Explore the great outdoors with a sports utility vehicle or minivan tent attachment. Hooking up to the hatch of the car, these tents provide versatile access to the car without leaving the tent. Some car companies offer this accessory as an added feature for the vehicle, while camping outfitters provide tent attachments for most vehicles with a hatch back door.
Nissan's line of sports utility vehicles and crossovers include a comprehensive assortment of accessories. Accessories include a tent attachment that will clip onto the hatches of the following Nissan vehicles: Rogue, Murano, Xterra, Pathfinder, Aramada and Quest. Tent accessories are available on the Nissan USA website and as of March 2011, the tent accessory kit is $252 and includes a 10-by-10 foot tent with a 6-by-6 foot canopy and an external rainfly to keep campers dry in wet weather. The tent attachment can also be converted to a stand-alone shelter.
Honda offers a tent attachment accessory for four models: Element, Odyssey, CR-V and Pilot. As of March 2011, the hatchback tent attachment is $382. This package includes a 10-by-10 foot tent with a 6-by-6 foot rainfly canopy, and also features 7 feet of room from ground to ceiling as well as a lantern holder and gear loft for extra storage. The tent also includes skylights for added ventilation and a Honda logo carrying bag for storage and portability. This shelter can also be detached to be used as a stand-alone tent.
Sportz by Napier offers tent attachment accessories for sports utility vehicles, minivans and trucks. As of March 2011, the hatchback tent attachments range from just under $250 to around $330. The Sportz by Napier website includes a size guide, showing tent size compatibility for different makes and models of hatchback vehicles. Each model of tent is designed to completely encase the rear cargo area of an SUV or minivan. All tents are capable of detaching and being used as a stand-alone. Tents also come with a carrying case for transport and storage.
CampRight SUV tents are created to fit any vehicle with a rear hatch door. With an "alligator clamping sleeve" that includes padded foam sides to seal in the attached wall to the vehicle, the tent measures 15-by-8 feet wide and just over 7 feet tall. Added features of the tent include mesh window and door covers to keep out tiny insects. The CampRight tent can be detached from the vehicle when leaving the campsite for excursions and can used as a stand alone unit. As of March 2011 this tent is priced at just under $300.
