Special Feature | Water Resistant |
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Brand | Thule |
Occupant Capacity | 3 |
Design | Camping Tent |
Material | Polyester |
Recommended Uses For Product | Camping & Hiking |
Seasons | 4 Season |
Color | Blue |
Sport | Camping & Hiking |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Shape | Round |
Installation Type | Roof Top |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
Included Components | Tent, Mounting Brackets, Ladder, Mattress |
Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
Size | One Size |
Closure Type | Zipper |
Number of Doors | 1 |
Fabric Type | 260g Polyester Cotton |
Water Resistance Technology | 600 Mm |
Maximum Height | 43 Inches |
Style | Explorer |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Number Of Pockets | 4 |
Vehicle Service Type | Automobile |
Is Waterproof | true |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 60 x 49 x 12 inches |
Package Weight | 62.14 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 96 x 56 x 52 inches |
Brand Name | Thule |
Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
Model Name | Explorer Kukenam 3 |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Thule |
Part Number | 901302 |
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Special Feature | Water Resistant |
Brand | Thule |
Occupant Capacity | 3 |
Design | Camping Tent |
Material | Polyester |
Recommended Uses For Product | Camping & Hiking |
Seasons | 4 Season |
Color | Blue |
Sport | Camping & Hiking |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- 260g Polyester Cotton
- Imported
- Can accommodate up to three people
- Constructed from coated 600 denier and a 260g poly-cotton blend made to withstand the elements of any season
- Tent fabric is UV resistant and withstands the elements of any season
- Mesh panels offer plenty of ventilation and open for more airflow
- Four, large internal pockets for storing gear and camping accessories
- Includes a high-density foam mattress for added comfort
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From the manufacturer
Thule Tepui Rooftop Tent Guidelines
Please reference rooftop tent guidelines below PRODUCT DETAILS. An aftermarket roof rack is required to mount a Thule Tepui rooftop tent to your vehicle.
Recommended roof rack weight capacities can be found on the manufacturers website in the Thule Fit Guide. Check your vehicle instruction booklet for information on recommended roof load.
The superior design, quality and strength of Thule roof racks make them an ideal system for carrying Tepui Rooftop Tents provided these guidelines are followed. For other brand roof rack applications check vehicle and roof rack owner’s manual for maximum weight capacity. Thule cannot assure the compatibility of other roof racks and/or their load capabilities.
Crossbar Dimensions
Minimum railing distance required is determined by tent model, see tent specifications below:
- 2 person tent = 25.2"/64 cm
- 3 person tent = 33.5"/85 cm
- 4 person tent = 30.7"/78 cm
For roof rack foot spreads greater than 50"/127 cm, Thule AeroBlades, Thule WingBar Evo, Thule ProBar Evo, Thule Xsporter and TracRac bars should be used, not Thule SquareBar Evo.
Minimum Weight Capacity: 165 lbs/ 75 kg
- DO NOT use Tepui Tents with any type of Clamp Style roof rack
- DO NOT use Tepui Tents with any type of Edge roof rack
- Tepui tents will fit crossbars with a maximum width of 3.25"/80 mm and height of 1.5"/38 mm
- DO NOT use Tepui tents on factory installed crossbars
- DO NOT use Tepui tents with any type of Slide Bar
- DO NOT use Tepui tents with any type of vehicles with glass roof
- For vehicles with sunroof can be used but the opening function should not be used
Thule Tepui Explorer Kukenam 3 Rooftop Tent
A year-round tent built to endure the elements of any season and any climate. This 3 person rooftop tent is available in three colors: Haze Gray, Olive Green, and Blue.
Haze Gray
Olive Green
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Travel CoverIncluded travel cover protects and keeps water out of the tent while the vehicle is in motion. |
Telescoping LadderThis rooftop tent includes a stock 8ft-6in telescoping ladder eliminating the need to purchase extensions for large or lifted vehicles. |
Protection from the ElementsIncluded quick release rainfly gives protection from the elements when the weather turns. Mesh panels offer plenty of ventilation and open for more airflow. |
Annex Accessory AvailableMaximize space and privacy by adding a sheltered entrance to your roof top tent. The Thule Tepui Kukenam Annex 3 is sold separate. |
Thule Tepui Explorer Kukenam Rooftop Tent
Whether it’s exploring the spectacular nature of the great outdoors or traveling the world with family and friends, we all have a passion for enjoying an active life.
At Thule, we share your desire to spend more time enjoying our passions – which means less time worrying about how to bring all the stuff we need. For more than 75 years, Thule has been creating solutions to simplify life’s adventures. Our focus has been totally focused on developing smart, stylish products that are environmentally sound, high quality, safe, and easy to use. All so you can bring the things you care most about.
Whatever your passion, whatever your pursuit. Wherever you ́re going, whatever you ́re bringing. With Thule, you're free to live your active life to the fullest.
