The 8 Best Roof Top Tents for the Ford F-150 in 2026.
Your F-150's bed is its biggest overlanding advantage — a cab-height bed rack turns it into basecamp while the cab stays clear. Here are the eight tents we'd actually buy.
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Mount the tent over the bed on a cab-height rack — your cab roof stays clear and the bed underneath stays usable.
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There's a specific kind of bad night every truck camper knows. The ground you didn't notice at dusk turns out to slope. Something pools under the tent at 2 a.m. You're up before sunrise, cold, packing a wet mess off the dirt — while your F-150 sits right there, capable of carrying a far better setup.
A rooftop tent fixes the thing that actually makes truck camping miserable: the ground. You sleep on a built-in mattress, up off the wet and the rocks, set up in minutes instead of half an hour. And because the F-150 has a full-size bed and the payload to match, it can carry a bigger, comfier tent than almost anything else on the trail.
Most F-150 owners tell us the same thing after their first trip up top — they wish they'd put the bed to work a couple of seasons sooner.
"Isn't it expensive?"
Sticker shock is real — a good tent runs four figures. But price it against what it replaces. Two weekends a month of campsite-plus-motel hedging adds up fast, and a ground tent you replace every few seasons isn't free either. A rooftop tent is a one-time buy that holds its value, moves to your next rig, and turns every trailhead pull-off into a place to sleep.
Soft shell or hard shell?
This is the decision that trips up first-time buyers. Neither is "better" — they trade space for speed. The honest version:
| Soft shell | Hard shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 5–10 min | Under 60 sec |
| Price range | $999–$3,025 | $2,300–$5,200 |
| Sleeps | 2–5 (bigger floor) | 2–4 (compact) |
| On the highway | Taller, more drag | Low-profile, better MPG |
| Best for | Big families, max space | Frequent, fast overnights |
On a truck, the bed rack is the whole setup
Choosing the tent is the easy part. On an F-150 the tent rides on a cab-height bed rack over the bed — not the roof — so your cab stays clear and you keep using the bed underneath. The one thing that matters most is your bed length: F-150 comes in 5.5', 6.5', and 8' beds, and the rack is sized to fit. Match the rack to your bed and you're set. These are the exact-fit options.
CBI Offroad
CBI F-150 Bed Rack
2004–2023 F-150 · Cab height
Purpose-built cab-height bed rack for the F-150. Carries the tent over the bed and leaves your cab clear. Sized to your bed length.
Prinsu
Prinsu Universal Bed Bars
Fits most beds · MOLLE optional
A lighter, lower-cost way to mount a tent — universal bed bars that clamp to the bed rails, with optional MOLLE panels for gear.
CBI Offroad
CBI Raptor Bed Rack
2010–2022 Raptor · 5'6" bed
Same cab-height engineering, sized for the F-150 Raptor's 5'6" bed. Ready for a loaded rooftop tent.
The 8 best roof top tents for your F-150
Eight tents from OVS, Roofnest, iKamper, and Tuff Stuff — from a $999 soft shell to a premium hard shell — every one mounts on an F-150 bed rack. Listed low to high.
Overland Vehicle Systems
OVS TMBK 3-Person
Soft Shell · Sleeps 3
One of the lightest tents out there at ~100 lbs, and it fits nearly any bed rack. The easiest way into truck camping.
Overland Vehicle Systems
OVS Nomadic 3 Extended
Soft Shell + Annex · Sleeps 3
Marine-grade canvas, a 3" memory-foam mattress, and an optional annex room. Durable, comfortable, and easy on the wallet.
Roofnest
Roofnest Meadowlark
Soft Shell · Sleeps 2
A light, compact soft shell that opens in minutes and sits low over the bed — easy on fuel and easy to live with.
Overland Vehicle Systems
OVS Bushveld
Hard Shell · Sleeps 2–3
A clamshell hard shell that opens in seconds and undercuts most hard shells on price — a lot of tent for the money.
iKamper
iKamper BDV Duo
Hard Shell · Sleeps 2
Low-profile wedge design that's quick to open and quiet on the highway, with crossbars up top for solar or recovery boards.
iKamper
iKamper Skycamp 3.0
Hard Shell · Sleeps 4
The fold-out hard shell that sleeps four yet packs low. The most-requested pick for families running a full-size truck.
Tuff Stuff Overland
Tuff Stuff Elite
Soft Shell · Sleeps 5
One of the only true five-person tents on the market — a full-size truck has the bed and payload to carry it. Six windows and an optional annex.
Roofnest
Roofnest Condor 2 Air Series
Soft Shell · Sleeps 2–4
Roofnest's air-frame foldout: massive interior, quick setup, and XL sizes that take full advantage of an F-150 bed rack.
Want to see every option — hard shells, awnings, and accessories? Browse all F-150 roof top tents →
Before you buy: 5 things to confirm
- Your bed length.F-150 comes in 5.5', 6.5', and 8' beds. Bed racks (and some tents) are sized to the bed — measure before you buy.
- You'll want a bed rack.A cab-height bed rack carries the tent over the bed and keeps your cab clear. Budget roughly $600–$1,500 depending on style.
- Dynamic weight rating.What your rack holds while moving — tent plus people. Every rack we list is rated for a loaded RTT.
- Soft shell vs hard shell.Soft shells sleep more for less; hard shells set up faster and drive quieter. Pick for how you'll actually camp.
- Authorized-dealer unit.Grey-market tents can ship with a voided warranty. Everything here is sold as an authorized dealer.
Ford F-150 roof top tent FAQ
What is the best roof top tent for a Ford F-150?
For most F-150 owners the OVS Nomadic 3 is the best all-round pick, while the iKamper Skycamp 3.0 is the most popular hard shell. Big families can take advantage of the truck's payload with the five-person Tuff Stuff Elite, and budget builds start with the OVS TMBK at $999.
Can you put a roof top tent on a Ford F-150?
Yes — and the F-150 is one of the best platforms for it. The tent mounts on a cab-height bed rack over the bed, so any F-150 with the right bed rack can carry a rooftop tent while keeping the cab clear.
Do you need a bed rack for a roof top tent on an F-150?
Yes. The tent needs a cab-height bed rack such as the CBI F-150 Bed Rack to sit over the bed, or minimal universal bed bars. The rack carries the tent's weight and leaves the bed usable underneath.
What size roof top tent fits an F-150 with a 5.5 ft bed?
Almost all of the tents on this page fit a 5.5' bed on a cab-height rack — the rack spans the bed, so tent length isn't limited by the shorter bed. Compact hard shells like the iKamper BDV Duo are an especially clean fit on the short bed.
How much does an F-150 roof top tent setup cost?
Tents run from about $999 for a quality soft shell to roughly $5,200 for a premium hard shell. Add a bed rack — usually $600–$1,500 — for the complete setup. Most buyers land between $2,500 and $4,500 for a tent plus rack.
Can you still use the truck bed with a roof top tent on an F-150?
Yes. That's the advantage of a cab-height bed rack — the tent sits up top while the bed underneath stays open for gear, a fridge, or recovery equipment. Many owners add a bed slide or drawers below the rack.
Does a roof top tent hurt the F-150's gas mileage?
A soft shell adds some height and drag, so you may see a small MPG dip. A low-profile hard shell has minimal impact. Removing the tent in the off-season returns your mileage to normal.
How many people can sleep in an F-150 roof top tent?
Most sleep 2 to 4. Because a full-size truck can carry a larger tent, options like the five-person Tuff Stuff Elite or an add-on annex room let you sleep a whole family up top.
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