OEX Vertex Lite Roof Top Tent for 2 People with Integrated Mattress and Telescopic Ladder, Lightweight 2 Man Car Roof Tent with Fold Out Pitching Style

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Most soft shell roof top tents come equipped with a window through the top rainfly which is awesome for stargazing at night or waking up to see the sky on a stunning summer day. Don't forget to subscribe to the Live For The Outdoors newsletter to get expert advice and outdoor inspiration delivered to you inbox! Once you’ve ensured your vehicle’s roof bars [1] are secure and parallel, the Vertex Lite should be lifted by two people (or a hoist) and slid on from the side, onto the roof bars.

If you like getting techy and being able to go off-grid to power your electrical devices, lights and even a small refrigerator or cooler then you might like the challenge of installing a solar panel on top of your roof top tent. Continue reading to learn how to set up your Vertex Lite, find out if it’s suitable for your vehicle and to have your key questions answered! Most roof top tents are 3-season rated meaning they are good for use for all seasons other than the winter. Designed to attach securely to the top of your vehicle, this comfortable off-ground sleeping area can be set up in seconds making overnight camping missions a breeze. Not only is the outer casing made of hard durable plastic with UV coating, but usually the walls are made from better fabric which may have some insulating fabric added to them.

When calculating the weight of the belongings to go on the roof, don’t forget to include the weight of the cross bars and racks. Missed payments will show on your credit file potentially making credit harder to obtain and will result in late fees being added to the debt. The awning has the same premium material as the roof tent with a Black 280g rip-stop polyester oxford cotton material equipped with UV resistant and waterproofing with PU5000mm. Ensure it sits in line with the centre of your car so not to obstruct the boot (tailgate) when opened.

But if you are travelling with luggage and weight on the roof, a dynamic weight limit instead will apply. The brackets on the roof tent will fit any bar widths between 25mm and 55mm, which covers most standard bars. Most hard-shell rooftop tents have some space between the in-built mattress and the top shell which allows you to leave some light bedding and thin pillows. It also provides very good chemical and heat resistance for long camping excursions during the summer.Note: It may be possible to purchase longer bolts (not available from manufacturer) to increase the depth.

Large space for comfort - 140cm by 240cm only slightly smaller than a queen size bed (which are usually 153cm by 203cm). Easy and quick set up times vs a traditional tent - No having to spend all that time pitching up a tent and nail in stakes which come undone. Not as limiting as a tent ⛺️ Keeps us dry in the rain What we don’t love ⛺️ If it rains and we have to put it away the mattress can get a little wet from the wet sides folding in, and we have to dry it out later ⛺️ It does not serve as a place holder for free campsites ⛺️ It is expensive. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.The awesome roof top tents we show later have different features that set them apart from each other, e. At 56kg this is the lightest hardshell roof tent on the market and perfect for almost every vehicle and great if you have a small car and want the benefits of hardshell roof tents. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.