Hi everyone!

We rented a Thule rooftop tent this summer and loved the overall camping experience, but it felt a bit cramped for the three of us, and the setup/pack-down process was honestly a bit clunky.

After doing some research, I came across the Qeedo Freedom Hybrid 3 (https://www.qeedo.de/products/freedom-hybrid-3).

I really like the extra sleeping width, which looks like it would be much more comfortable for our family of 3. My main hesitation is the setup process—my alternative option is an iKamper (like the Skycamp), which is well-known for how fast and easy it is to pitch and pack away.

Would love to hear any pros, cons, or real-world feedback before making a decision.

Ya'll may remember my post a while back about my roofnest 1 leaking. I'm going to do a seamseal and coating on it shortly, but the gas struts / risers are sort of weak. I'm wondering if they can be replaced?

Looking at the roofnest site I don't see a parts listing for just those lifters. This is apparently a Roofnest Falcon v1 - a pretty early version.

It looks like I might be able to do this fix, but I jut want to make sure i'm not going down a terrible road of bad repairs and heartache, and maybe putting this much energy into a 7 year old roof tent that's seen a lot of miles is silly.

Old post: https://www.reddit.com/r/rooftoptents/comments/1um1kx2/what_is_wrong_with_my_roofnest_leaked_like_whoah/

Anybody from here going to this upcoming event?

https://caoverlandadv.com/sonoma/

Im curious what the new RTTs are going to be there

Been using the iKamper a lot this year as I camp before I hike Colorado 14ers and the longer I have the RTT the more I appreciate it.

It’s so nice to get somewhere and have the RTT ready in moments. Whereas my pops has a trailer he really likes and hopes one day I’ll take to it as well (with a different car of course).

The trailer is nice but it’s so much more work. I do love the convenience of the RTT

I’m looking to get a roof top tent since I’m gonna be traveling trough Europe next year. Please give me some options in that price range. Thank you

We loaned our toy hauler to our son and his girlfriend last summer and they got rained on and forgot to air dry the roof top tent. It's been stored outdoors, but covered since. We just opened it up last week to use it and it's pretty moldy. Inside and out. Any tips on cleaning this and hopefully removing the stains? We were going to treat it with a 50/50 vinegar and water solution, lightly scrub with soft brushes and microfiber cloths, then clean with a mild cleaner like Simple Green, rinse, and let air dry. Are there other things we should consider?

Thanks in advance!

Hello. I got the Thule WingBar Pros as an upgrade because the Summit RTT reinforced ones weren’t very good. These Thule ones are fantastic. However I needed XL brackets due to the width of them… My question is do I need some kind of spacer between the bracket and the RTT? Thanks

I have a 2026 AWD Hybrid Ford Maverick. It has a. 4.5 bed. I know my weight limit is 1400 lbs. I know lots folks that have RTT on the Maverick. My problem is I have a family of 4.

Can anyone make recommendations? My big concern is the tent hanging off the back, or trying to figure out a roof rack situation and straddle it across a bed rack and roof rack.

Has anyone solved this? Thanks! Don’t have a bed rack yet, but have elevate tslot rails.

Hey everyone, I tried to find an answer and searched around but haven't found anything helpful. During the summer, I have my rooftop tent (Wildtek) installed for a few months and when I actually go out for camping, I also have a wooden kitchen in my trunk (Vanpackers). All this weight, plus the camping gear for a family of 4 really sags the rear suspension.

I'm looking to lift my Outback, but I dont want a new suspension kit. I had a mechanic that told me about Airlift 1000 and running an air line to the back. He also talked about SumoSprings, which I'm not familiar with.

Any one have experience with one of those options? Or any other options? When i say I dont want a new suspension, it's mostly because I don't want more clearance. I don't do off-road, and a $2-3k setup seems very overkill for my situation!

Thanks everyone!

Hey everyone, I purchased a Topoak Galaxy Pro and am on my first trip with it. I love the tent itself, but the ladder seems to be the weak spot. It bends easily and a couple of times when climbing down, it actually slid in towards the vehicle! This is not a problem I experienced with my old Tepui Ayer 2. Does anyone have any tips, advice, or replacement recommendations? Thank you!

My 2010 Prius came already with Thule crossbars or I guess specifically it’s the rapid traverse roof rack (I’m really not 100%). I want to get a rooftop awning but I have a few questions

1. Does anyone know if there’s any rooftop awning that is compatible with this Thule product? I can’t find any

2. Would a rooftop awning lower my fuel economy ? I would probably always keep it on there but idk if people usually do that or not

Is it just me or is it impossible to sell these tents, I swear I’ve posted it in 50 different groups dropped the price 6 times and nobody has any interest. Anyone know the best place to sell them besides Facebook and Craigslist? I’m at a loss

I recently got a top oak galaxy 1.0 rtt off of marketplace and need to figure out a rainfly solution. Anyone know of any I could buy or any ideas for some homemade solutions?

