The choice of a trunk-tent for a passenger car
The car trunk-tent can be made of nylon, polyester, tarpaulin, complemented by a canopy and a vestibule. It is installed with standard fasteners on the crossbars of the car trunk.
A motor home is a traveler's dream. Car roof rack is no longer a problem. To choose equipment, you need to understand the assortment.
Features of roof racks for cars
Road tents are of two types:
- A car trunk-tent, similar to a tourist one. It opens like a book. One half of the bottom is mounted on the roof, the second hangs above the ground and rests on the stairs. Installing the structure is easy - when you open the frame rises, and the top straightens and stretches.
- Roof rack-tent on the roof of the car, which, when assembled, resembles a plastic car box. The retractable frame rises, stretching the fabric walls, and the lid of the container serves as the top of the tent.
The car trunk-tent can be made of nylon, polyester, tarpaulin, supplemented with a canopy and a vestibule.
Budget options
If you travel a little and need a car trunk tent in exceptional cases, look at inexpensive options:
- Escape - a model with dimensions of 140/240 cm for 3 beds. The aluminum bottom is insulated with insulating foam, the walls are impregnated with waterproof cotton fabric, there are closing windows with mosquito nets. The cost is about $900.
- Wild Camp Missisipi 140 - This car roof rack tent has a capacity of 3 berths. The top is made of water-resistant cotton material, the bottom is a foam-insulated aluminum base. Dimensions 140 x 310 cm. Can be purchased for $1265 link to product.
Average price segment
Manufacturers endow models of the middle price segment with additional functions:
- Wild Camp Niagara 180 is new for 2020. The structure is reinforced with beams, which allows you to transport bicycles in a car roof rack. To do this, you need to install special fasteners. The tent made of moisture-repellent cotton fabric can accommodate 5 people. The set includes a ladder, a mattress, additional beams to strengthen the frame. Sleeping area 180/240 cm, aluminum bottom with insulation. Price $1543.
- Wild Camp Kolorado 180 - equipment is supplemented with a vestibule, designed for 4-5 people. Unfolded parameters: 240/180/130 cm. Reinforced aluminum base insulated. The seams are sealed with tape. Improved ventilation system, added pockets for things. The vestibule has a rubber floor, 2 windows with mesh. Additional equipment: retractable ladder, LED lamps from USB, mattress with removable cover, beams. Equipment price $1529.
Such equipment is used in hiking, expeditions.
Premium Products
Elite trunks-tents and additional equipment for them are made of durable, but lightweight materials.
- Columbus Maggiolina Small. The trunk-tent on the car is intended for two people. When folded, it is a car box. In the unfolded state, the dimensions of the motorhome are 215/130/100 cm. The roof is made of plastic, the material of the awning is polyester. The equipment comes with a ladder and a mattress. The average cost is $1790.
- ARB TOURING Simpson III is made from a breathable, water-repellent polymer material. Anodized aluminum frame. Additional area: a retractable veranda, a vestibule is fastened with a zipper. There is a ladder, mattress, fasteners. Dimensions: 2,4 m / 1,4 m / 1,3 m. Equipment weight 50 kg. Can be purchased for $2500.
If there is nowhere to stop for rest on the road, a car trunk-tent will help out, it is warmer to sleep on a car than on the ground or in the cabin.