What is the point of a rooftop tent?

Posted by tom on: October 10, 2022

RoofTop Tent

When private cars are gradually popularized, campers' enthusiasm for self-driving travel is heating up year by year. Many travel enthusiasts like to pursue those inaccessible sceneries and enjoy the happiness of outdoor camping, but current outdoor travel is subject to many restrictions

The conditions of outdoor camping sites are relatively harsh. Although the RV is fully functional and comfortable, it is too large and bloated to leave the road, and it is expensive. It is difficult to satisfy real field camping; and for those who choose ordinary cars or off-road vehicles, simply laying down the rear row and sleeping in the car is only a temporary measure, and it is difficult to sleep comfortably.

So, is there a kind of equipment that is really suitable for outdoor travel, which can not only save time and money but also provide travelers with a "home" during travel, so that they can stop and set up camp at any time and enjoy the beautiful scenery?

 Yes, that is the Rooftop Tent!

Next, I will introduce you to such a must-have artifact for outdoor travel that has become very popular abroad and find a more fashionable way of travel for car lovers who love the outdoors.


What is a rooftop tent? Is it expensive?

The rooftop tent has been placed the tent on the roof of the car. It is different from the tent that is set up on the ground during an outdoor camping. The installation and use of the rooftop tent are very convenient. It is known as the "home on the roof".


What types of rooftop tents are there?

There are currently three types of rooftop tents

  • The first is manual deployment, which requires you to build the tent and place the ladder yourself, but the interior space of the tent will be relatively large. You can also build a large space enclosure under the ladder next to the car. Washing clothes, bathing, putting seats to rest, outdoor picnics, etc. are very practical and the price is the cheapest.

The second is a fully automatic roof tent driven by a motor, which is more convenient to open and fold. Generally, it can be completed automatically within 10 seconds. It is high-end, and it also avoids the trouble of setting up tents in a hurry, saving a lot of effort and energy. time.

The third type is a lift-type automatic roof tent. The biggest difference from the second type is that the opening and closing speed is faster. The roof is generally made of fiberglass. , looks the most concise and beautiful, but the space is also the smallest, and does not provide more occlusion.

What kind of car can be equipped with a roof tent?

The most basic condition for the installation of roof tents is to have roof racks, so off-road and SUV models are the most suitable, and other models must install roof load-bearing racks according to the vehicle conditions before installing roof tents. Generally, the weight of the roof tent is about 60KG, and the weight of a family of three is about 150-240KG. The roof load-bearing of most cars is calculated in tons, so as long as the quality of the luggage rack is strong enough, the load-bearing of the roof is no problem. It is recommended to choose to install a separate longitudinal bar or crossbar, most of which can reach a dynamic load capacity of more than 75KG, and the distance from the roof needs to be about 4cm. As long as these conditions are met, most of the above models can pass.


What are the advantages of Rooftop tents? What are the disadvantages?

The rooftop tent has many incomparable advantages, so it is welcomed by the majority of friends. For Campers, as long as they own a car-top tent, they can “set up camp” anytime, anywhere without having to look for hotels, and save a lot of accommodation costs. Enjoy a picnic, barbecue, enjoy the beautiful scenery, lie in the roof tent at night and watch the splendid starry sky, and wake up in the morning to enjoy the baptism of the sea breeze and the mountain breeze. I think this is the charm of camping.

Most of the rooftop tents using high-strength fabrics and metal structures have undergone windproof, rainproof, and sand-proof tests, and even have thermal insulation layers, which can be driven to non-paved roads or even deserts, the Gobi, Compared with sleeping in the car, you can obviously save more space in the car, carry more luggage, and sleep more family members or partners. More importantly, the "high above" roof rack also effectively avoids the infestation of snakes, insects, and ants.

Of course, the shortcomings of rooftop tents are also obvious. Due to the heavyweight, wind resistance will be increased after installation, which will increase fuel consumption. Secondly, the current roof tents are generally more expensive, and it is inconvenient to go to the toilet in the middle of the night, so you must pay attention to safety when going up and down the ladder.

The yearning for nature and the interesting experiences on the road are strongly summoning our inner urge to travel. The emergence of roof tents has added a more practical and trendy way to travel for travelers who can't afford an RV and are unwilling to sleep on the cold and rugged ground. Let our car put on the roof tent and set off, you will find your own way, and you will know how to enjoy the beauty of nature's life

Which can not only save time and money but also provide travelers with a "home" during travel, so that they can stop and set up camp at any time and enjoy the beautiful scenery.


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When private cars are gradually popularized, campers' enthusiasm for self-driving travel is heating up year by year. Many travel enthusiasts like to pursue those inaccessible sceneries and enjoy the happiness of outdoor camping, but current outdoor travel is subject to many restrictions The conditions of outdoor camping sites are relatively harsh. Although the RV is […]
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