AutoHome tents are made in sizes and weights to accommodate almost any type of vehicle— large or small —car, truck, van, SUV or 4X4. When properly sized and fitted, our hard shell tents will have only a slight impact on vehicle fuel efficiency. Our fabric models  offer loads of interior space, but fold down to a compact square or rectangular package. They have more air resistance at highway speeds than our hardtop models.
AutoHome roof top tents are designed to mount simply and securely on engineered after-market crossbars using the Universal Mounting System -  simple, very safe and reliable.

Vehicle manufacturer's specifications for maximum roof top loads
Every vehicle manufacturer has a specification for maximum dynamic rooftop loading while operating the vehicle. Always check with the manufacturer for the rating of your  factory installed roof rack (if you have one) to determine weight limitations as they vary from vehicle to vehicle, based on total weight capacity of the vehicle and its handling and braking characteristics. Bear in mind that the cross bars on most factory rack systems are not not intended for heavier loads. We always recommend that you fit your vehicle with after-market engineered cross bars or rack system, such as Thule or Yakima.

Roof Rack Systems and Load Ratings
The rack system transfers the tent's weight to the structural parts of your car's roof, which is quite strong. Roof racks also carry a dynamic weight rating, which defines the tested limitations of the vehicle and rack system when the vehicle is in motion. When you are parked and camping, this is a "static load" and the rack and vehicle can easily handle the additional weight of the occupants. Most roof rack manufacturers publish a fitment guide which lists correct rack components and maximum dynamic weight ratings for most vehicles. AutoHome roof top tents weigh between 73 and 154 pounds, so there are few vehicles that cannot be fitted with an AutoHome tent.

Off highway use: These tents are made to withstand a lot of abuse, but we highly recommend, when mounting a tent for using gutter mount rack systems for off-highway use, that you employ THREE or more cross bars. This helps to distribute the load evenly and avoid damage to the vehicle under extreme conditions.

Minimum and Maximum front to rear bar spread is: 30” Minimum, 54” maximum.