How To Mount Roof Top Tent On Trailer

Roof top tents can weigh anywhere from 100 lbs to 220 lbs depending on the application.

How to mount roof top tent on trailer.

I had to get the 3 vs the 2 because of the cross bar height on the hi liner was 82 off the ground. There is also the static weight capacity which is the weight of the tent plus occupants. A new concept the stand mounts a soft side rooftop tent to the back of a vehicle via a trailer receiver. When driving the tent folds up and sits low profile like a hitch mounted bike rack.

The yakima mounting system for the skyrise boosts the floor height another 4. I bought the lightest 4 season roof top tent i could find which was the yakima skyrise hd 3 115 lb. Next cut the top folding frame install the roof rafters vertical supports and finally cover the top frame with 1 4 plywood. I would need about 40 inches of verticle clearence for my atv to fit under the tent.

Tepui tents are designed to fit on most vehicles with roof racks. Many stock racks work fine but generally aftermarket roof racks are sturdier easier to mount to and provide versatility for attaching your tepui awnings and other gear to your vehicle. Most roof rack tents have a rating of 400 600 lbs. I want to mount a roof top tent on my utility trailer.