4 Best Roof Top Tents for Jeep Cherokee

by Sumanth | Published: October 12, 2022

Can you mount a roof top tent on Jeep Cherokee?

YES! You can!

But you cannot use the stock rack as they DON'T have a good weight capacity. You will have to use an aftermarket rack (More on that later).

In the list below, we will review some of the best roof top tents for Jeep Cherokee. We did our best to cover tents that range from as low as $1k to $4k.

Without further due, let's jump into.

Best Roof Top Tents For Jeep Cherokee

• GOAT - iKamper Skycamp 3.0 Mini
• Best 2 Person - Roam Vagabond Lite
• Best Cheap - OVS TMBK
• Best for Family - OVS Nomadic 4

GOAT - iKamper Skycamp 3.0 Mini

#1 Roof Top Tent for Jeep Cherokee

Skycamp 3.0 Mini is the BEST OF THE BEST. It is not cheap, but there is no match for the quality and the comfort it offers.

Skycamp 3.0 Mini is the GOAT of all Jeep Cherokee roof top tents. There's NO DEBATE about it.

Every material that went into making Skycamp is HIGH-QUALITY and SUPER DURABLE.

The entire body is 100% waterproof and built for extreme weather conditions.

You can use it even during thunderstorms without facing issues like water leaks or condensation.

There is AMAZING INSULATION throughout Skycamp Mini. You will be warm and cozy even on freezing winter nights.

9-zone 2.5" thick mattress included is EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE to sleep on.

It provides excellent SUPPORT throughout the body, so you DON'T wake up with any body pain.

There is a blackout coating on the body fabric. It blocks the light and creates a PITCH-BLACK SLEEPING CAVE when windows are closed.

To top this with a cherry...There are 2 skylight windows on the roof. Perfect for stargazing before falling asleep.

60 seconds! That's how long it takes to set up and takedown Skycamp Mini. FAST and EFFORTLESS.

Overall, Skycamp Mini hits it out of the park in every department. It is expensive, but you can't beat the quality and the comfort it gives.

Best 2 Person - Roam Vagabond Lite

Value Roof Top Tent for Jeep Cherokee

Vagabond Lite is a bang for your buck. It over-delivers in every department.

Roam Vagabond Lite doesn't come close to tents like iKamper Skycamp.

But it's the best in the $1k-$2k price range.

Vagabond Lite is an all-weather tent.

The body fabric is 100% waterproof and UV resistant. Plus, there is a RAINFLY on top to give extra protection during HEAVY RAIN.

There is insulation on the base of the Vagabond Lite. You will be warm in cold weather. But you will need a good sleeping bag in freezing conditions.

The 3" Mattress is ALMOST as comfortable as iKamper's mattress. You won't have any trouble getting a peaceful night's sleep.

You will find an anti-condensation mat beneath the mattress. It prevents condensation and the mattress from getting wet in cold weather.

Setting up and taking down Vagabond Lite takes about 3-5 minutes. Not as fast as iKamper Skycamp, but just as EFFORTLESS.

Overall, Vagabond Lite is a KILLER OPTION for the price. It doesn't have many issues and feels premium all around.

Best Cheap - OVS TMBK

Cheap Roof Top Tent for Jeep Cherokee

TMBK is a great starter option. Not perfect, but it gets the job done.

TMBK is the best cheap roof top tent we could find for Jeep Cherokee.

There are many tents in this price range, but NONE are better than this one.

You can use TMBK in most weather conditions.

It's 100% waterproof. You WON'T find any water leaks even in HEAVY RAIN.

But it doesn't perform well in extremely cold conditions. You will find condensation build-up on the walls and underneath the mattress.

Adding a $150 ant-condensation will fix this issue.

The fabric of TMBK flaps a lot and makes noise in high wind conditions. Not a big deal, but it can be irritating when you want to sleep.

The sleeping area is surprisingly very spacious. You can fit 2 adults + 1 child easily.

Most starter options can only fit two adults.

The 3" thick mattress included is DECENT QUALITY. It's not great, but you won't have trouble getting a good night's sleep. Adding extra padding on top will make it much better.

Setting up and taking down TMBK is not very fast. It takes about 7-10 minutes. But the whole process is very easy.

Overall, TMBK does a great job as a BASIC option. It has issues, but with a few upgrades, they can be fixed. It's a steal for the price.

Best for Family - OVS Nomadic 4

Family Roof Top Tent for Jeep Cherokee

Nomadic 4 is the best budget option for families. It has flaws, but it's a big step up from basic options like OVS TMBK.

The space Nomadic 4 offers for the price is UNBEATABLE.

It's HUUUGE! You can sleep four adults easily. Plus, you can add an annex if you need more space.

No other tent offers 4 person sleeping capacity at this price range.

Nomadic 4 is an all-weather tent. The entire body is waterproof and EXTREMELY DURABLE.

But it doesn't come with an anti-condensation mat. You must watch for condensation underneath the mattress in COLD WEATHER.

The base of Nomadic 4 has excellent INSULATION. You won't feel cold even in cold weather. But make sure you have a good sleeping bag in freezing conditions.

3" thick mattress included is super comfortable to sleep on. But it's a bit firm. You might have to add some extra padding to make it cushy.

Nomadic 4 does a DECENT job in the sleeping department. Not as good as Vagabond or iKamper, but much better than basic options like OVS TMBK.

Setting up and taking down takes somewhere around 10 minutes. Easy but not fast because of the size. You probably can get it done sooner with some help.

Overall, Nomadic 4 is a FANTASTIC BUDGET OPTION for families. Few issues here and there, but it does a good job all around.

Things To Look Out For

A few things to consider when looking for a roof tent for your Jeep Cherokee are:

Cold Weather Camping
Do you camp a lot in winter? Then ensure the tent has good insulation and an anti-condensation mat to prevent condensation.

Overhang
If your roof top tent is big, it will probably hang over the end or front of your roof. It DOESN'T look nice. Choose a small tent like the Roam Vagabond Lite if you care about looks.

Camping with a Dog
Do you bring your dog on your trips? Then make sure that you can add an annex to the tent. Getting a dog up and down a ladder isn't easy. The best option is to use the annex as a SLEEPING SPACE for your pet.

How To Install A Roof Top Tent on Jeep Cherokee

Mounting your roof top tent on your Jeep Cherokee's stock rack is not an option as they don't have a good weight capacity. But there are a couple of different ways to install an RTT on a Jeep Cherokee. Here's what they are:

Crossbars
These are the best cheap option. They range from around $100 to $300. Here are the crossbars we recommend the most: OMAC Crossbars and BougeRV Crossbars.

Roof Rack
These are more expensive compared to crossbars. But they have a higher weight capacity. Roof racks cost around $700 to $1000 on average.

Verdict

All roof top tents on this are very different from each other. They are made for different budgets with different sleeping capacities.

But If I have to pick a winner, I am going with iKamper Skycamp 3.0 Mini. Expensive? Yes, but no tent even comes close to it.