Comparison

Comparison

Features	Maggiolina	Columbus	Columbus Carbon	OverZone	OverLand	OverCamp
Design Strengths	Excellent for cold weather Deploys quickly Low air resistance while traveling	Light weight and simplicity of operation Instant deployment. Low air resistance while traveling	Super light carbon fiber shell – tough as steel Instant deployment. Low air resistance while traveling	Maximum interior space Rugged & durable Good interior space	Maximum interior space Rugged & durable Good interior space	Maximum interior space Rugged & durable Good interior space
Weather Protection	Excellent in cold, wet climates—good in hot weather	Excellent in hot, humid climates—good in cold weather	Excellent in hot, humid climates—good in cold weather	Very good all-around protection integral awning protects entry	Very good all-around protection	Excellent in warm weather Good all-season
Wind Capability	Excellent	Very Good	Very Good	Very Good	Very Good	Very Good
Security when closed	Excellent—crank handle acts as a ‘key’	Locking rear latch to secure contents	Locking rear latch to secure contents	Good—but not lockable	Good—but not lockable	Good—but not lockable
Storage space	Excellent to good	Good	Good	None	None	None
Comfort	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Very Good	Very Good	Very Good
Internal Space	Good - but Low ceiling (~3ft) for warmth retention	Good – excellent head room	Good – excellent head room	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ease of Deployment	Opens quickly – 30 to 45 seconds	Almost instant – 5 to 10 seconds	Almost instant – 5 to 10 seconds	Good – about 3 minutes	Good – about 3 minutes	Good – about 3 minutes
Ventilation	Very good—two doors two vent windows breathable fabric	Excellent —three doors large vent window	Excellent —three doors large vent window	Excellent —two large doors and end vents	Excellent —two large doors and end vents	Excellent —two large doors and end vents
Privacy	Excellent, especially Grand Tour and Extreme	Very Good – flexible door options	Very Good – flexible door options	Excellent – awning aids privacy	Excellent when doors are closed	Excellent when doors are closed
Access	Two doors - Enter on either side	Three doors – enter either side or rear	Three doors – enter either side or rear	Two doors - Enter on one side only	Two doors - Enter on one side only	Two doors - Enter on one side only
Insect Protection	Fully screened openings – zip separately on doors	Fully screened openings – zip separately on doors	Fully screened openings – zip separately on doors	Fully screened openings – zip separately on doors	Fully screened openings – zip separately on doors	Fully screened openings – zip separately on doors
Fuel economy impact	Low	Low	Very Low	Higher at highway speeds	Higher at highway speeds	Higher at highway speeds

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