The Acura RLX is a great car for the city, but the Acura RLX is also ideal for spending a great weekend camping with the whole family.
The Acura RLX offers enough interior space to take your whole family with you. The trunk of the Acura RLX is large enough to take the necessary camping equipment with you.
The roof of the Acura RLX also offers enough space to mount a large four-person rooftop tent. The big advantage of a rooftop tent on the vehicle roof is that you can safely sleep at a certain height above the ground. For example, you are safe from small and large animals. But on the roof of the Acura RLX, you are also safe from moisture or the nightly cold that comes from the ground.
When you install a rooftop tent on the vehicle roof, you no longer need an uncomfortable ground tent, you also don’t need an expensive camping trailer or RV. With a rooftop tent, you can camp wherever your vehicle is going. Setting up a rooftop tent usually takes no longer than two to three minutes.
All you need to mount a rooftop tent on the roof of the Acura RLX are the appropriate roof rails and roof crossbars. The roof rails are bolted to the vehicle using the original roof mounting spots. The crossbars are used to mount the rooftop tent on the roof.
The rooftop tent is connected to the crossbars at four points. This creates a secure and stable connection to the vehicle. The additional weight from the roof tent and the people in the roof tent is safely transferred to the body via the roof rails. So neither the roof nor the body of the Acura RLX is damaged.
Although the registered permissible roof load of the Acura RLX is somewhat low, this information always applies to the vehicle in motion. As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the permissible roof load of the Acura RLX increases many times over. So you can easily sleep or stay with up to four adults on the roof in the rooftop tent.
When buying a rooftop tent for the Acura RLX, you should make sure that the rooftop tent is not wider than the vehicle when folded.
You must also note that the mounted rooftop tent increases fuel consumption and thus reduces the maximum range.
The driving characteristics of the Acura RLX also deteriorate because the vehicle’s center of gravity is shifted further upwards due to the mounted rooftop tent. You should therefore always drive very carefully with the assembled rooftop tent and only assemble the roof tent when you really need it.
In general, you can buy any rooftop tent for the Acura RLX, since all rooftop tents are universal. Each rooftop tent is connected to the vehicle/roof crossbars at four mounting points. So you can buy a two to four-person rooftop tent.
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Here we have listed the best roof top tents to make it easier for you to make the right purchase decision.
Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer 2 Rooftop Tent
Smittybilt Overlander Tent
- Standard size tent (sleeps 2-3) with high-density 92″ x 55″ foam double/full mattress and 661 lb. max load
- 600D heavy-duty waterproof top and rain fly; sunroof; side windows with mosquito netting; anodized aluminum tent frame poles; telescopic ladder; interior LED strips and many more features
- Easy to set up and take down; heavy duty PVC cover keeps tent dry and free from UV rays when not in use
- Smittybilt Tent Annex (sold separately #2788) with removeable floor can be attached with heavy duty zippers for privacy
- Tent also available in Size XL (sleeps 3-4 #2773). Ladder extension also available (#2785).Ladder capacity:265 lbs
- Mounting brackets included
Thule Tepui Low-Pro Rooftop Tent
- Can accommodate up to two people
- Ultra low profile design folds down to 7″ / 18 cm for better aerodynamics and vehicle fit
- Tent base is constructed of thermoplastic materials that are both durable and 100% recyclable
- Dome canopy is lightweight while still providing all-season protection
- Patented ZipperGimp easily attaches the canopy to the base of the tent
Thule Tepui Autana Rooftop Tent with Annex
- Can accommodate up to three people
- Includes an extended private canopy entrance with removable annex
- Diamond plate base for added protection and durability
- Constructed from high-quality 360g stitched fabric
- Includes an anti-condensation mat to keep moisture from building up under the mattress
Thule Tepui Autana Rooftop Tent with Annex
- Can accommodate up to four people
- Includes an extended private canopy entrance with removable annex
- Constructed from coated 600 denier and a 260g poly-cotton blend made to withstand the elements of any season
- Tent fabric is UV resistant and withstands the elements of any season
- Mesh panels offer plenty of ventilation and open for more airflow
- Four, large internal pockets for storing gear and camping accessories
- Includes a high-density foam mattress for added comfort
TMB Beige Pop Up Roof Overlanding Tent
- Fits most vehicles equipped with cross bars and roof rails, make your camping and overlanding adventures more comfortable and convenient
- 6-Month Warranty against Manufacturer defects
- Closes via snap straps, bungee net roof storage with side pouches, inner and outer zippers for easy closure
- Easy to open with shock assisted arms, stays securely open once fully extended, memory foam mattress pre-installed
- Includes: Ladder, extra storage bag, Closed Dimensions: 84″ x 49″ x 13″
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The Roof Rack Tents are mounted on the Roof Rack Crossbar of your car. You need these brackets for your car roof. If you don't have a roof retention system yet, you can find one with us! Just click HERE.
