Roof tent: sleeping on your own roof
Camping on the roof of the car – for years this was reserved for adventurers who conquered Africa with their 4x4s. The roof tent is now breaking all sales records. Also because they 'just' fit on the roof of a normal passenger car. CampersCaravans lists the top ones.
iKamper Skycamp 2.0 Rocky Black
In this so-called 'hardcover' roof tent, the entire tent is ready-made in a kind of roof box. The Skycamp is ready in 45 (!) seconds. The base consists of an aluminum base plate with a honeycomb structure, with a mattress measuring no less than 210 by 190 cm on top. More than enough for two people, but with small children you can even sleep in it for four people.
Number of persons: 2 adults + 2 children
Dimensions: 218x210x110 cm (open)
Weight: 72 kg
Price: € 4.080
More information: www.ikamper.nl
Thule Tepui Tepui Foothill
With the acquisition of the American Tepui Outdoors, Thule, known for its roof boxes, now has a complete range of roof tents. New is this Thule Tepui Foothill, a super compact roof tent that only takes up half of the car roof. This leaves room for a canoe or bicycle carrier. This earned the Thule Tepui Foothill the prestigious ISPO Outdoor Award.
Number of persons: 2 persons
Dimensions: 213x119x102 (open)
Weight: 49 kg
Price: € 1.730
More information: www.thule.com
Autohome Maggiolina Airlander
The Autohome roof tent is an Italian invention from 1958. The basis of the Maggiolina consists of a vertically opening roof tent made of canvas between two hard polyester shells. Opening and closing is done with a crank: you turn the roof tent up or down. When closed, you can simply leave the pillows and duvet (or sleeping bags) in place. Available in Small, Medium, Large and X-Long.
Number of persons: 3 persons
Dimensions: 210x160x103 cm (open)
Weight: 72 kg
Price from €2.459
More information: www.daktent.nl
Campwork Adventure 165
This Campwderk roof tent can be set up in no more than 2 minutes. The Adventure model is available with a width of 140 or 165 cm and it folds out to a whopping 290 cm. The two panoramic skylights are special, allowing you to look at the stars from your bed. Clever: the Adventure has a standard luggage net under the unfolded part of the bed base.
Number of persons: 2 adults + 1 child
Dimensions: 165x290x130 cm (open)
Weight: 68 kg
Price: from €1.689
More information: www.campwerk.nl
Sheepie Jimba Jimba 2.0
Sheepie is a brand from Australia. The Jimba Jimba 2.0 is popular, which many enthusiasts call 'the original'. It has a lightweight aluminum frame and the gas spring allows it to unfold automatically. At 42 kilos, it is one of the lightest roof tents on the market. The 12,5 cm thick mattress is special. The Jimba Jimba 2.0 is available in sizes Medium and Large.
Number of persons: 2 persons
Dimensions: 212x152x138 cm (Large model, open)
Weight: 43 kg (excl. ladder)
Price: € 1.559
More information: www.sheepie.com
Roof tent festival Netherlands
Want to know more about the roof tent? Visit the Roof Tent Festival from September 17 to 19. Please register as a visitor via the website. More info at www.daktentfestival.nl
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