Rooftop tent: Thule, Decathlon, Campwerk & Co. – which is the best?

Rooftop tent – A rooftop tent is the best choice for completely flexible travel arrangements and a carefree camping vacation full of closeness to nature and the feeling of complete freedom.
If you want to buy your own rooftop tent, the question arises with all the manufacturers around Thule, Decathlon, Campwerk and Maggiolina: Which rooftop tent is the best and which is most suitable for my camping trip?

Which roof tent should I buy?

If you want to buy a rooftop tent, you have the choice between various models in different sizes, materials and features.
From a small roof tent for 1 person to a roof tent for couples to a roof tent for 4 people and therefore the whole family, everyone will find the right tent for themselves, their wishes and ideas.

What should I look out for when buying?

Either way, no matter which model you choose, your roof tent offers you an enormous area for sleeping and living when it is folded out.
Ideally, it will already have an integrated mattress and ladder so that you don’t have to worry about a thing once you’ve bought it.
Pay attention to the dimensions and weight of your roof tent and match the roof load to that of your car.
Last but not least, you just need to ask yourself which size and which material is best for you, your loved ones and your planned trip.
You should bear this in mind when buying your roof tent:

  • Integrated features (e.g. mattress, ladder)
  • The right dimensions for your roof
  • Match the weight and roof load to your car
  • Suitable size for all passengers
  • Soft or hard shell (possibly depending on the travel region)

Equipped with individual features, your vacation in nature will be a carefree and unforgettable experience! Thule, iKamper, Decathlon, Campwerk?
Which roof tent model should I choose?

Overview: Different models & manufacturers

Since camping with your own car and a tent on top is becoming increasingly popular with all age groups, there are also a large number of roof tent manufacturers.
These differ in appearance, design, equipment and size of the roof tents.

The most popular manufacturers include:

  • Airpass
  • Autocamp
  • Autohome
  • Bundutec
  • Bush Company
  • Campwerk
  • DTBD Outdoor
  • Darche
  • Front Runner
  • Howling Moon
  • iKamper
  • Thule
  • Treeline
  • Tuff Trek

This is what makes CAMPWERK roof tents so convincing

Of course, it’s impossible to say which roof tent is the best, but our test winners are the roof tent models from CAMPWERK.
Here you have a wide selection of different sizes and variants.
Whether fabric, hard shell or hybrid, for solo travelers or the whole family – everyone will find what they are looking for in the CAMPWERK store.
The roof tents impress with their outstanding quality, quick assembly and uncomplicated handling.
And the best thing is: in addition to easy assembly, the focus is clearly on fun!
The roof tents are effortlessly opened up to create an amazing living space in just a few minutes and can then be used for any number of purposes.
Of course, you can also choose the model of your choice and configure it yourself according to your preferences.
CAMPWERK models guarantee you these highlights:

  • Various sizes for 1-5 people
  • Hard shell, fabric or hybrid
  • Outstanding quality
  • Quick assembly and easy handling
  • You can configure the model you want yourself

You can choose from these models

Depending on whether you are traveling alone, as a couple or with the whole family, including children, one or the other model may be more suitable for you.
You can choose between the following models:

  • Skycamp Mini (1-2 persons)
  • Adventure roof tent (2-3 persons)
  • Skycamp 2.0 (4 persons)
  • X-Cover (4-5 persons)

Couple vacation with the Adventure roof tent

Are you traveling as a couple with your partner?
The absolute favorite for a couple’s vacation is the Adventure roof tent.
This “space miracle” offers enough room for 2 or even 3 people to sleep and live, but is hardly noticeable on the roof of your car when folded and has a small pack size.
In addition to the comfortable mattress, which you can easily reach via the integrated ladder, a very special highlight are definitely the panoramic windows on the tent roof, through which you can gaze at the starry sky until late into the night.
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Info about the Adventure roof tent

  • Space for 2-3 people
  • Two different sizes: 140 / 165 cm
  • Up to 240 x 160 cm lying surface
  • Approx. 1 minute assembly time
  • 140 x 120 cm Pack size
  • Own weight approx. 60 kg

Setup and equipment in the video

In this video you can take a look at the Adventure roof tent with all its advantages and features.
It also shows you how easy it is to set up in just a few minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgXEmc_5OW8&t=60s

Alone or in pairs: the Skycamp Mini

The Skycamp Mini is slightly smaller than the Adventure roof tent, which can definitely have its advantages.
Nevertheless, it is perhaps more suitable for a short or weekend trip.
Otherwise, this tent is often used by solo travelers, but the 130 x 210 cm sleeping area can easily accommodate 2 people.
Find out more here:

