Roof Tent - Buyers Guide
With Every Roof Tent Purchase, There Are 5 Simple Steps
1. Check Your Car's Roof Load Capacity
All vehicles have a Dynamic and Static load limit:
- Dynamic: The weight the vehicle’s roof can safely carry while driving at EU speed limits.
- Static: The maximum capacity when the vehicle is not moving, which is 4 times greater than the dynamic limit.
Formula:
Dynamic weight × 3 to 5 = Static weight
Many vehicles have a minimum capacity of at least:
- 50kg Dynamic & 200kg Static.
Some vehicles may support:
- 75kg Dynamic & 300kg Static, with others going up to 100kg.
Use our Load Capacity Finder to find your car's dynamic capacity.
2. Read TentBox's Roof Tent Guide
For a detailed guide on choosing the right roof tent, visit the Roof Tent Bar Guide.
3. Purchase & Fit Roof Bars or Platform
Use our car search tool at the top of the Home Page to find compatible roof bars or platforms for your vehicle.
4. Choose the Best Tent for Your Needs & Car’s Limitations
Explore our full range of roof tents:
5. Installation
You can either:
- Book professional fitting in the Showroom, or
- Have the tent delivered for free anywhere on the UK Mainland.