I can’t wait for summer! It’s the time of year that you spend more time outdoors; travelling a bit, doing some sightseeing, going to the beach, wild camping, hitting the boot sales at the crack of dawn…
We’ve toyed with the idea of getting ourselves a vintage camper van, but one of these rooftop tents is a really good stopgap. They’re better than run-of-the-mill tents because they’re raised off the ground, on to the roof of your vehicle; meaning the occupants are spared coming into contact with the cold, hard ground when they’re lying down to sleep. It also means that the probability of being visited by ground-dwelling critters (ants, scorpions, snakes, hyenas, grizzly bears… sorry, I’m letting my imagination get the better of me!) is diminished!
If extra space is needed (perhaps for storage or for the dog to bed down), a lower awning or ‘annex’ are options with some models. I like the idea of ‘gas-assisted opening’, so you’re not struggling with setting it up – especially if there happens to be gusts of wind or a very British downpour.
- Ventura Deluxe 1.4 rooftop tent: £749.00, Ventura Roof Tents
The Ventura Deluxe 1.4 is an all round incredible roof tent. It opens up in seconds, sleeps 2-3 adults and is made from durable materials for the most extreme conditions. Weighing just 45kgs, the roof tent easily mounts on a set of roof bars on any small car, 4×4, pick up, van or trailer.
- TUFF-TREK® TT-02 1.6m Soft Top Tent PRO Ruggedized: £1,650.00, Tuff Trek
• 320g polycotton fabric
• XTRA large fly sheet design
• XTRA large / double size side windows – improved ventilation in hot climates
• Tent body: 320g ripstop poly cotton canvas
• Flysheet: HD 420d fire retardant polyester fabric
• Lower annex room: 420d fire retardant polyester fabric, zipped in PVC ground sheet
• Upgraded 25mm aluminium frame tubes
• Rugged aluminium chequer plate base
• 1.65m wide model
• Lower annex room – included in price
• 70mm memory foam style mattress included (removable, washable cover)
• Free lower cargo net system
• 2x piece ladder included
• Fits most vehicles - TentBox Classic: £2,250.00, TentBox
• 2-person capacity
• Gas assisted opening, takes 1 min
• Space to store bedding & ladder inside
• Ladder, mattress & fixing kit included
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