What does a good roof tent cost? Prices and different models

What does a good roof tent cost – Do you finally want to fulfill your dream and buy your own roof tent?
The price of a good roof tent can vary depending on size, material quality, functionality and brand.
A roof tent can cost between 800 and 4,000 euros.
Of course, there is always room for improvement.
Here you can find out everything you need to know about the costs involved, essential accessories and recommended models that offer impressive value for money!
Otherwise, you can also buy your own roof tent right here.

The price of your roof tent depends on this

A rooftop tent is a comfortable and practical accommodation option for campers and adventurers who want to combine the comfort of a hotel with the adventure of a camping trip.
When choosing a new rooftop tent, it is important to consider your own needs and requirements and carry out thorough research before making a decision.
The price of a rooftop tent depends on a number of factors.
These include, for example:

  • Size
  • Material
  • Quality
  • Brand
  • Functionality

Size and model

Larger roof tent models are usually more expensive than smaller models.
It therefore depends on whether you want to travel as a solo traveler, as a couple or with the whole family in a 4-person roof tent.

Material quality and brand

Branded products usually have a higher price than no-name products, but they usually also offer better quality and durability.
In addition, high-quality materials such as robust fabric, strong zippers and sturdy frames are more expensive, but also more durable.
The money invested therefore usually pays for itself.

Functionality and accessories

Additional features such as ventilation systems, internal pockets and removable mats increase the price of the roof tent.
However, this also means you don’t have to worry about anything and get your fully equipped roof tent straight away.
Here you can configure your own roof tent according to your wishes and preferences.
Want even more comfort?
Take a look in the store for additional accessories for your roof tent.
Even if roof tents differ in price depending on the model and equipment, they all offer a lot of comfort and fun!

You will incur these costs

The high level of comfort and convenience alone make a roof tent worthwhile.
But also because it is cheaper than a motorhome or camper van and can be set up more quickly than a classic family tent.
Depending on the size, equipment and model, the price of a roof tent is around 800 to 4,000 euros.
However, a comfortable mattress and integrated ladder are usually included.
Costs for additional interior fittings, a mattress base and, if necessary, an extension tent can be added if required.
At first glance, this sounds like a lot of money, but the investment is well worth it, as you only have to pay once and can then use the roof tent for several years without any problems.
What’s more, you always have your home on wheels with you and save on accommodation costs on the road.
You will incur these costs with a roof tent:

  • 800,00 Euro for smaller, no-name roof tents
  • 2,000 – 4,000 euros for fully equipped roof tents

Accessories and spare parts

Of course, buying a roof tent is not the end of the story.
Even if most tents are already equipped with integrated basic accessories and the most important features, additional equipment is usually required to enjoy a carefree and unforgettable time and get the best out of your rooftop tent.
Here you will find a list of equipment that you might need for a vacation with a roof tent:

Is your camping vacation just around the corner?
Then you’ll find a detailed packing list here.

Add extra features to your roof tent for an extra dose of luxury and comfort in the great outdoors!

You should pay attention to this when buying

Once you have decided on a model, you should finally pay attention to a few factors when buying to ensure that you get a product that fully meets your needs.
These include

  • Compatibility: Does the desired model fit your vehicle and does the roof load match?
  • Weather resistance: Is the roof tent waterproof and windproof?
  • Ventilation: Does the roof tent have a good ventilation system to prevent moisture and condensation?
  • Weight and size: Is the size sufficient for all passengers?
  • Customer reviews: Do the customer reviews match your expectations?

Recommended roof tent models

Are you still unsure and looking for a suitable roof tent?
The roof tent models from CAMPWERK definitely impress with their quality, easy handling and excellent price-performance ratio.
Take a look at the following models:

Adventure roof tent for couples

One recommendation is definitely the Adventure roof tent.
In the comfortable tent on the roof of your car, you have the perfect place to sleep and the perfect view through the panoramic windows.
In just a few seconds, it unfolds into an amazingly comfortable living space with a variety of uses and is equipped with a mattress so you can sleep right inside.

  • Costs: From 2.289,- Euro

The focus here is clearly on fun and uncomplicated handling.
Find out more in the store:

iKamper Skycamp for families

The next tip for camping fans is the popular iKamper Skycamp with even more space.
The roof tent offers space for up to 4 people and is therefore ideal for a trip with the whole family.
Once you arrive at the campsite, especially with children, you usually don’t want to set up the entire tent, including mattress and sleeping bag, to finally get some rest.
With the iKamper, this is no longer a problem!

  • Costs: From 3.580,- Euro

Find out more here and go directly to the store:

Is it worth renting a roof tent?

Whether you should rent a roof tent depends first of all on how long you want to be on the road and whether you generally go camping more often.
Especially if you are new to camping, it may be a good option to rent a roof tent for a few days first.
This will allow you to experience the unbeatable benefits of a roof tent before you invest in your own model.
You can find out more about this topic here:

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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.