Features
- Can accommodate up to three people
- Four, large internal pockets for storing gear and camping accessories
- Includes a high-density foam mattress for added comfort
- Tent fabric is UV resistant and withstands the elements of any season
- Canopy materials: 260g Polyester Cotton; 600D ripstop fabric with water resistant ventilate coating
- Internal Frame: 5/8" ( 16mm ) wrapped aluminum
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Customer Reviews |
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Sleeping Capacity | 2 Person | 3 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 3 Person or 4 Person |
Dimensions (Open) | 84 x 50 x 44 in | 95 x 56 x 49 in | 84 x 48 x 39 in | 96 x 56 x 52 in | 3 person: 122 x 56 x 52 in 4 person: 122 x 72 x 52 in |
Dimensions (Closed) | 43 x 50 x 10 in | 48 x 56 x 10 in | 42 x 48 x 11 in | 48 x 56 x 12 in | 3 person: 48 x 56 x 12 in 4 person: 48 x 72 x 12 in |
Sleeping Footprint | 84 x 50 in | 95 x 58 in | 84 x 48 in | 96 x 56 in | 3 person: 96 x 56 in 4 person: 96 x 72 in |
Peak Internal Height | 38 in | 42 in | 38 in | 52 in | 3 person: 52 in 4 person: 56 in |
Weight | 105 lb | 120 lb | 105 lb | 131 lb | 3 person: 152 lb 4 person: 190 lb |
Static Weight Capacity | 400 lb | 600 lb | 400 lb | 600 lb | 3 person: 600 lb 4 person: 650lb |
Seasons | All | All | All | All | All |
Window Screens | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Colors | Light Gray | Light Gray | Haze Gray, Blue | Haze Gray, Blue, Olive Green | Haze Gray, Blue, Olive Green |
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Technical Details
Additional Information
ASIN | B084LN4YBB |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #196,619 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #578 in Camping Tents |
Date First Available | April 15, 2020 |
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Quick Summary: When unfolded, the tent is comfortable and fine but with over a half dozen serious issues plaguing the tent's design this is a massive headache I highly suggest you avoid. There are MUCH better models on the market now (albeit for more money - but you get what you pay for here).
Review: I have been an off-roader and deep country backpacker for decades now. I have written for outdoor magazines and done several reviews. I put my gear through it and I expect it to preform. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t but the Tepui tent and brand has been one of the single worst experiences I’ve ever had. I was thrilled when I got my Tepui tent on my rig. It was exactly what I thought I wanted - set it and forget it. Little did I know this would soon become the single biggest disappointment of all my gear. I can't return it so at the very least I can tell you all the failures that I've seen with this product so you don't buy one and experience the same! I have also spent months (truthfully months) writing back and forth with their customer service, and, while very nice, they simply didn't have any useful answers to these issues. In many cases they acknowledged the problems and said they had noted them for future models.
What is most important to note is that all these problems are within 15 months of buying the tent!
It doesn't seem to make sense to go through step by step of every single issue I've had with this tent but I will list them here. You can see corresponding photos above.
1. The zipper around the base easily gets stuck and I ended up breaking it - having to then pay to get it replaced.
2. The zipper itself that holds the cover to the base separates, and while some zipper wax has alleviated the problem, it is very clear that this zipper will have to be full replaced relatively soon.
3. The screws that hold the center frame into place fall out under vibration. When I spoke with customer service I was told that this was a "design challenge". Clearly this is a serious issue and I'm shocked that they didn't see this from the beginning with product testing. Isn’t this tent supposed to be used while off roading?! How can you have something that falls out under vibration? To note there are SIX of these screws, all with the potential to fall out and cause real headaches for you.
4. The velcro strap that holds the ladder is not UV resistant and literally turned to dust. Again this is clearly a failure on the product testing side.
5. Ladder feet dig into the metal frame of the tent. Again, customer service noted that this is a problem they knew about. They suggested tapping some rubber there or cloth. Yet another band-aid for a poorly made product.
6. Folding failure - this has to be my biggest complaint. When folding up the tent the fabric doesn't fold properly inside meaning that I have to climb up onto roof of my rig and fight to get it all back in there. The customer service sent bungie cords to help with this (which I have yet to test) but the rainfly is still going to be an issue. Honestly, this makes the entire setup pointless.
7. Ripped tooth - In a mid size windstorm one of the "teeth" the holds the rain fly in place ripped. While normally I'd just blow this off, it's yet another product failure for this tent.
8. The lining the holds the tent in place has come out. I have no idea how this happened. I don't know if it'll happen again. While it isn't "damage" it does mean I have to remove the entire top of the tent and "rethread" the tend back through the plastic. If this is something I start having to do all the time I think I'll go mad.
