Roof tent for Volkswagen Touran

Q: Does this car have enough roof load capacity

The Volkswagen Touran is a practical family MPV, and its tall, boxy shape makes it a surprisingly useful base for camping trips when the roof setup is correct. Older Touran I 2003-2015 versions are listed with a roof load of around 100 kg, while Touran II from 2015 onward is usually handled around 75 kg. That means the generation and roof equipment should be checked before assuming one universal number for every Touran. Always confirm the roof-load value in the owner's manual/handbook or vehicle technical certificate, if it is listed there, and whether your car has factory roof railings or a normal roof before choosing a tent setup.

Q: What roof bars do I need for this car to install a rooftop tent?

Touran I 2003-2015 with raised roof railings needs raised-rail bars. Touran I without roof railings needs a model-specific normal-roof or base-carrier kit. Cross Touran 2006-2015 uses raised-rail bars when the roof railings are visible. Touran II from 2015 onward with roof railings also uses raised-rail bars, while no-rail Touran II should be handled only with an exact approved kit. Roof bars on an MPV like the Touran usually weigh around 6-7 kg, so check the complete setup - tent, bars and mounting hardware together. Universal roof bars from our range can also be used on Touran I 2003-2015 with factory raised roof railings, Cross Touran 2006-2015 with roof railings and Touran II from 2015 onward with factory roof railings. For no-rail Touran versions, use a model-specific carrier system instead.

See real SNAILER rooftop tent photos on Volkswagen Touran.

This model page shows customer setups with different SNAILER rooftop tents mounted on Volkswagen Touran.

Use the photos to compare the fit, proportions and setup ideas for your own vehicle.

Vehicle model Volkswagen Touran

Rooftop tent: Snailer Alduo

Slovakia

Vehicle model Volkswagen Touran

Rooftop tent: Snailer Alduo

Slovakia

Does Volkswagen Touran have enough roof load capacity?

The Volkswagen Touran is a practical family MPV, and its tall, boxy shape makes it a surprisingly useful base for camping trips when the roof setup is correct. Older Touran I 2003-2015 versions are listed with a roof load of around 100 kg, while Touran II from 2015 onward is usually handled around 75 kg. That means the generation and roof equipment should be checked before assuming one universal number for every Touran.

Always confirm the roof-load value in the owner's manual/handbook or vehicle technical certificate, if it is listed there, and whether your car has factory roof railings or a normal roof before choosing a tent setup.

What roof bars do I need for Volkswagen Touran to install a rooftop tent?

Touran I 2003-2015 with raised roof railings needs raised-rail bars. Touran I without roof railings needs a model-specific normal-roof or base-carrier kit. Cross Touran 2006-2015 uses raised-rail bars when the roof railings are visible. Touran II from 2015 onward with roof railings also uses raised-rail bars, while no-rail Touran II should be handled only with an exact approved kit. Roof bars on an MPV like the Touran usually weigh around 6-7 kg, so check the complete setup - tent, bars and mounting hardware together.

Universal roof bars from our range can also be used on Touran I 2003-2015 with factory raised roof railings, Cross Touran 2006-2015 with roof railings and Touran II from 2015 onward with factory roof railings. For no-rail Touran versions, use a model-specific carrier system instead.