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Thule Approach S

2-person roof top tent pelican gray

Thule Approach S
Sale price $1,599.96 Original price $1,999.95
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Thule Approach S 2-person roof top tent pelican gray

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2-person roof top tent pelican gray

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On top of the world, on the top of your car. Thule Approach is a tent that makes adventure travel easier, more comfortable, and more fun. The car top tent maximizes interior space, giving you a great place to hang out in, as well as a comfortable night’s sleep. For an even more spacious experience, the tent is compatible with an annex or awning (sold separately). Made for rugged adventures off the beaten path, this rooftop tent is equally great for local explorations or weekend getaways with family and friends. Transform your vehicle into a home away from home and live the van-life experience no matter what you drive—SUV, sedan, truck, or hatchback.

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The next level in rooftop tents: more space, more comfort, more adventures

Quick set up for easy getaways

Thule Approach is made for ease of use. Innovative mounting brackets allow you to install the tent on your roof in just minutes—half the time of traditional rooftop tents. The mounting brackets also lock the tent to your roof rack for added security. Thule Approach is one of the fastest soft-shell tents on the market to set up and break down. Once you arrive at your destination, simply unzip the travel cover, unfold the base, and you are ready to camp in under 3 minutes.

Comfort close to nature

Thule Approach will elevate your next adventure, quite literally, since you’ll be sleeping high above the ground. The panoramic windows on the ceiling and walls will bring you closer to nature than you have ever been! Thoroughly tested for durability and longevity, Thule Approach is ready for your next trip, wherever you want to go.

Thule Approach S Pelican Gray 901010
A more modern tent shape delivers an extra spacious interior and more living space for you and your gear
Thule Approach LS
Panoramic skylights and windows allow you to stargaze, get closer to nature, and keep the tent cool and well ventilated
Lockable mounting brackets secure the tent to your roof racks in half the time of traditional rooftop tents and have a torque limiting tool for safer installation
Removable rain cover with three different modes is suitable for any weather
Quick to set up: unzip the travel cover, unfold the base and you are ready to camp in under 3 minutes
Thule Approach foam mattress
Thick, dual-layer foam mattress has a supportive bottom foam layer and a soft upper layer for a luxurious camping experience
Compatible with an annex or awning (sold separately) that provides even more sheltered space
Rigorously tested together with Thule roof racks to ensure a safe and secure fit
Sleeps 2 adults
Thule Approach technical specification
Thule Approach technical specification
Thule Approach technical specification
Thule Approach technical specification
Thule Approach technical specification
Thule Approach technical specification

Sleeping capacity

2 person

Dimensions (Open)

84 x 48 x 35 in

Dimensions (Closed)

43 x 48 x 11 in

Sleeping footprint

82 x 43 in

Peak internal height

35 in

Weight

110 lb

Static weight capacity

600 lb

Minimum bar spread

28 in

Base construction

Welded aluminum tube with insulation and aluminum cap sheet

Canopy fabric

Breathable, water resistant 600D polyester ripstop

Mosquito screens

Seasons

All

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Country of origin

China

Color

Pelican gray

Model number

901010

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At the Thule Test Center™ in Hillerstorp, Sweden, our car tents go through extremely rigorous testing before they are deemed worthy of the Thule logo. Below are just a few examples of the many tests conducted.
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Rain and wind tests

Our state-of-the-art rain chamber simulates torrential rain and our industrial-sized fan blows at high speeds to ensure that the tent can withstand the worst weather 
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Multi-axis shaker table

This test simulates a vehicle driving great distances with a car tent to ensure that the tent, car racks, and car roof all fit securely and stand the test of time 
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Climate cycle test

We place a tent in a climate cycle chamber and subject it to high and low humidity, as well as extreme winter and summer temperatures to ensure that it can handle any weather 
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City Crash test

We conduct multiple crash tests at different speeds and weights to ensure the car tent will stay on your car at all costs

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