The original challenge was to see if the tent could be built using widely available materials and for under 100.
Diy car roof top tent.
Just wanted something simple cheap and quick.
The pytheas project is a diy hard shell roof top tent that turns into a gear box in the off season.
The unit mounts securely to the roof of a car or suv.
A roof top camper usually consists of a rigid bottom and heavily reinforced tent.
This method uses plywood to create the hard protective surfaces for both the bottom and the top of the tent.
While you can buy these commercially they usually cost over 1 000 a young couple decided to make their own.
If you re looking for a softshell this diy rooftop tent uses materials that are very easy to work with even if you don t have a large shop at your disposal.
For building you need tent with square base piece of plywood telescopic ladder and dutyhook fasteners kit.
The main ingredients for this softshell human meat taco are two pieces of plywood a used thrift store tent and some home depot conduit.
The project lasted six months and cost them about 600 in materials.
University of colorado at boulder student andriy wybaczynsky decided on a whim to design and build his own diy version of a vehicle rooftop tent.
I can store my snowboards skis snowshoes and other winter gear in a rugged looking cargo box.
How to build roof top tent advertisements check out the height of diy creativity here get the plan here to build.
15 diy roof top tent ideas for car rv and camper 1.