Rooftop tents have become increasingly popular among outdoor camping enthusiasts in recent years. Not only does it provide a comfortable sleeping environment, it also allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature anytime and anywhere during your trip.
Despite the popularity of rooftop tents, many people still have doubts and concerns about these tents installed on the roof.
The main question still comes from how much weight the rooftop tents can bear and whether they will endanger their safety. Let’s explore and learn about the load-bearing capacity of rooftop tents and ways to ensure safety
The weight of the rooftop tent
Generally speaking, the weight of a rooftop tent is usually around 60 kg. This weight includes the structure of the tent itself, accessories such as the bottom plate and ladder. The weight of tents of different brands and models may vary, but most are within this range.
Static load-bearing capacity of the vehicle
The static load-bearing capacity of a vehicle refers to the maximum weight that the vehicle can bear when it is stationary. Usually the static load-bearing capacity of a vehicle is 4-5 times its own weight. For example, if a vehicle weighs 1500 kg, its static load-bearing capacity is about 6000-7500 kg. So the weight of the roof tent and the people in the tent will not cause too much pressure on the roof.
Load-bearing capacity of roof tents
The load-bearing capacity of roof tents depends not only on the design of the tent itself, but also on the luggage rack and installation method of the vehicle. Generally speaking, the load-bearing capacity of roof tents can reach about 300 kg. This includes the weight of the tent itself and the weight of the people in the tent. For example, the total weight of a family of three is about 250 kg, plus the weight of the tent, the total weight is about 300 kg, which is completely bearable for most vehicles.
Dynamic load-bearing capacity
The dynamic load-bearing capacity refers to the maximum weight that the vehicle can bear during driving. Because the vehicle will be affected by various external forces during driving, the dynamic load-bearing capacity is usually lower than the static load-bearing capacity. The dynamic load-bearing capacity of a general vehicle needs to be greater than the dead weight of the tent. Therefore, when choosing a roof tent, it is very important to ensure that the dynamic load-bearing capacity of the vehicle can meet the weight of the tent.
Precautions for installation and use
When installing a roof tent, you need to ensure that the luggage rack of the vehicle can bear the weight of the tent. The original luggage rack of some vehicles may not meet the requirements. In this case, you can choose to replace it with a spare luggage rack with a higher load-bearing capacity.
When using a roof tent, try to avoid using it in extreme weather conditions to ensure safety.
Universal Premium Hard Shell Rooftop Tent
This rooftop tent is made of aluminum alloy, which is not only lightweight but also very strong. The tent weighs 65kg and has a maximum load capacity of 350kg when the gas spring is opened. It also has excellent sun and UV protection, while also withstanding heavy rain, making it the best choice for your camping.
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Post time: Jul-11-2024