What is it like to live in a car roof tent on a self-drive trip?

Have you ever had one?

I'm afraid all outdoor camping lovers have experienced: bad weather, ants and bugs, and the inability to camp because of various environmental restrictions. I believe you have been distressed by these messy restrictions, but you must be eager for a better outdoor trip and keep telling yourself that inside. It's time to have a fun outdoor camping trip!

Summer camping is a new way for many people with cars to spend their weekends.

About three or five friends, bring beer and watermelon and barbecue food, a car, a tent, the day under the big trees to take a cool kan mountain, the night row of sitting counting stars. Even without air conditioning, you can enjoy the coolness deep in the mountains. Today we will talk about the new equipment for summer driving camping.

Roof tent

Sleeping on the roof of the car is certainly more comfortable than sleeping on the ground, but the roof tent for domestic players seems to be somewhat unfamiliar. But in fact, you want to play more comfortable, you may want to try this more comfortable, safer, more convenient mobile sleeping room - roof tent.

All roof tents have one thing in common, that is, they are very fast to set up.

Unpack the outside, untie some straps, set up the ladder, and you've got what looks like a clamshell tent. You can put a flat, comfortable, high-density mattress and all your bedding inside, including pillows, of course.

This means you've created more space for yourself in the back of the buggy.

What types of roof tents are there?

1. The first kind is manually unfolded, you need to do the tent construction, ladder placement, but the internal space of the tent will be larger, you can also build a large space under the ladder next to the car enclosure, used for washing clothes, bathing, put the seat rest, outdoor picnic, etc., very practical, the price is also the cheapest.

2. The second is a motor-driven automatic roof tent, open and put away are relatively easy, generally within 10 seconds can be automatically completed, high-end upscale, but also to avoid the trouble of handy tent, save a lot of energy and time.

3. The third is the helicopter automatic roof tent, and the second is the biggest difference is to open and put away faster, the roof is generally all fiberglass material, put away after the roof is very neat, does not take up much space, looks most simple and beautiful, but the space is also the smallest, does not provide more shade.

What can be retrofitted with a roof tent

Roof tent retrofitting the most basic conditions is also to have a roof rack, so off-road and SUV models are the most suitable, other models in the retrofitting of roof tents must first be installed according to the model conditions roof load-bearing luggage rack. The general weight of the roof tent is about 60KG, the weight of a family of three is about 150-240KG, and the roof weight of most cars is calculated in tons, so as long as the luggage rack quality is strong enough, the roof weight is no problem. It is recommended to choose to install separated longitudinal rods or horizontal rods, most of which can achieve a dynamic load capacity of more than 75KG, and the distance from the roof needs to reach about 4cm to be the most suitable. As long as such conditions are met, most models can be retrofitted with a roof tent by means of (owning or installing) a load-bearing luggage rack.

What are the advantages of a roof tent?

Roof top tents have many incomparable advantages and are therefore very popular among travelers. For travelers, as long as they have a roof-top tent, they can "set up camp" anytime and anywhere without having to look for a hotel, and save a lot of money on accommodation costs.

Enjoying picnics, barbecues and beautiful scenery, lying in the roof tent at night and watching the bright starry sky, and waking up in the morning to enjoy the sea and mountain breeze is one of the greatest pleasures of camping. Most of the roof tents with high-strength fabrics and metal structures have been tested for wind, rain and sand resistance, and even have a warm compartment, so they can be driven to unpaved roads and even deserts, the Gobi, mountains and seashores by virtue of the vehicle's own off-road capabilities. More importantly, the "high up" roof rack also effectively avoids the infestation of snakes, insects and ants.

Installing a roof tent will undoubtedly bring more fun to the driving tour and make the journey more convenient. Want to get closer to the caravan life, feel the luxury of outdoor travel, why not put a roof tent on the car, a second to become a "small caravan", practical, trendy travel way to let you feel the beauty of self-driving.