Will a Roof Tent Fit on Volkswagen?
Volkswagen is one of the most popular car brands for roof tent enthusiasts in Sweden. With models like Tiguan, ID.4 and Caddy, there's plenty of space and capacity for most roof tents. In this guide, we cover which VW models are suitable and what you need to consider.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Most Volkswagen models have 75-100 kg roof capacity
- ✓Caddy stands out with 100 kg capacity
- ✓Passat varies significantly (50-100 kg) – check your specific model
- ✓All our lighter tent models (34-66 kg) fit most VWs
- ✓Always verify your specific car's roof capacity on car.info
Mounting on Volkswagen
Volkswagen cars have different mounting solutions depending on the model. Many models have either integrated rails or fixed mounting points in the roof. Check which type your car has to choose the right roof bars.
Roof Capacity by VW Model
Here are the general roof capacities for different Volkswagen models. Note that this is dynamic load (while driving) – the static load (stationary) is significantly higher.
| Model | Dynamic roof capacity | Suitable for roof tent? |
|---|---|---|
| ID.4 | 75 kg | |
| Tiguan | 75-100 kg | |
| T-Cross | 75 kg | |
| Golf | 75 kg | |
| Caddy | 100 kg | |
| Touran | 75-100 kg | |
| Passat | 50-100 kg |
⚠️ Important: These values are general guidelines. Always verify your specific car's roof capacity in the owner's manual or on car.info by searching your license plate.
Check on car.infoMeasure Your 'Clear Roof Bar'
In addition to roof capacity, you need to check that your roof bars have enough 'clear roof bar' space – that is, the space between the roof bar feet where the tent's rails can attach. See the illustration below to understand what this means.
Which Wild Land Tents Fit on Volkswagen?
Our roof tents weigh between 34-79 kg. Here's an overview of all models sorted by weight:
⚠️ Important: Remember that the roof bars' weight (typically 3-7 kg) also counts towards the total roof capacity. A 75 kg tent will not fit on a car with 75 kg roof capacity – you need margin for the roof bars.
Lite Cruiser
Normandy Auto 120
Normandy Auto 140
Air Cruiser
Wild Cruiser 160
Voyager Pro 140
Desert Cruiser 120
Voyager Pro 160
SE-125
Desert Cruiser 140
Voyager Pro 230
Bush Cruiser V2 Pro 120
SE-180
Rock Cruiser
Wild Cruiser 250
Bush Cruiser V2 Pro 140
* Values in parentheses show minimum measurement when rails are moved to the edges.
Wild Land Tents on Volkswagen – Customer Photos
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