The Toyota Hilux has earned its reputation as one of the toughest vehicles on the planet. Whether you're using yours for work, weekend adventures, or full overland expeditions, adding a rooftop tent transforms it into a proper mobile campsite. Here's everything you need to know about choosing the right rooftop tent for your Hilux.
Hilux Roof Load Ratings
Toyota Hilux models generally have a dynamic roof load rating of 75–100kg depending on the generation and variant. The An120/An130 (2016 onwards) and older An120 series are all well within range for Escapade's tent lineup.
- Summit Rooftop Tent – 75kg minimum. Compatible with most Hilux generations.
- THRE360 Rooftop Tent – 75kg minimum. Softshell with an aluminium base and lid, sets up in under a minute.
- Horizon Rooftop Tent – 80kg minimum. Aluminium hardshell, low profile when closed.
- Discovery Rooftop Tent – 110kg minimum. Best for heavy-duty rack setups.
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The Best Escapade Tents for a Hilux
Summit — The All-Rounder
The Summit is a popular choice for Hilux owners. It packs flat and doesn't interfere with day-to-day driving. Setup takes under two minutes, and the comfortable mattress means you wake up properly rested even after a long drive to camp. It mounts to any standard crossbar setup on the Hilux cab or over a load bed rack.
Discovery — For Serious Overlanders
If your Hilux is set up with a full roof rack, bullbar, and recovery gear, the Discovery is the natural tent companion. It's our biggest tent, sleeping two adults and a child, with an aluminium shell and a triple sealing system when closed. Built for multi-night trips where conditions can be unpredictable.
THRE360 — For Quick Stops in Remote Places
The THRE360 is a softshell with a powder-coated aluminium base and lid that sets up in under a minute. For Hilux owners who love remote locations — mountaintops, moorland, lakesides — it means less time pitching and more time enjoying the views you drove to find.
Over-Cab vs Load Bed Mounting
Most Hilux owners mount their rooftop tent over the cab to keep the load bed free. Alternatively, a full-length rack spanning the load bed raises the tent higher and often has a better weight rating. Both setups work well — it comes down to how you use the truck.
Fitting and Delivery
Browse the full Escapade range and use our free vehicle checker to confirm which tent fits your Hilux. Fitting is available at our Swindon HQ, and the THRE360 ships free across the UK. Fitting and delivery options for each tent are shown on its product page.
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