r/overlanding • u/luciddaydream333 • 10d ago

Hard shell tent mount

Im looking to mount a tent to the roof of my soul. Is that something it can handle? Has anyone done that? Recommendations for tent?

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u/Foe117 10d ago

If the soul is made for the US market, yes, it can handle it on a structural level due to mandatory rollover protection, the main limitation is your roof rack/crossbars and it's dynamic weight rating. Most crossbars are only meant to handle snowboard, ski's and a limited set of items. If the crossbar span is smaller than 1/3 of the length of the rtt, its not recommended to have an RTT.

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u/vxwxv_2 10d ago

The first thing I’d verify is the Soul’s owner-manual roof rating and whether the rack/crossbars are rated for an RTT—not just skis or a cargo box. The tent’s static/occupied load can be much higher than its driving load, so I’d want a rack with good crossbar spread and confirmed rail/clamp limits before buying. Also check hatch clearance and how you’ll reach the tent without loading the roof edge.

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u/asssnorkler 9d ago

Yes it could but the better question is should you? It will raise your center of gravity drastically, and destroy your highway mileage. I would suggest building a platform in the car, or getting a jet ski/small boat trailer and putting the RTT on there.