10 best roof top car tents

Not only manufacturers from the USSR completely ignored the design and visual appeal. Now we have a German product that looks like an army sleeping module. Everything is severe, strict and no frills. Moreover, this is not only an external attribute, but also an internal one. Asceticism is everywhere, even the mattress has a thickness of only 15 millimeters. There are also difficulties with opening the tent. She herself rises in a maximum of a minute, but in order to fix an additional awning, you will have to tinker. But a durable tarpaulin and a metal frame are not afraid of the most severe conditions. This is a car tent for extreme tourists who are used to overcoming adversity, and not to bask in a cozy house.

Before us is a universal tent, which is easy to lay out in two planes. You can fully raise the roof or raise only one of its edges. The length is 2200 millimeters, which allows you to place additional things in the headboard. They will not interfere during sleep, and when folding the module, they do not need to be removed. The total capacity of the box is more than a thousand liters and this is a very large indicator. In addition, it is worth praising the manufacturer, as this is his first experience in creating complex car roof tents. Prior to that, he produced simpler systems that were not particularly pleasing to the eye with design delights.

When developing their product, Yakima focused on aerodynamic and weight characteristics. It's no secret that autoboxing can significantly increase fuel consumption.Yes, and extra weight in the journey always interferes. The fabric used here is breathable nylon, developed in-house by the brand. Just like the autobox, on the aerodynamics of which real representatives of racing structures worked. At the same time, it was not necessary to sacrifice the thickness of the box walls and their strength, which is also very important, given the remote platform based on an aluminum ladder.

Modern tourism is moving further and further away from the harsh survival in the wild. Now you have the opportunity to relax, without depriving judging by the banal amenities. For example, this tent is equipped with ventilation and even a small air conditioner. You can’t call it climate control, but in extreme heat and stuffiness, it is quite capable of improving the situation inside. The box itself is quite roomy, and on its roof there is a solar battery that feeds the system with autonomous energy. There is not much of it, so if you wish, you always have the opportunity to switch to the generator and car battery, and you can do this by pressing just a couple of buttons, and you don’t need to switch or rearrange anything.

Tall people always have difficulty with accommodation. Most standard tents are small for them, and there is no way to fix the inconvenience. If you are experiencing this problem, be sure to consider this option. The length of the autotent is 2150 millimeters and this is a lot. But even if your growth does not reach such values, you should not give up extra space. Here you can store things, and a high autobox will allow you to leave them inside while the tent itself is folded. By the way, the width here is also increased. Calculation for 4 beds, and a solid aluminum ladder acts as an additional support.

RosAvtoTourism is a company that traces its history back to the distant past. It was her predecessor who produced car tents in the 70s of the last century and was a monopolist in the market. Then such an innovation was not widespread, and the quality left much to be desired. Now the company has a goal and competitors, and as a result - an excellent car tent at the most attractive price. Yes, there are no design frills here. This is a one-color box without pretensions to originality. But he fulfills his main goal, and this is the most important thing. In addition, users have no complaints about the quality of the tent, and you can read about the reports in popular travel magazines.

iKamper is a bright representative of young companies. He raised money on Kickstarter and was believed in. The brand lived up to expectations and a year after collecting the required amount, it released the first version of its product.It turned out well, but not without complaints. Now we have version 2.0 and all the shortcomings have been eliminated here, as well as some changes have been made. A key feature of SkyCamp 2.0 is modularity. Initially, you just buy a tent on the roof of the car. Then you buy a vestibule to it. Next - a prefix on the back door and finally expand the platform, for example, if there are children in the family and you also take them on trips. In general, a product with long-term goals.

If you carefully study the European tourist forums, it becomes clear that this is the most popular car tent, and it is impossible to compete with it. In Russia, this is not entirely true. It's about the price. The product is very expensive and the manufacturer does not even think of doing discounts or sales. Of course, the tent is of high quality, reliable and as comfortable as possible.It has everything you need, and the design is thought out so that you have no problems with it at all. It is because of Maggiolina in Russia that a scarf on the roof of a car is still considered an expensive pleasure. Fortunately, the market is changing, and is increasingly focused on the mass consumer.

The main problem of any tent is its unfolding and assembly. Even the one that is installed on the roof of the car takes time to bring it into working position. This manufacturer managed to bypass its competitors, and at once by several buildings. You just need to unfasten the 4 straps and the hydraulic jacks with a spring-loaded mechanism will do everything. Full opening takes 5 seconds. Folding will take a little longer - 15 seconds. There are no complaints about the quality either. The brand has been on the market for a long time and has achieved perfection in the selection of materials and components. The tent breathes, does not let water through and at the same time removes moisture from the inside. There is even antibacterial impregnation.

YUAGO took all the best from its competitors, improved it a bit and created its own original product. Instead of fiberglass, which is popular with Western manufacturers, 5 mm thick ABS plastic was used in the production of the Travel car tent. In terms of strength, it is not inferior, but it wins in price. The lifting mechanism was supplemented with shock absorbers, which greatly simplified the opening of the box. The tent itself is made of nylon impregnated with a special mixture that repels moisture. The result is a worthy product, entirely made in Russia and almost entirely by the company itself. That is why YUAGO Travel can be safely called the best combination of price and quality.