Klarna's Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Late fees may apply. Ts&Cs apply. Mounting system: Most roof tents must sit on lateral roof bars (not just factory-fitted side rails!), so you'll need these too. It's easy to find the correct ones for your car by using the online search filters provided by retailers like Halfords. Another trusted retailer would be Autodoc. Position the ladder at a 75-degree angle to ensure maximum support and stability. Ensure the ladder is supporting the load and that the tents base is flat, not hyperextended. Note: The Ladder is also a support for the tent overhang, so ensure it is firmly in place. Read our complete guide to installing and pitching the OEX Vertex Lite, including vehicle and roof bar compatibility.

Roof load limit: Vehicle roofs all have a dynamic roof load limit. You need to know what this is before putting any significant weight on your car roof. Specifically, the dynamic roof load limit refers to the maximum weight a roof can bear while being driven. When parked, the load limit is several times higher. Once you’ve ensured your vehicle’s roof bars [1] are secure and parallel, the Vertex Lite should be lifted by two people (or a hoist) and slid on from the side, onto the roof bars. Ensure it sits in line with the centre of your car so not to obstruct the boot (tailgate) when opened. Internal space: Roof tents tend to have about the same bedroom space as a two-person hiking tent, give or take a few centimetres. Some models have extra niceties like skylights too. Access: Roof tents come supplied with a telescopic ladder that allow you to easily and safely access the tent. Though, if you're climbing and descending in the dark, you might want a head torch. How we tested these roof tentsTo test these roof tents, we hit up a series of (legally approved) wild parking spots across the UK and pitched in a range of weather conditions – from high summer to late autumn. We wouldn't recommend most roof tents for winter camping.

It’s also important to consider the firmness of the ground you’re parking on, and whether the ground is level and dry. This will be important for the stability of the ladder – setting up on overly soft ground will ultimately affect the level of support of your roof tent. A little short for 6ft people, waterproof and sturdy, stood up to some heavy Scotish downpours and gales with ease. The OEX Vertex Lite is the perfect no-nonsense adventure tent - simply pull the car over and pop the tent up.Spacious for one and snugger for two, the tent has three windows offering a commanding 360-degree view from your Vertex Lite when the door is open. The built-in 3-inch foam mattress offers high levels of comfort after a long day on the hill.

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The OEX Vertex Lite is the perfect no-nonsense two person adventure tent - simply pull the car over and pop the tent up. midge netting works superb, slept with netting closed but main door open or condensation quite bad, otherwise brilliant.