The awning has the same premium material as the roof tent with a Black 280g rip-stop polyester oxford cotton material equipped with UV resistant and waterproofing with PU5000mm. An annex acts as a thin roof to protect you from the rain or the sun during peak hours of sunlight in the summer. Trail and Country Walking magazine members get 50% off an annual subscription to OS Maps for 12 months. The OEX Vertex Lite is the perfect no-nonsense adventure tent – simply pull the car over and pop the tent up.

Great sleeping space for two people at 140cm x 240cm and the Annex Room which is a perfect private space included. When looking at how much weight a car can hold, it is important to note the weight ratings of the roof rack and the rooftop tents. The Vertex is compatible with roof bars that have a maximum Dynamic Load rating of 50Kg or greater and, unlike larger roof tents, can be used on smaller hatchback cars fitted with roof bars.

Thule, the number one roof bar system manufacturer, cautions against using its clamp or edge style roof racks for its roof tents because of the high static load. However, OEX accepts no responsibility for damage resulting from modifications used to fit roof bars outside of the maximum and minimum bar depth. The OEX Vertex Lite is the perfect no-nonsense two person adventure tent – simply pull the car over and pop the tent up. Elevated off the ground and being able to see the sky through skylight and looking left and right through the windows on a sunny morning just adds that bit of luxury.

Roof tents that have folding bases can often be fitted to small cars, while single-piece roof tents might require at least a medium-sized car. The two options are to fold-out or pop-up, both of which are much faster than traditional ground tents. Would be ideal if they were to bring out an awning so you can climb in and out without getting wet when it's raining and have a sitting area so you can chill. Made from strong aluminium, it’s easy to unfold five pole frame supports a hardy 3000mm HH Oxford ripstop outer that’s been finished with a double silver treatment for better heat insulation and water resistance, helping keep you warm and dry if the bad weather sets in.

It’s also important to consider the firmness of the ground you’re parking on, and whether the ground is level and dry. Despite its low weight, we recommend that the lifting part of the installation process is carried out by at least two people or by using a hoist.

The OEX Vertex Lite is the perfect no-nonsense adventure tent - simply pull the car over and pop the tent up.The hardshell is able to insulate warmth better than softshell tents giving you the flexibility to go camping during the winter months. It’s also recommended not to use a roof tent on a glass-roofed (panoramic) car – sunroofs are fine though. What's also awesome is that you can add additional roof bars on top which allows you to carry extra items or sports equipment on top! Access: Roof tents come supplied with a telescopic ladder that allow you to easily and safely access the tent.

A foam mattress measuring in at 1380mm (W) x 2000mm (L) is only slightly smaller than a queen size bed (which are usually 153cm by 203cm). Not as limiting as a tent ⛺️ Keeps us dry in the rain What we don’t love ⛺️ If it rains and we have to put it away the mattress can get a little wet from the wet sides folding in, and we have to dry it out later ⛺️ It does not serve as a place holder for free campsites ⛺️ It is expensive. Some hard-shel roof tents include vehicle grade ABS or aluminium with UV protective agent materials which is super useful if you plan to camp all summer or leave your rooftop tent on top of your vehicle for long periods. But if you are travelling with luggage and weight on the roof, a dynamic weight limit instead will apply.kg (including its telescopic ladder), making it manageable for two people to lift – and has a maximum ladder load capacity of 150kg.