More a home on wheels than a claustrophobic backpacking tent rooftop tents typically have vertical walls tall ceilings and plenty of space inside.
Making a roof top tent.
The most important of these all relate to those factors in which we are apt to gauge any tent s desirability namely comfort convenience and protection from the elements.
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How to build roof top tent advertisements check out the height of diy creativity here get the plan here to build.
A large notch cut at the folded down end allows access into the tent via a ladder.
First you need to create a larger platform at the top of your vehicle using particle board and 2x4s and then mount this to the roof rack.
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Next you create a solid frame for the tent using a combination of 2x6s and 1x1s to customize the platform to your vehicle s roof rack.
The tent was then fastened to the wooden platform with webbing using wood screws and washers to prevent the screws from pulling through.
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4x 8 sheet of plywood base 1x4 pine for a frame 1x6 for vehicle mounting frame cut all pieces to fit then seal with polyurethane.
The hard work paid off in a finished functional roof top tent.