Roof Top Tent Requirements

Roof top tents can weigh anywhere from 100 lbs to 220 lbs depending on the application.

Roof top tent requirements.

Roof top tents can be installed on flat racks cross bars or a canopy. They are designed to be mounted on two normal cross bars not directly on the roof of the car such as ones from front runner rhino rack thule or any other after market cross bars same bars you would attach your bike or kayak to. This is the weight that the rack can physically carry while the vehicle is in motion. Requirements to use the tepui security nuts there must be sufficient exposed bolt thread.

Its added durability doesn t come with extra weight as the front runner is the lightest on this list at 93 pounds. Load bar connection brackets 2 in a set 49 00 exc. With the inside gutted you get 23 cubic feet of storage space plenty of room for skis snowboards even tools and sawhorses. The tent features a low profile.

For example if the tent weighs 130 lbs the racks must have at least that same dwc. A minimum of 0 5 6mm under each plate. Mounting requirements thanks to our universal mounting system ikamper rooftop tents fit on most vehicles. Look at the specs of your racks to know.

The weight of roof top tents on the market ranges from 40kg 60kg. Just make sure that your racks have a dynamic weight capacity dwc of at least the weight of the tent. If you are unsure of exactly which brackets will meet your requirements or you want some general advice on how best to fit your roof top tent just get in touch with the team at the bush company. Fitting a roof top tent for your car or truck many roof top tents weigh over a hundred pounds and therefore you will need to make certain your rack is all up to the job.

Each vehicle manufacturer has a weight limit their roof can handle so first make sure the weight is within the loading capacity of your roof. You won t find that versatility in any other dedicated rooftop tent. Get the right rhino racks. You can simply call your manufacturer.

Our rooftop tents are designed to fit on most vehicles with roof racks. Most roof rack tents have a rating of 400 600 lbs. Front runner s rooftop tent is a soft shell. The general rule of thumb is to make sure that your rack has a dynamic weight capacity of at least the weight of the tent.