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Technical Details
Manufacturer | Smittybilt |
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Model | Smittybilt Tent |
Item Weight | 168 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 76 x 122 x 51 inches |
Item model number | 2883 |
Features: Packing Size Gross Weight: 132 lbs / 59.8 kgs. New Weight: 117 lbs / 52.8 kgs. Load Capacity: 661lbs / 300 kgs.
Rooftop Tent Comparison Table
Rooftop Tent | Price | Category |
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Tepui Explorer Kukenam 3 | $1,750 | Softshell |
Roofnest Condor XL | $3,295 | Hardshell |
Smittybilt Overlander | $1,195 | Softshell |
CVT Mt. Denali Pioneer | $2,895 | Softshell |
Depending on what you’re doing, a rooftop tent can be a wonderful convenience or a horrendous pain in the neck. … If you’re not going to be driving much during your camping trip, or if you’re sleeping in a different place every night, this makes a rooftop tent more convenient than a traditional tent.
The Skycamp Mini offers the same quick setup as the Skycamp in a shorter, expandable hardshell. Thanks to the compact design, the Skycamp Mini can fit any vehicle, even the bed or cab of a truck. At only 125lbs (57kg) the Skycamp Mini is one of the lightest and smallest roof top tents on the market.
Thule Tepui Autana 3 The Thule Tepui Autana 3 is the most expensive tent we tested, but it comes with a four-season canopy, a large entrance awning, and an included annex, which more than doubles the size of the tent itself. The Overlander competes well with the top-tier of rooftop tents, despite costing significantly less.
A vehicle’s gas mileage is affected by the car model and the type of rooftop tent used. According to some studies, a vehicle’s fuel economy will drop in the range of 17 percent when a rooftop tent is installed on a car. This can be due to added weight and drag from wind.
The primary reason why rooftop tents are so expensive is the material. Rooftop tents come in two varieties: soft shell and hard shell. … However, soft shell tents are less expensive than hard shells for a reason. Assembling softshells is laborious.
The short answer is that yes, roof top tents are warm. At the very least, they tend to be warmer than traditional tents. … Roof top tents have several aspects that improve their warmth, but you’ll still need additional protection if you plan on camping in colder months or areas!
Roof Top Tents are More Comfortable Combine that with your tent’s thick, weatherproof walls, and you’ll almost forget you’re camping. And when the temperatures drop at night, sleeping off the ground will keep you much warmer.
I know CVT, Tepui, and HIT are all made in China.
Tepui has new owners. On Monday, Thule announced it had bought the California-based rooftop tent company. Founded in 2010 by Evan and Gabriela Currid, Tepui makes some of the most well-known and well-loved roof-mounted tents in the country.
Most roof top tents will be able to sleep 2-3 people. More times than not, the capacity of the tent will be listed as 2.5, which means two adults and either a child or dog.
Rooftop tents are quite safe from bears; however, as a bear is less likely to go sniffing around on top of a car than on the ground with a regular tent. That is not to say that it isn’t impossible for a bear to go sniffing, so make sure to take proper precautions.
If you place a roof tent on a factory-installed roof rack, there’s a good chance you’ll not only break the rack but also damage your car. … This weight can also stress your car’s suspension, causing some systems to wear out much more quickly.
Does a Roof Top Tent Affect Gas/Fuel Mileage? Yes, having a Roof Top Tent means a heavier load for your vehicle to carry, which results in requiring more engine power, and ultimately increased fuel consumption.
Yes, your vehicle can support a rooftop tent, as long as the rooftop load limit is over 165-pounds. Many SUVs, trucks, and larger automobiles will be ideal for this, but smaller cars and sedans may not have a structural capacity to support a rooftop tent, rack system, and the campers themselves.
To reduce the drag produced by a roof top tent you can buy a hardshell style tent, equip an aerodynamic roof rack, install a fairing, and position it properly on your vehicle.