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Best Roof Top Tent

If you love camping but want to make your set up easier without having to tow anything, a rooftop tent could be the perfect upgrade for you. Rooftop tents have come a long way in recent years with much research into durable fabrics, struts and quality (actually) comfortable mattresses.

But what roof top sanctuary will fuel your wildest road trip dreams? Check out our article How to Choose the Best Rooftop Tent where we give you a list of features to look for in a roof top tent.

Here we have explored the top options of the Kings Tourer Roof top Tent, Darche Kozi 1300 Roof Top Tent, Dune Nomad 4WD & Car Rooftop Tent and Drifta Stockton Hardshell Roof Top Tent to inspire your next escape. Read on and discover some of the most popular models to transform your camping trip into a comfortable hotel suite under the stars.

Kings Tourer Roof Top Tent – the more budget-friendly version

Kings Rooftop TentThe endless Outback calls only the boldest explorers who count on their gear to conquer the most rugged terrain. That’s where the Kings Rooftop Tent delivers rugged performance. Built from aluminium, composite panels and ripstop canvas, this tent is designed to face of extreme conditions. Blazing sun, tropical downpours, even snow.

Some of the great features of this roof top tent are:

      • Comfortably fits 3 people.
      • a plush foam mattress.
      • Crystal-clear acrylic roof window.
      • Set up is a quick 3-minute, one person job.
      • The tent area is 2.5m of length, just under a meter and a half wide with head height over 1.3m. That is very generous for a roof top tent
      • The tent is made of high quality 320gsm rip stop canvas meaning the tent is breathable while keeping out any rain and wind.
      • The tent includes a fly which provides an additional layer of protection from the elements by keeping the sun off the inner canvas of your rooftop tent.
      • All three sides have mozzie and midgee-proof flyscreen mesh windows, plus zippable canvas windows and awnings that sit up on pre-tensioned awning poles allowing for a weather-dependant setup
      • Integrated window awnings allow you to unzip your canvas windows and still be protected during a downpour.
      • Integrated ladder system which extends to 2 meters for the highest of 4WDs.
      • The total weight is 57kgs meaning you can install it onto just about any car.
      • Heavy-duty PVC transit bag to protect your rooftop tent and keep it dry.
      • Includes a DIY fitting kit.

    This Kings tent has a flexible design where you can upgrade to the optional Four or Six Person Annexes to add a fully enclosed, protected room downstairs for additional guests. Or you may like it for just somewhere to eat, relax or get changed in private and out of the elements!

    For serious overlanders, the Kings Rooftop Tent combines maximum liability with total reliability.

    Darche Kozi 1300 Roof Top Tent – mid-range option

    Darche Rooftop TentIf you want maximum ventilation with the most thick rooftop tent mattress on the market, then the Darche Kozi 1300 Roof TopTent is a must. With 10 ventilation windows and a 65mm mattress, this tent is the more premium option for campers.

        • Easy set-up (in minutes) soft shell roof top tent
        • Tent area is 2.06m L x 1.25 W cm with 97cm maximum head height. This is a maximum 2 person only tent.
        • Light-weight design weighing in at 46kg suiting a wide range of vehicles
        • Light-weight 20mm honeycomb aluminium
        • Baseboard had pre-mounted channel rails provides quick installation and set-up
        • Made from high quality 300D Polyester Oxford material
        • 65mm high-density foam mattress with removable top and water-resistant base
        • Multiple access points with front and back zipped doorways
        • Maximum ventilation with 9 windows! Includes a zippered sky window and 3 x zippered windows on both sides plus 2 access doors.
        • Quality 125gsm Super-fine insect mesh on all windows
        • 2.3m light weight alloy telescopic ladder will suit most vehicle heights (max vehicle + RTT height 2.2m)
        • Water-repellent flysheet with UPF 50+ protection
        • Removable pack down elastic cords with 4 attachment points
        • Includes Heavy duty 600gsm PVC transit cover with reinforced welded corners
        • Mounting kit and window poles

      This is a great mid-range option for campers and with the 65mm mattress it sounds like a winner to us!




      Dune Nomad 4WD & Car Rooftop Tent – mid-range option

      Dune Roof Top Tent

      Maybe you’re just looking for easy weekend getaways basking under starlit skies. For casual campers, the Dune Rooftop Tent makes roof top living a breeze. Its trifold design sets up in 60 seconds – just secure the compact case to the roof rack, unfold, and extend the ladder. 

          • Fits 2-3 people.
          • 5cm high density foam mattress for comfortable sleep
          • Roof ventilation
          • Set up is a quick 60 (ish) seconds and a one person job. Pack up is just as quick.
          • The tent area is 2m of length and 1.4m wide with head height of 1.2m at the highest point.
          • The tent is made of 190gsm rip stop canvas.
          • 300kg internal weight capacity.
          • All four sides have mozzie and midgee-proof flyscreen mesh windows, plus zippable canvas windows and awnings.
          • Integrated window awnings allow you to unzip your canvas windows and still be protected during a downpour.
          • Includes pockets and hooks to stash gear and clothes in the smart built-in pockets.
          • Removable telescopic aluminium alloy ladder is removable and rated to 150kg
          • The total weight is 56kgs meaning you can install it onto just about any car.
          • Storage sack

        The hydraulic cylinder mechanism on this tent is a game changer making the pack down of the Dune being quick and hassle free ready for the commute home. This tent is the breezy choice for weekend warriors.

        Drifta Stockton Hard Shell Roof Top Tent (1.4 model) – Premium option

        Drifta Rooftop tentThe Drifta Rooftop Tent is a more premium option for campers but also delivers a very quality slimline look on top of your vehicle in its aluminium honeycomb plate hard shell cover.

        Some of the great features of this rooftop tent are:

            • 3-4 person tent.
            • Easy set-up (under 60 seconds).
            • Mattress area is 2.05m L x 1.4 W cm. Interior height not provided however looks generous enough.
            • One of the heavier models weighing in at 64kg.
            • Aluminium frame.
            • Additional cross roof bars ideal for solar panels or kayaks etc.
            • Fly made from 210d Rip-Stop Polyoxford PU Coated 3000mm with Under Full Silver Coating.
            • Inner made from 190g Rip-Stop Polycotton PU 2000mm.
            • Floor made from 210d Polyoxford PU coated 2000mm.
            • 2x aluminium patented mechanism gas struts fitted internally.
            • 70mm mattress.
            • Oversized windows and doors for maximum ventilation.
            • Insect mesh on all windows.
            • Light weight alloy telescopic ladder.
            • Pockets and USB ports.
            • USB Powered Ultra-Bright LED Light Strip.
            • Totally waterproof.
            • Aluminium honeycomb plate hard shell cover.

          The Drifta also comes in the smaller 1.2 model which suits smaller vehicles. Drifta have really thought through their camping equipment range with a number of accessories to suit these tents also available.

          I’ve highlighted some of the best rooftop tents on the market covering a range of budgets. Click on the links to find more detailed information and pricing. See How to Choose the Best Rooftop Tent for great tips on what to look for in a quality rooftop tent.

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