As you can see, the issues far outweigh any benefit of this tent. I can’t stress enough, do your homework, look around. There are much, much, much better models on the market. It might also say something that REI dropped Tepui from their stores because of the product failures.
Quick Summary: When unfolded, the tent is comfortable and fine but with over a half dozen serious issues plaguing the tent's design this is a massive headache I highly suggest you avoid. There are MUCH better models on the market now (albeit for more money - but you get what you pay for here).
Review: I have been an off-roader and deep country backpacker for decades now. I have written for outdoor magazines and done several reviews. I put my gear through it and I expect it to preform. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t but the Tepui tent and brand has been one of the single worst experiences I’ve ever had. I was thrilled when I got my Tepui tent on my rig. It was exactly what I thought I wanted - set it and forget it. Little did I know this would soon become the single biggest disappointment of all my gear. I can't return it so at the very least I can tell you all the failures that I've seen with this product so you don't buy one and experience the same! I have also spent months (truthfully months) writing back and forth with their customer service, and, while very nice, they simply didn't have any useful answers to these issues. In many cases they acknowledged the problems and said they had noted them for future models.
What is most important to note is that all these problems are within 15 months of buying the tent!
It doesn't seem to make sense to go through step by step of every single issue I've had with this tent but I will list them here. You can see corresponding photos above.
1. The zipper around the base easily gets stuck and I ended up breaking it - having to then pay to get it replaced.
2. The zipper itself that holds the cover to the base separates, and while some zipper wax has alleviated the problem, it is very clear that this zipper will have to be full replaced relatively soon.
3. The screws that hold the center frame into place fall out under vibration. When I spoke with customer service I was told that this was a "design challenge". Clearly this is a serious issue and I'm shocked that they didn't see this from the beginning with product testing. Isn’t this tent supposed to be used while off roading?! How can you have something that falls out under vibration? To note there are SIX of these screws, all with the potential to fall out and cause real headaches for you.
4. The velcro strap that holds the ladder is not UV resistant and literally turned to dust. Again this is clearly a failure on the product testing side.
5. Ladder feet dig into the metal frame of the tent. Again, customer service noted that this is a problem they knew about. They suggested tapping some rubber there or cloth. Yet another band-aid for a poorly made product.
6. Folding failure - this has to be my biggest complaint. When folding up the tent the fabric doesn't fold properly inside meaning that I have to climb up onto roof of my rig and fight to get it all back in there. The customer service sent bungie cords to help with this (which I have yet to test) but the rainfly is still going to be an issue. Honestly, this makes the entire setup pointless.
7. Ripped tooth - In a mid size windstorm one of the "teeth" the holds the rain fly in place ripped. While normally I'd just blow this off, it's yet another product failure for this tent.
8. The lining the holds the tent in place has come out. I have no idea how this happened. I don't know if it'll happen again. While it isn't "damage" it does mean I have to remove the entire top of the tent and "rethread" the tend back through the plastic. If this is something I start having to do all the time I think I'll go mad.
As you can see, the issues far outweigh any benefit of this tent. I can’t stress enough, do your homework, look around. There are much, much, much better models on the market. It might also say something that REI dropped Tepui from their stores because of the product failures.
Top reviews from other countries
Das Zelt an sich muss erst etwas vormontiert werden, die hierzu mitgelieferten Werkzeuge sind super und die Vormontage ist von jedermann einfach zu bewerkstelligen. Das Zelt aufs Dach zu heben war nicht ganz leicht, liegt aber in meinem Fall am Fahrzeug und dessen Größe. Bei Fahren hat man wenig bis keine Windgeräusche, der Verbrauch lagt mit dem Zelt um ca. 0,7 Liter höher als ohne, überraschend wenig aus meiner Sicht.
Das Zelt wirkt alles in allem sehr hochwertig, obwohl (etwas enttäuschend) die Herstellung nicht in Schweden erfolgt, was der große Aufdruck "Made in China" auf dem Karton preis gibt. Der Auf und Abbau klappt in ca. 10-15 Minuten und ist recht einfach, der Liegekomfort auf der zugehörigen Matratze sehr gut. Was schön ist, ist, dass das Überzelt nicht montiert werden muss, bei gutem Wetter können somit die 2 Dachfenster offen gelassen werden (Moskitonetz geschlossen), man schläft somit unter Sternenhimmel, sehr angenehm! Die Moskitonetze sind absolut Dich, kein Insekt stört die Ruhe.
Wir sind begeistert und geben daher aus Überzeugung 5/5 Sternen.
Einzigen Manko ist eine leicht offene Klebenaht an der Abdeckplane, das ist reklamiert, mal sehen wie der Umgang damit erfolgt, bis jetzt trübt das die Freude aber noch nicht ;) ....
Update folgt falls notwendig.
Bon confort étanche
Le système de ventilation est excellent pour des nuits plus fraîches je la recommande
Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2021