Built With Purpose.
Every Detail.
Not an off-the-shelf rooftop tent - one from the drawing board. Every screw, every seam and every movement has an engineering reason.
Not a rooftop tent
off the shelf.
Roof Space grew from a simple idea: if something is meant to be used every day, it has to work every day - no compromises, no workarounds.
Every decision on this tent has an engineering reason. This page explains what they are.
Internal gas struts. No physical effort required.
Rain chamber tested. Documented watertight.
Laser-welded. Self-supporting. Patented.
Every tent individually certified. Serial numbered.
Solo setup.
In 1 minute.
The same every time.
Reliable, repeatable and single-handed - not by magic, but by well-engineered mechanics.
Open the shell lid, hook in the ladder - done.
Roll the mattress, release the latch, close the shell lid.
Maximum force needed to open. A child can do it.
Classic rooftop tents use external gas struts - visible, mechanically stressed, exposed to the weather. Roof Space moves the struts entirely inside. The spring force acts at the geometric optimum: evenly metered across the full opening angle, no jerky movements.
Pack-down explained in three steps:
1. Prepare: Remove the ladder and flip the tent fabric up at the corners using the rubber tabs.
2. Lock: Fold the shell together and secure it in the intermediate position with the supplied strap.
3. Stow: Simply guide the remaining tent fabric inwards and close the shell fully.
The strap latch system lets you lock the shell lid in a defined intermediate position - keeping both hands free for easy stowing of the tent fabric. The strap you need sits within reach in the accessory pocket integrated into the lid. The strap features special buckles that actively engage the latch on the shell. This makes a smooth solo pack-down possible without any outside help.
Opens controlled.
Closes secure.
Holds under vibration.
Off-road use isn't marketing - it's the design brief.
Rotation & lever geometry
The intelligent arrangement of the gas struts allows the shell to be opened and closed safely with minimal effort. The hinge guides the rotation geometrically as it opens, so there are no load peaks, no jolting and no uncontrolled movement across the entire opening angle.
→ Lexikon: Hinge kinematics in detail
Both hands free. Always.
The shell lid locks in a defined intermediate position - entirely without counter-force. The strap system means you can fold the fabric into the shell at your own pace.
The vehicle becomes part of the structure.
The multifunctional strap isn't just a pack-down aid - in a storm it also acts as a safety guy line between the shell lid and the wheel rim. In strong wind, the vehicle shares the wind load. The forces at work are channelled directly into the vehicle structure, effectively relieving the tent's struts and hinges.
200 kg load capacity. Self-supporting. No props.
The sleeping platform follows the suspension bridge principle: the combination of aluminium frame and high-tensile steel cable forms a redundant load-bearing structure that withstands the 200 kg load capacity even without ladder support. No props, no cross-bracing.
*Always use the ladder as an additional support, as we cannot guarantee the surface it stands on in every individual case.
100% Alu 6061-T6.
Laser-welded.
Built for decades.
Quality starts with the materials.
Aluminium 6061-T6. The structural standard of aerospace.
High yield strength, excellent weldability, outstanding corrosion resistance. A 30 kg load capacity is approved while driving. And because the shell is aluminium, retrofitting accessories such as the L-tracks - or your own custom attachments - is easy to do individually.
Polyester vs. polycotton: the honest comparison.
→ Lexikon: Hydrostatic head ABC explained
The details that make the difference.
SBS zippers: Textile pull loops instead of metal tabs - silent in wind and easy to grip in the cold.
Reinforced eyelets: Logo-embossed, with reinforced seam allowance.
Side spring-steel mounts: In-house developed M10 flange bolt with Torx drive and integrated spring-steel mount.
21 days of continuous rain.
Stayed dry. Documented.
The two-stage sealing system.
Roof Space seals in two stages. The outer level breaks the airflow pressure first, before it ever reaches the actual seal.
Only then does the final level seal - with no counter-pressure. No dust, no water, even after 200 km of highway.
Level 1 - pressure management: The outer lip breaks the ram pressure while driving.
Level 2 - final seal: Behind the first lip, all is calm.
Every bolt checked.
Every tent certified.
Everything replaceable.
Quality control starts with the design principle: replaceable, not disposable.
Torque check - the red dot
Every bolt tightened to spec with a calibrated torque wrench and marked with a red dot.
Serial number & traceability
Every single tent has its own serial number and is checked against the quality certificate checklist as well as documented with photos. This lets us retrospectively determine the production date - and therefore the right spare parts and accessories.
Quality certificate - 15+ inspection points
A 15-point inspection with photo documentation before dispatch.
Every component - gas strut, hinge, seal lip - is available as an individual spare part and replaceable.
Considered down
to the detail.
When the foundations are right, everything else can be thought through properly.
Panorama windows & blackout
Starry sky or complete blackout. Either in seconds.
Anti-condensation mat
A healthy sleeping climate isn't an extra for us. While other manufacturers only offer it as an accessory, the anti-condensation mat comes integrated as standard in the Roof Space.
Dimmable USB light strip
Pleasant, warm white light for that cosy feel. Continuously dimmable. Powered via USB.
Hammock & hooks
The universal hooks let you attach a hammock, hanging chair or your own hanging solutions directly to the shell.
Roof deck
Everyday life off - panorama mode on. Roof-deck feeling with the panorama mode open on both sides. Your viewing platform for enjoying nature - wherever you are.
Quick-mount ladder
The ladder hooks in with one simple move and can also be used while the shell is closed.
Lockable + anti-theft nuts
Lockable shell. Anti-theft nuts available separately - bolts can only be removed with a special key.
Interior pocket & storage
Pocket on the shell lid. Four pockets in the interior plus six hanging points (e.g. for a small lamp or jackets).
From the garage
to a patent application.
90%+ recyclable materials
Aluminium and polyester are single-grade and processable in established recycling streams.
Aluminium beats fibreglass
Glass-fibre reinforced plastic is the industry standard - and it isn't recyclable. Roof Space ruled out fibreglass from day one.
→ Lexikon: explained hereRepairable = used for longer
The most sustainable tent is the one that stays in use the longest. All parts replaceable.
Built because the right one didn't exist.
Roof Space began with frustration at everything that didn't work on existing rooftop tents. What followed were years of iterative development, real field tests on three continents - and finally, a patent.
Read the Founders Story →For everyone who wants
the full detail.
All the deep technical content right here - no page changes needed.
Convinced.
What's next?
Find Your Tent
You know what you want. Now find your Roof Space by vehicle, size and extras.
Find Your Tent →Roof Space Glossary
Hydrostatic head, kinematics, self-supporting spans - all the nerd content, one click away.
To the Glossary →Read the Founders Story
How frustration with the status quo became a patent application.
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