Best Rooftop Tent Annex Models

Rooftop Tent Annex Review

Providing extended living space and additional sleeping quarters for your friends and family, a rooftop tent annex is the perfect accessory for your roof top tent that will provide more privacy, better shelter against any harsh weather conditions, increased storage capabilities, and overall camping versatility on your camping trips. Here at Off Road Tents, we have a wide variety of roof top tent annex models that can fit on many different types of roof top tents to ensure an unforgettable outdoor adventure wherever you go.

Cheapest Rooftop Tent Annex

First up on our list is one of the most budget-friendly and pretty much most affordable rooftop tent annex model on the market right now. Made by Guana Equipment, this rooftop tent annex is designed to fit the Wanaka 55”, 64”, and 72” RTT models. On top of being one of the, if not the most budget-friendly option out there, this lightweight rooftop tent annex is also one of the biggest ones out there providing 69.44 sq ft of annex room which is large enough to be used as sleeping quarters or just for storing away extra gear and equipment.

Constructed out of 600D waterproof ripstop polyester Oxford canvas with taped seams and PU coating, you can be sure that this rooftop tent annex can withstand some of the harshest weather conditions and environments all while keeping you and your items safe. Thanks to its removable floor, you will never have to worry about water getting inside the annex. This Guana annex features 3 entrance points with doors that can be turned into awnings to provide more shade during those hot and sunny days. All of the entrances also have mesh screens on them to prevent any pesky critters from coming inside.

What’s cool about this rooftop tent annex is that it also has an open back side that provides an entry point to your vehicle and you can climb right up to your Wanaka roof top tent straight from the annex. As we already mentioned, this is an extremely lightweight annex, weighing only 15lbs, which makes it very easy to store and carry wherever you go.

Why do we like it?

• Very lightweight yet durable construction
• One of the cheapest rooftop tent annex models on the market
• The removable annex floor included
• Very large, mesh-covered entrances

Smittybilt Roof Top Tent Annex

Built to be attached to the Smittybilt Overlander XL RTT, this Rooftop tent annex is created with durability in mind. Providing safe space for all your extra pieces of gear and even a safe haven for other campers to sleep in, this rooftop tent annex will be the perfect addition to your next camping adventure. It features one large entrance, two large mesh-covered windows so that you can enjoy and immerse yourself in your surroundings, and even a back entrance so that you can step into your vehicle without having to go outside the annex.

What’s great about this rooftop tent annex is that you can go inside your tent directly from the annex, thus increasing privacy and even protection from any hostile weather conditions. The annex is built out of the same heavy-duty materials as the Overlander tent, making it durable enough to withstand even the harshest weather conditions no matter where you go. Thanks to its rugged zippers, you can easily attach this annex to your RTT. This rooftop tent annex comes with a 82” x 93” floor that will prevent any water from getting inside the tent.

Weighing only 15lbs, this annex is easy to store and carry with you wherever you go. It even comes with ground stakes that will increase the stability of the annex during unpredictable weather conditions and make it stable enough to withstand even the strongest of winds.

Why do we like it?

• Large mesh-covered openings
• Extremely lightweight construction able to withstand even the harshest of weather conditions
• Easy attachment thanks to the heavy-duty zippers
• Features a floor that will prevent any water from getting in

iKamper Rooftop Tent Annex Room

Being one of the highest quality rooftop tent annex on this list, The iKamper annex plus is created to elevate your next camping trip and ensure unforgettable experience. While it is one of the most expensive annexes out there, it does provide some incredible features and even the largest footprint out of all annexes on the market right now. What’s great about it is that it can fit pretty much any iKamper roof top tent, however, the size of the annex will vary depending on the RTT model you choose.

Constructed out of 150D waterproof polyester w/3000mm PU coating, this rooftop tent annex is able to withstand even the harshest weather conditions out there all while keeping your gear or other campers inside safe and sound. Weighing 26.5lbs for the largest models (able to be attached onto the Skycamp 3.0) and providing a footprint of 149 sq. Ft., this annex can house several people, providing them with a comfortable sleeping quarter that will protect them from any hostile environment out there. On top of that, this rooftop tent annex is a freestanding structure, unlike the rest of them, meaning that you can move your vehicle alongside the RTT and the annex will not budge.

With multiple entrances that can be turned into awnings and mesh-covered windows, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the nature surrounding you. As we already said, this is a freestanding annex, and in order to achieve that it uses aluminum poles that hold the structure together even during the strongest of winds. Additional stakes are provided to ensure even more stability. On top of all that, the annex is seamlessly connected with your RTT, giving you the ability to go in and out of your tent from the safety of your rooftop tent annex!

