How fast can you drive with a rooftop tent?

How fast can you drive with a rooftop tent?

First of all, adhere to the traffic regulations and the maximum speed limit for the section of the road you are driving on.

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We recommend following the instructions provided by the car manufacturer, roof rack manufacturer, and roof tent manufacturer or seller. The lowest speed indicated among these instructions is the maximum speed at which you should drive.

Generally, driving at a speed of 100-130 km/hr is not an issue.

Factors that influence this include the type of roof tent you have, the size of your car, and how the tent is mounted. Weather conditions also play a role. Adjust your speed based on your comfort level and common sense. Remember, you might drive a bit slower, but that's what holidays are for.

If you're curious about recommended speeds, note that most rooftop tents can handle highway speeds. However, it's always best to verify with your specific tent's guidelines.

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Invest in the Right Roof Rack

It is important to first note that you will need a roof rack or bars to mount an appropriate roof top tent to your vehicle.

Roof racks and bars come in various shapes, guises, and designs. The best are simple bars that cross from one side of your vehicle's roof to the other. Whether the roof rack or bars are aero, round, or square in profile is not important. What matters most is their strength.

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Why Steel Racks Are Better

Steel racks or bars are recommended over aluminum ones. In our experience, a two-bar set roof rack with a rating of 100 KGs (50 KG each bar) made from steel is significantly better than a similar two-bar set with the same weight specification made from aluminum.

When I bought my first rooftop tent, I opted for aluminum aero roof racks rated to 100 KGs (50 KG each bar). After mounting the rack and attaching the tent, which weighed 55 KGs, I added my own weight (82 KGs). The aluminum roof rack buckled under the combined weight, denting my car’s roof and leading to a large repair bill.

In short, you should only ever fit a steel rack to your car, SUV, van, or truck when mounting a rooftop tent.

Importance of Correct Towers or Feet

Next, it is crucial to source the correct towers or feet to connect the racks or bars to the rails, fixing points, or door-jam of your vehicle. The tower or foot is essential as it connects to both the vehicle and the bar or rack. If it looks cheap and not sturdy, it probably is. Don’t skimp on the cost of these connection pieces as they are as important as the strength of the roof rack bars.

These towers or feet will prevent the bars with the tent from detaching from your vehicle’s roof if you suddenly brake to slow down when driving. Follow these guidelines, and you won’t go wrong when choosing your rack. If in doubt, we can source one for you.

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