Roof Tent
OEX roof tents
An OEX roof tent turns any car with roof bars into a raised, comfortable basecamp. Instead of hunting for a flat, dry patch of ground, you pitch on the roof in minutes and sleep off the cold and wet on a built in mattress. For touring, road trips and festival weekends, oex roof tents are one of the easiest ways to travel light and still sleep well, and this page brings the full OEX Vertex Lite range together in one place.
The OEX Vertex Lite roof tent range
The line up covers every kind of vehicle camper. The Vertex Lite roof tent at £550 is the core two person model, while the larger oex vertex lite 130 roof tent at £700 adds width for extra sleeping room. The Vertex Lite Solo suits single travellers, and the Vertex Hub 1.1 adds a connected living space for longer trips. Whichever you choose, they all fold back down flat for driving.
Why choose a roof tent
The appeal is comfort and speed. You are raised above damp, uneven or stony ground, away from creepy crawlies, and the mattress is already in place, so setting up camp is a matter of minutes rather than a fight with pegs in the wind. For anyone touring the UK, chasing surf or simply wanting a quicker end to a long driving day, an OEX roof tent changes the whole rhythm of the trip.
Fitting and awnings
OEX Vertex roof tents mount on standard roof bars, so most cars with a compatible bar setup can carry one. Check your vehicle roof load rating and bar spacing against the listing before ordering. Many campers also add an oex roof tent awning or hub to create shade and a sheltered changing area beside the vehicle, which makes a real difference on longer stays or wetter weekends.
Living with a roof tent
To get the most from a Vertex Lite, close it down dry whenever you can, and give it a full airing at home after a damp trip to protect the fabric. The built in mattress means you only need bedding, and packing away is as quick as setting up once you have the routine. It is worth a practice run on the driveway before your first trip so the first real pitch is stress free.
Why buy your OEX roof tent here
Every roof tent ships with free shipping UK wide, and you will find up to 30% off across the range during the current offer. Listings carry clear fitting and sizing details, and our team can help you match a Vertex model to your vehicle and travel style. For comfortable, fuss free vehicle camping, the OEX Vertex Lite range is a smart place to start.
OEX roof tents: common questions
Will an OEX roof tent fit my car? It needs compatible roof bars and enough roof load rating; check the listing and your vehicle handbook. How many people fit in a Vertex Lite? The standard models sleep two, with the 130 offering extra width. Can I add an awning? Yes, an oex roof tent awning or the Vertex Hub creates useful sheltered space beside the vehicle.
Vertex Lite vs Vertex Lite 130
The two most popular models are the standard Vertex Lite and the wider Vertex Lite 130. The difference is sleeping width: the 130 gives two people noticeably more shoulder room, which is worth having if you tour for longer stretches or simply like more space at night. The standard Vertex Lite keeps the footprint and price down, and suits couples who prioritise a lighter, more compact unit on the roof. The Vertex Lite Solo is the pick for single travellers, while the Vertex Hub 1.1 bolts on a sheltered living area for trips where you stay put for several nights.
Roof tent vs ground tent
If you already camp from the car, the case for a roof tent is comfort and speed. You sleep raised off cold, wet or stony ground on a built in mattress, you avoid the nightly hunt for a flat pitch, and setup takes minutes rather than a wrestle with pegs. The trade offs are that you need compatible roof bars and enough roof load rating, and your car is committed to the campsite once the tent is up. For touring, surfing trips and long road journeys, most people who switch to oex roof tents do not look back. For long walk in wild camping, a lightweight ground tent like the Phoxx 2 still makes more sense.
Setting up and packing away
It is well worth a practice run on the driveway before your first trip. Learn the unfold and fold sequence, check the ladder and mattress, and time yourself so the first real pitch is relaxed. Always try to close the tent down dry, and give it a full airing at home after a wet weekend to protect the fabric. Add an oex roof tent awning for shade and a changing space, and you have a complete, comfortable travel setup.
Which vehicles suit a roof tent
Most cars, estates, SUVs and vans can carry an OEX Vertex roof tent, provided they have crossbars rated for the load. The two figures to check are your roof bars’ dynamic rating, which must comfortably exceed the tent’s weight, and the bar spacing, which needs to match the tent’s mounting rails. Almost any modern roof rack system designed for a load will work, and the tent spreads its weight across both bars. It is always worth confirming your specific vehicle’s roof load limit in the handbook before ordering. Once fitted, the tent lives on the roof for the trip and folds flat for driving, so you keep the boot free for the rest of your gear. For touring couples and weekend adventurers, an oex roof tent turns an ordinary car into a self contained camper.
