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Roof Top Tents

MikesArmy1
Jan 02, 2025

Rank 0

Jan 02, 2025

Hello all new to the forum and tried to search but did not find anything. My family and I enjoy the out doors and are looking to add a roof top tent to our 2024 4 door Badlands. I have been watching Off The Grind on YouTube. Has anyone else added a RTT? I'm looking for something that can sleep 2 adults 2 kids. Of course I want it to be as safe as possible. I'm new to RTT's and of course all recommendations are welcome.

Thanks,

Mike

Northwest Bronco

Jan 02, 2025

#1
There's plenty of options out there. Most are designed to sleep 2 people with comfort. I'd recommend a 2 person and a small ground tent for the kiddos. Keep in mind, if you find a large tent that can sleep 4, it's going to be very large and heavy. This can become an issue with removal and will throw off the vehicle dynamics. I've found the smaller and lighter the better. Basically, it's a winner if your Bronco drives like it's not there.

I run a solo tent with a small ground tent when my son comes along. 95% of the time I'm alone. I use the iKamper Blue Dot Voyager SOLO and love it. It comes in a duo as well. Here's a video I did with some buyer tips:
oophthovet, Deleted member 38772

Burrito Connoisseur

Jan 02, 2025

#2
So there are two types of roof-top tents:

  • Hard shell - These come in a variety of styles, the most popular being the wedge/triangle-shaped tent.
  • Soft shell - These are effective ground tents... but on top of your vehicle.

Hard shells are typically the preferred choice. They a simpler design, more robust, withstand weather better, and allow you to mount extra stuff on top of the tent. BUT, the overwhelming majority of hard-shell tents that will fit on the Bronco sleep a maximum of two people, with room for maybe a small child or dog. So you're probably looking at a soft shell. Several companies also sell "hybrids"... but honestly they're just soft shell tents that pack into a hard shell. Provides more protection while the tent is packed up, but otherwise they're effectively soft shell tents.

Some options...


This may be controversial, and I don't know if @B MIller would agree with me or not... BUT, honestly I would NOT get a soft shell or hybrid roof top tent. I would either stick with ground tents (far cheaper), or I would get a hard top tent for two people and a ground tent for the other two. Personally I do the latter, and the kids sleep in the roof top tent because they find it fun.
oophthovet, Deano Bronc

Northwest Bronco

Jan 02, 2025

#3
RagnarKon
So there are two types of roof-top tents:

  • Hard shell - These come in a variety of styles, the most popular being the wedge/triangle-shaped tent.
  • Soft shell - These are effective ground tends... but on top of your vehicle.

Hard shells are typically the preferred choice. They a more simpler design, more robust, withstand weather better, and allow you to mount extra stuff on top of the tent. BUT, the overwhelming majority of hard-shell tents that will fit on the Bronco sleep a maximum of two people, with room for maybe a small child or dog. So you're probably looking at a soft shell. Several companies also sell "hybrids"... but honestly they're just soft shell tents that pack into a hard shell. Provides more protection while the tent is packed up, but otherwise they're effectively soft shell tents.

Some options...


This may be controversial, and I don't know if @B MIller would agree with me or not... BUT, honestly I would NOT get a soft shell or hybrid roof top tent. I would either stick with ground tents (far cheaper), or I would get a hard top tent for two people and a ground tent for the other two. Personally I do the latter, and the kids sleep in the roof top tent because they find it fun.
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Great post and I agree 100% with everything stated above. Hard shell is the way to go. I'd avoid getting a tent that has a soft cover. Those are a pain in the a**. Hard shells simply latch closed and you are good to go.
Deano Bronc
Deleted member 38772

Jan 03, 2025

#4
Additionally, you will need a quality roof rack that can handle the Static but more importantly Dynamic load rating.
Bluestreak57, B MIller
Deleted member 38772

Jan 03, 2025

#5
TrailRax.com

Gladesmen

Jan 03, 2025

#6
Not a RTT but basically a hard sided tent I pull behind me. This is a picture of its first test drive after I completed it. now it has a roof rack awnings and water heater. I was going to build a RTT like this to go on top but my boys are not really camping with us anymore.
Deano Bronc

2022 Area51

Jan 04, 2025

#7
MikesArmy1
Hello all new to the forum and tried to search but did not find anything. My family and I enjoy the out doors and are looking to add a roof top tent to our 2024 4 door Badlands. I have been watching Off The Grind on YouTube. Has anyone else added a RTT? I'm looking for something that can sleep 2 adults 2 kids. Of course I want it to be as safe as possible. I'm new to RTT's and of course all recommendations are welcome.

Thanks,

Mike

I have the Overland with a King bed. We love it!
Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Northwest Bronco

Jan 04, 2025

#8
Soopysayles
I have the Overland with a King bed. We love it!
How many does that sleep? Looks like a nice set up.

2022 Area51

Jan 05, 2025

#9
It is an actual king size. I would say two adults and two small children. Has a lighting system as well.
B MIller, Deano Bronc

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