Vehicle prep
Choosing and preparing a vehicle for roof tent trips, from tyres to insurance.
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Choosing a car for roof tent camping
What to look for in a car for roof tent camping: roof load, rails, ground clearance and boot space, across SUVs, estates, pickups and small vans.
Overland vehicle prep checklist
A vehicle checklist before a long roof tent trip: tyres, fluids, spare wheel and jack, payload, lights and breakdown cover.
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Tools
Roof load checker
Will a roof tent fit your car? Check your kit against your vehicle's dynamic and static roof loads.
Trip kit list builder
A checklist for your trip length, season and setup, ready to print or copy.