Sprinter Roof Top Tent
Roof weight mercedes benz allows a maximum added roof weight to the sprinter of 660 pounds.
Sprinter roof top tent. Its added durability doesn t come with extra weight as the front runner is the lightest on this list at 93 pounds. Basic roof top tent info. It s important that you also understand a few basic concepts form rooftop tents. The roambuilt gfcrack takes sprinter vans with a rooftop tent rtt to all new heights of functional cool.
Rtts come in two different types. Without the rainfly on you can watch the stars at night. The tent features a low profile. Nickles had at one time also sought out the van life and started looking for ways to deck out his own rig.
While a camper van will cost you money to maintain to insure and to fuel up a rooftop tent won t cost you anything after you purchase it. This tent attaches to the suv very well and setup is easy. Front runner s rooftop tent is a soft shell. Sep 16 2018 shelter tents and awning for tailgating a day at the beach a week in the woods or life on the road.
Normally they are made of either fiberglass shells or aluminum shells. The platform style aluminum rack integrates a custom wide version of the gfc roof mounted. The sprinter rb with sportsmobile s penthouse pop top more than exceeded the test weight requirements. Something for car camper to rvers to those living the vanlife.
The screen tent area is 6 x7 and great for extra storage. A new rooftop tent will cost you somewhere between 1 000 00 to 5 000 00 while a new camper van could cost you up to six figures. The arb simpson iii rooftop tent paired with the annex delivers the ultimate in comfort and convenience while traveling. The main tent is 10 x10 which i believe is the perfect size for two 2 people with a lot of gear.
Hardshell tents or hard tops are either the squared shaped tents or the clamshell tents. Started in 2016 in boulder colorado roofnest is the brainchild of tim nickles. The cost differences don t end after you make your purchase either. See more ideas about tent awning car camper add a room.
Unfolding in minutes the rooftop tent provides sleeping quarters off. If you added a roof rack and much cargo you may exceed the sprinter s maximum weight. Before you start thinking about trading in your current vehicle for a sprinter van turn your eye toward the rooftop tent company roofnest.