At Go Overland Europe, we are committed to offering Roof Tents suitable for a wide range of vehicles. To ensure a safe and optimum installation, it is essential to check certain compatibility criteria between your car and our Roof Tents.

Load capacity of your vehicle's roof

The dynamic load capacity is the maximum weight your vehicle can support in motion. It's important to make sure that the weight of the Rooftop Tent, added to that of the roof bars, does not exceed this limit. You can find this information in your vehicle manual or by contacting the manufacturer. 

Suitable roof bars

Your vehicle must be fitted with sturdy transverse roof bars capable of supporting the weight of the Roof Tent. For more information, visit our Choosing roof bars page.

Roof types and fixing points

Vehicles can be fitted with different types of roofs:

• Roof with longitudinal rails Crossbars are easily attached.
  
  
• Roof without rails but with fixing points : Specific bars can be installed directly on these points.
  
  
• Flat roof without fixing points Clamping systems are used to secure crossbars.
  
  

It is important to check that the fixing points do not come into contact with glass surfaces, especially in the case of panoramic roofs, to avoid any damage. 

Vehicle height and dimensions

The addition of a Roof Tent increases the overall height of your vehicle. It is therefore essential to take this new dimension into account when driving, especially when driving under bridges, in parking lots or in height-restricted areas. 

Driving speed

For safety reasons, we recommend that you do not exceed speeds of 100 to 120 km/h with a roof-tent installed.

Conclusion

The majority of vehicles, whether city cars, SUVs, vans or 4x4s, can accommodate a Roof Tent, provided they meet the above-mentioned criteria. If you have any doubts or specific questions about your vehicle's compatibility with our Roof Tents, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team will be delighted to assist you, so that you can enjoy your adventures with Go Overland Europe to the full.