Why do we like it?

• A freestanding structure that can be disconnected from the tent
• One of the highest-quality rooftop tent annex models out there
• Entrances can be turned into awnings for more shade
• One of the biggest footprints out there

Front Runner Feather-Lite Rooftop Tent Annex

Here we have another one of the most affordable rooftop tent annex models out there and it is the Front Runner Feather-Lite rooftop tent annex that is designed to fit the Front Runner RTT. With its durable, heavy-duty fabric that can withstand even the harshest weather conditions out there, you can be sure that your items and gear you put there will stay well protected no matter where you go. Being one of the smallest rooftop tent annex models, it may not be suitable as a sleeping quarters, however, you can still use it as a place to gather around with your fellow campers during rough conditions.

This rooftop tent annex has zippered fabric flaps on both the inside and outside of the screen windows and a zippered screen door with a Velcro fabric cover for added privacy and protection from the elements. Another cool feature of this annex is that it has a back side opening that allows for easy entry into your vehicle without having to go outside the annex. Keep in mind however that this rooftop tent annex does not come with a floor and in order to go inside your Feather-Lite RTT you would have to go outside the annex and use the provided ladder.

Weighing only 8.3 lbs, it stands as one of the lightest rooftop tent annex models out there making it a breeze to store and take with you wherever you go, whenever you go. This rooftop tent annex also comes with 2 mesh covered windows that will prevent any insects from getting inside while allowing you to enjoy the nature surrounding you.

Why do we like it?

• One of the lightest rooftop tent annex models on the market
• Very affordable price
• Durable, lightweight, fabric used
• Comes with stakes for added stability

Best Clamshell Roof Top Tent Annex

Manufactured from 420Dwaterproof oxford polyester fabric, this OVS rooftop tent annex is designed to fit both the Bushveld 4 person RTT and Bushveld 2 person roof top tent while providing immense cover from any outside weather conditions. Having a large footprint means that this rooftop tent annex can house up to several people and act as a sleeping quarter for any campers that cannot fit inside your roof top tent and you can even use it to store away your gear and other items and keep them safe from any elements.

Both doors and windows on this rooftop tent annex have a 120g environmental fadeless gaze breathable mesh that will allow you to immerse yourself in the nature surrounding you while keeping all the insects and other critters outside the annex. The design of this OVS Bushveld annex allows you to go inside your tent without having to leave said annex, making it a useful feature, especially during winter months and strong storms.

Being only 21lbs light, it makes transportation easy as you can pretty much store it anywhere thanks to the 420D polyester Oxford waterproof cover and take it with you wherever you go. This rooftop tent annex is easy to assemble and even easier to attach and it requires no drilling or any modifications to your Bushveld roof top tent.

Why do we like it?

• Very large footprint
• Thick and durable annex canvas
• Large fadeless mesh-covered windows and entrances
• Comes with its own travel cover

ARB Rooftop Tent Annex

The last rooftop tent annex on our list is the ARB rooftop tent annex that was designed to fit the Simpson III roof top tent. Tested in some of the harshest environments, this ARB annex provides safe sleeping quarters as well as a convenient way to add additional space to the side of your roof top tent so that you can store extra pieces of gear or any other accessories you might carry with you.

Constructed from cotton/poly ripstop canvas, you can be sure that this rooftop tent annex can survive even the most hostile environments out there without budging. It is 63” x 51” at the base but that will change depending on the height of your vehicle. Thanks to the pegs and guide ropes provided, you can safely secure your annex to the ground, preventing it from moving or collapsing even during the strongest of winds.

This rooftop tent annex has mesh-covered windows that will provide enough ventilation while allowing you to enjoy the scenery around you without the fear of any mosquitos or other insects getting inside. It also has a large entrance that you can use as an awning that will provide even more shade for you and your family or friends.

Why do we like it?

• Can go inside your RTT from the inside of the annex
• Durable, UV-protected, waterproof canvas
• Quick and easy to setup
• The entrance canvas can be used as an awning

Rooftop Tent Annex FAQS

Is there a roof top tent with annex included?

Yes, there is! Both the Guana Equipment Wanaka as well as the ARB Simpson III come with an annex provided. Keep in mind however that we have a lot more roof top tent models that come with annexes so feel free to browse around and find the one best suited for you.

What is the largest rooftop tent annex out there?

The iKamper rooftop tent annex is definitely one of the biggest if not the biggest annexes out there. The second place takes the Guana Equipment Wanaka annex.

What is a rooftop tent annex used for?

A rooftop tent annex is used for adding extra storage space on your camping trips and even adding additional sleeping quarters when your roof top tent is not enough to sleep everyone on your trip.