How To Store A Rooftop Tent Properly?

As much as you enjoy taking on the activities nature has to offer with your trusty rooftop tent, there will undoubtedly come a time you have to pack up and return to normal urban lifestyle activities. When this happens, and your rooftop tent is not in use, it is important to store it away safely until your next camping expenditure. As a rooftop tent owner with little to no information on what to do with your rooftop tent when you’re not out camping, it is easy to make many mistakes that will compromise the state of your tent. Don’t fret. Below, we will take an in-depth look at the best ways to store your rooftop tent.

1.Flat on the garage floor

Although we advise that you don’t store your rooftop tent directly on the floor, you can still store your rooftop tent on the floor as long as you put something between the tent and the floor. This will act as a buffer that ensures your rooftop tent does not come in contact with moisture that will compromise its durability.

Placing your rooftop tent flat on the ground is a great way to ensure it remains safe. However, this method requires a lot of space and is not ideal for garages without extra space.

Store your rooftop tent materials away in a bag.

If you are bothered about dust and dirt getting on your rooftop tent cover, you can provide additional cover with a mattress bag.Place the rooftop tent in the bag and seal it properly to leave no room for dust.Set four 2by4 wood sections on the floor. Keep them about 20 inches apart to form a makeshift platform.

Set your rooftop tent on the platform.

And that’s it! This method requires minimal effort and is an effective way to keep your tent safe.With your tent placed flat on the floor, it is easy to be tempted to use your tent as a platform to place other objects on. If you get the urge to do this, don’t!Placing objects on your tent puts it at risk of damage.

Ultimately, the spot you choose to store your tent must be level and large enough to fit the rooftop tent.Before placing your rooftop tent on the floor, ensure the tent and floor are clean.

Keep your rooftop tent away from any heat source.For double protection, place a piece of cardboard on the floor beneath the makeshift platform. When done properly, placing your rooftop tent on a platform on the floor will keep it safe until the next time you need it.

2. Lean it against a wall

This method involves placing your rooftop tent on the floor while using the wall as support.However, instead of leaving it flat on the floor, you will place the tent on its side with its flat side leaning against the wall.

The leaner technique is great for places without extra storage space.     Like the flat method, the leaner technique is a safe way to store your tent, even in the winter.

To do this:

Get a mattress bag or thick moving blankets to protect your rooftop tent. Place your tent in the bag or wrap it in the blankets.     Afterward, seal the ends with duct tape.

As with the flat storage method, you will need a makeshift platform to keep your rooftop tent off the floor.You can use four 12-inch wood sections or pool noodles.Whichever option you have will work perfectly to raise your rooftop tent off the floor.

Place the wood or pool noodles evenly along the width of your rooftop tent.

Place the bottom of your rooftop tent on your makeshift platform.

Lean the tent against a wall to stabilize it.

For added security, drill straps into the wall to hold the tent in a sturdier position.

3. The Platform

This rooftop tent storage method is an excellent option for people who do not have or need a permanent position to store their tent.     Since the platform often has wheels, this method is also great for transporting your rooftop tent to and fro your vehicle.

Do you have an old cart or cart-like structure that is large enough to fit your tent? You can store your tent here!Simply seal your rooftop tent in mattress bags or blankets and place it in the cart.     Keep the cart and rooftop tent swaying from overly hot or cold abs damp spaces.

4.Ceiling Storage

If you are looking for a more sophisticated rooftop tent storage solution, you should consider investing in the ceiling storage method.     Although it will require that you spend more time and money preparing the storage mechanism,As its name suggests, the ceiling storage method uses a system of pulleys and straps to suspend a rooftop tent from the roof.It eliminates the need for floor space and leaves the garage convenient. One more advantage of this storage method is it makes it easier to lift and lower a rooftop tent from the roof of a vehicle.

Before choosing this storage method, it is essential to investigate your garage ceiling layout. Look for a wide enough space to accommodate the tent without getting in the way of other functions in your garage.

For this method, you will need electric or manual pulley systems, lifts that can hold the weight of your rooftop tent, and various other tools for the installation process.

If you can't set this system up yourself, we recommend getting a professional to handle it.This will eliminate the risks of structural or safety issues.