Does a roof tent fit on Volvo XC60?

Yes, Volvo XC60 has a dynamic roof capacity of 75-100 kg and built-in roof rails, making it perfect for most roof tents. Most Wild Land models fit excellently.

Does a roof tent fit on Volvo XC90?

Yes, Volvo XC90 has a dynamic roof capacity of 100 kg and built-in roof rails. This is one of the best Volvo models for roof tents.

What is the roof capacity of Volvo cars?

Roof capacity on Volvo varies between 75-110 kg depending on model. XC90 and V90 have the highest capacity (100-110 kg), while V60 has the lowest (75-90 kg). Always verify your specific car's roof capacity on car.info.

Do all Volvos have roof rails?

Yes, all Volvo models have built-in roof rails (raised rails or flush rails). This makes mounting roof bars and roof tents safe and easy without risk of paint damage.

Will a Roof Tent Fit on Volvo?

4 min read min read•By the Overland Experten team

Yes! Volvo is an excellent choice for roof tents. All Volvo models have built-in roof rails which makes mounting easy and safe. Here we cover roof capacity for each model and which Wild Land tents fit.

Key Takeaways

✓All Volvos have built-in roof rails – perfect for roof tents
✓Roof capacity varies between 75-110 kg depending on model
✓Most Wild Land models fit on Volvo
✓Always verify your specific car's roof capacity on car.info

Volvo Has Built-in Rails

A big advantage with Volvo is that all models have built-in roof rails (raised rails or flush rails). This means roof bars mount directly to the rails without risk of paint damage – the safest and most recommended mounting method.

Roof Capacity by Volvo Model

Here are the general roof capacities for different Volvo models. Note that this is dynamic load (while driving) – the static load (stationary) is significantly higher.

Model	Dynamic roof capacity	Suitable for roof tent?
XC60	75-100 kg	Yes
XC90	100 kg	Yes
XC40	75-100 kg	Yes
V60	75-90 kg	Yes
V60 Cross Country	75-100 kg	Yes
V90	100-110 kg	Yes
V90 Cross Country	100 kg	Yes
V70	75-100 kg	Yes

⚠️ 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.info

Measure 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.