Why We Like The Thule Approach Roof Top Tent
We're sitting on top of the world when we're camping on top of our vehicle in the new Thule Approach Roof Top Tent. Made for ease of use, the tent installs on our vehicle's roof in just minutes—half the time of traditional rooftop tents—thanks to intuitive mounting brackets that can be locked to our roof rack for added security. Once installed, it only takes a couple of minutes to drop the ladder and open up our tent for a weekend of roof-top camping. The tent itself is spacious with an outward-angled entrance and panoramic skylights and windows made to maximize ventilation and our star-gazing time. The built-in mattress spoils us with cushioned sitting and sleeping as we enjoy sunrises and sunsets or sleep in after a hard day of hiking, climbing, or paddling. Mosquito screens keep out the bloodsuckers and other pests while we can roll out the removable rain cover in a hurry if it starts to rain.
The Approach Roof Top Tent is compatible with the Thule Xsporter Pro rack and fits the Thule TracRac-Truck and Thule Track-Rac-Van with Thule's Xadapt 14 Adapter Kits.
Details
- Spacious rooftop tent that sets up in minutes
- Lockable mounting brackets to install tent to rack in minutes
- Dual-density mattress creates a luxurious camping experience
- Huge windows for stargazing and ventilation
- Removable rain cover with 3 modes of weather protection
- Minimum bar spread of 31 inches required
- Sleeps two adults comfortably or two adults + one child
- 600 pound static weight capacity
- Item #THUZ3KY
- Material
- [canopy] 600D polyester ripstop, [base] aluminum
- Capacity
- 2-3 person
- Season
- 4-season
- Wall Type
- double
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- built-in
- Number of Doors
- 1
- Number of Vestibules
- 0
- Vestibule Space
- none
- Ventilation
- mesh windows
- Interior Height
- 40.2in
- Floor Dimensions
- 95 x 51in
- Floor Space
- 4845sq in
- Packed Size
- (closed) 49 x 56 x 11in
- Packed Weight
- 128lb
- Activity
- weekend camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 8 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 6, 2023
Thule Rooftop Tent
I bought this with very high expectations of Thule and I can confidently say I am not disappointed. The product is very spacious, great rugged durable material and exterior as well as lots of add on options. Does well in the rain, no condensation or moisture noted inside. The installation and attachment of the tent onto the car does take 2-3 people and be careful with all the zippers. Overall, definitely would recommend.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
August 19, 2023
awesome weekend on flat top
awesome tent, my wife said was the best sleeping in her life in a tent. wonderful product.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
July 13, 2023
Easy to set up and Cozy
Loved the easy install on my roof rack. The quality is pretty high for all the materials and is very well ventilated with its windows which are amazing for seeing the sights from the tent which was a huge seller for me and my girlfriend. The only drag no pun intended is the wind resistance and noise while driving can be a bit loud, but for comfortable sleep while camping and an easy setup process the Approach was the right move for us!!!
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
June 16, 2023
Great Tent!
