They are significantly more expensive than a standard tent so you better plan on getting your money s worth.
Roof top tent weight.
Before deciding to use your car check the manufacturer instructions.
This is important for two reasons.
Generally sedans and hatchbacks are not ideal candidates for a roof top tent but it is possible.
If you don t have a roof rack yet then you ll need to consider your tent weight as you shop for a rack to serve as its foundation.
Check how much weight your vehicle can comfortably carry on its roof top.
We can t find a lighter rtt anywhere.
Remember the roof rank also has some weight.
Most roof top tents will fit on a car that has at least 165lbs 75kg roof load capacity.
Compatibility and initial installation.
They re heavy and bulky.
Go fast campers has claimed to have created the lightest rooftop tent on the market.
Most options weigh at least 100 pounds and some up to 200 pounds.
The roof rack manufacturers allow 200lbs per person and then there is your bedding and gear to consider plus the actual weight of the roof top tent of around 100lbs or more it all adds up and can be over half a ton.
Most roof top tents weigh more than a hundred pounds so you need to be sure that your rack is up to the task.
The new gfc superlite 50 rtt tips the scales at only 80 pounds.
You ll also make sure you have at least one other person with you for mounting.