How practical are rooftop tents?

In fact, rooftop tents are very practical, why do you say that?
Because, compared with traditional tents, it is not so prominent in space, but fortunately, the convenience of roof tents is very high. The location is relatively high, so you don’t have to be afraid of the harassment of mosquitoes and wild animals. Therefore, the high practicability of rooftop tents is not without reason. As for whether to install a roof tent, it depends on your own needs. If you camp a lot, installing a rooftop tent would be a great option. But if you usually drive to and from get off work, there is no need for this at all, because installing a tent will definitely increase the wind resistance of the roof, and the fuel consumption of the car will increase accordingly.

Are rooftop tents easy to install? Is my car suitable for a roof tent? Does it fall off while sleeping?
Regarding the roof tent, the editor has compiled the following strategies, and I will explain it clearly at one time about the roof tent.
1. How comfortable is it to live in a rooftop tent?
The rooftop tent comes with a 6cm-thick foam mattress that is comfortable to lie directly on. Of course, you can also spread a layer of sheets and a thin quilt. The so-called comfort is definitely a leap in enjoyment compared with ordinary camping tents and moisture-proof mats.
2. Is it safe to sleep in a rooftop tent, will it fall?
There are brackets on the side of the tent to prevent it from falling to the ground when sleeping, but the brand has already thought of this, so there is basically no need to worry about safety in this regard.

3. Will it be cold to live in a rooftop tent?
The fabric of the roof tent is relatively thick, the wind resistance is very good, and the temperature it can withstand will be much lower.
It should be noted that when the temperature is low, when the tent is completely closed, there will be a lot of condensation on the inner wall of the tent in the morning.
4. Will the roof account be stolen outside?
Now people’s quality is generally improved than before, and many roof tents and ladders have hooks in front of them. People who don’t know how to take it off are prone to making noise, so people trying to steal the tent will be spotted by pedestrians. In addition, the roof tent comes with a weight of more than 80 kilograms, which is very inconvenient for those who want to take it away, and it is not a valuable item, so there is basically no value for stealing.
5. How difficult is it to install a rooftop tent?
For some cars, the first installation can be a bit cumbersome due to the luggage rack. The secondary installation and disassembly are convenient and labor-saving. Normal installation takes 30 minutes and disassembly takes 10 minutes. Just watch the installation video and read the manual before installation.

6. Will the roof tent collapse after installation?
The country has strict requirements on the static pressure bearing capacity of the roof. Chinese national standards require a roof with a maximum carrying capacity of 1.5 times the curb weight, which is equivalent to 27 adults weighing 150 pounds standing on the roof. Therefore, the roof tents we can see on the market are absolutely unnecessary.
7. After the roof tent is installed, the wind resistance is small during operation
The height of the folding roof tent is generally not more than 40 cm, and the height will not reach the wind resistance level, so there is no need to worry about wind resistance when the car starts to drive on the road.
8. After the roof tent is installed, the noise will not be too much when driving
After installing the roof tent on the road for the first time, I will hear noises that I don’t usually care about, and I feel that the noise is louder than before. In fact, it’s a psychological effect. It doesn’t feel like driving in the city. The noise difference before and after installation will not be too big.

9. Will the fuel consumption of the car increase after installing the roof tent?
There is no difference in fuel consumption within 80 km and can be ignored. The fuel consumption of the high-speed 120 can be increased by about 1 liter compared to the fuel consumption without a tent, and the overall fuel consumption increase is not obvious, which is within an acceptable range.
10. How to solve the storage problem after the roof tent is removed
Since rooftop tents are the size of mattresses, they are limited by the height and width of the elevator. So for this question, friends who live in high-rise urban residences need to consider whether they can get in and out of the elevator, and whether there is enough storage space at home.
11. Are rooftop tents suitable for seniors?
Installation is not recommended if you are an elderly person as you will need to climb a ladder. But, for those young people, it’s a matter of personal preference.

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