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Pre-order open. First UK stock lands January 2027, limited to 10 tents.
Open aluminium roof tent on a white SUV beside a lake, with a swing hung beneath it

Slim roof tents, Cardiff

Just 13 cm
thick, closed

A slim aluminium roof tent that looks sharp, sits low and slips through the wind. Open it up and sleep two or three above the view.

TODO confirm 13 cm with the maker; its own videos quote 11 to 12.3 cm for some models.

  • 13 cmclosed height TODO confirm
  • 50 to 54 kgtent weight TODO confirm
  • Aluminiumhard shell and frame
  • CardiffUK-based support

Looks, thickness, wind

Slim enough to forget it is up there

Many box-style roof tents close 25 to 35 cm tall. This one closes at 13 cm. That is the whole idea.

Looks

A matte black aluminium shell with clean lines. Closed, it reads as part of the car, not a bag bolted on top.

Thickness

Just 13 cm closed, so it sits low on the roof bars and keeps the car's own shape.

Less wind

A low box catches less air than a tall one, so there is less drag and less noise on the motorway. TODO no fuel figure yet: ask the maker for test data before any mpg claim.

The 25 and 35 cm figures are other makers' published closed heights. TODO check each on the maker's own site, write the date here, and decide whether to name them. UK law lets us compare only on accurate, checkable facts.

Slim closed roof tent on the roof rails of a white SUV
Closed on an SUV
Closed roof tent lying flat on the roof rails of a white Range Rover
Closed on a Range Rover
Closed roof tent low on the roof of a yellow GWM Tank 300
Closed on a tall 4x4
Closed roof tent on the roof rack of a black Ford Bronco
Closed on a Bronco

See it closed on nine vehicles

The range

Two sizes, one design

Both fold flat into a low aluminium box. Pick the size for your family and your roof.

Slim closed roof tent on the roof rails of a white SUV
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Mid

Two adults, with room to spare.

£1,799 incl. delivery details TODO
Sleeps2 adults
Closed size168 × 123 × 13 cm
Weight50 kg
ShellAluminium
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Roof tent open on a white Range Rover with the ladder down
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Max

Two adults and a child.

£1,999 incl. delivery details TODO
Sleeps2 adults + 1 child
Closed size188 × 123 × 13 cm
Weight54 kg
ShellAluminium
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Pay a refundable deposit by card now and the balance before delivery, or reserve by email first. Card payments are handled by Stripe. TODO owner confirms the deposit amount and the balance terms.

Sizes and weights are the maker's figures and are confirmed on delivery of the first batch. Photos are the maker's showcase photos. TODO permission from the maker.

Loved in China

A roof tent Chinese 4x4 owners keep posting about

Our maker is a Shenzhen outdoor-equipment company with a 19-year-old Taobao shop. Its owners film their own set-ups on everything from a Suzuki Jimny to a Range Rover and share them on Xiaohongshu (RED), China's big lifestyle app.

  • 19 yearsof the maker's Taobao shop
  • 5,700+Taobao shop followers
  • 4,000+followers on Xiaohongshu
  • 600+posts from the maker alone

Figures from the maker's Taobao shop and Xiaohongshu account, read on 30 October 2026. TODO refresh them before launch; name the maker and link to its shop once permission is in writing.

Why this tent

Slim, light, and tough

Low profile

Closed, the tent sits about 13 cm high, so it sits close to the roof and keeps wind noise and fuel use down.

Aluminium shell

A hard aluminium shell and frame, not a canvas bag. It packs away in the same box every time.

Light for its size

Around 50 to 54 kg, which matters when your roof has a dynamic load limit.

Ladder included

A telescopic aluminium ladder comes with the tent TODO confirm for this model.

Closed roof tent seen from above on a white SUV

How it works

Unlatch, unfold, climb in

Unlatch

Release the side catches on the shell. It stays attached to your roof bars the whole time.

Unfold

Lift the lid and let the tent open out. Set the ladder against the platform.

Climb in

Mattress and sleeping area are already inside. You can leave light bedding in when it is closed TODO confirm.

In use

Tested in Wales

Our own tent, on our own Land Rover Defender. TODO owner confirms his own tent is the T1; maker's T2 photos and video may be used (owner, 30 Oct) but never with T2 fabric claims.

On the road

Fits more than you would think

The same roof tent on a Range Rover, a Ford Bronco, a Jeep Wrangler, a Suzuki Jimny and more. TODO photos are the maker's fitting showcase; get permission and swap in UK customers' photos.

Roof tent open on a white Range Rover
Range Rover
Roof tent open on a black Ford Bronco
Ford Bronco, open
Red Jeep Wrangler with the roof tent open
Jeep Wrangler
Roof tent being opened on a green Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki Jimny

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Accessories

Make camp feel like home

A shower and changing room, an awning, a family shelter, a swing and more, from the same maker as the tents.

Shower and changing room beside a Land Rover

Shower and changing room

Butterfly awning beside a car with a roof tent

Butterfly awning

Family shelter joined to the back of a car

Family shelter

Wooden swing hanging from a roof tent ladder

Swing

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Before you buy

Will it fit your roof?

Every car has a dynamic roof load limit (the weight allowed while driving). It is in your handbook. The tent and the bars it sits on both count.

Enter your limit to compare it with the Mid (50 kg) and the Max (54 kg).

A guide only. Check your vehicle handbook and your roof bar maker's rating, and ask us if you are unsure.

FAQ

Questions

When will tents arrive?

The first batch ships by sea from China and we expect UK stock in January 2027. Reserving now puts you in the first ten. TODO only once the factory order is placed

Do I pay now?

You can pay a refundable deposit by card to secure your place in the first ten, and the balance before delivery. If you would rather talk first, reserve by email and we will confirm the details before any money changes hands. TODO set deposit amount, balance date and refund terms

Is paying online safe?

Card payments are taken on a page run by Stripe, a large payment company. Your card number goes to Stripe and never touches this website or our email. You get a receipt by email straight away.

Will it fit my car?

It needs roof bars or a rack that can carry the tent weight plus the bars, within your car's dynamic load limit. Use the checker above, or send us your model.

How do I get it?

Collection from Cardiff, or courier delivery in the UK on request. Boxed, a tent weighs about 66 to 74 kg, so you will need a second person to lift it. TODO collection and delivery prices

Can I return it?

Yes. You have 14 days from receiving it to tell us you want to cancel, and your statutory rights are unaffected. TODO confirm returns terms and who pays return carriage

What about warranty and spares?

TODO warranty length from the maker, and which spares we will stock in Cardiff

Who makes the tent?

A Chinese maker of aluminium roof tents. We import and support them in the UK. TODO name EZNEST only once permission is in writing

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