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Are you planning to spend your weekends with the Nissan Murano and a rooftop tent? Then I can tell you that the Nissan Murano is ideal for transporting a rooftop tent on the roof and for taking the whole family with you to the next camping trip.
The Murano offers an enormous amount of space inside. So you can take your whole family with you, plus enough equipment. The Murano is also large enough to carry a six-person rooftop tent.
All you need to install a rooftop tent on the roof are roof crossbars, which you mount on the factory roof rails. Most recent Nissan Murano models have factory roof rails. If your Murano model does not have factory roof rails, you can also buy these roof rails from an accessory store and retrofit them.
Once you have connected the crossbars to the roof rails, you can attach the rooftop tent to the crossbars. Each rooftop tent is universal and is connected to the crossbars on the underside with four mounting brackets.
In this way, the roof tent is securely and stably connected to the vehicle. The weight of the roof tent and the people (up to six adults) is optimally dissipated and distributed over the entire vehicle body via the roof rails.
The permitted roof load of the Nissan Murano is relatively low, but this always refers to the moving vehicle. When stationary, the permissible roof load is many times higher and you can sleep with several people in the rooftop tent without any problems.
Another advantage of a rooftop tent is that you sleep so high off the ground. So you are safe from small and large animals. But you are also safe from the cold and dampness that comes from the ground.
Modern rooftop tents also offer a lot of comforts. So you can spend the night just as comfortably in the rooftop tent as in a camping trailer or an RV.
When buying a rooftop tent, you should only make sure that the roof tent is not wider than the vehicle when folded.
You should also note that fuel consumption increases with a mounted rooftop tent. The driving characteristics of the Nissan Murano also deteriorate because the center of gravity of the vehicle shifts further upwards.
If you want to read more about rooftop tents or camping, you will find many other interesting articles on this website!
In order to be able to mount a rooftop tent on the Nissan Murano, you need a high-quality pair of crossbars. The rooftop tent is then attached to these crossbars with four mounting brackets. Each rooftop tent has four mounting bricks on the bottom. Rooftop tents are universal. So you only need a few high-quality roof crossbars.
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Below you will also find my recommendations for roofrack tents that are ideal for the Nissan Murano.
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