Will a rooftop tent damage the vehicle?

First, we need to understand the roof’s load-bearing capacity. The entire load is transferred downward through the A‑, B‑, and C‑pillars on both sides, with some models also relying on the D‑pillar. And for those familiar with vehicle body structure, it’s easy to see that the longitudinal and transverse beams that form the passenger compartment, along with the A, B, C, and D pillars, are typically made of high‑strength steel and hot‑formed ultra‑high‑strength steel. Forget about the weight of a few people—even placing an entire car on top wouldn’t necessarily deform the roof. So, whether a rooftop tent will damage the vehicle is self‑evident.