Mini with roof tent: spending the night on the roof of your small car

Mini with roof tent – Can I fit a roof tent to my Mini?
Yes you can!
In general, camping with a roof tent on your own car is becoming increasingly popular with camping enthusiasts.
It offers a flexible, cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to explore nature and experience adventures.
A roof tent can also be easily mounted on your own small car.
Ideally, you should also opt for a smaller roof tent with space for couples or families with one child.
Here you can find out everything you should consider when camping with a mini and roof tent.
Otherwise, take a look at a recommended model for the small car in the store in advance: Skycamp Mini.

Camping vacation with the Mini and roof tent

With your Mini, you can easily travel from one place to another on your camping vacation and don’t have to worry about putting up and taking down a tent at the campsite.
This is because the roof tent is already permanently mounted on the car roof and only needs to be folded up when required.
Even if you opt for a smaller roof tent model for the Mini, it still offers an amazing amount of sleeping and living space once set up.
Ideal for carefree hours as a couple, for an adventurous trip as a solo traveler or for a weekend trip with the child. That speaks for a vacation with the Mini and a roof tent:

  • Travel flexibly from place to place with your own Mini
  • Sleeping area is always on the roof of the car
  • Roof tent offers comfortable sleeping and living space
  • Ideal for an eventful vacation close to nature
  • Ideal for singles, couples or families with one child

Singles, couples or families can enjoy nature in a simple and flexible way on a camping vacation with a mini and roof tent!

You should consider this in advance

Even if the roof tent is quickly attached to the roof of the Mini and the camping vacation can start almost immediately, a vacation with a Mini and a roof tent on top can be quite a challenge.
You should therefore know a few things in advance and take them into account for your trip.

Load capacity of the car roof

First of all, the load-bearing capacity of the Mini’s roof should be checked to ensure that it can support the weight of the roof tent and the people sleeping in it.
It is also important that the roof tent is securely and stably attached to the vehicle so that it does not slip or fall off during the journey.
It is therefore essential to check the permissible roof load of your Mini before buying a roof tent and match this to the weight of the roof tent you want.
You can read more about the correct roof tent installation and everything you need to know about roof load and weight here!
You should bear this in mind when attaching the roof tent to the car roof:

  • Check the roof load of your Mini
  • Check the weight of the roof tent
  • Check that the tent is securely and firmly mounted

Be sure to check the permissible roof load of your Mini in advance.
However, it should not be a problem to fit a roof tent!

Limited storage capacity

Another important factor is the limited storage capacity of the vehicle.
While a rooftop tent can extend the sleeping space, there may not be enough room for other essential camping equipment such as camping chairs, tables, cool boxes and cooking equipment.
So it takes skill and improvisation to use the limited space effectively.
Especially if you are traveling with a small child, you will usually end up with a lot of extra accessories in addition to the essential camping gadgets.
One way to overcome these space restrictions is to use a trailer to create more storage space and transport additional equipment.
Ideally, you should add a tent trailer on top for even more comfort!
However, it is important to consider the load capacity of the mini and the trailer and ensure that they can withstand the additional loads.
What you should know about storage capacity:

  • Bear in mind that you don’t have much space or storage room
  • Skill and the ability to improvise are required
  • Possible space expansion with a trailer

A Mini is somewhat smaller than other cars.
So consider the limited space in advance!

Restricted speed

Also, with the Mini and the additional load on the roof, you won’t be traveling as fast.
So don’t plan to travel too long distances in a short space of time.
Ideally, you should make a short trip in your area with beautiful destinations in Germany that can be reached in a shorter time.
Take this into account with the Mini:

  • You are slower with additional load on the Mini
  • Plan shorter distances in one go
  • A short trip near you is ideal

Rooftop tent with Mini – the perfect combination for a short weekend trip not too far from home!

Suitable roof tent model for my Mini

A roof tent can be mounted on almost any car, including your Mini.
Provided it has roof racks, nothing stands in the way of an eventful camping vacation!
Of course, a smaller roof tent is also more suitable for a small car, especially as there is only room for a few people in the Mini itself.
If you are still looking for a suitable roof tent, we recommend the Skycamp Mini, for example.
With a sleeping area of 130 x 210 cm, this hard shell roof tent is the ideal tent for 1 person, but also offers enough space for a couple’s vacation.
Find out more about the Skycamp Mini here in the store: The highlights of the Skycamp Mini:

  • Huge space for 2 (or even 3) 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

The Skycamp Mini is ideal for couples, but there’s even room for a small child between you!

Rooftop tent and Mini – Go or No Go?

Overall, it is perfectly possible to go on a camping vacation with a Mini and a rooftop tent, as long as you are aware of the limited storage space and the rooftop tent is securely and sturdily attached.
It can be a great way to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a camping vacation while experiencing adventure in a small space.
Especially for couples who want to enjoy a romantic weekend in nature, a small rooftop tent on your own Mini is ideal as accommodation.
So what are you waiting for?
Grab your Mini and let’s go!

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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.
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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.