger XL.
Are Smittybilt roof top tents universal, or vehicle-specific?
The tents are universal. Smittybilt builds some of the lighter rooftop tents on the market, and they mount to most standard roof racks and crossbars, so they fit a wide range of vehicles from small SUVs to full-size trucks. What you do need to confirm is that your rack or crossbars can handle the tent's weight, both the dynamic rating while driving and the static rating while parked and occupied. The roof racks in this collection are a different story: the Smittybilt SRC racks are Jeep-specific and model-year-specific, so those must be matched to your exact vehicle. Tell us your rack setup and we will confirm the tent will mount safely.
How do Smittybilt SRC roof racks mount?
Differently from most roof racks, and that is the point. Instead of mounting to the roof panel, the SRC rack bolts to the Jeep's body structure at the front door mounts and the rear, so the weight rides on the vehicle's frame rather than the sheet metal. That is what lets an affordable steel rack safely carry a rooftop tent, with a 700 lb static and 300 lb dynamic capacity. The crossbars are removable so you can take a hard or soft top on and off without removing the rack, and it accepts Thule and Yakima accessories. With an aftermarket bumper many install without drilling, though factory bumpers can require it. Because these are model-specific, confirm your exact Jeep year and body before ordering.
What size winch do I need, and is the XRC-9.5 enough?
The common rule of thumb is a winch rated to at least 1.5 times your vehicle's gross weight, so for most mid-size rigs the XRC-9.5's 9,500 lb rated line pull is in the right range. Heavier full-size trucks loaded with gear may want to step up to a higher-capacity winch for margin. Beyond capacity, the XRC-9.5's IP67 waterproof rating is what makes it well suited to water crossings and wet, muddy conditions, and it ships with steel wire rope and a forged hook. You will also need a winch-capable bumper or mounting plate to install it. If you tell us your vehicle and how you load it, we can help you confirm whether the XRC-9.5 is sized right or whether you want more capacity.
What warranty comes with Smittybilt products?
Smittybilt backs its products with a Lifetime Structural Warranty, and specific products carry their own additional coverage. The Gen 2 Overlander tents, for example, carry a 2 year limited warranty, and the XRC-9.5 winch carries a 3 year limited warranty on electrical components with a limited lifetime warranty on the mechanical parts. Buying from an authorized retailer is what keeps that coverage valid, and we are a licensed Smittybilt retailer, so every product we sell is genuine and warranty-backed. Keep your proof of purchase, and if you ever need to make a claim, call us and we will help you work through it.
Why Buy Smittybilt from Off Road Tents
We are a licensed Smittybilt retailer, so every product we sell is genuine and carries Smittybilt's full warranty coverage. With a brand as widely distributed as Smittybilt, buying from an authorized seller is what protects you if you ever need to make a warranty claim, and it means you are getting a real product rather than a questionable listing from an unknown source.
Because Smittybilt spans tents, racks, winches and awnings, the questions that come up are different for each, and we answer all of them. Will this tent mount safely on my rack, and can my roof handle the weight? Which SRC rack fits my exact Jeep year and body style? Is the XRC-9.5 enough winch for my loaded truck, or should I size up? Do I need a winch-capable bumper first? Which awning and mesh room work together? Call us at 844-200-3979 before you order and we will make sure the pieces fit your rig and each other.
We also carry Smittybilt alongside every other overland brand we stock, from budget to premium, so we can give you a straight answer instead of a pitch. If you are weighing a Smittybilt tent against a premium hard shell, or the SRC rack against a platform rack, or the XRC winch against another brand, we will tell you honestly which one fits your budget and your build best. Sometimes Smittybilt is exactly the right value call, and sometimes another brand fits better. We would rather get you the right gear once.
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Winches
Every winch we carry, across capacities and brands. Compare the XRC-9.5 against other options and match the pull rating to your rig.
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Everything for a Wrangler build. The SRC racks live here alongside the tents, awnings and recovery gear that complete the rig.
Not Sure Which Smittybilt Gear You Need?
Tell us what part of your build you're working on, tent, rack, winch or awning, along with your vehicle, and we'll match you to the right Smittybilt gear and make sure the pieces fit together. A lot of this collection moves fast, so call to confirm availability before you commit.
