Roof tent car: Which roof tent fits my car? 2, 3, 4 persons

Rooftop tent car – Would you like to get out into nature again?
A motorhome is too expensive and traveling with a simple tent is too inconvenient for you?
We have the perfect solution: a camping vacation with your car and a roof tent!
This can be set up in no time at all, is located on the roof of the car while you’re on the move and best of all: it fits almost any car model!
Depending on the model, roof tents offer a lot of space.
Whether you’re single or with your family – here you’ll find the ideal roof tent for 1-2 people, 2-3 people or even up to 4 people.

Camping with your own car and roof tent

Depending on the car brand and model, from the small Mini to the Mercedes G-Class and car brands such as Hyundai and Nissan, there is also the ideal roof tent.
Here you will find a list of car brands with which a roof tent is easily compatible.
The good thing is: it fits almost every car model.
All you need is a crossbar! Camping alone, in a two-man tent or with the family – rooftop tents offer extreme flexibility, not only for individual car makes and models, but also for the number of people who will be with you on vacation.
Which roof tent models are available?
Overview:

  • Adventure: 2-3 person roof tent
  • Skycamp Mini: 1-2 person roof tent
  • Skycamp: 1-4 person roof tent
  • X-Cover: 4 people + additional sports equipment

Adventure: 2-3 person roof tent

The Adventure roof tent from CAMPWERK is a great tip for keen campers.
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 various usage options and is equipped with a mattress so you can sleep right inside.
The tent is easily accessed via the additional ladder, which can be easily stowed away again after use.
You can access the comfortable must-have from CAMPWERK directly in the store here:

Persons, structure and dimensions:

  • 2-3 persons
  • approx. 1 min. Assembly time
  • two widths 140 / 165 cm
  • up to 240×160 cm lying surface
  • 140×120 cm Pack size
  • approx. 60kg Featherweight

With the Adventure roof tent, the focus is clearly on fun and uncomplicated handling!

Skycamp: 1-4 person roof tent

Whether you want to spend a nice weekend in the countryside with the family in a small car or experience adventures in an off-road vehicle and discover the most remote places in the world.
The iKamper Skycamp roof tent is our favorite solution when we want to spontaneously leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind us by car.
The roof tent offers space for up to 4 people and is therefore ideal for a trip with the whole family.
With the iKamper, you no longer have any problems with a lengthy set-up!
Find out more here in the store:

Persons, structure and dimensions:

  • 1-4 persons
  • approx. 1 min. Assembly time
  • 197x203cm sleeping area
  • 410kg load capacity
  • approx. 74kg Featherweight
  • 217x139cm Pack size

The Skycamp is the perfect companion for a camping vacation with the whole family!

Skycamp Mini: 1-2 person roof tent

The Skycamp Mini is the little brother of the popular Skycamp roof tent.
It offers the same quick set-up (1 minute!) as the Skycamp, but has a shorter hard shell.
Perfect for the loading area or pickup cabin, for a smaller vehicle or to save space on the roof for additional accessories.
Can it be a little smaller?
Even Mini on the Mini, with top comfort!
Read more about the Skycamp Mini roof tent here in the store:

Persons, structure and dimensions:

  • 1-2 persons
  • 130x210cm sleeping area
  • approx. 1 min assembly time
  • 410kg load capacity
  • 217x139cm Pack size
  • approx. 57kg Featherweight

With the Skycamp Mini, you are well catered for as a solo traveler!

X-Cover: 4 people & additional sports equipment

The next revolution in roof tents!
Until now, a rooftop tent had limited space for additional sports equipment.
The new iKamper X-Cover opens up completely new possibilities.
The X-Cover is a multi-talent.
Find out more about the X-Cover roof tent in the store:

Persons, structure and dimensions:

  • 1-4 persons
  • 230x190cm sleeping area
  • approx. 3 min assembly time
  • 410kg load capacity
  • 195x120cm pack size
  • 55kg lightweight

With the X-Cover, you can also conveniently transport your sports equipment on the roof of your car! On request, we can also install the roof tent at the time of purchase, as shown here in the example of a VW T6 roof tent installation:

Roof tent assembly: Example VW T6

A look behind the scenes: We take you with us for a day and show you what we do at CAMPWERK, using the example of one of the most popular models when it comes to camping: a VW bus.
The first stop is our workshop.
Installation professional Jonas has agreed to show you how he installs a Skycamp roof tent on a VW T6.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DoS_Kw0MS8

Car brands: Audi, BMW, Land Rover & Co.

