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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The RoofPod tents (ComfyPod, CoziPod, and SoloPod) are designed to be universally compatible with most vehicles — SUVs, 4×4s, sedans,crossovers, bakkies, and compact vehicles. 
If your vehicle can take standard roof bars/rack a RoofPod will fit.

If you are still unsure, send us a photo with your vehicle and rack and we can assist. 

The RoofPod is designed to fit most major roof rack brands such as Alu-Cab, Front Runner and Thule, as long as the load rating and length are correct.

The requirements for roof bars are:

  • A dynamic load rating that is sufficient for the weight of the tent purchased 

  • Two crossbars spaced ±70–90cm apart

  • minimum length of
    • 1250mm for CoziPod
    • 1350mm for ComfyPod

You will need to find out your load rating for your particular roof bars.

The maximum load limit of your roof racks/bars refers to dynamic the load (moving load). The static load of your bars is usually 7-10 times that of your dynamic.  

For example, if your dynamic load is 50kgs, then the static load is anywhere from 350-500kg. When you set up camp and your car is stationary, your car and racks can take the combined load of the tent and  1-2 people sleeping on the roof racks. 

Your load bars need to be the width of the your specific Pod to support the tent on its outside frame.  

    CoziPod – your bars need to be minimum 1250mm wide. 

    ComfyPod – your bars need to be minimum 1350mm wide.  

If your bars are narrower and do not fully support your Pod, your warranty will not be valid and we will not be held liable to the wear and tear to your tent.

Check that your crossbars are from a reputable brand that has a guarantee and required weight limit. 

Absolutely — The RoofPod is one of the lightest rooftop tents on the market, making it ideal for smaller or lower-load rated vehicles.

Because our tents weigh 20–40 kg, less than many aluminium hard-shell tents, they offer excellent stability and fuel efficiency.

Some popular small vehicle fits include: 

  • Suzuki Jimny
  • Fiat Panda
  • Toyota Rav4
  • Daihatsu Terios
  • Mercedes Sedan
  • Audi Cayenne
  • VW Polo
  • VW Toureg
  • Subaru Forester

No! We have zip panels along the outside of your tent when closed. These seal your pod tent when traveling.

SoloPod    1 Adult

CoziPod   2 Adults 

ComfyPod   2 Adults with space

The low overall weight of our tents do not compromise sleeping space — RoofPod tents are designed to be spacious and aerodynamic.

They are all 2360mm in length and have a unique bend in the frame to allow full use of space. 

Due to our lightweight design The RoofPod only requires two people to install. 

Once the tent is on the roof bars it takes minutes to secure the 4 brackets. 

You can find a full installation guide on our YouTube channel: 

Yes! The RoofPods are made from high quality rip-stop canvas and are engineered for strong wind stability and full waterproof protection.

We suggest parking your tent nose into the wind to minimize rain and wind exposure, ensuring a good nights sleep. 

With regular care (seam resealing every 6–12 months) the tent remains highly weather resistant. 

Store your tent upright in your garage or storage container (the maximum depth would be 300mm, making it neat and slim against the wall.

Use hoist bars to lift it to the roof of your carport or garage.

Store it on a shelf or hang it on the wall. 

 

 

We also offer RoofPod storage facility at our warehouse in Retreat. Contact us for more info.

Use our Contact us directly to request a quote. Provide us with your contact details, what you would like to purchase and any further questions. 

If you have any special requests or deadlines please call us directly so we can make an arrangement. 

Once you received the quote a 50% deposit is required to confirm your order.

We have a lead time of 4 weeks or less depending on availability.

Please note we are a small local company and we do our best to ensure your products get to you as soon as possible. 

Yes! We ship nation wide for a standard price of R3000. 

We can also ship internationally. 

Once the RoodPod leaves our premises, we cannot control transit handling, so please ensure someone is available to receive it. 

The roof and zip sides are made from 400g rip stop canvas. 

The side walls are made from a lighter 260g rip stop.  

The outer PVC cover protects against  weather damage. 

Yes. All our RoofPods include a 2.6m ladder.  

A short 2m ladder can be arranged if you have a smaller car. 

The ladder clips directly onto the frame of the tent. 

Yes, all RoofPods include:

  • A durable PVC protective cover

  • A rear-window awning with spring rods

Optional:

  • Side Rain Fly — adds rain protection near your door

Replacement PVC covers are available.

The RoofPod comes with one year limited warranty from the date of purchase to the original purchaser against manufacturing defects covering workmanship, or parts and materials which fail under normal use. The RoofPod will either replace or repair (at our discretion) the defective parts at no cost to the customer.

Warranty does not cover: UV damage, normal wear and tear, cosmetic blemishes occurring as a result of use (scratches, dents, discolouration to fabric), damage caused by the customer (misuse, accident, abuse), weather and storm damage.

If the product is shipped, we are not held responsible for any damages once a RoofPod has left our premises.

The RoofPod is not held liable for any damages to vehicles or accessories during fitment or use. Use of this product is at your own risk.

Once an order is placed and the deposit is paid, no refunds are available.

The integrated bars on top of the Pod are ideal for light to medium loads such as:

  • Surfboards

  • Recovery tracks

  • Solar panels

Recommended maximum weight 30Kg

Heavier loads require custom support brackets — available for purchase. 

