Buying a rooftop tent is not the same as buying a regular tent. You do not simply say I have 5 people so I need tent big enough to house that number of people. Your vehicle and its rack determine how many people you can have sleeping in your tent. If you are considering buying a rooftop tent you will want to see how much weight your car and its rack can safely support. Once you know what size of tent you can support with your vehicle you are ready to look for the rooftop tent that meets all your needs.
Below is a list of some popular rooftop tents for each size available. This list ranges from 2-5 person tents.
2 Person Rooftop Tents
* FSR Adventure Series A49H Rooftop Tent has a hard shell roof (made of ABS) and is automatic. With a remote or app on your smart phone you can have this model set up in 30 seconds. This model can be utilized in all seasons. When tent is open it measures 52”W X 85”L X 48”H. The closed tent measures 52”W X 85”L X 9”H. The weight of this rooftop tent is 139 pounds.
* James Baroud Evasion Rooftop Tent is 100% waterproof, breathable and UV resistant. The tent features a 360 panoramic view. It has a hard shell roof made of fiberglass-fortified polyester. This rooftop tent features an electric ventilation fan that is solar powered. This tent measure 55″W X 78″L X 41″W when open. It weighs about 145 pounds.
* Tepui Explorer Series Ayer 2-Person Rooftop Tent can be utilized in all seasons. This model is perfect for smaller sized vehicles. It measures 48″W X 84″L X 39″H open. This lightweight tent weighs only 95 pounds.
3 person Rooftop Tents
* Yakima Skyrise Rooftop Medium Tent comes with a wall to wall 2.5″ foam mattress. It also carries a limited warranty of 2 years. When open the rooftop tent measures 56″W “96”L X 48″H. This tent is light and weighs 115 pounds.
* Tepui Kukenam Sky 3 Tent features 37 square feet of floor space. This rooftop tent can handle heavy rains because the zippers are waterproof. This tent is rated for 3 seasons. When packed it measures 56″W x 48″L x 12″H. When open the tent has a peak height of 52″.
4 Person Rooftop Tents
* Baja Series Mesh Kukenam 4 Tent is ideal for warm to temperate weather. This model allows you to interchange your canopy based on the weather. When the tent is closed it measures 72″W x 48″L x 12″H. When the tent is open it measures 72″W x 96″L x 52″H. This rooftop tent weighs 100 pounds.
* Ruggedized Series Autana 4 with Annex is touted as the toughest rooftop tent model available. Designed for 4×4 trailers and off road vehicle this tent measures 72″W x 122″L x 52″H when opened. When closed the tents dimensions are 72″W x 48″L x 12″H. This rooftop tent weighs 240 pounds. It is heavier than most other tents.
5 Person Rooftop Tents
* Tuff Stuff® “Elite” Overland Roof Top Tent & Annex Room is suited for families. 4-5 people can sleep in the rooftop tent while up to 4 people can sleep below in the annexed room. When this four seasoned tent is open it measures 96″W x 79″L x 52″H. When folded closed the tent dimensions are 79″W x 48″L x 14″H. This is one of the heaviest rooftop tents on the market weighing in at 288 pounds.
