Thread: Anyone own a roof top tent

I don't want to sound rude (but this might so, if it does, please don't be offended).

The roof of a car has a weight limit imposed by the manufacturer.

If I recall correctly, you mentioned recently that you were somewhat overweight, i.e., over 200kg.

This combined with the weight of the tent and, I assume, your wife, will put the roof load well over the recommended maximum load.

Ron

yeah but this is later down the track after my gastro band is done and I am thin again, plus I never said I wanted one I still prefer my canvas trekker and a 12 bore in the sleeping bag, was merely amused of the thought of having the hole show drop of the back of the car

To throw further salt over my shoulder I wouldnt mount said tent to the roof, I have a full lenght roof rack thats secured to the chassis by heavy steel mounts, see we think of these things

there are a couple threads on rooftops in the camping section

Originally Posted by landyfromanuthaland

To throw further salt over my shoulder I wouldnt mount said tent to the roof, I have a full lenght roof rack thats secured to the chassis by heavy steel mounts, see we think of these things

Fair enough. A gastro band? You are taking this weight loss seriously. Good on you. I hope you get there.

Ron

Andy, have a look on Evil bay. My boss bought one for $400 and has had it for 3yrs. No issues.

Cheers steve

I used to have one and loved it. I had a full length rack and mounted it on the front so when it opened up (towards the rear) it was all supported on the roof rack not by the ladder alone. The rear section was just a bit flimsy when supported by the ladder alone. I got rid of it a few years ago when my first little one got too big to comfortably fit anymore but am seriously contemplating getting another one and giving the kids their own tent. As to the roof weight thing, I wouldn't be too worried about putting the extra weight on the roof to sleep as you are not moving (hopefully) and are not putting all the extra stresses on the gutters that pot holes/corrugations etc can amplify the weight onboard. If you were still lying in it whilst driving, then that would be a different story.

I have an ARB with a zip on annexe for the bottom for the kids to sleep in. I have it mounted so it flips out on the passenger side leaving the back free as a kitchen area. The Mrs just loves it, wasn't keen on camping before but after the month in the Kimberley she is hooked, all because the tent so bloody convenient. We have it mounted on the gutters and had no problems, even after the Tanami and Gibb River roads.
Money well spent I say.