Glossary / General

rooftop tent

28 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A rooftop tent is a tent that you can put on top of your car. It makes camping easier because you can sleep up high and avoid sleeping on the ground.

Technical Definition

A rooftop tent is a type of camping tent that is mounted on the roof of a vehicle. It provides a convenient and elevated sleeping area, making it easier to camp in various locations without needing to set up a traditional ground tent.

Hear It Discussed

"plus you can do the rooftop tent thing especially on the top of the forerunner"
A Big-Budget Garage, An EV Might Be Perfect, Taking The Family | Episode 1,045 Everyday Driver Car Debate 21:10

"I don't see the benefit to sleeping off the ground on rooftop tent. And I've talked to a lot of people that do it. I'd say half of them regret doing it."
Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update The Smoking Tire 38:25

"They say it comes with a rooftop tent. Like, what if you don't want that or need that? I don't think it's going to fit in most garages."
2026 New York Auto Show Talking Cars (MP3) 18:56