How Much Weight Can I Put on the Roof of My Car?
When it comes to hard shell rooftop tents, you should not exceed the weight limit recommended by the manufacturer of the tent or the car. Exceeding these weight limits can cause damage to your car, the roof rack, and is dangerous when driving.
In general, most cars have a roof weight limit of around 70kg, but it’s crucial to verify your specific vehicle’s roof weight limits before purchasing any rooftop tent.
There are two key weight limits to consider:
1. Dynamic Roof Weight Limit: This is the weight the vehicle’s roof can safely support while in motion.
2. Static Weight Limit: This refers to the maximum load weight that the car can safely hold when it is stationary.
When planning for a rooftop tent, you need to determine the dynamic weight limit, which accounts for the weight when driving with everything packed on your roof.
Additionally, you’ll need to assess the static weight limit, considering that you’ll be sleeping in the rooftop tent, possibly with your partner. Typically, the static weight limit is 4-5 times greater than the dynamic weight limit.
