Tent for the car: How does it feel to sleep in a roof tent?

Tent for the car – If you are looking for an adventure and love freedom, sleeping in a rooftop tent is a great option.
You get to experience nature up close in maximum comfort and have a flexibility that traditional camping on the ground can’t offer.
Here you can find out some good reasons for choosing a rooftop tent and what makes sleeping in a rooftop tent so special.
Would you like to set off straight away?
Then take a look here in the store for a suitable model: roof tent.

Sleeping in a roof tent on the car roof: what to expect!

Close to nature, comfort and spacious room – rooftop tents have become increasingly popular in recent years and offer a comfortable and practical solution for camping enthusiasts!
You can look forward to restful nights and a good night’s sleep in a rooftop tent.
The combination of comfort, safety and closeness to nature creates a unique sleeping environment that enriches the camping experience and creates unforgettable memories. You can look forward to these aspects when sleeping in a roof tent:

Spaciousness: various models and sizes

Rooftop tents are available in various sizes and designs and offer space for up to 5 people.
The desired model is installed on the roof before the start of the journey and is barely noticeable for the entire trip.
Most roof tents have enough space to stretch out and turn around comfortably.
You don’t have to worry about cramped space, as can sometimes be the case in conventional tents.
Some rooftop tents even offer separate sleeping areas or extra storage space for personal items.

  • You can choose between different models
  • Space for up to 5 people
  • Roof tent is on the car for the entire journey
  • Sufficient space to feel good

Whether as a couple, with friends or the whole family – depending on the model, there is comfortable space for everyone!

Handling: Easy to set up on the move

Assembly on the move is generally simple and requires no special manual skills.
With just a few simple steps, you have a huge living space that you can use for sleeping and a variety of other purposes.
And the best thing about it: you can open up the roof tent whenever and wherever you feel like it.
Read more about roof tent construction here.

  • Quick assembly and disassembly on the go
  • Playfully easy handling

Comfort: Comfortable sleeping area

Once set up, the roof tent offers a cozy and sheltered place to sleep.
Unlike camping on the ground, you don’t have to worry about uneven or damp terrain.
The roof tent provides a stable platform on which you can sleep comfortably without having to worry about creepy-crawlies or wet ground.
Many roof tents also have an integrated mattress and ventilation systems to ensure a good night’s sleep.
You can easily climb up the ladder and enjoy the view of the stars.

  • Comfortable and sheltered sleeping area
  • Flat sleeping surface on a stable base
  • No creepy-crawlies or wet ground
  • Integrated, comfortable mattress

Sense of freedom: closeness to nature

One of the biggest advantages of sleeping in a rooftop tent is the close proximity to nature.
You can watch the stars, hear the rustling of the trees and breathe in the scent of the surrounding nature while you are safe and comfortable in your rooftop tent.
The feeling of being one with nature is simply incomparable and lets you forget the stresses of everyday life.
Thanks to the panoramic windows, you have a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape and you can even watch the sky from your bed.

  • A closeness to nature and freedom
  • View of the stars thanks to panoramic windows

Thanks to the panoramic windows, you can look forward to an amazing view of the sky even in the evening!

Flexibility and mobility

Another big advantage of a roof tent is the flexibility it offers.
You can sleep practically anywhere as long as you can park your vehicle.
Whether you want to camp on a remote mountain top, on the beach or in a national park, with a rooftop tent you are able to take your sleeping place with you wherever you want to go.
This flexibility allows you to spontaneously discover new places and adapt your travel plans without having to constantly search for accommodation.

  • Roof tent can be set up anywhere
  • Sleeping place is always ready for you

Protection, privacy and peace and quiet

The roof tent is made of water-repellent material and keeps you dry, even when it’s raining outside.
Most roof tents also have a robust tent fabric that protects against wind and cold.
This means that you can sleep safely and securely regardless of the weather conditions.
It also provides extra security.
As it is located on the roof of your vehicle, you are protected from wild animals or other potential dangers that could occur on the ground.
In addition, the roof tent also offers a certain amount of privacy, as you have better privacy than with conventional tents.
You can close the curtains or covers of the roof tent and relax in your own little retreat.

  • Water-repellent, robust material
  • Always a sheltered place to sleep
  • Protection from wild animals
  • Protection from prying eyes

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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.