Are you interested in Car Hire Tanzania with roof top tent? Car Rental Tanzania is the best company to book with. We give you 4×4 Land cruisers with rooftop tent. We also have double roof top tent offers in Tanzania. If you plan to go on Tanzania self-drive safari with your friend or family then think about booking a car plus rooftop tent.
A rooftop tent is a tent that is locked on top of the car giving you an opportunity to use the car top as the camping ground. Anyone that is not comfortable sleeping on the ground during their wilderness camping safari would prefer a rooftop.
Advantages of a Roof-Top Tent
The advantages of roof-top tents for many campers often outweigh any disadvantages. Let’s look at why people love roof-top tents.
Safety
Wildlife is less of a threat when you’re sleeping up high in a roof-top tent. Snakes, crocodiles, bears, wolves, and so many more will be denied access to your outdoor penthouse.
Keeps some Insects out of your tent
Creepy crawly insects like scorpions, ants, and spiders will find it harder to climb into your tent. I hate feeling like something’s crawling around in my tent or in my sleeping bag. If you need them, we’ve covered ways to keep insects out of your tent.
Durable
Roof-top tents are 3-season or 4-season tents constructed from a coated denier canvas made to withstand the elements. This material is waterproof as well as UV and mold-resistant.
RTTS are made to be strong and durable since your vehicle is carrying all of the weight. RTTs are often constructed with steel or aluminum and the canvas is much more rugged than the lightweight material used on ground tents.
Comfort
Roof-top tents have mesh windows and door for ventilation and typically come with a high-density foam mattress for a comfy night’s sleep. Some even have a sky view window in the roof for extra light during the day and a relaxing view of the stars at night.
Easy Setup and Breakdown
When you went camping with a regular tent, you probably know the hassle of setting up your tent. Finding a flat camping spot and dry ground. Unpacking your tent, making sure it is mounted correctly in case the wind picks up at night. Even with the easy pop-up tents, you still need around half an hour to set up everything in the correct way.
Setting up a rooftop tent is different. You just park your car, pop up the tent. In a matter of seconds or a few minutes, you’re done with setting up the tent and have more time to go relaxing. Setting up takes a few minutes longer, because you first need to take off the cover before unfolding. Still, you’ll be done in minutes. Park and your tent can be set up in a few minutes. Another 10 minutes to set up the annex if required.
Camp Anywhere
Rocky, mucky, or other unfavorable ground isn’t an issue like it is with a ground tent. It doesn’t matter if you’re on an overland adventure, at a campground, if you’ve found a place to park, you’ve found a place to set up your roof-top tent.
Mobility
You’re far less encumbered with a roof-top tent. They allow you to go places you could only dream of with trailer tents, camper trailers, travel trailers, and RVs especially if you have an off-road 4×4.
It is possible to stand up comfortably in the bigger ground tents whereas you can’t in a rooftop tent. If you invest into a proper sized ground tent you can sleep comfortably on a stretcher and don’t need to crawl in and out of your ‘bedroom’. Getting up and down the stepladder of a rooftop tent can be uneasy, especially if nature calls at night.
Fits on almost any Vehicle
Roof-top tents and 4×4’s are a great marriage but they fit on almost any vehicle. Land cruisers, Extended land cruisers among others. You can mount them on trailers too. All you need is a suitable roof rack to mount them to. Roof-top tents are heavier than your average ground tent so aftermarket roof racks like those from Yakima and Thule may be needed to accommodate the extra weight.
Wondering if the roof or roof rack of your vehicle can support the weight of a roof-top tent? Most cars can due to manufacturer safety requirements though you should be sure to check your manufacturer’s recommendations.
Weathering the Storms
There are soft shell and hard shell roof-top tents. The hard shell versions offer more protection in bad weather though both versions are waterproof and made from sturdier, heavier materials than the average ground tent.
Roof-top tents are not only waterproof they’re capable of handling strong winds and with a roof-top tent, you don’t have to worry about water from heavy downpours pooling up and swamping your tent.
The View
You have your very own mobile tree house with great views that you can’t get with ground tents. Whether the view is of the mountains, lake, or elevation over the forest floor, you’ll love the view from higher up.
Cheaper than Alternatives
Are you looking to move up from a ground tent to something better? Roof-top tents are cheaper than camper trailers, travel trailers, and RVs. They provide mobility and some useful upgrades at a fraction of the cost.
For added storage, efficiency, and comfort, adds some drawer systems, refrigerator and cargo slides, and an electric cooler to your vehicle.
More room in your vehicle
When the tent is mounted on your roof, you’ll have more room inside for your family, friends, and essential camping gear.
One thing to remember when you bring that extra stuff is how to keep your camping gear safe from theft. You may want to pack up your gear if you drive away from the campsite for the day. You’ll have to break down the roof-top tent for sure. You can’t drive with it expanded on top.
Conclusion
Are Roof Top Tents Safe? Simply put, yes, the roof top tent is a safe alternative to on-ground camping. As long as you have made sure to do the research and understand what your car can handle, and properly secure your tent to the roof of your car, you will not run into any issues.
