What Are the Advantages to a Rooftop Tent?

[AZHUND]

I thought the big reason was you can have a big/fancy RTT and not lose valuable interior cargo space for the tent (and whatever you leave in there - like pads). That is a big plus on space-lacking vehicles like a bronco.

Also, they look cool and get more instagram likes.

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[Felix808]

I almost laugh at the "Protection from bears" comments, because we all know bears can't climb Mountain lions can jump & climb like no tomorrow as well. Heck I have a large coyote that jumps my 6 foot wall daily like it's not even there on his way to our neighbors property.

 

[dejones64]

110 Dynamic, 450 Static. I weight in at 240. Being 6'4". I may need to lose weight, or find an upgraded roof rack ?

I think it also has to do with "will the Bronco tip over cornering" because it's top-heavy.

 

[Felix808]

Ground camping may prevent this. Just be sure not to leave food in your truck. Bears will tear a vehicle apart for a candy bar. plenty of vids of that as well

 

[The Compensator]

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[jboes13]

I think it also has to do with "will the Bronco tip over cornering" because it's top-heavy.

That would seem fair lol. Especially if some order the factory 2" lift. And then add a tent.

 

[radprez]

Thanks, I'm getting a 2022 so have a lot of time to pick out a tent, but yes, definitely! If you have a winch, you gotta have a tent.

 

[Kino]

Thanks, I'm getting a 2022 so have a lot of time to pick out a tent, but yes, definitely! If you have a winch, you gotta have a tent.

I read that so fast that I thought you typed "wench"!

 

[jxc]

How easy is it to steal one of these off the roof? Any locks or something?

Locks are good, unless it's this guy that wants your stuff...

 

[radprez]

Does this guy live in Florida? Hope not.

 

[Blitzinger]

I'm a minimalist when I camp. I've never gone back packing (will one day), but all I need are two trees and my hammock. In the rain I stay dryer and cleaner in my hammock than I do in a tent.

may want to check your tent for holes

 

[wolfpackinva]

may want to check your tent for holes

Only tent I have is an 8 man REI tent that was gifted to me. Haven't used it in a couple years. One before that had holes.