Smittybilt Gen2 Overlander XL.
$1,500 buys you a competent soft-shell RTT with the Smittybilt warranty. The budget pick that introduces new overlanders to the category.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The budget entry-point that gets new overlanders out the door. Don't buy this if you camp 50+ nights a year; do buy this if you want to find out whether RTT camping is for you without committing $3,000.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
Budget Entry-Point
$1,500 — roughly half the price of a Roofnest Condor 2 with a corresponding spec downgrade.
Fast Shipping
Ships in 2-3 days versus 4-8 weeks for cottage and imported brands.
Realistic Used-Market Resale
Install base means buyers who upgrade typically recover $700-900 on the used market.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Strong owner ratings from buyers using it as a category-introduction. Lower editorial because newer/better options exist at $700+ more.
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Best Price Availability.
Prices checked April 2026
Global Critique
“The way new overlanders find out if RTT camping is for them.”
“Don't buy this for 100 nights a year — do buy this for the first 10 to find out.”
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