Roof tent assembly: instructions and tips – help with fastening

Rooftop tent assembly – A camping vacation with a rooftop tent is a great way to be flexible on the road and enjoy numerous natural highlights up close.
But before you hit the road and start your adventure, it’s important to install the roof tent correctly to ensure that it is firmly and stably attached to your car.
Here are some tips and recommendations that you should follow when installing your roof tent so that you can set off without any worries.
Are you a camping beginner?
Then read all about the benefits, costs and different models here: Rooftop tent for your car.

This must be observed when installing the roof tent

When fitting a roof tent, there are a few important things to consider to ensure that it is stable and securely attached.
First of all, you need to make sure that the roof racks are properly mounted on your car.
Then you can start installing the roof tent.
Slide the complete tent onto the roof racks and attach it to these using the fixings provided.
As soon as everything is securely and stably mounted, your rooftop tent vacation can begin.
However, it is important to note that every roof tent can be different and it is essential to read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully before you begin assembly.
This must be observed when installing the roof tent:

  • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
  • Park the car on a flat surface
  • Note the weight and roof load
  • Use the screws supplied

A roof tent can generally be mounted on almost any vehicle – so nothing stands in the way of your roof tent vacation! Here again in detail – note the following during assembly:

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

The first step is to read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully before starting the installation.
It is important to ensure that the vehicle is suitable for fitting the roof tent.
A few roof tents, for example, are only suitable for certain types of vehicles.

Park the car on a flat surface

If possible, the car should be parked on a flat surface to ensure that the roof tent is stable, secure and straight and does not slip.

Attach roof racks to your car

First of all, you should determine the roof load of your car.
You can then get the appropriate roof rack for your car roof.
A roof tent weighs around 50 to 80 kg, which you should definitely pay attention to when making your choice.
In general, a roof tent can be attached to any car that is equipped with roof racks – you just need to consider the roof load and the weight of the roof tent in advance and match them to each other!
Once everything has been clarified, you can start fitting the roof racks to your car.
Follow the roof rack manufacturer’s instructions and make sure that they are securely fastened.

Slide the roof tent onto the roof racks

The roof tent is then simply attached: Most models have at least two rails located at the bottom of the tent.
With the help of these, the tent is simply pushed onto the roof racks already attached to the car and secured.
The specialists at the point of purchase will usually do this for you.

Use the screws supplied

If you are installing the tent yourself, you should always use the fixings and screws supplied to ensure that the tent is completely secure on the roof of the vehicle.
It is important that all screws and fixings are firmly tightened.
Once the tent has been fitted, it should be tested by unfolding it completely once to check that everything is correctly in place.

Check the fastening regularly

It is important to check the fastenings and screws regularly while on the road to ensure that they do not become loose.
As the roof tent is often in use for a long time and is also exposed to wind and all kinds of weather conditions, it can happen after a while that the screws need to be tightened.

Step by step: how to proceed with assembly

Here is a brief summary of the assembly instructions:

  1. Read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully in advance
  2. Choose a flat surface for your car to mount the tent on
  3. Check whether the vehicle is suitable for mounting the roof tent
  4. Coordinate the roof load and weight of your roof tent
  5. Use the supplied fasteners and screws
  6. Slide the roof tent as a whole onto the roof racks
  7. Test the tent by unfolding it to make sure that everything fits
  8. Check the fastenings and screws regularly while on the move

Once your rooftop tent is correctly installed, you can start your exciting rooftop tent camping vacation!

Conclusion: How to attach it to the car

In general, the correct installation of a roof tent is the most important step!
It is essential to read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully, check the vehicle for the installation of the roof tent and match the roof load and weight!
Always follow the operating instructions and use the screws supplied or, ideally, get help with the installation when you buy it.
This way, everything is guaranteed to go smoothly and you can still ask questions to the specialists.
If all these steps are followed, you can be sure that you can enjoy your camping vacation with a roof tent without any worries and that nothing stands in the way of an eventful time.
Tip!
Visit one of the camping fairs near you to get a first impression of the rooftop tent universe.
Perhaps you will find your dream roof tent here.
If you decide on one of the models, assembly is often conveniently taken care of for you.

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