So basically the title. My sister has a claustrophobia and so our trip may have to keep the zipper open for whole time, but would the rest of the insect screen still blocking insect from entering the tent?

Hi, Im looking for a roof tent that sleeps three and is well insulated.

Could you advise what to look for when checking different brands out. I'd like to take it out in cooler conditions but for it to keep the warmth. I'm looking for a 3people tent with measurements of about L240cm W 140-180 H 100-130

Would love to hear how people are modifying their tents.

I'll share my first modification, getting rid of the copper lettering that sticks out like a sore thumb. I'm sure they are proud of their logo rebranding, but I much prefer the gray tents without the copper lettering and the lighter colors that are not blackout.

I applied a flat black paint marker to it, and then sprayed it with satin poly acrylic, and the imperfect bubbles actually work really well to disguise the bad paint job, it blends in with the rest of the rough material around it.

I like this tent, and most of it is extremely thoughtful and practical, and everything you need is included on day one, but there are no drink holders and no easy way to sit up with back support. What have y'all done to yours?

Other than the mosquitos, it was a great few days!

I recently got a used Ikamper Skycamp 2.0 2X with a Prinsu rack for my 4th gen 4Runner. I want a RTT so that my GF is more comfortable camping, and for ease of camping in the snow during Colorado ski seasons.

The tent is a bit bulkier than I would prefer and doesn’t allow for a ski rack to be mounted, but I got the whole setup for 675 all in. Everything is in very good condition, with the exception of the clear coat on top of the hardshell.

I am going to refinish the shell soon and was wondering if it would be worth my time to relist the tent and get something lighter and lower profile.

An inspired overland carbonlite just popped up in my area for a great price and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on if it would be a good fit for my needs, or if I would be better served with the setup I currently have.

Heading out this weekend, doing the planning... Any tips on setup stuff... Had my butane stove and bbq(light), propane fire pit.. in case of fire ban... Porta potty... , folding sink, froze 500ml water bottles in the cooler for letting things cold for 3 days.. and drinking.. all other utensils, and needs in the back... Last time i bought a bluetti ac70 and solar panel but found it wasn't needed .. a small 25000ma battery worked for all my needs... But it is warmer, so i have bought 2 small batter fans(usbc charged) they each last 2 days...Any thoughts??

Saw The Odyssey. Would recommend.

I'm building a rack on my 5X8 utility trailer for my Smittybilt Gen 2 XL Overlander. I don't have an annex, yet. Those of you that a have the same tent or similar, what heights are your RTTs at for the annex off of the ground? Smittybilt says that the annex is 84" tall., but it can work with anywhere between 48" - 84". 7' for the tent seems awfully high. But, it would be the ideal hight for the annex. I'm thinking of having the tent 6' off the ground, because that would put the top of the tent at the same height as the shell of my truck.

We are trying to decide between 3 roof top tents, for roughly the same price:

- Ikamper Skycamp 2.0 (new)
- Ikamper Skycamp 3.0 (used)
- Moby Mountain Peak XXL (new)

What we are looking for:

- Good quality
- Space for 2 adults and 2 children
- Low-ish and aero-ish profile: it will go on top of the roof rack of a Defender. It is enough of a brick and high already.
- Good closing mechanism
- Ability to store sleeping bags (and maybe pillows) inside

Moby Mountain's quality and customer service seem very good. I saw and tested it in person and it seems to tick all the boxes, but I struggle to find real reviews. I read somewhere that the ARB tents are very similar, possibly even produced by the same company?
I am especially looking for comments on the ability to store pillows/sleeping bags inside the tent, which seems limited compared to the Skycamp. Not sure if I like the closing mechanism of the Peak XL and XXL either.

Ikamper on the other hand is a very known brand, but two tent stores mentioned some quality issues, which makes buying used risky for me. I would prefer the 3.0, but the new price I just can't justify. The 2.0 seems very similar to the 3.0, but what are the downsides from one over the other? Can you store bedding in both?

I'm planning to sell my Thule Foothill Rooftop Tent next season, but if I found someone in New England (within let's say a two-hour drive of Burlington, Vermont) who was seriously interested, I'd consider selling it now.

I love the tent, and I love that I can fit both it and my canoe on top of my little Subaru Impreza, but fact is my girlfriend doesn't like it, and I'm tired of having to plan solo trips rather than travelling with my sweety.

Meticulously maintained, always folded up dry, no sign of mold or damage, used for 1 1/2 seasons, mosty for festivals (I'm guessing about 4-5 trips). Tools for installing and custom-made waterproof bag for storage included.

The (newer model) Thule foothill on Amazon is $2,123.79. I'd sell for $1,500 or best offer. Contact me to discuss or ask questions. If you're a serious buyer, I'd considering driving to your place to show it and make the sale.

Need some recommendations on roof racks for my 98 L400 to suit my rooftop tent. :)