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JOYTUTUS Overland Aluminum Hard Shell Rooftop Camping Tent
$984
$1,600
38% off
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BougeRV has JOYTUTUS Overland Aluminum Hard Shell Rooftop Camping Tent on sale for $1,199.99 - $215.99 with discount code 18RT at checkout = $984. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Staff Member Red_Liz for sharing this deal.
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- Hard shell rooftop tent for 2 persons with trapezoidal design for up to 30% more interior space
- One-touch setup: opens/closes in under 1 minute
- Aircraft-grade aluminum frame with 660 lbs (300 kg) static load capacity
- Dimensions: 96" L x 53" W x 72" H; floor width 4.3 ft
- Material: Oxford fabric with PU5000mm waterproof coating and UV50+ protection
- Level 6 wind and snow resistance
- Features: 3 mesh windows for airflow, built-in LED lighting, smart storage
- Included: Rainfly
- Weight: 185.2 lbs
- 1-year warranty
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Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $215 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $1,199.
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
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BougeRV has JOYTUTUS Overland Aluminum Hard Shell Rooftop Camping Tent on sale for $1,199.99 - $215.99 with discount code 18RT at checkout = $984. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Staff Member Red_Liz for sharing this deal.
Details:
Thanks to Staff Member Red_Liz for sharing this deal.
Details:
- Hard shell rooftop tent for 2 persons with trapezoidal design for up to 30% more interior space
- One-touch setup: opens/closes in under 1 minute
- Aircraft-grade aluminum frame with 660 lbs (300 kg) static load capacity
- Dimensions: 96" L x 53" W x 72" H; floor width 4.3 ft
- Material: Oxford fabric with PU5000mm waterproof coating and UV50+ protection
- Level 6 wind and snow resistance
- Features: 3 mesh windows for airflow, built-in LED lighting, smart storage
- Included: Rainfly
- Weight: 185.2 lbs
- 1-year warranty
Editor's Notes
Written by SaltyOne | Staff- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $215 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $1,199.
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
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The problem with them is that you have to level your vehicle or else you'll be sliding to one side of the tent. You either have to carry levelimg blocks or hope you can find flat rocks to shim your tires. You'll be surprised just how little it takes to feel weird. Second, any sort of wind will make it flap like crazy and keep you up at night. Third, you have to air them out after use in order to prevent mold. Fourth, that much weight at the highest point of the vehicle made it much harder to crawl up steep rocks because the vehicle is getting pulled backwards causing your front wheels to have less traction in 4wd. Fifth, the padding on these really suck. They are maybe 2" to 3" thick and the cheapest type of foam. It's not comfortable. Sixth, because the floor of the tent is exposed to air, the entire tent gets very cold in cold climates especially if there is any wind as opposed to a ground tent or a sleeping inside your vehicle. Seventh, storing the tent when not in use is a huge pain in the ass. Some people build a pulley system in their garage ceiling to hoist it up and store it. Either that or you will need to keep it on your vehicle at all times which adds weight and wind resistance.
There is more I'm sure but that's what comes to mind at the moment.
They're also much more convenient than truck bed tents or anything that connects to a vehicle, as those are all much more of a pain if you want to move locations or go into town for the day or something. If you camp enough it's worth the cost, in my book, and you have a suitable vehicle, although there are models that weigh under 100lb and can work for most any car . They hurt your MPG if you drive a lot of miles with one, but they save space in your vehicle since you aren't packing a tent.
Other downsides: not big enough for families (there are soft-top rooftop tents that can accommodate a family of four), not super convenient to put on and take off (mine mostly stays on through the summer) as this style is heavy, and a shocking number of strangers will ask you "What's that?
This is not a know brand but this is a pretty good looking tent for the price. There are many alternatives available, some from known off-road and camping brands, and lots from semi-generic Chinese brands, most of which are actually okay and pretty similar. Just be aware that factory roof rails may not support something like this. Mine sits on a steel bed cap on my Honda Ridgeline, and I see lots of them on bed racks on various pickups, as well as on beefier SUVs like 4-Runners in particular. Lighter rooftop tents can go on anything though, and you see plenty of little Subaru Crosstreks sporting them.
Current DirtBox owner.
I have never heard of this brand... but I can tell you this.
Don't do it!
Here's why this is the same exact one that you can get from AliExpress etc... It's the same company in China... but what I'm getting at is a design flaw.
That big main window, there's no rainfly. You'll see it all over the forums where people have issues with these leaking and blasting water in.... compare this to other brands/design designs and you'll see a rainfly for a reason.
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This hard shell rooftop tent stands out for fast setup, off ground sleeping, and the convenience of camping without hunting for a flat campsite. The rigid shell and built in lighting, mattress, and storage make it feel like a practical overland setup, and the price is described as decent for the category. The main cautions are weight and fit, since the 185 pound tent can exceed factory roof rack limits and still affects driving load, fuel economy, and vehicle handling. Level parking, wind noise, and the need to air it out after use also come up, making it a better fit for vehicles and trips that can support the extra bulk.
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The biggest tradeoffs are weight, MPG loss, and campsite limitations: it can add noticeable fuel consumption, must stay level to sleep comfortably, and ties you to the vehicle once set up. It also needs airing out after use to help prevent mold, and the elevated floor can feel colder and windier than a ground tent.
It can exceed many factory roof-rack limits because the tent weighs about 185 lbs. Check both the vehicle's dynamic load rating for driving and the static load rating for when parked, since the dynamic limit is usually the one that becomes the bottleneck.
Rooftop tents like this are designed for very fast deployment, with one similar setup described as popping up in about a minute and packing down in about 2 minutes. That convenience is a major reason people use them for quick roadside stops and short overnight stays.
It is described as more of a fair-weather option, and the large main window reportedly lacks a rainfly, which can let water blow in during rain. That makes weather protection a concern compared with designs that include a rainfly over the opening.
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How hard are you smoking weed?!
I know what it is but I would rather just sleep in the back of the vehicle instead of on the roof.
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