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Ram Pickup Roof Rack Tent Buyers Guide

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The Ram Pickup is ideal for a great weekend camping experience. The Ram Pickup offers enough space to take the whole family with you. You also have enough space on the truck bed to take additional equipment with you.

If you choose a rooftop tent to spend your camping weekend, you have two options to mount a rooftop tent on the Ram Pickup.

You can mount a rooftop tent on the roof of the Ram Pickup, or you can also use the truck bed to mount a rooftop tent.

If you want to mount the rooftop tent on the vehicle roof, you need roof rails and roof crossbars. The roof tent is then firmly screwed to the crossbars. In this way, the rooftop tent is absolutely securely connected to the vehicle.

There is also the option of mounting the rooftop tent on the truck bed of the Ram pickup. The truck bed of the Ram pickup has the advantage that you can also mount a six-person rooftop tent there.

To mount the roof tent on the truck bed, you only need a suitable bed rack. Then the rooftop tent is screwed to the truck bed rack with four screws.

When choosing a bed rack for the Ram pickup, pay attention to quality and sufficient payload.

With both mounting options, the weight of the tent and the people in the tent is optimally distributed to the entire vehicle body. The roof rails on the roof serve to distribute the weight over the entire vehicle. If you want to mount the rooftop tent on the truck bed, the truck bed rack transfers the additional weight to the body. The bed rack should therefore always be very well connected to the body. If you follow these tips, your vehicle will not be damaged by a heavy rooftop tent or by many people (higher weight).

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You have the choice of installing a hard-shell or a soft-shell rooftop tent. When choosing a rooftop tent for the Ram pickup, you should only make sure that the rooftop tent is not wider than the vehicle when it is collapsed.

Also, consider that a soft-shell rooftop tent usually offers more interior space than a hard-shell rooftop tent.

A rooftop tent has the advantage over a ground tent that you don’t have to sleep on the floor but can sleep at a safe height on the roof of your vehicle. So you are safe from small as well as larger animals and bugs.

You are also safe from the cold that would come out of the ground into the ground tent at night.

In summary, the Ram pickup is the ideal vehicle for a camping trip with a rooftop tent. I would recommend mounting the roof tent on the truck bed. So you have a lot of space (you can mount a large RTT) and the vehicle height does not increase when the rooftop tent is folded on the back of the truck.

This truck bed rack is ideal for mounting a rooftop tent on the truck bed of the Ram pickup.

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Here are the biggest pluses of a roof rack tent:

  1. Roof rack tents are easy to setup.
  2. Roof rack tents are very cozy.
  3. Roof rack tents last a long time.
  4. Roof rack tents can be taken along when changing vehicles.
  5. Roof rack tents will become more and more popular in the years to come.
  6. Roof rack tents turn your vehicle into a fully-fledged camping vehicle.
  7. Roof Rack Tents are easy to clean and maintain.
  8. Roof rack tents keep the cold off the floor at night.
  9. Roof Rack Tents can easily be stowed in your garage or basement when you don’t need them.
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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

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  • Can accommodate up to two people
  • 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
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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
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TMB Beige Pop Up Roof Overlanding Tent

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  • 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″

Is it difficult to install a roof rack tent?

No! On the contrary, with most models you only have to screw the underside of the tent floor to the roof rack of your vehicle. The best way to do this is with two people, as the roof rack tent is relatively heavy. After you have tightened all the screws properly, you can put full load on the tent.

Is it difficult to clean the tent?

No, you can easily clean the outside of the tent with water and a little detergent. The inside of the tent is also best cleaned with soap and water. Make sure that the inside of the tent is completely dry before you fold it up and store it. Otherwise it could happen that mold could form in the tent due to the high humidity.

How many people can sleep on the roof of the car in the tent?

It all depends on the size of the tent. You can also sleep with three people in a two-person tent. The weight does not play such a big role here, as the tent is not supported on the roof of the car, but on the supporting pillars (A-pillar & C-pillar) of the car or truck. This means that the weight is always evenly distributed over the entire vehicle.

Everything there for assembly?

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.

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
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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. Happy Customer

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. Happy Customer