Diy Roof Tent Platform

The original challenge was to see if the tent could be built using widely available materials and for under 100.

Diy roof tent platform.

Off the ground tents are primarily used when it is going to be used in a permanent location. A canvas platform tent is also commonly called a deck tent or off the ground tent. Also place the tent frame flush with the back of the platform to prevent rain water from coming in from the back. While you can buy these commercially they usually cost over 1 000 a young couple decided to make their own.

A roof top camper usually consists of a rigid bottom and heavily reinforced tent. The unit mounts securely to the roof of a car or suv. The design will complete in approx 8 hours and will last long. Use the plywood to build the base of the rooftop tent and go with the 1x4s wood boards to install the raised side boundary or bottom lips.

University of colorado at boulder student andriy wybaczynsky decided on a whim to design and build his own diy version of a vehicle rooftop tent. In this way the rain water run downs the roof over the eaves and prevents most water from puddling on the platform and coming inside the tent. Basically jeremy just gets a kamp rite overside tent cot with a rainfly and then mounts the whole system to the top of his land cruiser. Jeremey adventures method for making a diy rooftop tent is pretty darn simple especially if you already have a roof rack mounted to your truck or suv.

A canvas platform tent and a deck tent are generally the same type of tent commonly used for glamping resorts.