Fitment & Load
Dynamic vs static ratings, rack math, and whether it actually fits your roof.
Jun 17, 2026 · 6 min
Hardshell vs Softshell: Weight, Speed, and What Your Roof Prefers
The hardshell vs softshell debate usually gets argued on vibes. Here it is argued on numbers: a 47 lb weight spread, an $1,800+ price gap, real deployment trade-offs — and the tiebreaker most people skip, which is what your roof can actually carry.
Jun 15, 2026 · 7 min
The 7 Fitment Mistakes That Damage Rigs (or Worse)
Most rooftop tent damage isn't bad luck — it's one of seven predictable fitment mistakes. Static-for-dynamic confusion, forgotten rack weight, narrow bar spread, loose towers, accessory creep, and how to audit your own build in five minutes.
Jun 14, 2026 · 7 min
Truck Bed Racks Change Everything: RTTs on Pickups
Pickups are the easy mode of rooftop tent fitment — but only if you put the tent in the right place. Why bed racks beat cab roofs, what changes when the tent moves rearward, and the checks that still matter.
Jun 12, 2026 · 6 min
Rooftop Tents on Small Cars: What's Actually Safe
You don't need a lifted 4x4 to sleep on your roof — but small cars demand honest math. The light-tent strategy, rack choices that preserve your roof budget, and a straight answer about when the numbers say no.
Jun 12, 2026 · 7 min
Roof Rack Math: Why the Rack's Rating Is Your Real Limit
Everyone obsesses over their vehicle's roof rating, but the rack's own dynamic rating is usually the number that actually governs your build. The min() rule, crossbar spread, rack weight, and a worked example.
Jun 11, 2026 · 7 min
Dynamic vs Static Roof Load: The Two Numbers That Decide Everything
Every rooftop tent question eventually collapses into two numbers: dynamic load and static load. Understand what each one protects you from, why the gap between them is so large, and how to run both checks on your own rig.
Jun 10, 2026 · 11 min
Will That Rooftop Tent Fit Your Rig? The Complete Load-Rating Guide
Whether a rooftop tent fits your rig comes down to three load ratings and ninety seconds of arithmetic. Here's the full process: dynamic vs static explained, the math worked through three real scenarios, and a weight table for every tent we track.