As described at the beginning, the body works on almost any car, as long as it has a roof rack.
Here are some examples of compatible car brands.

Audi: A6, Q7, SUV – models with off-road quality

In addition to everyday vehicles and sports cars, it is above all the models with off-road qualities in the Audi range that stand out and impress with features such as comfort, safety, driving performance, suspension, drive and bodywork.
So nothing stands in the way of a camping adventure with an Audi.
The car brand stands for off-road action and this is presented in particular by the A6 Avant and A6 All road models.
Find out more here:

BMW: X5, iX, X1 – off-road cars

BMW stands for sports cars and sedans for the road?
The impression is deceptive!
BMW can also do things differently.
With the X model range, BMW has now launched a whole fleet of all-terrain vehicles that are just waiting to explore the world with you when packed with a roof tent.
Here, too, any roof tent can be attached after fitting a roof rack.
You can find out which models are particularly suitable for off-road use or are popular with BMW customers here:

Ford: Ranger, Kuga, Focus, Fiesta & Co.

Are you planning a camping adventure with a roof tent or a trailer with your Ford?
Then you can sit back and relax.
Whether SUV, off-road vehicle or small car – Ford models are ideal for a camping trip with a roof tent thanks to their high safety standards, ample space and equipment.
We introduce you to the most popular Ford models and those that are particularly suitable for off-road use and show you which roof tents are suitable for your Ford:

Hyundai: Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona – Offroad & SUV

The South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai not only stands for efficient small cars, but also has some flagships in the off-road and SUV sector, such as the Santa Fe model or the high-flyer Tucson.
In the following article, we will tell you which other popular Hyundai models are available and what a trip with a roof tent and a Hyundai can look like.
Your dream of a spontaneous and adventurous camping vacation with a Hyundai and roof tent could soon become a reality!

Jeep: Wrangler, Compass, Renegate, Cherokee

Jeep off-road vehicles have been able to take you almost anywhere since 1941.
Into the jungle, the desert or on country roads.
Almost all Jeep models are suitable for off-road excursions and impress with their off-road qualities in terms of both design and equipment.
It is not without reason that the off-road vehicle brand advertises with the slogan “Only a Jeep from Jeep is a real Jeep”.
The most popular off-road models are, for example, the Jeep Wrangler as the original Jeep and the Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee as the larger luxury version. Read more here:

Land Rover: Discovery, Defender, Range Rover – Offroad Action

In April 1948, the first Land Rover is presented at the Amsterdam Motor Show.
Since then, no other brand has stood for off-road action as clearly as Land Rover.
The brand’s image is particularly defined by longevity.
More than half of all “pre-production” Land Rovers still exist today as used cars.
However, Land Rover’s unique selling point is still its off-road character, which has been complemented by a modern design.
Popular Land Rover off-road models include the Land Rover Defender and the Land Rover Discovery.
Here you can find out everything about the models:

Mercedes-Benz: G-Class, GLA, EQC and GLB

Mercedes not only stands for luxury-class saloons, but also for off-road action!
The Mercedes G-Class, the flagship of the Mercedes brand, has been in production since 1979 and is constantly being developed further.
The off-road vehicle offers a mixture of off-road and lounge feeling.
However, the G-Class is no longer the only off-road model from Mercedes.
The entire GL series can be used for rough terrain, such as the GLB.
Of course, there is a wide range of equipment and engine options, depending on the buyer’s wishes.
Mercedes advertises its cars with a very high standard of quality and a comfortable interior.
So if you want to start your next camping vacation with a roof tent in a comfortable yet adventurous way, you’ve come to the right place.
More information can be found here:

Mitsubishi: Outlander, Space Star, Pajero – off-road specialists

The Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi has absolute off-road specialists in its repertoire with the Outlander, the Pajero and the L200 pick-up.
However, in addition to off-road vehicles, most other cars – including small cars – are also suitable for traveling with a roof tent.
The only criterion is that it must be possible to install a roof rack on the car roof.
Find out here which models are best suited for camping with a car and roof tent and what else Mitsubishi has in store:

