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Does the tent fit on my car?
The Desert roof tent can generally be mounted on almost any car. All you need is a roof rack, which could be our ExRoof platform, a roof rack, or two crossbars similar to those used for a roof box from other manufacturers.
- Developed in Austria
- 5 year guarantee
- Free customer service
Description
Want to experience freedom while still feeling at home? A converted van sounds great, but it's too big for narrow mountain trails and small towns. With a rooftop tent like the Desert, you have all the options, whether on a Defender, pickup truck, smaller car, or trailer.
Highlights
- Very spacious thanks to folding mechanism
- Compatible with all vehicle models & roof racks (note roof load)
- Including 8 cm cold foam mattress
- Roof tent weight between 55 - 78 kg (depending on the variant)
- Large windows including mosquito net
- Robust roof protects against rain
The Desert roof tent comes with a lot of features: an 8 cm high cold foam mattress, a folding ladder, and all the hardware needed to attach it to your roof rack (works for all common models).
Robust material
The Desert roof tent is made of 280g canvas. The combination of 65% polyester and 35% cotton ensures breathability and a comfortable climate inside the tent. Thanks to the robust 210D polyester flysheet with a 5000mm hydrostatic head and super-insulated seams, you're effectively protected from the rain. Another advantage in bad weather is the dry entry from below.
Optional awning
For our Desert roof tent, we also offer matching awnings to expand your living area.
The awning is attached to the roof tent with sturdy YKK zippers. The inner floor of the spacious awning is waterproof and can be removed when not in use. The walls protect you from icy drizzle and wind on cold days (the breathable fabric of the awning is not completely waterproof, unlike the roof tent) and from the blazing sun in summer. What's perfect is that you can open the windows when needed, but they are then additionally protected by mosquito nets.
Suitable for all vehicle models
Our roof tents are suitable for all vehicle models. All you need is a roof rack (we're happy if you buy one from horntools, but if you already have another roof rack, you're welcome to use that one). The roof tent is then attached to the roof rack. Everything you need is included with the roof tent. Whether it's a T5, T6, Jimny, Ford Ranger, pickup, VW Bus, station wagon, or Golf – the Desert fits on every car. Please note the roof load capacity of your vehicle. You can find this in the owner's manual or online. The roof load must be sufficient to support the roof tent. You can find a detailed explanation of the installation process in our installation video:
Easy assembly in just 5 minutes
The Desert pop-up tent can be set up on the roof of your car in about five minutes. A few simple steps: lowering the tent using a ladder and securing the guy poles to the windows – and your Desert is set up. A detailed setup video for all pop-up tent models can be found here:
Technical data:
- Developed in Austria
- Free consultation
- Warranty: 5 years
- Width of lying surface: 165cm
- Length of lying surface: 235cm
- Tent material: 280 g ripstop canvas (sailcloth) breathable, 65% polyester, 35% cotton (water column: 2000 mm)
- Rain cover material: 210D polyester with waterproof PVC coating (water column > 5000 mm)
- Cover material: 100D PVC (water column 9000 mm)
- Mattress: 80 mm cold foam mattress
- Mattress size 165 cm (LxW): 235 x 165 cm
- Floor: 3-part aluminum plate with insulation
- Conductor: aluminum
- Zipper: YKK
- Color: Sand
Scope of delivery:
- 1 x roof tent with cover
- 1 x rain cover
- Mounting material for the roof rack
- 1 x aluminum ladder
- Mattress (8 cm cold foam)
- Operating and care instructions
You can find more information in the technical data tab below or in our roof tent guide. If you have any questions about roof tent care, check out our magazine.
Technical data
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Shipping & Returns
Delivery:
Delivery within the European Union is free of charge from €100 and applies to the majority of items in our portfolio. Exceptions are freight shipments over 30kg, which must be shipped on a pallet (e.g. roof tents, drawer pull-outs, rock sliders, some cable winches).
Returns:
For returns, please contact our team and we will send you a returns label. The costs for the return shipment are borne by the buyer.

Assembly and disassembly is simple and logical. The roof tent made us very flexible, everything was quickly packed up and ready for the onward journey.
We went for the Desert 220. It offers more than enough space for 2 adults and two children aged 3 and 7. The first night even brought pouring rain, but we all stayed dry and the accessories supplied are great!
I've already had a few adventures with the Desert from horntools and wouldn't want to be without it again! The quality is great and spare parts are also available.I would choose this roof tent again at any time!
This product is rated 4.9 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 13 reviews.