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What types of car tents are there?

If you’re thinking about using your car on an overnight camping trip and staying inside, you have a variety of options for you to consider. This article will discuss some of the best and relaxing ways to sleep in a car with a car tent including a roof tent an open-air tailgate tent, or any other larger tent you can put over your tailgate. Another popular method of camping in your vehicle include the DIY camping conversion or a camping box (what do you mean by it?) or just putting a simple mattress inside the boot, with folded seats.

What kinds of tents for cars are there?

There are many varieties of an SUV/hatchback tent. Some are attached to the vehicle at the rear, others at the sides, others are on the roof while others are only a boot cover and do not touch the floor. Some are merely awnings that give you sun and rain cover. The most commonly used kinds of tents for cars and SUVs are:

Tents for tailgates (hatchback/boot tents)

You can choose between big tents that cover up the opening of the boot and create extra space behind the vehicle (freestanding) or smaller boot tents that do not meet the ground, but increase the area of the boot opening slightly and protect the area from mosquitoes or rain.

There are many available on Amazon However, I haven’t yet tried them as they are mostly boots only. They function more like mosquito nets rather than a tent, and I would not recommend these. There isn’t much rain cover as well as privacy or space. It’s better off buying a regular family tent that’s big enough to cover the whole boot (but not large enough so that there is not enough space between the opening of the boot). It is possible to put it on top of the tailgate, or even over the side door.

Side door tents

You can choose between large tents that cover the boot opening and provide an additional space behind the car (freestanding) or smaller boot tents which don’t meet the ground, but increase the area of the boot opening slightly and protect it from mosquitoes and rain.

What is the best time to purchase a side door or tailgate tent?

When camping for an extended period, you will require more space for living
When people sleep, they are more
(all the camping equipment (all camping gear, standup paddles, bicycles, and so on). …)

Here are a few of the top tailgate tents in terms what you can expect for the cost:

Awnings

They protect you from sunlight and light drizzle, they do not offer much in the way of sleeping or for additional floor space, but they do provide more shade. They are usually available in three different versions that are: side door, rear (boot) and side doors as well as the 270 degree (rear and side door)

Car awnings can be a great option if you plan to stay at a camp for a longer period of time You can set them together using an awning that can be used as a roof or tailgate tent. The roof tent/tailgate could use as an extra storage or bedroom, and the awning can be used to create the appearance of a “lounge/dining space” kind of space. place a table and an upholstered lounger under and you’ll feel very comfortable in the end.

What time should you buy an awning for your car?

When camping for an extended period, you will require more space to live in.
When protection from the sun or rain is required
as an alternative to your car tent or rooftop tent

Rooftop tents – tents to cars with roofs

Make your bedroom on the top of your roof… This is a good idea If you don’t have sleeping space in the rear of your car , or you’re looking for storage or to accommodate for more than 2 people inside a tiny car. But, on the other hand, you’ll need to climb up the ladder every when you need something from that. It is great for sleeping (higher up, more secure and more space, plus extra features such as solar-powered fans) However, it is more expensive. The less expensive ones are soft shell and the more expensive are hard-shell.

Rooftop tents are getting more popular . You can pretty easily put them on top of any vehicle equipped by using roofing bars (rails). They fold down to form a flat roof box. Some even come with mattresses included. All you need to do is set them up once they are in place and throw pillows into.

Rooftop tent PROs

Ideal for families with children great for families with kids – sleep two people in the car, and the other two (or 3) in the tent on the roof.
Higher off the ground, better views and air circulation
smaller area required for camping . You can camp wherever you want to park your vehicle or on level ground
prolong the duration of your trip to carry more water, food and other equipment into your car since the boot isn’t being used to sleep.
Sleep in any car regardless of its size. If you’re able to install a roof bars, it is possible to put a tent roof on the top. This is extremely useful if you have an automobile that is less than 170cm length of the booth (sleeping space)
easy tear-down and setup (you set up the tent’s roof one time, and then put it up in just less than a minute)
Higher up = more secure from creepy crawlies and bugs
Higher up = more secure from streams of water in heavy rain
Much less expensive than a campervan, and with less maintenance
additional sleeping space to sleep in without consuming too more (10-17 percentage increase, as opposed to 50% or more consumption when you purchase an RV or towing trailer). It is also possible to take the tent down when it is not required for a long time.
If your tent is outfitted with skylights and windows, you’ll be able to take in the stars of the night and cool night breeze.

Rooftop tent CONs

More expensive than other tents for cars
will increase your vehicle’s fuel consumption (although not nearly as much as what you’d burn in the campervan)
more noise while the vehicle is moving (especially more acoustic when driving (especially)
Need to slow down your driving (recommended maximum speeds of 75mph, or 100kmh)
Being higher above the ground, your tent is more susceptible to powerful winds. Rooftop tents are made to withstand wind but you must be prepared for it.
an increase in the height of your vehicle the height of your car – a roof tent will raise the total height Be sure to are aware of your height before going through lower tunnels, or parking.
day trips – if would like to take your vehicle for a day trip it’s best to pack it away

What is the best time to purchase a rooftop tent?

If you have more sleeping people, extremely useful for families with children cars that are small.
When you’ll need your vehicle to store (all the camping equipment such as standup paddles, bicycles, etc. …)

Do you not like playing with poles? This inflatable car tent could be the perfect fit for you. The poles and sheet make the connection to your vehicle much more flexible. It features two openings at the opposite end which gives you the option of which side you’ll connect to your vehicle. It’s compatible with all MPVs either side-door or tailgate and can be connected to two ends

Size: 2.25 meters (opening to tailgate 1.75m) • Floor space: 6.25 m2 (2.5×2.5m) • Comfortable for 6 persons
Openings on four sides (2 appropriate for a car) However, there is only 1 mosquito net
Weight 13kg
Simple installation: Quick pitching due to its inflatable all-in-one structure (requires an additional pump, however)
The fabric blocks UV rays and has a UPF of 50+, water-proof Good quality, tested under long rains and powerful winds, it holds up quite well (relatively to its price)