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Dorchester Center, MA 02124
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 |
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.
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 |
The 10 largest roof top tents, in order of sleeping footprint size:
Features: Packing Size Gross Weight: 132 lbs / 59.8 kgs. New Weight: 117 lbs / 52.8 kgs. Load Capacity: 661lbs / 300 kgs.
The Smittybilt Overlander Tent weights only 118 lbs/139lbs, so it can be mounted to most rack systems. Generally, most OE roof racks will have a capacity of 150-200 lbs while vehicle is in motion(dynamic rating).
There are plenty of regular tents that can be purchased for a much lower price, but the added safety and convenience of a rooftop tent can be worth the extra cost. Also, you’ll be saving a lot of money over renting an RV, which will allow you to go camping more than once or twice a year.
– As a general rule, SUV and trucks can be good candidates for a rooftop tent, while cars, sedans and hatchbacks are usually not. – Rooftop tents are usually acceptable for some fixed point and most raised rail systems.
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.
Durable. Roof-top tents are 3-season or 4-season tents constructed from a coated denier canvas made to withstand the elements. This material is waterproof as well as UV and mold-resistant.
Many rooftop tents can hold roughly 200 lbs at least. However, the true weight holding capacity will depend on the type of rooftop tent you have, who manufactured it, and how many people it can sleep. Generally, a rooftop tent can hold a total weight capacity of between 400 and 900 lbs.
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.
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.
The tent features red nylon grab handle straps for assistance on getting in and out. ( Fig M) Always use caution when going up and down ladder.
Yes you can. As long as your roof rack is secured, a rooftop tent can be attached to your soft top Jeep. Rooftop tents are pretty user-friendly when it comes to installing them on cars. They will go on just about any vehicle type as long as you have a secured roof rack.
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.
The advantages of a roof top tent are its ability to stay clean, dry, provide luxury, comfort, and stay off of the ground in a convenient and easy fashion. These a just a few of the prominent advantages roof top tents (RTTs) offer to campers.
Roof top tents can not be used while on the ground. Entering one while on the ground may cause damage by bending the aluminum mounting tracks or cracking the base of the tent. When you receive your tent, the installation process does require the tent to be put together on the ground.
Overland Camping, also known as Overlanding, essentially combines both off-roading and camping into one. It focuses on self-sufficient travel over rugged, remote terrain in search of new or pre-existing destinations with exploration and discovery as the primary goal.
Weight is an issue you want to consider for your rooftop tent. A lot of them weigh more or less 50 kilos. Heavier tents can cause pressure in your vehicle resulting in a decrease in fuel efficiency, car system pressure, and hard driving on the road.
The roof tent at TentBox can fit almost any vehicle including, minivans and caravans and even a mini itself. All that is required is two cross bars installed that are at least 80cm/31 inches apart. … You need to make sure that the roof bars you’ve got installed can support the weight of the TentBox.