Camping in the Jimny. Roof Top Tent and kit tried

From experience with my gen 4 as long as I have the roof weight evening distributed (fairly easy with a tent) I don't feel like the car drives any worse with 60kg on the roof. There's a slight difference in driving manners with 73kg dynamic load now I have additional weight of the Slimline rack and quick release mounts. However I think that will be reduced by changing my tent brackets to lower the tent down 30mm and remove big gap between rack and the tent.

Static load we've had over 200kg and no issue with the rain gutter strength. The front runner 3/4 rack is rock solid compared to the Thule bars we used to use but even with 3 of those the tent and 150kg occupants was fine.

Certainly not saying doing this is without risk. Works for us and I'm doing thorough checks of the bars, feet and rain gutters at every opportunity. No sign of any movement, sag or damage.

I don't do challenging off-roading, it's just enough to reach a decent camp in the woods or easy road access.

So far the only noticeable hit is fuel economy.

200kg on the roof gutters blimey, I think your pushing lady luck :woohoo:

With two adults and a roof tent 200 kg is about average unless you're little. The gutters don't budge

GeordieJimny wrote: With two adults and a roof tent 200 kg is about average unless you're little. The gutters don't budge

Yeah I suppose it soon mounts up you don't realise really love the set up.

If you have a spare 2000 Euros or so you can get a 25kg RTT.
gentletent.com/en/shop/gt-roof-inflatable-roof-top-tent/

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The thing to think about when exceeding the 30kg limit is insurance. If you did crash by putting it on its side etc, your insurance company will not be paying out!

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