Make Own Roof Top Tent

The original challengewas to see if the tent could be built using widely available materials and for under 100.

Make own roof top tent.

Building this diy roof top tent will simply cost you 100. The rear just attach the platform load with gear and go. The unit mounts securely to the roof of a car or suv. I can see a roof top that sits on frame that holds the poles to lift the topper off the car and lowers to the ground.

Slide the car under attach and go. A quality rooftop tent is a serious investment and we put these tents through extensive field testing to bring you a comprehensive breakdown of options across a range of price points. While you can buy these commercially they usually cost over 1 000 a young couple decided to make their own. Next build the tent frame with conduit and choose the best fabric for the tent portion.

A rooftop tent offers a flat surface to sleep on but how comfortable you make it is up to you. The project lasted six months and cost them about 600 in materials. University of colorado at boulderstudent andriy wybaczynsky decided on a whim to design and build his own diy version of a vehicle rooftop tent. Sure traditional tent camping is still a grand old time but rooftop tents have some serious perks.

A roof top camper usually consists of a rigid bottom and heavily reinforced tent. Build the base of the tent using 4 x 8 plywood sheets. Some tents feature built in bedding and mattresses but others may need an upgrade. When you get to site you can drop your camp and drive the car off just like a camper trailer.

Benefits of a rooftop tent.