roof tent
rooftop tent

Apparently there was a hole in the roof tent.

There are tent platforms mounted on top of automobiles, which support roof tents.

Dark Gary is Gary's evil twin brother who lived in a roof tent.

Late 16th and early 17th century plans depict a simple structure with three roof tents, most likely covered with sheet metal.

Behind it rises a steep and shingled roof tent in a typical design for the Malagasy architecture.

The part of the frame called the "spider" has four arms, each of which extends out to a corner of the roof tent.

Board locking mechanism - anodised custom-designed aluminium extrusions - the only roof tent with this system.

Roof tents are particularly seen on expedition-prepared four wheel drive vehicles such as Land Rovers, but can be fitted to almost any vehicle.

They are similar in look and function to roof tent and sport utility vehicle (SUV) tents.

The range of on-board comforts include microwaves, fridges, solar-heated bush showers, on-board toilets and roof tents.

I picked up a local guide in Opuwo and set off in the 4x4 (complete with camping gear and roof tents) I had rented in Windhoek.

Pop-up roof variants share certain design elements with roof tents as sometimes fitted to more robust four wheel drive off-road vehicles intended for expeditions rather than relaxed camping.

Roof tents have traditionally taken the form of a conventional ridge-pole tent which can be folded into a compact package, resting on marine plywood, and mounted on a roof rack.

Fully extended the two roof tents can sleep between 4 and 6 in comfort Swing doors allow easy access to hot and cold running water, fridge and ample storage for all food and supplies.

I upgraded the suspensions so the truck could handle difficult terrain and carry all the equipment, including tools, extra battery, spare parts, cooking equipment, roof tent, water and gas cans, books and luggage.

A roof tent is an accessory which may be fitted to the roof of a motor vehicle which allows the users to sleep in relative safety and comfort above the vehicle, and leaves the internal load-space free.

Often based on a relatively small van, typically 2 to 3 tonnes gross vehicle weight, including the classic Volkswagen Type 2, and with a roof which raises, usually with fabric sides, in a way not unlike a roof tent.

Slide behind the wheel of your own 4x4 (complete with nifty pop-up roof tent, stocked fridge, table, chairs, sat-nav and emergency satellite phone), and you can follow a bespoke itinerary with accommodation ranging from bush camping to luxurious lodges.

I would like to say travelling through a desert in Southern Africa in our wilderness-adapted car with roof tents; but since my youngest child will still be in full-time education, the chances are I will still be slogging away at the Bar.

It’s a humbling landscape, but ‘wadi-bashing’ (pounding dry riverbeds in a 4WD) in one of the world’s largest deserts is a thrill, as is sleeping under the stars on the cool sand by night, or in the vehicle’s roof tent, parked at the summit of a 100m dune.

It is proposed that we will have available a 2002 model Nissan 2.5 TDI Outback Double Cab Pick-up fitted with air conditioning, heavy duty suspension and our unique removable rear travel canopy with Hannibal Roof Tent and side Awning.