The Approach is a great roof top tent! Sets up in seconds, spacious, airy windows and comfortable sleeping pad. Our first outing required us to use the rain cover which was easy to set up. Easily fits two people, three may be a little tight.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
June 2, 2023
The best RTT for all your car camping adventures
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having a roof top tent has amplified my camping adventures. It's my favorite piece of equipment for so many reasons, but the fact that it is always with me is a huge benefit for someone who loves to just pick up and go. Pros: Easy set up/take down, exceptionally durable/high quality material, and installation is super simple. Cons: Condensation build up, Visually - the product is pretty bulky, not hard cased. Ratings: -Quality: (4) - Features: (4) - Fit: (5) - Durability: (5) - Eco-Friendly (5) I was lucky to be able to put the Thule Approach tent to the test this spring and my oh my was I stoked! This tent is absolutely amazing for any type of car camping adventure. I am big on last minute adventures and I always dread pulling all my gear and getting it ready to go. Having a tent already attached to the roof of my car is what I call a dream, mostly because I hate setup/takedowns, ha. But doesn’t everyone? The Thule Approach tent made all of that so simple and easy for me to do on my own (Bad weather, great weather, night time, etc it only took me a few minutes to set up!). Living in Montana you really have to be prepared for all types of weather conditions, which makes this tent so complimentary to the conditions I have endured. I wanted to put this tent to the test, so I mostly adventured into the backcountry (as far as the road would take me)t. I showed up in the dark a few times, I woke up in the middle of a windstorm one night/morning (thought I was going to blow away), and once I camped in the rain. I was lucky enough to avoid the snow, but I don’t have a doubt in my mind that this tent could uphold conditions especially with the rain fly feature. Fit/Comfort : I am about 5’8” and had more than enough room. I also had another friend who was 6’1” in the tent along with two full size dogs (Belgian Malinois and a Lab/Shepherd mix). We all fit with plenty of room. I definitely recommend adding a cover to the mattress if you are going to throw pups up in the tent with you (muddy paws, long nails, hair, etc. Just helps keep it cleaner). Look/Style: The Thule Approach tent comes built out of an aluminum body and then you have a cover to zip everything up and keep the tent together during travel. I personally think the tent is a little bulky and would prefer something slimmer, however I was really surprised how it did not affect my mileage at all. I drive a 4runner SR5 and it was a big concern of mine that my mileage would suffer, but when applying the correct Thule crossbars with the tent I didn’t see a change. Features: The Approach came with a rain fly, surprisingly comfy mattress, ladder to get in and out, and window vents that open up so you can see the stars at night. It was absolutely magical to watch the star constellations in the mountains. There were also built in pockets on each side to store items you wanted to keep handy. The only recommendation I would add is that you would want to get a mat that helps with condensation depending on how much or little you keep air flow going. - Also two mouth breathing dogs can add to that :) Function/Performance: The set up is super simple. Once you park level, you just unzip the cover, unlatch the ladder and pull it towards you. The tent will pop open and then you can pull the ladder down to the ground. Make sure to lock the ladder into place before stepping on it or it will continue to move on you. It never took more than 5 minutes to have everything set up and ready. Durability/Construction: I put the Thule Approach tent to the test in as many conditions as I could. Rain and wind were the big ones. I was really impressed with how the tent handled the conditions especially while being on top of a car. One take away from camping in the rain, you want to make sure that you air your tent out when you get home so that it can dry up and breathe. You can tell how much thought went into the design of the tent, with the built in support underneath, mattress comfort, zippers to keep everything sealed while traveling, breathability options, etc. It really is the most ideal tent with high quality materials that can withstand just about anything. The Thule Approach tent has replaced all of my camping tent needs (except for backpacking for obvious reasons). It's the perfect tent for a night getaway or a week-long camping trip. My favorite feature about the tent is that it’s ready to go and doesn’t take up any room inside my car. Especially traveling with doggos, gear, etc. room is so valuable. One upgrade I will be adding to my tent is another layer for the mattress and some sort of condensation pad to help with moisture. Other than that, I'm stoked!!
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
May 21, 2023
Amazing Tent!!!!
I’ve been on three trips so far and love how easy it this to setup and take down. Quality of the zippers and construction definitely feel worthy of the price. I’m using the mounting brackets it came with and curious to see how they hold up on trail. Sleeping for two has plenty of space and super comfortable on the mattress. I’d say 3 people would be a little tight. Have no complaints at all. Just got my Thule hanging shoe attachment and it works great with the tent.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
April 28, 2023
Solid construction, easy to set up overall
The tent is spacious, well built, easy to use, sturdy and comfortable. Haven’t slept in it yet but have lounged around in it. Excited to camp with it.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
April 1, 2023
Approach M on Tacoma
This is the first RTT I’ve owned but I have ran quite a few ground tents. The quality and construction are top notch. The set up and break down are about 5 minutes. The only thing I would change are the mounting hardware M8 8.8 is not strong enough for wheeling. I switched to 12.9 bolts. Other than that I’m stoked.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
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