Yes. As long as there is a 60mm clearance between the roof of your vehicle and the rack. 

Rack Slats must run side-to-side (horizontally) not front-to-back. 

Front Runner roof racks require a spacer kit. 

If you are not sure or your rack does not meet our requirements, contact us so we can assist on alternatives or retrofitting your tent to be compatible. 

  • Clamshell tent
  • 75mmhigh density medium soft matress
  • mattress cover
  • 2.6m telescopic ladder
  • PVC outer cover
  • 4 x brackets and runners
  • back window fly, 2 x springforms

Yes — all RoofPod models are designed to have room for bedding storage, allowing you to leave:

  • Sleeping bags

  • Pillows

  • Duvets

  • Blankets

This is a major advantage over some hardshell rooftop tents that often cannot accommodate bedding.

You can also use your RoofPod to store your ladder or heavy winter jackets while travelling.

The RoofPod rooftop tent is engineered to be aerodynamic and lightweight, resulting in lower drag compared to traditional boxy tents.


Most customers report minimal change in fuel consumption thanks to the shape, low profile and low overall weight of the RoofPod. 

Yes! The RoofPod is built for overlanding, dirt roads, safari conditions, and high heat.

The lightweight design reduces vehicle strain over long distances.

Many customers use RoofPods to travel to:

  • Botswana & Okavango

  • Richtersveld

  • Namibia

  • Wild Coast expeditions

  • Cederberg & West Coast trips

No. The RoofPod is designed to sit on the cross bars of the roof racks and it does not sit on the actual roof of your car at any point.

You can also adjust it as far forward on the roof as you need, so that it will never bump your boot on opening it.

I recently hit a last minute surf mission up to Elands Bay with some mates. We scored amazing waves. One of the best parts though was while exhausted from paddling all day, I simply parked the car at the camp site, and within 15 seconds I had my tent setup and ready to sleep! Watching my friends struggle in the heat for 30 minutes setting up their tents provided plenty of laughs! (Let's not forget the take down, for another 30 minutes and a simple 15 seconds my side) The Roofpod has drastically changed the way I do surf trips and has simplified the whole process dramatically. Stoked!
Bruce Meissner
Bruce MeissnerPhotographer
Was super happy with my Roofpod for the 7 day trip. Was easy to drive with on the Polo, went up in a flash and there is even some extra space to store kit when moving. Had some windy nights and no irritating flapping from the tent. A new level in camping.
Richard Chesterton
Richard ChestertonCape Epic
We were lucky enough to get our hands on one of these tents for a recent bike packing trip we did. With us arriving late at night and leaving super early, setting up and taking down a normal tent was the last thing we wanted to do in the cold. I was really surprised how easy the tent was to install onto my car. It was super light and attached quickly, and the best thing of all was that it fit easily onto normal roof racks! Setting the tent up was also such a breeze. Two zips and two latches and you’re done in under a minute. It was such a pleasure to do at the end of a long journey when all you want to do it crawl into your warm sleeping bag. The tent itself was very comfortable, and we slept like babies knowing we had one less thing to worry about in the morning. Another great thing that I never realised about rooftop tents, is that it leaves so much more room inside your vehicle. Such a win when you have lots of gear such as bikes or surfboards!
Renay Goustra
Renay GoustraProfessional mountain biker
"I’m super happy with it, thank you. And thanks for the turn around on it, I’m sure they aren’t easy to make and it’s perfect."
Tim Beckerling
Tim Beckerling
We covered nearly 6000km with our new Roofpod (4x4 trails in the Kgalagadi, corrugated roads, harsh conditions etc.) but the Pod never failed us and always provided us with a comfortable night's sleep. 5 stars for sure!
Jacques Moller
The RoofPod company is simply the best. Attention to detail and their dedication to always improving the product based on their own and their customers experience sets them apart. The product itself is meticulously engineered. We have two tents (Comfy and Cozi), with the smaller one on the trailer. The Cozi was an older model and was completely upgraded and refurbished for a truly affordable +/- 5% of the purchase price! Its brand new!
BrenSpeed
BrenSpeedLocal Guide
I've had my Roofpod for about a year now, it's gone on multiple wild adventures with me, and I still absolutely LOVE it. Tammy & her team are so kind, efficient and brilliant at what they do - you can tell how much thought and care has gone into every aspect of the practical designs and process. Everything about it, just makes sense. Its ridiculously simple and fast to set up and its light weight enough for a friend and I (both girls!) to put on and take off by ourselves when we get home. The design and material is also hardy enough to survive some pretty severe weather, wind and storms we've camped in :') One of my favourite parts is being able to make my roofpod bed with my home linen before we leave: comfy full duvet, pillows, fitted sheets and just simply close it all up in the tent (saves SO much space in the car), and then when I'm out in the middle of nowhere to still have a full at home comfort on my roof with a 2 second set up time. I've absolutely loved having it with me on my adventures and I've love being part of the Roofpods supportive and welcoming community even more.
Devon Krantz
Devon Krantz
I bought my RoofPod one year ago. In terms of quality of build, service support and lightness of material I’m fairly certain this is the best rooftop tent on the market. In terms of measuring the quality of adventure suddenly available, there are not enough stars to click on in this review. A whole world has been opened up. 100/10 recommend. Well done to the RoodPod team.
Fred Roed
Fred Roed