Buying a used car roof tent? Tips & advantages of a new roof tent!

Rooftop tent car used – The next camping vacation with your loved ones is coming up and you would like to travel in a rooftop tent?
Not only are you super flexible on the road, but you also have an enormously large and comfortable sleeping area that you can fold up in just a few seconds.
The only question now is whether you should buy a new or used roof tent.
Although you will probably save some money with a used roof tent, a new model has far more advantages.
If you want to find out about prices, roof load, models and advantages first, you can find out everything you need to know about roof tents for cars here.

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Buying a used roof tent?
Disadvantages & tips

You can buy a used roof tent from private dealers or, for example, on Ebay on the Internet.
Depending on the equipment, condition and purchase date of the roof tent, you will usually pay a little less than the new price.
However, you never know how the previous owners have treated the tent and how good the condition really is.
The seller may conceal major defects that are not visible at first glance.
The insulation may also become less than ideal over time, meaning that the tent may leak when you’re out and about.
Of course, it’s annoying if you only notice this in the middle of your trip.

Disadvantages of a used roof tent

You don’t know how the previous owners dealt with the roof tent
Possible defects that are not visible at first glance
Poor insulation, broken seams, etc.
Signs of wear due to age
You have no contact person for questions and problems
Usually still quite high price

So a better alternative is definitely a new roof tent!

Better to buy a new roof tent

With a new roof tent directly from a specialist seller, you can be sure that your tent is in perfect condition.
The experts at the point of purchase will help you directly with the assembly, instruct you on how to handle a roof tent and answer any questions you may have.
What’s more, you can drive off with the tent straight away and don’t have to have it checked or inspected.
And a new roof tent is not that expensive!
You can get a roof tent for 2 people including mattress, ladder etc. for as little as 1,500 euros.
A roof tent for 4 people and therefore for the whole family can be yours from 3,500 euros.
Of course, you can also configure your own suitable model according to your desired equipment.
If you are still unsure whether a roof tent is right for you, you can also rent a roof tent for a short trip and see the advantages of a roof tent for yourself!