Key factors for choosing car roof tentage

2025-11-29 11:43:39

1. Vehicle adaptability

Roof Load Capacity: First, check the static and dynamic load capacity limits of your vehicle's roof. Most car roof tentage weigh between 45-70 kilograms, and with the addition of passenger weight, it must be ensured that they do not exceed the maximum load-bearing capacity of the roof.

Roof Rack type: Confirm if your roof rack is suitable for installing Car sunshade tent. Most tents require a minimum spacing of 60-80 centimeters between crossbars, and the crossbars must have sufficient load-bearing capacity.

Vehicle height: Consider the total height of the tent after deployment to ensure it can pass through any height restricted areas you may encounter, while also facilitating daily entry and exit of the garage.

2. Size and Capacity

Number of Sleepers: Choose the appropriate size based on the number of your travelers. A single person tent is usually about 1.2 meters wide, a double person tent is about 1.4-1.6 meters wide, and a family tent can reach over 2 meters.

Internal height: Hard shell tents usually have limited internal height (about 1-1.2 meters), while soft shell tents may have more ample standing space.

Mattress comfort: check the thickness and material of the built-in mattress. 3-5 inch high-density foam mattress can provide a better sleep experience.

3. Seasonal adaptability

Three season tent: suitable for use in spring, summer, and autumn, with good ventilation and light weight, but cannot withstand severe cold and heavy snow.

Four season tents: using stronger structures and insulation materials, they can cope with winter conditions, but are usually heavier and more expensive.

Waterproof grade: check the waterproof grade of the Roof folding tent fabric (expressed in mm water column). Above 1500mm is suitable for moderate rain, and above 3000mm can resist rainstorm.

4. Functional design

Ladder type: Check the stability, width, and storage method of the ladder. A telescopic ladder saves more space, but a fixed ladder may be more stable.

Door and window design: Multi door and window design provides better ventilation and visibility, but may affect warmth retention. Mosquito nets are an essential function in hot areas.

Storage space: Some high-end tents have built-in storage bags or external hanging points for easy storage of small items.

Sunshade: The additional sunshade can expand the activity space and provide a shaded area.