Types and prices of roof tents are sold and installed in stores all over the country, and many authentic manufacturers can be found in outlets. The price basically fluctuates at 3000- 12000 yuan, which is naturally much more expensive than the traditional ground camping tent. There are two kinds of roof tents, one is a soft-top manual unfolding tent, and the other is a hard-top hydraulic automatic tent.
1, the biggest advantage of soft roof tent soft roof manual is that it is cheap. Generally, you can buy it at a price of about 3000 to 5000, and the weight is relatively light. Compared with the hard-top hydraulic roof tent, the economy is much better, but the disadvantages are also obvious. Manual operation is more troublesome. Can you imagine how troublesome it is for you to set up a tent on the flat ground? By the way, it's even more troublesome if you bring it on the roof.
2. Hard-top tent Hard-top automatic tent is very convenient to use and does not need to be opened by itself. Just press the switch and it will be built automatically, but the price of automation will definitely be much higher. Generally, the price of the smallest hard-top hydraulic tent is basically above 7000 yuan. Then, it is very heavy, and the convenience of carrying and the bearing capacity of the roof should be considered.
Is the roof tent practical? In fact, the roof tent is quite practical. Why do you say that? Although the space is not so prominent compared with the traditional tent (self-built), fortunately, the roof tent is very convenient, which can save a lot of time. In addition, the location is relatively high, so you don't have to be afraid of mosquitoes and wild animals. So it is not unreasonable to say that the roof tent is practical.
As for whether to install a roof tent, it depends on your own needs. If you often travel by car, I believe it will be a good choice to install a roof tent, not to mention some "donkey friends". However, it is not necessary for you to commute by car, because adding tents will definitely increase the wind resistance on the roof, increase the fuel consumption of the car, and of course the stability of the car body will be affected. However, it should be noted that installation is not recommended if there are elderly people. After all, climbing stairs is a must.
What car can be equipped with a roof tent? The most basic condition for installing a roof tent is to have a roof rack, so off-road and SUV models are the most suitable. Before installing the roof tent for other vehicles, the roof bearing frame must be installed according to the vehicle condition. Generally, the weight of a roof tent is about 60KG, and the weight of a family of three is about 150-240KG, and the roof load of most cars is calculated in tons, so as long as the luggage rack is strong enough, the roof load is no problem.
It is suggested to install separate longitudinal bars or cross bars, most of which can reach the dynamic load capacity of more than 75KG, and the distance from the roof needs to reach about 4cm. As long as such conditions are met, most of the above models can be equipped with roof tents through (bringing or installing) load-bearing luggage racks, except for sedan models below A0 level.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a rooftop tent? 1, Advantages Roof tents have many incomparable advantages, so they are welcomed by the majority of donkey friends. For travelers, as long as they have a roof tent, they can "camp" anytime and anywhere, without looking for a hotel, and at the same time save a lot of accommodation expenses. Enjoy a picnic, barbecue, enjoy the beautiful scenery, lie on the roof tent at night and watch the bright starry sky, wake up in the morning and enjoy the baptism of sea breeze and mountain breeze for the first time, and fully enjoy the charm of camping.
Most roof tents made of high-strength fabrics and metal structures have been tested for wind, rain and sand prevention, and even have insulation layers. They can drive to unpaved roads or even deserts, Gobi, deep mountains and seaside by virtue of the off-road capability of the vehicle itself. Compared with sleeping in the car, they can obviously save more internal space, carry more luggage and sleep with more family members or partners. More importantly, the "overhead" roof rack also effectively avoids the intrusion of snakes, insects, rats and ants.
2. Disadvantages Of course, the disadvantages of roof tents are also obvious. Because of its gravity, the wind resistance will increase after installation, which will increase fuel consumption. Secondly, the current roof tents are generally expensive, and it is not convenient to go to the toilet in the middle of the night. You must pay attention to safety when going up and down the ladder.
Precautions for installing roof tents 1. Considering the load-bearing performance, the first thing to consider when installing a roof tent is the load-bearing performance of the roof luggage rack, especially the roof load-bearing luggage rack installed later, which also needs to meet the installation size requirements of various brands of roof tents. It is generally recommended to install it in the official store of the manufacturer by professional technicians, which can better consider the technical problems such as bearing capacity, adaptability and power supply.
2, consider the hands-on ability Second, when buying a roof tent, you should consider your own hands-on ability. If the plan is easy, it is more recommended to use a fully automatic roof made of hard top material, and at the same time, put away the streamlined roof and suppress it to minimize wind resistance. In terms of installation, the ladder of the roof tent is generally installed on the side of the car, and can be installed on the left, right and both sides according to your own needs. Of course, the rear of the car can also be installed, which will easily hinder the opening of the trunk and can be planned according to different models.
3. Understand the related functions. In addition, the performance of the roof tent, such as air permeability, anti-pulling, anti-mosquito, anti-8 wind, rain and snow invasion, etc., are all important contents to be understood. If the budget is sufficient, a more durable and practical roof tent is believed to make your journey pleasant.