If you’ve never used an SUV tent, you might be asking yourself: Are SUV tents better than regular tents? Individuals and families use SUV tents for various reasons, but the most common are the weatherproof vehicle access, added comfort, and additional space. Do I have to have an SUV to use an SUV tent? Or, if you’re one to indulge in the full camping experience, you can either shift all your equipment into the SUV and sleep on a mattress inside the tent or install an overlanding inflatable mattress in the vehicle and use the tent as dressing/games/storage area. In addition to a screen room, the Family Tent has a 6’ x 6’ (182 x 182cm) awning for hanging out on sunny days. The fully seam-taped rainfly and the built-in window and door storm flaps also provide the perfect amount of water protection when the weather just won’t cooperate. Pros:

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Connects easily to the cargo area of the vehicle and is ventilated by the large doors and 3 meshed windows. Storm flaps are integrated onto the tent, providing additional areas to secure the tent down. Capable of standing alone, you can still make use of the vehicle after pitch, due to a patented sleeve that is easily attached and detached.This tent comes with an innovative inverted ‘T’-shape layout that provides a large mesh front door for breathability. On rainy days, you can also zip up the outer door panel to stay dry when the weather won’t cooperate. Pros: The picture below shows the partial coverage fly. Note that it covers the side window when in place, but there is a brim on the rear side, so you still have views in that direction. View with the fly on. Ventilation Napier Outdoors is a leader in the SUV tent category, and that's because they offer a variety of top-quality tents to suit different types of campers. This Sportz Family SUV Tent appeals to families with a spacious 10-foot by 10-foot layout. It offers more than 7 feet of peak height and comfortably sleeps five to six people. The floorless screen room provides additional space and 6 feet of headroom. The tent can fit even more campers or extra gear if you take advantage of the space inside the SUV, CUV, or minivan.

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You’ll also want to ensure that you get a good seal between your car and the tent using the tent sleeve. However, this is often related to how well you pitch the tent, rather than an issue with the tent itself. VentilationThese extensions are used to convert your SUV into an extended camper and make for a cozy, sheltered camping experience. Honda lovers everywhere can rejoice with the Honda Genuine OEM SUV Tent. Made by Honda, for Hondas, this tent is suitable for many early- to mid-2000s Odysseys, Elements, Pilots, and CR-Vs.

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Familiarize yourself with any warranty, repair, and return information. A long warranty or lifelong guarantee may be worth paying a little extra upfront. DesignRightline Gear takes waterproofing seriously, and its tents will keep you dry and sheltered at all times. It also comes with a rainfly that covers the tent’s roof and provides maximum protection during heavy showers. A respectable waterproof rating of 1200mm, due to the polyester used in manufacture. A rainfly has been added that extends into an awning and provides an additional 36 square feet of shade. Material I love tents and writing about them is my great pleasure. I hope you can feel this when you read my texts. SUV tents are a fascinating take on how to spend your time outdoors, there is definitely a big market for camping with an SUV that these tents cater to, but traditional campers might be confused as to what makes them so appealing.