Like those who travel across vast lands and other explorers who set up campsites vehicle-mounted roof tents Already aware, traditional setups attached to a car’s rooftop carrier—such as tents—are not without issues. These installations place the gear well above the truck bed, leading to considerable aerodynamic resistance and elevating the vehicle's center of balance. Moreover, reaching them often necessitates ascending a potentially tall ladder. Nonetheless, a recent patent filed by Stellantis indicates a potential solution to these problems. Jeep might be nearing an innovative solution for these issues. Wrangler owners.
The innovative tent concept was detailed in a submission made to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in June 2023 and released in January 2025, as pointed out to us by MoparInsiders It displays a compact popup tent designed specifically for installation in the space created when removing the front Freedom Top panels from a Jeep Wrangler’s detachable roof system. This setup enables a potential Jeep owner to utilize the rooftop tent almost like replacement roof panels, thereby incorporating the tent more seamlessly with the vehicle instead of treating it as just another external attachment.
Moreover, with the tent now attached directly to the SUV’s rooftop, campers can transition seamlessly from the tent to the vehicle interior without stepping outdoors. This connection provides straightforward and tidy entry into the tent—an advantage particularly beneficial during adverse weather or harsh conditions one might face when using a Wrangler for camping. Additionally, this integrated design should result in a lower center of gravity and reduced aerodynamic resistance compared to traditional setups, enhancing stability and fuel efficiency on the road. the Wrangler 'already subpar fuel efficiency on highways and poor high-speed handling got even worse.
Combined, this set would address numerous inherent problems associated with installing a tent on an off-road vehicle. This clever invention is perfect for Wrangler owners who frequently venture deep into uncharted territories for camping trips—and it’s something we’d be thrilled to see implemented in a factory model.
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