How to Choose the Right Roof Bars for Your Roof Tent Setup

Planning a roof tent adventure? It all starts with the right foundation. Your roof bars are the backbone of your setup—supporting your tent, awning, and even storage boxes. But not all bars are created equal. Here’s how to choose the best roof bars for your vehicle and travel style.

1. Understand Your Vehicle’s Roof Load Ratings

Before you buy, check your vehicle’s dynamic and static roof load limits.

• Dynamic load is what your car can carry while driving.

• Static load is what it can hold when parked (with you in the tent!).
  Make sure your roof bars and tent setup stay safely within these limits.

2. Choose the Right Bar Style for Your Needs

There are different bar profiles to suit different setups:

• Aero bars – Great for reducing wind noise on road trips.

• Heavy-duty bars – Perfect for overlanding and heavier tents.

• Low-profile options – Keep your rig streamlined.

Pick a style that suits your travel plans. shop roof bars.

3. Check Roof Tent Compatibility

Not every bar is ready for all our roof tents. if you've got a larger car able to carry the heavier/ 3-4 sleepers, you might need to consider getting stronger bars as support.

Look for:

• High load ratings

• Proven compatibility with roof tent brands

• Trusted brands known for strength and safety
  Our collection is handpicked to work with your roof tent—no guesswork needed.

4. Think About Other Gear

Planning to carry awnings, bike racks, or boxes? Choose roof bars with enough length and fitting versatility to handle extra mounts.

• Awnings often need T-slot channels.

• Bike racks and boxes add to your dynamic load.

• Don’t forget baskets for even more storage.

Your bars should handle all of it.

5. Consider Your Future Adventures

If you're planning bigger trips later, invest in roof bars with higher ratings and compatibility now. It's better than upgrading twice.

6. Why Buy From Us?

We’ve carefully selected roof bars that are tested for roof tents and real-world adventures. They’re strong, safe, and ready for whatever your weekend throws at you.

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Your roof bars are the foundation of your setup—choose wisely and travel with confidence. Explore our range of roof tent-compatible bars and get your adventure started.