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Thule Approach S

2 person roof top tent dark slate

R51 999,00 51999 ZAR
iF Design Award 2023
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.

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Accessories for Thule Approach S

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Thule Approach Awning S/M
2-3 person roof top tent awning
R7 899,00 7899 ZAR
01_Thule_Approach_Annex_DarkSlate rev0225
Thule Approach Annex S
2-person roof top tent annex
R14 999,00 14999 ZAR
ThuleLevelers_1
Thule Levelers
park levelers black
0 ZAR
901900_Thule_Tepui_Tent_Table_2
Thule Tepui Tent Table
tent table dark gray
R1 299,00 1299 ZAR
Thule_AllTrail_TAHP216_Pond_01_3205080
Thule AllTrail
hydration pack 16L pond blue
R3 299,00 3299 ZAR
901839_Thule_Starset_Tarp_1
Thule Starset tarp
weather protection tarp
0 ZAR
901891_Thule_mattress_topper_S_1
Thule Approach mattress topper S
mattress topper
0 ZAR

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.

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
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Extra spacious interior
A more modern tent shape delivers an extra spacious interior and more living space for you and your gear
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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
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Premium foam mattress
Thick, dual-layer foam mattress has a supportive bottom foam layer and a soft upper layer for a luxurious camping experience
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Compatible with an annex (sold separately)
Compatible with an annex or awning (sold separately) that provides even more sheltered space
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Rigorously tested
Rigorously tested together with Thule roof racks to ensure a safe and secure fit
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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

Sleeping capacity

2 person

Dimensions (Open)

213 x 123 x 89 cm

Dimensions (Closed)

108 x 123 x 28 cm

Sleeping footprint

209 x 110 cm

Peak internal height

89 cm

Weight

50 kg

Static weight capacity

300 kg

Minimum bar spread

70 cm

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

Country of origin

China

Color

Dark slate

Model number

901031

Spare parts

Select your vehicle to view instructions

Select your vehicle to get instructions for installing this roof rack on your car.

Thule Approach instructional video
How to install Thule Approach
Thule Mounting Bracket Instruction video
Thule mounting bracket instruction video

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.
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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 
A man is installing roof racks on a vehicle roof with a car top tent installed in the test center.

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