I bought the lightest 4 season roof top tent i could find which was the yakima skyrise hd 3 115 lb.
How to mount roof top tent on trailer.
Most roof rack tents have a rating of 400 600 lbs.
When driving the tent folds up and sits low profile like a hitch mounted bike rack.
Next cut the top folding frame install the roof rafters vertical supports and finally cover the top frame with 1 4 plywood.
The inside width is 60 inches from the 1 1 2 angle steel.
I want to mount a roof top tent on my utility trailer.
I had to get the 3 vs the 2 because of the cross bar height on the hi liner was 82 off the ground.
I would need about 40 inches of verticle clearence for my atv to fit under the tent.
The yakima mounting system for the skyrise boosts the floor height another 4.
Tepui tents are designed to fit on most vehicles with roof racks.
There is also the static weight capacity which is the weight of the tent plus occupants.
Many stock racks work fine but generally aftermarket roof racks are sturdier easier to mount to and provide versatility for attaching your tepui awnings and other gear to your vehicle.
It has a static load capacity of 500 lbs.