VanLife
OpenVan.campβ World of motorhomes — here

Report a problem

What is the problem?

Roof tents 2026: from UK's biggest to Wild Land's automatic series

12.05.2026 03:03 2 min 4 sources
live for the outdoors ENG + 3 more
Roof tents 2026: from UK's biggest to Wild Land's automatic series

In Brief

New roof tents hit the market: RoofBunk Explorer Super XL sleeps six, while Wild Land launches automatic models with 20–30 second setup and WINGMAN X system for pickups

The roof tent market has two notable newcomers. RoofBunk released the Explorer Super XL, the largest roof tent in the UK. It sleeps six (two adults and four children), weighs 72 kg, measures 310×225×130 cm when open, and costs £1,750. The manufacturer offers free installation, but setup takes about 10 minutes, longer than typical roof tents.

Wild Land automatic tents

Wild Land introduced its 2026 Series — fully automatic hard-shell roof tents. They deploy in 20–30 seconds via remote control, use lightweight aluminum frames, and fabric with water resistance over 3000 mm. The model is positioned for rapid deployment and weather durability in off-road travel.

WINGMAN X system for pickups

Wild Land also announced the WINGMAN X system, which transforms a pickup bed into a living space without losing ground clearance.

Broader context

Roof tents are becoming more accessible and popular. Previous reviews featured models from Tepui, Front Runner, Darche, Smittybilt, Tuff Stuff, and Yakima, priced from $854 to $5,000.

This content was collected automatically from public sources. All images and content belong to their respective copyright holders. Copyright information

Story sources

RoofBunk Explorer Super XL review: UK’s biggest roof tent tested

22.04.2026 live for the outdoors ENG

8 Best Rooftop Tents for Outdoor Adventure

10.04.2026 Man of Many ENG

Hard Shell Rooftop Tent Comparison: Key Features, Setup Speed and Durability Rankings

06.03.2026 openPR.com ENG

2026 Series: Automatic Hardtop Rooftop Tent for Overlanding

05.03.2026 Issuewire ENG

Follow OpenVan.camp

Stay updated on X, Telegram, Threads, WhatsApp, Facebook and Pinterest

🇨🇳 China — fuel prices

Updated: 16.05.2026

Diesel

$1.23 /l

CNY8.40 · €1.06/l

32 of 113

cheaper than 73% of countries

Petrol

$1.28 /l

CNY8.71 · €1.10/l

35 of 112

cheaper than 70% of countries

Popular route

Distance

Fuel cost

~

Est. time

~

Quiz: test yourself Question 1 of 3

Guess the vanlife lingo — 3 quick questions

What does a BMS protect in a LiFePO4 battery?

Best cities in the coming days

Hongqiao +26°·34 km/h
97
Huoshilafu +26°·35 km/h
97
Renhe +26°·47 km/h
97
Daxing +24°·48 km/h
96
Gudong +23°·41 km/h
96
Avoid now
Dêqên +11°·52 km/h
48
Gar +14°·51 km/h
49

You May Be Interested

All News

News from China

All News
CN China 3

New Gonow RV controlling shareholder sells 16.15% stake, holding drops to 54.31%

New Gonow RV (00805.HK) controlling shareholder Snowy.M Holdings Limited sold 155 million shares (16.15%) to Ms. Jian Zishan in an off-market deal on May 4, 2026. After the transaction, the controlling shareholder's stake fell to 54.31%, but it retained control. The recipient is unrelated to the company.

Sleeping dimensions in Roewe D7 with rear seats folded

In bed car mode, the sleeping area measures 1.8–2.0 m in length and 1.2–1.5 m in width. The rear seats fold in a 4/6 split, creating a nearly flat surface with the trunk. The car is 4890 mm long with a 2810 mm wheelbase. The hybrid version offers a CLTC combined range of 1400 km, the EV version 510 km. Warranty: 6 years or 150,000 km.

Install OpenVan.camp

Get quick access and offline reading.

Install on iOS

  1. 1 Tap Share in Safari.
  2. 2 Choose "Add to Home Screen".
  3. 3 Confirm by tapping Add.

Already installed

The app is already installed on this device.

Install from browser menu

Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.

→ Glossary