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The Mercedes Metris is probably one of the best vehicles to go camping with the whole family. If you own a Metris, you don’t need a camping trailer or RV. The Metris offers so much space inside the vehicle that you can take your entire family with you, but also lots of camping equipment.
A rooftop tent is an ideal solution to transform the Mercedes-Benz Metris into a full-fledged camper. The Metris offers enough roof space to install a large six-person rooftop tent. So your whole family can sleep safely on the roof of the vehicle in your new rooftop tent.
The rooftop tent also offers the advantage that you are safe from small and large animals due to the elevated position. But you are also safe from the nightly cold or dampness coming from the ground.
All you need to mount a rooftop tent on the roof of the Mercedes Metris are the appropriate roof crossbars. The crossbars are bolted to the Metris factory roof rails. Then the rooftop tent is connected to the crossbars at four mounting spots. This creates a stable and secure connection between the rooftop tent and the vehicle body.
The additional weight from the rooftop tent and the people in the roof tent is evenly distributed to the entire vehicle body via the roof rails. This means that the Metris is not damaged even under high loads.
You can mount a hard-shell or soft-shell rooftop tent for up to six people on the roof of the Mercedes-Benz Metris. When buying a rooftop tent, just make sure that the roof tent is not wider than the vehicle when folded.
The registered permissible roof load of the Mercedes-Benz Metris appears to be very low, but this always applies to the moving vehicle. For example, if you want to install a roof box. When the vehicle is stationary, the permissible roof load increases many times over and you can also mount a large rooftop tent on the roof of the Metris.
The purchase of a rooftop tent, which has an annex, is also an option. This awning then offers another practical space. There are many rooftop tents that have such an awning.
Further down this page, you will find some examples of the best rooftop tents for the Mercedes Metris.
Please note, however, that a mounted rooftop tent always has a negative impact on the vehicle’s fuel consumption. The roof tent also has a negative effect on driving dynamics, as it shifts the vehicle’s center of gravity further up.
If you want to learn more about rooftop tents or camping, you will find many interesting articles on this page!
If you want to mount a rooftop tent on the roof of the Mercedes-Benz Metris, you need roof crossbars. These roof crossbars are attached to the factory roof rails and then provide a base for mounting the rooftop tent.
>> These roof crossbars are ideal for mounting a rooftop tent on the Mercedes-Benz Metris <<
Here are the biggest pluses of a roof rack tent:
- Roof rack tents are easy to setup.
- Roof rack tents are very cozy.
- Roof rack tents last a long time.
- Roof rack tents can be taken along when changing vehicles.
- Roof rack tents will become more and more popular in the years to come.
- Roof rack tents turn your vehicle into a fully-fledged camping vehicle.
- Roof Rack Tents are easy to clean and maintain.
- Roof rack tents keep the cold off the floor at night.
- Roof Rack Tents can easily be stowed in your garage or basement when you don’t need them.
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.
I sold my RV and bought a jeep with a roof rack tent mounted on it. That was the best decision i ever made. I can pitch my tent anywhere in the desert with my jeep and spend the night there. I would never have come to these places with my RV.
Mark S.
My friend and I bought a roof tent for our car and now drive it almost every weekend into the wilderness and pitch our tent where it suits us. We're just excited about our new roof rack tent and never want to go camping without a roof tent again.
Samanta K.
Since I got a roof rack tent, I have been out in nature a lot more and go camping very often. It's just great to be able to pitch your tent so easily and anywhere!
Tom W. Happy Customer