Nissan: Navara, Pathfinder, Micra, X-Trail & Qashqai

Travel with your Nissan and a suitable roof tent on your next camping adventure!
A roof tent fits on almost any car roof and the off-road models from Nissan, such as the Pathfinder, are perfect for a camping trip with a roof tent – even if you want to go through rough terrain.
Find out here which Nissan models are best suited for traveling with a roof tent and what else you should consider on such a trip:

Opel: Astra, Crossland, Corsa, Grandland X

Traveling and camping by car promises spontaneity, flexibility and above all: adventure!
This is also possible with your Opel, because a roof tent fits on almost any car with roof racks.
So nothing stands in the way of traveling with your Opel!
Which models Opel offers for off-road and off-road trips and which are the German car manufacturer’s best-selling models?
You can find out that and much more here:

Peugeot: Rifter, Partner, 280, 380, 3800

A trip with a roof tent and a Peugeot – that’s not possible?
Oh yes, see for yourself, a roof tent fits on almost any car roof.
Find out here which Peugeot models are perfect for a roof tent or the alternative of a tent trailer.
Whether it’s a small car, high-sided estate or SUV, from the Rifter and Partner to the 2800 and the Peugeot 208 – we have suitable tips and information for you for every model. Read more here:

Suzuki: Swift, Jimny, Across & Vitara – Offroad variants

Suzuki stands for small cars and city runabouts?
Not at all!
In addition to the (Grand) Vitara and the new compact SUV Jimny, the Japanese car manufacturer has other models in stock that can cope well off-road.
And even for smaller cars, traveling with a roof tent is possible with the right substructure.
Find out which are the most popular Suzuki models and off-road cars, and how you too can travel and camp comfortably and flexibly with your Suzuki in the future:

Toyota: Land Cruiser, Hilux, Corolla, RA4

If you want to travel by car, you are spontaneous and flexible.
However, camping next to the car can be awkward and uncomfortable.
If you value a certain level of comfort but don’t want to lose the charm of camping, a roof tent is the perfect choice!
Rooftop tents are quick to set up and fit on virtually any car roof, including your Toyota.
Whether Land Cruiser, Hilux or RAV4: With roof racks or a loading area, you can immediately start your next camping adventure with Toyota and a roof tent.
Find out more here:

VW: Touareg, Golf, Amarok, Tiguan & Co.

If you love your VW and would like to take it on another trip, then we have the perfect solution for you: a roof tent!
Roof tents fit on just about any car roof, including your Tiguan, Golf, Touareg or Polo – the only requirement is that a roof rack can be installed.
You can find out which models are particularly suitable for camping with your car, which off-road variants VW has on offer and much more about roof tents for VW here:

Buying a roof tent: Information and tips

Before buying your own roof tent, there are a few things that are good to know and consider in advance:

  1. New or used?
    Rent or buy?
  2. Assembly and installation
  3. Roof tent alternative: tent trailer

New or used?
Rent or buy?

In fact, very few people want to rent a roof tent, they want to buy one.
Even at the first test, most people immediately feel at home.
For most people, rented tents or used models are no comparison to their own new roof tent.
After all, it is your own mobile home, usually even for the whole family!
The low maintenance costs while traveling through cheap campsites quickly recoup the purchase costs anyway.
Read another interesting article here, which will hopefully help you with your purchase decision:

Assembly and installation

How does the installation of roof tents on cars work and how do you set up your roof tent later?
You’ll find the answer here!
As described at the beginning, roof tents can be mounted on almost any car.
From a Mini to a VW bus, as shown here in the example.
Before the roof tent is permanently attached, a roof rack is mounted first.
A look behind the scenes:

Roof tent alternative: tent trailer

Would you like to be even more flexible and have more space?
Have you ever thought about a tent trailer?
We’ll give you a little tour of our huge Family tent trailer and introduce you to all the features of this gem.
We’ll also show you the small but subtle differences to the economy tent trailer and explain why a tent trailer is, at the end of the day, an equivalent alternative to a roof tent.
Fancy your own tent trailer?
Then design your dream tent in our configurator and get a non-binding quote:

Take a look at everything you need to know about the family tent trailer and its practical features here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvRHrOHylW8

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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.