Info about the Skycamp Mini

  • Huge space for 1-2 people
  • 130 x 210 cm sleeping area
  • Approx. 1 minute assembly time
  • 410 kg load capacity
  • 145 x 138 cm Pack size
  • Own weight of approx. 57 kg

Advantages and structure in the video

If you would like to take a closer look at the popular mini tent, you can watch the following video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CkedeHHJSI

Family vacation in the Skycamp roof tent

The Skycamp Mini only bigger!
Another popular roof tent is the new Skycamp 3.0.
The living space of almost 2 x 2 meters can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people.
This hard-sided car roof tent is suitable for all weather conditions and is therefore often used for longer trips, possibly even trips lasting several weeks.
Spontaneously leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind you and spend a few relaxing days with your loved ones – that’s what this roof tent promises!
You can find the Skycamp 3.0 in the store here:

Info about the Skycamp 3.0

  • Enormous living space for 1-4 people
  • 197 x 203 cm sleeping area
  • Approx. 1 minute assembly time
  • 410 kg load capacity
  • 217 x 139 cm Pack size
  • Own weight of approx. 74 kg

All the highlights of the new Skycamp 3.0

In this video you can take a look at the new Skycamp 3.0 with all the information, features and changes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXCJ1XSmfWA

Even more space in the X-Cover roof tent

If you still don’t have enough space in the Skycamp, you should take a closer look at the X-Cover!
On the 230 x 190 cm sleeping area, the whole family of up to 5 people can sleep or even sit together and play games.
So it’s perfect for rainy days when you don’t want to get bored.
Despite its size, the X-Cover roof tent only weighs around 55 kg and is therefore one of the lightweights among roof tents.
Whether Audi or VW – it is suitable for any car and any vacation.
Find out more here:

Information about the X-Cover

  • Space for 1-5 people
  • 230 x 190 cm sleeping area
  • Approx. 3 minutes assembly time
  • 410 kg load capacity
  • 195 x 120 cm Pack size
  • Lightweight of only 55 kg

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Offroad
Raised and extra stable for road and off-road… What do you do if you are traveling in regions with poor roads or drive an off-road vehicle or SUV whose dome height does not fit conventional trailers? The solution: the off-road tent trailer from CAMPWERK – specially developed for extreme conditions. This unique model impresses with a raised and particularly robust AL-KO chassis that can withstand even the most demanding off-road routes. The entire body is made of lightweight but sturdy aluminum, reinforced with durable stainless steel components. So you are perfectly equipped for any terrain.
Black / Silver
Available now: The CAMPWERK Offroader in the exclusive Black/Silver Edition CAMPWERK is expanding its range and now also offers the popular off-road tent trailer in the coveted Black/Silver Edition. The high-quality aluminium body is completely anodized in matt black, while the mudguards are powder-coated in elegant “Gun Silver Metal”. An absolute eye-catcher on any road and in any terrain!
The off-road trailer from CAMPWERK impresses with its lightweight construction: Thanks to the aluminum body, the base only weighs around 300 kg when empty. With a permissible total weight of 1.5 tons, it offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 1.2 tons – ideal for small excursions, transport and even larger expeditions.

Visually, the trailer blends in perfectly with the appearance of an off-road vehicle or SUV with its coarse-tread MT tires and robust, full-length aluminium mudguards. The mudguards are also designed in such a way that they are ideal for the safe transportation of petrol and water canisters or gas bottles.

To ensure flexibility, the off-roader’s tyres can be individually adapted to the towing vehicle on request, so that only one set of spare wheels is required. The standard ball head coupling can also be optionally replaced with a DIN or NATO eye.
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • Extra strong square T-drawbar 100x100mm for maximum stability and best maneuverability
  • Axle up to 1,500 kg with maintenance-free hexagonal rubber spring axle
  • Optionally with watertight wheel hub
  • 2 crossbars
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
  • Independent suspension
Aluminum body
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
  • Mud Terrain tire tread
  • Special wheel connection for your towing vehicle on request
Terrain values
  • 350 mm ground clearance
  • 570 mm wading depth
  • 27° slope angle
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Onroad

The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
Premium mattress.
An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
  • Visco-elastic mattress.
  • High-quality Tencel® cover (38 % Tencel®, 62 % polyester).
  • Four practical turning loops.
  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
Are you allergic or do you have special health requirements? No problem! We cooperate with a renowned German mattress manufacturer to offer customized solutions. Simply contact us and together we will find the ideal mattress for your needs.