How To Build a DIY ROOF TOP TENT!! Building the Interior!

[@hunterblum6909]

So sick! MaMa Shaia coming in clutch

[@lukeshaia]

For sure!! Haha

[@stephanie9141]

Hahaha

[@shaunhall960]

Great idea Luke!

[@lukeshaia]

Thank you!

[@sandymays6218]

Great job!!!

[@lukeshaia]

Thank you!

[@fishmut]

Love your build mate but I wouldn’t choose Black here in Australia for sleeping in , to dam hot ,great for winter but summer you wouldn’t want to sleep in that ,it gets ridiculously hot . I was think of putting mine on a 6’x4’ ft box trailer instead of rooftop of a vehicle , some draws underneath for access of goodies and have a gazebo over the top of the camper for shade etc , things like this you have to think of for where you live , gave me some really great ideas thank you.👍

[@lukeshaia]

That sounds awesome! Glad I could help you brainstorm, good luck with your build!

[@javiev]

thanks... saludos desde Patagonia, Chile

[@duldul5038]

Hello Luke starting my roof tent but trying to make on wooden and thin tin. For waterproofing and lightweight. Thank you for the concept. ❤

[@coltonsheriff5578]

Yee 😎 Lookin good! Both you and the tent ❤️😘

[@lukeshaia]

😂😂😂

[@ajonnieq2002]

BRILLIANT...😄

[@GenOneOutdoors]

It looks good. Just a little advise is to get longer shocks. And to put your locking hinges about 6inches from both front ends to lock the sides down. Will be better for you and put some type of sealer on it . Then paint it, I would also put a weather stip on it to keep it nice and clean from the outdoors. But good job...

[@lukeshaia]

Great tips, thank you!

[@ApocGuy]

sealer, or as i did, fiberglass cover. no need for weather strip (although i installed it), and looks damn awesome too.

[@XTGALLARDO]

That’s a really cool tent bro

[@lukeshaia]

Thank you!!

[@dayoe_beruang]

Good inspiration

[@thomasmoller6723]

Nice built, I think you can Isolait the box with Amaflex to stay warmer on cold and windy days.

[@lukeshaia]

Good idea, I hadn’t thought of that!

[@royblackburn1163]

Many gas struts can be depresureised to make them weaker, look around it and see if you can find a ball bearing, press it to release pressure.

[@lukeshaia]

I didn’t know that, I ended up buying the correct set!

[@lukeshaia]

I didn’t know that, I ended up buying the correct set!

[@royblackburn1163]

@@lukeshaianice project you did really well. Cheers Roy.

[@lukeshaia]

@@royblackburn1163 appreciate it!

[@andriyzhelekh4266]

Looking good. I would just have to say that it may be useful to add vents or maybe even a fan in this case. It would provide some fresh air and would help to reduce condensation. Would you mind to share what was your total cost of all the materials (including bolts and nuts, paint) and the time spend on this project? Thank you

[@lukeshaia]

In total material cost it was about $900. The time it took was a few days after work for 2-3 hours. So maybe around 10-12. I didn’t keep good track of the time spent. I like your suggestions, I was trying to come up with an idea for a window that was water proof, but wasn’t able to come up with one when I finished putting it all together.

[@andriyzhelekh4266]

@@lukeshaia

[@andriyzhelekh4266]

@@lukeshaia Thank you! 👍

[@ApocGuy]

@@lukeshaia if only ventilation is needed, 4 or 5 inch vent cover (hardware store) or one of those rectangular ventcover from mobile homes/RV should help. if you need window for illumination, plexiglass with custom frame or one of those small pop up went windows from mobile home should work well too.

[@lukeshaia]

@@ApocGuy those are great ideas!

[@David.Gonzalez82]

This is awesome! What is the total weight?

[@lukeshaia]

I didn’t get a final number, but based off the struts used, somewhere between 80-120 pounds.

[@ApocGuy]

maybe i've missed the mentioning, but how did you fix the canvas to the frame? if its with screws, there is good chance that high winds will simply rip it off. but if you "sandwiched" the fabric between floor and outer frame of shell, then the force will be distributed evenly and lower the stress on fabric in high winds. if you have time, try to cover at least upper part of tent with fiberglass, its not that expensive (time consuming for sure), will deff help with environmental protection and makes your product more " professionally built" ;)

[@lukeshaia]

That’s a great idea to sand which it between the two layers! I did just use screws to the frame. I like the fiberglass idea, like you said, very time consuming hahah but would make it a lot more durable!

[@RoyDees-t2k]

How long and how much pounds are your third struts?

[@lukeshaia]

20” 60Lb each.. if you want a link to those ones specifically, there’s one in the description 😁

[@slayderwatterson9186]

Just wondering what bed rack is on your truck.

[@lukeshaia]

It’s Tuff Stuff Overland’s Universal Bed Rack, they have 2 options - mine is the longer option.

[@Flamingpins]

Feel like the black is gonna be mega hot in the summertime

[@lukeshaia]

I wanted to add a window, but wasn’t sure how to make it water proof. Or a nice little fan could help. But yeah, not sure how it would hold up in summer.

[@thepopcornkids1098]

Where did you buy the canvas from?

[@lukeshaia]

Amazon!

[@toast022]

@@lukeshaia What type of material is it? I've been planning a roof tent made from 8020 but can't seem to find info anywhere on what type of material to use for the tent part.

[@lukeshaia]

@@toast022 It's 1000D Denier for exterior and 600D Denier for the interior tent. Just a canvas material.

[@roseericson3828]

Hey what was the ration on the struts?

[@lukeshaia]

2 - 20 inch struts that are 50LBS each.

[@roseericson3828]

Thanks…….your build looks awesome!

[@lukeshaia]

@@roseericson3828 Thank you!

[@aquariys]

Yes i.m 190 cm tall😂😂 ..i.ll have to make it longer..nice work

[@lukeshaia]

Yeah, you’re a little taller than I am! Hahah

[@myfalconry76]

I wouldn’t call it finished just yet. You need some weather strip to keep out water and some fiberglass mesh and resin to completely waterproof it.

[@lukeshaia]

Those are some good ideas!

[@ericmiddelbos129]

nice

[@lukeshaia]

Thanks!

[@alekhurst]

sheeeeeesh

[@mackenzieeagle2674]

Some people should just stick to buying things pre made🤦‍♂️🤣

[@lukeshaia]

Yeah, you probably should!

[@410kane]

That's a good idea for homeless people to be mobile. Might be too heavy to carry though

[@lukeshaia]

Definitely not for carrying around, it’s an awkward size. Takes two people to load onto the back of a truck. But, I’m sure there could be something like it for them.

[@jimgersky]

2 locks? seriously?

[@lukeshaia]

Wanted to make sure it was secure and the wind wouldn’t blow it open.