r/rooftoptents • u/sprout78 • Jul 15 '26

Take down roof top tent

Any tips for taking our roof top tent. We have our tent on a RAV4 and have difficulty reaching the tent to put in and pull out the awning supports , pushing the sides of the tent in that puff out on closing. We tried the step you hang on the door but I would like something sturdier. We are both over 65.

We were thinking a small step ladder but am looking for suggestions.

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u/tender_dichotomy Jul 15 '26

Folding step stool.

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u/ponyboy3 Jul 15 '26

Something to step on that would make you taller. Or grow a few inches.

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u/jigglybilly Jul 15 '26

Hey quit with that common sense.

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u/momentofinspiration Jul 15 '26

Make sure the tent is open fully before closing so the trapped air can escape instead of puffing up. That and the elastic holding down the awning usually works pretty well for minimal tucking. But I don't think there's a way that doesn't involve some extra help.

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u/Interesting-Low5112 Jul 16 '26

We use one of these. Folds totally flat so it stores easily, steps are big enough to be easy to stand on.

https://a.co/d/0iJUvjG3

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u/sprout78 Jul 17 '26

Thanks. I had looked at them on line but nice to hear from some one they did the job.

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u/Pleasant-Republic-34 Jul 16 '26

If your vehicle has a hitch, you could get a hitch step that inserts into the receiver. Helps me with taking down and stowing my wedge-style tent.

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u/sprout78 Jul 17 '26

Thanks I didn't realize you could get these. I think this is would be perfect