How To Build A Tent Trailer Roof

A large notch cut at the folded down end allows access into the tent via a ladder.

How to build a tent trailer roof. Instead they ve created a super strong platform for the top of their jeep that can be used to pitch a. Next cut the top folding frame install the roof rafters vertical supports and finally cover the top frame with 1 4 plywood. A roof top camper usually consists of a rigid bottom and heavily reinforced tent. Open tent frame bolted to the roof rack.

Then the top and bottom frames get connected through a hinge at the back. Same thing on the back. This is going to be a long series. If you are by yourself then screw in 1 or two at both ends to keep it in place then do the rest of the holes.

Use the plywood to build the base of the rooftop tent and go with the 1x4s wood boards to install the raised side boundary or bottom lips. The unit mounts securely to the roof of a car or suv. Those things i do once complete the frame and platform sit perpendicular to the car s length bolted to the rooftop frame with u bolts. How to do a pop up camper roof rebuild.

There will be times your pop up camper roof needs repair due to cracks from small accidents or extreme weather conditions. We ll do a little roof rebuild series but fair warning. Make your own rooftop tent. Once he put see how this guy built his own homemade camping trailer with a pop up roof a simple inexpensive trailer and it can be towed with any car.

It is almost inevitable especially if you use it a lot or have had it for quite some time. With a trailer you can set up basecamp then make the beer run. Apply butyl tape to the underside of the metal trim and get the new metal screws and start attaching the trims meeting up with the corner pieces if your trailer had separate corners. Feb 25 2020 explore bryan s board diy roof top tent on pinterest.

While rebuilding the roof of the pop up camper wasn t necessarily difficult it was tedious.