Why choose a roof tent?
Car Roof tents are also known as “homes on the roof”. With the development of the car tourism industry, roof camping has become more and more popular among outdoor enthusiasts. The roof tent is on the roof of the car, away from the ground, effectively avoiding the infestation of reptiles, and can also effectively prevent moisture. The materials used in the tent can effectively prevent rain, wind, sun, and tearing, ensuring the comfort and safety of people inside the tent. In addition, the opening and closing of the roof tent is quick and convenient. You may only need to untie the rope or press the opening and closing button, and then open the poles and ladders, and the construction is basically completed.
Of course, the convenience of the roof tent is not only that:
(1) You don’t have to worry about the difficulty of booking a room in a holiday hotel, the high price, etc., you can just open the roof tent and rest. Not only saves the pain of grabbing a room, but also saves a fee.
(2) Don’t worry about the itinerary, as long as you can park, you can rest anywhere.
(3) The roof tent uses an inflatable cushion, which is soft and comfortable. If you bring your own blanket and quilt, it will be more comfortable.
(4) The height of the roof of the roof tent ensures a certain degree of privacy. It is more convenient for resting and changing clothes, and it will not affect other people.
How to choose a right car roof tent that suits you?
There are more and more brands and styles of roof tents on the market. How to choose the one that suits you among the many roof tents?
According to the functions, the roof tents are classified into soft-top manual tents, hard-top automatic tents, and hydraulic semi-automatic tents.
- Fully automatic roof tent
Fully automatic roof tent, also known as hard car roof tent, is a fully automatic roof tent driven by a motor. This kind of tent does not need to be opened manually. Press the automatic switch and use the motor to assist. The tent can be opened and closed easily in tens of seconds. However, the disadvantage of this type of tent is that it is heavier and more expensive, and it is more suitable for large models such as suv and off-road.
- Hydraulic semi-automatic roof tent
Simple operation, fast opening and closing, moderate price, and relatively limited storage space, it has the advantages of quick opening of the hard top automatic tent, and also has the characteristics of low price of the soft top tent, and has a high cost performance. There are also many suitable models, and it is also the most common type on the market. The disadvantage is that compared with manual tents, its accommodation space is relatively limited, and only two people can live at most.
- Soft top manual car roof tent
Soft-top manual tents need to be manually unfolded, but the interior space of the tent is larger, and the tent can also be extended into a shade, which is convenient for rest and picnics. But its disadvantage is that it is cumbersome to set up and takes a long time. If you are a camper with poor hands-on ability, it is recommended to choose a fully automatic roof tent.
What factors should be considered when installing a roof tent?
To install a roof tent, in addition to meeting the standards for installing a roof tent, factors such as vehicle roof load, tent functionality, and personal hands-on ability must also be considered.
- The load-bearing range of the roof
The Chinese national standard requires that the maximum bearing capacity of the roof should reach 1.5 times the curb weight, which is equivalent to standing on the roof of 27 adults weighing 150 catties. Usually, the total weight of a family of three is about 150-240KG, plus about 50KG Roof tents, the roof of most vehicles is completely bearable.
- The strength of individual hands-on ability
The installation and disassembly of manual roof tents are more troublesome. It is recommended to start with strong hands-on skills. If you want to save trouble, it is recommended to buy a hardtop automatic account. When purchasing, you should also pay attention to the wind resistance and streamline of the tent.
- The frequency of daily use
First of all, you must be a self-driving enthusiast, because the roof tent can only be equipped with the vehicle, and it cannot be used without the vehicle. If the number of times is not much, it is better to buy a normal tent. On the one hand, the price is cheaper (car roof tents are several times more expensive than ordinary tents), on the other hand, ordinary tents are more convenient, free, practical, more versatile, and suitable for more camping scenarios.
