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A man and a woman is looking out the skylights of a Thule Approach roof top tent

Thule Approach S
2 person roof top tent dark slate

$2,299.95

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.

Accessories for Thule Approach S

Thule Rooftop Tent Organizer

roof top tent shoe organizer

$99.95

Thule Approach S Fitted Sheet

2-person sheet bedding

$69.95

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Thule Approach Awning S/M

2-3 person roof top tent awning

$379.95

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Thule Approach Annex S

2-person roof top tent annex

$499.95

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Thule Anti Condensation Mat S

2-person anti-condensation mat

$179.95

Thule Levelers

park levelers black

$44.95

Thule Approach Insulator S

2-person roof top tent quilted insulation

$279.95

Thule AllTrail

hydration pack 16L pond blue

$139.95

Thule Starset tarp

weather protection tarp

$399.95

Product description

On top of the world, on the top of your car

Made for adventure travel

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.

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.

All features

Ready to camp in under 3 minutes

Thule Approach is a breeze to set up and break down. Simply unzip the travel cover, unfold the base, and go from parked to ready-to-camp in under 3 minutes

Extra spacious interior

A more modern tent shape delivers an extra spacious interior and more living space for you and your gear

Panoramic skylights for stargazing

Panoramic skylights and windows allow you to stargaze, get closer to nature, and keep the tent cool and well ventilated

Easy to install on your roof racks

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

3 modes of weather protection

Removable rain cover with three different modes is suitable for any weather

Premium 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 (sold separately)

Compatible with an annex or awning (sold separately) that provides even more sheltered space

Rigorously tested

Rigorously tested together with Thule roof racks to ensure a safe and secure fit

Comes in a range of sizes

Sleeps 2 adults

Recycled fabric

Canopy and rainfly fabric are made of 100% recycled solution dyed polyester from recycled plastic bottles

Technical specifications

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

100% recycled, breathable, water resistant 600D polyester ripstop

Mosquito screens

Seasons

All

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Country of origin

China

Color

Dark slate

Model number

901031

Spare parts

Instructions

How to install Thule Approach

Thule mounting bracket instruction video

Reviews

Tested to the limit

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.

Explore Thule test center

A person in a weather camper holds the rain cover of a Thule car top tent.

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

A Thule car top tent is installed on a car roof and is being tested in the test center.

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

A Thule Approach roof tent is being tested in the Thule test center.

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