Camping in a tent on the roof, I can't do it without knowing this!

Camping in a tent on the roof, I can't do it without knowing this!

Driving camping is one of the most popular outdoor pro

Camping in a tent on the roof, I can't do it without knowing this!

Camping in a tent on the roof, I can't do it without knowing this!

Driving camping is one of the most popular outdoor projects in recent two years. In particular, the camping method of setting up tents on the roof is beautiful and cool, and many riders want to try it.

However, putting up a tent on the roof is not something you can set up if you want to. There are not only requirements for tents and models, but also many precautions. Today, I'm going to tell you something about the roof tent.

Roof tents should be equipped with luggage racks.

I believe that many riders who see the roof tent for the first time will think that someone has set up an ordinary tent on the roof. But after careful understanding, you will find that this kind of tent is specially built for the roof. When installing, the tent needs to be fixed on the luggage rack on the roof through the buckle.

So the most basic condition for installing a roof tent is to have a roof rack. Among various models, several off-road vehicles and SUVs are the most suitable. If other models also want to install roof tents, they must first install the roof load-bearing luggage rack according to the vehicle condition. Therefore, riders who are not off-road or SUV models need to modify their cars if they want to experience the roof tent.

There are two kinds of roof tents.

1, soft-topped tent

Soft-top tents, similar to ordinary tents we built on the flat ground, have the biggest advantage of being cheap, generally around 3000 to 5000. But the shortcomings are also obvious and troublesome. Because it is troublesome to build tents on the flat ground every day, it will only be more troublesome to transfer the construction work to the roof now.

2. Hard-top tent

Hard-top tents are very convenient to use, and can be built automatically by pressing the switch, but the price brought by automation is higher. The price of this kind of tent is basically more than 7000 yuan, and the weight is also very large. It is necessary to consider the convenience of carrying and the bearing capacity of the roof.

Of course, when using these tents, there are still some precautions that riders need to understand clearly.

Use a roof tent, which should be paid attention to.

1, the fuel consumption will increase.

The self-weight of the roof tent is generally around 60kg. Adding a roof tent is like sitting in a car with one more person, which will increase fuel consumption. At the same time, because the roof tent is inconvenient to carry, it is also tied to it after storage. In this way, the wind resistance of the car will also increase and the fuel consumption will naturally be more.

2. Build and tear down a person.

Because the tent is heavy, it is not easy to put it in the car. I'm afraid it's difficult for one person to finish it, and it needs two or three people to help, and vice versa. Therefore, it is best to find someone to help install the tent before self-driving camping, otherwise there are not enough people in the campsite, and it may really be impossible to install it.

3. Climbing stairs is easy to fall.

Suddenly living on the roof, some people are definitely not used to it. It is convenient to walk at night and climb the ladder. If you step on it, you will easily fall down. What's more, you will forget that you live on the roof, and you will fall straight from the roof and fall heavily, which is particularly dangerous. Therefore, when resting on the roof tent, you must be more careful to prevent injury from stepping on the air.

4. The upper and lower structures are easy to scratch.

When using the roof tent, it is necessary to prevent people from being injured and the car from being scratched. Because the tent needs to be lifted up and down during the construction process, it is easy to hit the car, from scratches to dents, if you don't firmly grasp something when passing things.

Therefore, riders must pay attention to the above matters when using the roof tent. Finally, I want to remind everyone that it is good to go camping, but we must pay attention to the weather. When choosing a campsite, you should find a flat place far from the water and always pay attention to your own safety.

Some things about the roof rack

1. Carrying capacity

The weight of most roof tents is above 100 kg, so it is necessary to ensure the bearing capacity of carriages and luggage racks. When purchasing a roof rack, it is necessary to choose a suitable roof rack according to the weight of the roof tent+the total weight of people sleeping in it, which is less than the maximum carrying weight of the roof rack.

2. Install the roof rack

If you want to install the roof rack in the later stage, you must first make sure that it meets the installation size requirements of the roof tent. It is recommended that the professional technicians of the manufacturer install it, so that the bearing conditions and adaptability can be better considered.

Step 3: Install the tent on the roof rack.

According to experience, one can't install a roof tent. You need at least one other person (with good physical strength) to install it, because first, two people need to work together to lift the tent to the roof rack, and then we have to do more complicated fixing work.