How It Works
1. FIND ROOF BARS TO SUIT YOUR VEHICLE
FIXING POINTS
A plain looking roof with 4 or more fixing points, usually hidden under small flaps or plates.
SIDE RAILS
These are elevated profiles running down either side of the vehicle. Some are raised from the roof, others are flush with the roof. Some are universal in profile, but it is worth checking first in case you need specific roof bars.
PLAIN ROOF
No obvious fixing locations- the roof bars will clamp onto the cars bodywork in this case. Usually found in older vehicles.
ROOF BAR LOAD LIMITS
You'll need to check your vehicle’s maximum roof load capacity is over 50kg for the Jupiter,
The reason for the vehicle roof weight limits is usually to do with how the extra weight on top affects the centre of gravity of the vehicle when going round corners, rather than the body structure being unable to support the weight. If all this sounds daunting, then please email over your vehicle's number plate and we'll be happy to do the research for you!
Lots of people get confused how these vehicle roof and roof bar capacity limits are enough to hold the Sad Lad roof tents with people inside them. The reason is because these are dynamic (moving) weight limits, rather than static (stationary/still) weight limits. The static weight limits are about 5-8 times what are listed here because there are fewer forces acting on the roof tent compared to when it's moving, like driving, braking, cornering ect.
WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR ROOF BARS
There are a number of places to get the roof bars required for your vehicle.
Depending on the popularity of the car, van or 4x4 you drive, some places may have them in stock, alternatively you may have to order them online.
For brand new items we use- roofbox.co.uk & Halfords
2nd hand ones are always available on platforms like Ebay and facebook marketplace.
If you would like some help don’t hesitate to contact us or alternatively, we can source them for you.
INSTALLING YOUR SAD LAD TENT
We’ve made installing your Sad Lad roof tent on any vehicle as simple as possible. All you need is a set of roof bars, some time and you’ll be ready to go!
The roof tents mount using secure hardware supplied with the tent. Once installed it can remain on your car, truck, or van for as long as you wish for those spontaneous adventures. Or it can easily be removed for the off-season.
All Sad Lad roof tents come with easy to follow installation and usage manuals and in future keep your eye out for in detail installation videos.
