Car tent

Do you want to be able to take your accommodation with you wherever you travel? Then a car tent, or roof tent as it is also called, is the answer to your wishes! Our car tents can be mounted on the vast majority of cars with standard roof rails and make it easy to get out on both small and large adventures.

A car tent is a portable sleeping place that is mounted on the roof of your car. It gives you a luxurious camping experience with minimal effort. Forget the stress of booking a hotel room or getting to your accommodation by a certain time. Car tents give you the freedom to travel and live wherever you want.

5 advantages of car tents

A car tent offers many advantages for car holidaymakers, off-road adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

1. Freedom

The biggest advantage our customers usually highlight is the freedom that comes with a car tent. You get the flexibility to travel and live wherever you want. You don't need to book hotels or cabins and aren't restricted to specific camping areas or crowded campsites, instead exploring remote locations and discovering hidden gems off the beaten track.

2. Simplicity

Car tents are comfortable and easy to use. Unlike regular tents, which can be time-consuming to set up and take down, car tents can be assembled in a few minutes. Blankets and pillows can often be left in the tent when you fold it up. So you don't have to keep packing this in and out of bags like you have to do with a normal tent.

3. Convenience

Rooftop tents are equipped with a thick mattress (we have the thickest on the market!) which means you get a completely different level of comfort than in a normal tent.

Since you have your accommodation up on the roof of the car, you are also not dependent on finding a flat surface to pitch your tent. Forget rocks and roots sticking up your back - with a car tent you'll sleep like a king.

4. The price

Have you ever thought about how much money you spend on hotels during a vacation? With a car tent, you always have accommodation for the whole family with you. This means that the car tent will quickly pay for itself in the form of saved accommodation costs during the journey.

5. Extra security

Don't worry about unexpected and unwelcome visitors. When you sleep in a car tent, you can feel safe knowing that you are protected from the elements and any wild animals. Unlike traditional tents that can be easily accessed by animals or insects, car tents give you a safe and secure sleeping environment.

Factors to consider when choosing a car tent

Car tents can be mounted on the vast majority of cars with standard roof racks. We recommend that you have roof rails that are either mounted in the car's railings or in fixed attachment points. Here you can read our guide to roof rails and roof tents.

You also need to check that your car's roof has a maximum load that accommodates both the weight of the car tent and the weight of your roof rails. When you load heavily on the car's roof, the car's center of gravity and driving characteristics change. The maximum load specified by car manufacturers is dynamic, i.e. specified for when the car is in motion. When stationary, a car can handle a significantly higher weight on the roof, about 3-4 times as much

Another important thing to consider is the size of your car tent you need. This depends on how many people you want to be able to sleep in the roof tent, how big the people are and how comfortable you are with lying close to each other. There is no exact answer here, but based on your needs and space requirements. Our car tents are available for everything from 1-2 up to five people.

Smart functions and accessories for car tents

Our car tents have an included mattress that is 8 centimeters thick. We have also chosen an extra hard floor for the tent, which makes it both robust and shock-resistant. Through a sunroof you can look out over the starry sky and if you buy an awning for your car tent, you have accommodation on two floors where you can, for example, use the awning as a dining area with chairs and table or as an extra bedroom if you have guests with you.

If you want to camp even when the temperature drops, you can buy an insulating inner tent to get the heat up in the car tent.

Other car tent accessories can help make your camping experience more comfortable and enjoyable. For example, lighting, camping chairs, tables, solar cells and portable stoves. Consider your specific needs and preferences when choosing accessories for your car tent, and don't forget to pack all the necessary camping equipment such as sleeping bags, cooking utensils and food.

Some tents also have additional features such as storage pockets, windows and ventilation systems, which enhance your camping experience. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and maintenance of your car tent to ensure it lasts for years to come.

We at Taktältarna develop car tents (or roof tents as we usually call them!) of high quality, tested for Nordic conditions. We are dedicated roof tent enthusiasts ourselves and know what is needed to have a truly wonderful camping experience.

We are a small company with a big heart that prioritizes a personal approach and always being available to help both new and previous customers with support and advice.

With a car tent from us, you can feel secure that we are always here. Should the accident occur and any part breaks, we will replace you at no extra cost. This is an important part of our sustainability work as we believe it can contribute to repairing instead of buying new.