Reviews of Roof Top Tents for Honda CRV
Looking for a roof top tent for your Honda CR-V? Ready to turn your trusty, reliable car into a high-quality, super comfortable traveling home? Below, we go through 8 of the best roof top tents for your Honda CRV.
We also discuss mounting a roof top tent to the roof of your Honda CRV, and answer common questions about roof top tents for CR-Vs.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about any of the info or want additional help.
Our mission at Overland Junction is to help more people spend more time outside, and we want to do anything we can to help you get a great tent for your CR-V and start adventuring.
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Top Honda CR-V Roof Top Tents for Sale
The Roofnest Condor 2 is our 2024 Best Hard Shell Roof Top Tent because of its top-notch materials, comfortable mattress, and features galore (including optional cross-bars and a hybrid annex + awning system). Available in 2 sizes for however big your crew.
- ✔ Sleeps 2-4 People
- ✔ Great design
- ✔ Incredible features
The Overland Junction Golden is a high quality, hard shell roof top tent that gives 360-degree views a new meaning. It has the ability to completely drop its walls for an open air camping experience. Plus, a 2.75" mattress, lots of storage, an LED light, and more.
- ✔ High quality fabrics
- ✔ 2.75" foam mattress
- ✔ Unbelievable views
With a 30-second setup and takedown time, the Tuff Stuff Alpha Honda CRV Roof Top Tent is one of the most durable roof top tents around. It has a thick foam mattress that sleeps four people comfortably and has the option to add an annex for more space.
- ✔ Sleeps 4 People
- ✔ 30 Second Setup
- ✔ Optional Add-On-Room
For those on a tight budget, the Overland Vehicle Systems TMBK Honda CRV Roof Top Tent is perfect. When compared to other RTTs, it is very light (110 lbs) and can still sleep 2-3 people. It's also a quick setup at 5 minutes and has a comfortable mattress.
- ✔ Sleeps 2-3 People
- ✔ Affordable
- ✔ Lightweight
The Freespirit Aspen Lite roof top tent weighs in at just 100 pounds, and yet packs a huge punch. It has an extremely comfortable 3" mattress that can deflate to allow additional room to store gear. And that's just the start of the high quality features.
- ✔ Unbeatable mattress
- ✔ High quality materials
- ✔ Integrated LED lighting
The Overland Junction Labrador is a high quality soft shell tent that comes in 2, 3, or 4+ person. Each size is large for its category, while also being extremely lightweight. And all have massive skylights, a 2.75" foam mattress, and an optional annex and insulation layer.
- ✔ Large in each of its sizes
- ✔ Light in each of its sizes
- ✔ Great mattress
The Roofnest Meadowlark is an ultralight, ultracompact soft shell roof top tent. At just 90 pounds, the Meadowlark can fit any CR-V, and provide a high-quality camping experience while doing it. Plus, set up is a breeze and there's a 2.5" comfortable foam mattress.
- ✔ Lightest tent on the market
- ✔ 2.5" foam mattress
- ✔ Super fast set-up
The Overland Vehicle Systems Nomadic 2 Extended Roof Top Tent is a two-person tent that is built to withstand the elements and keep you comfortable no matter where your Honda CR-V takes you. Plus, it includes a skylight window to brighten your nights.
- ✔ Sleeps 2 People
- ✔ Thick Foam Mattress
- ✔ Quick Setup
Can you mount a roof top tent on a Honda CRV?
Yes, you can mount a roof top tent on any Honda CRV - it's strong enough to support the weight of a tent and the people in it.
However, you need to make sure that your factory roof rack (a) has crossbars - the ones that run from one side of the car to the other - and (b) those crossbars can handle the weight of the tent too.
Check your owner's manual if you do have crossbars to find the dynamic weight capacity. As long as that weight is higher than than weight of the tent (you don't need to worry about your weight here) then you're good to go.
If you don't have crossbars or they can't handle the weight of the tent you want, you will need to buy Honda CR-V cross bars. Aftermarket crossbars start around $300 and full fledged roof racks go up to about $1500.
We're happy to help if you have questions on this.
Honda CR-V Roof Top Tents FAQ
Can you put a roof top tent on CR-V?
Yes, you can put a roof top tent on a CR-V. But to install a roof top tent on your Honda CRV, you will need a roof rack with crossbars, or standalone crossbars, that can handle the weight of the tent. Crossbars are the ones that go from one side of the car to the other.
Do these roof top tents come with mattresses, or do I need to buy one separately?
Each of the Honda CRV roof top tents seen above includes a comfortable mattress. If you're used to camping in a ground tent, you'll notice a considerable improvement in comfort.
How long does it take to set these tents up?
These roof top tents can be set up and taken down in 1-5 minutes. Hard shell tents are much faster - right around 1 minute usually. Soft shell tents are a bit slower - closer to 5 minutes.
Can my car handle a roof top tent?
If you have a Honda CR-V, then yes, your car can handle a roof top tent. But you will need a roof rack or crossbars that can handle a tent too. Make sure that the dynamic weight capacity of the crossbars is greater than the weight of the tent you're interested in.
How much weight can a Honda CRV roof hold?
To determine how much weight your Honda CRV can hold, it's important to check your owner's manual. Don't believe what your read online as even Honda CR-Vs from the same year can vary. The manual will likely give you a dynamic weight capacity. As long as the tent is lighter than the dynamic weight capacity, you'll be good to go.
Does a warranty cover these roof top tent?
Yes, each roof top tent on our list is backed by a manufacturer's warranty.
Why should you buy a roof top tent for your Honda CRV?
Camp Anywhere
You won't have to look for a clear spot to set up your tent. You can camp anywhere with a roof top tent on your Honda CRV, from a muddy mountain to a sandy beach!
Simple Installation
The days of struggling to orient the poles on your ground tent are over. Setting up roof top tents is super easy and takes less than 5 minutes (often less than 1!).
Very Comfortable
All roof top tents include a comfortable mattress and tent fabrics that will keep you warm and dry in all weather conditions. This is not ground tent camping.
Have Additional Questions About Honda CR-V Roof Top Tents?
Overland Junction will assist you in finding the ideal roof top tent for your Honda CR-V that meets your needs while staying within your budget. Please browse our website and contact our team by text or phone at 833-205-7703 or email at support@overlandjunction.com if you have any questions or would like to learn more about any of our roof top tents before making a purchase.
