As long as your rooftop tent meets these three conditions, you can enjoy a worry-free road trip.

According to Article 54 of the Implementing Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China, the load carried by a motor vehicle shall not exceed the rated payload specified on its vehicle registration certificate, and the length and width of the load must not extend beyond the vehicle’s cargo bed. In addition, the following provisions must be observed: Passenger vehicles may carry no cargo except for roof racks or built-in luggage compartments; if such racks are used, the height of the load measured from the top of the vehicle must not exceed 0.5 meters, and the overall height measured from the ground must not exceed 4 meters. It is important to note that, once installed, the height of any rooftop tent must not exceed 0.5 meters measured from the vehicle’s roof. Furthermore, if the vehicle did not come equipped with a roof rack from the factory, a rooftop tent may not be installed.

First, check that both your rooftop tent and the vehicle’s roof do not exceed 0.5 meters in height—this includes any additional height added by a roof rack.

Check whether the height from the ground to the highest point of the rooftop tent exceeds 4 meters.

The SUV you purchased comes with a factory‑installed roof rack, which complies with the regulations for mounting a rooftop tent.

As long as it meets the three criteria mentioned above, you can confidently install a rooftop tent and set off on a self-drive adventure.