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rooftop tent with solar panel

rooftop tent with solar panel SOLAR ROOF TOP TENT – DARCHE®

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rooftop tent with solar panel SOLAR ROOF TOP TENT – DARCHE®The DARCHE Solar Roof Top Tent is the world's first hard shell roof top tent with a 148W solar panel integrated directly into the shell. Built for campers who want to stay powered up in remote locations without running extra cables or carrying separate panels, it combines a genuinely comfortable sleeping setup with a self contained power system that starts working the moment the sun comes out. Integrated 148W Solar Panel The standout feature of the

The DARCHE Solar Roof Top Tent is the world's first hard shell roof top tent with a 148W solar panel integrated directly into the shell. Built for campers who want to stay powered up in remote locations without running extra cables or carrying separate panels, it combines a genuinely comfortable sleeping setup with a self-contained power system that starts working the moment the sun comes out.

Integrated 148W Solar Panel

The standout feature of the Solar Roof Top Tent is its fully integrated 148W monocrystalline silicon solar panel, built flush into the hard shell lid. With a 22% efficiency rating, an open circuit voltage of 26.0V, and a short circuit current of 7.5A, the panel delivers meaningful charging output across a wide range of conditions. USB ports inside the tent provide direct access to solar-generated power for charging phones, cameras, and other devices throughout the day. The panel is rated to operate across a temperature range of -40°C to 80°C, making it a reliable performer from alpine winters to summer outback heat.

Please note: A battery and solar regulator are not included. Contact a local solar specialist for the right setup to suit your requirements. Grey and red Anderson plugs are not interchangeable, so you will need one of each to connect the tent to your regulator.

Darche Darkness® Canvas Technology

The body of the Solar Roof Top Tent is constructed from a breathable 380gsm polycotton canvas featuring Darche Darkness® technology. This proprietary fabric is engineered to reduce interior light levels and lower internal temperatures compared to standard polycotton canvas, making it significantly more comfortable to sleep in during warm mornings when the sun is already up. It also minimises condensation inside the tent overnight, helping to keep the sleeping environment drier and more comfortable across all seasons. The canvas carries a 3000mm waterhead rating for reliable rain protection.

Exceptional Ventilation and Natural Light

Ventilation in the Solar Roof Top Tent is handled through three full-width doors and a zippered sky window, giving you flexible control over airflow throughout the day and night. All openings are fitted with fine one-way insect mesh, which allows air to circulate freely while keeping insects out. The sky window in particular is a standout feature, providing a direct view of the stars on clear nights and natural daylight when you want it without compromising weather protection when it's closed.

70mm Memory Foam Mattress With Anti-Condensation Mat

Sleep quality is a priority in the Solar Roof Top Tent. A 70mm memory foam mattress provides substantial comfort and support, sitting on top of a 10mm anti-condensation mat that prevents moisture from building up between the mattress and the aluminium honeycomb base panel. The combination delivers a sleeping surface that stays comfortable and dry across a wide range of weather conditions, from humid coastal nights to cold alpine mornings. When the tent is closed for travel, there is ample room inside the shell to store at least two sleeping bags and two pillows, along with additional gear.

Bi-Colour LED Lighting Built In

Integrated bi-colour LED lights are fitted inside the tent, switchable between warm amber and bright white. Amber is ideal for winding down at night without disrupting your sleep cycle, while white provides clear functional light when you need to find gear or read inside the tent. Having lighting built directly into the shell means no hanging lanterns, no separate power cables, and no accessories to pack and unpack at each campsite.

Effortless Setup With Stabilus Gas Struts

German-engineered Stabilus gas struts, used across a wide range of high-quality automotive and industrial applications, make opening and closing the Solar Roof Top Tent smooth and controlled in any temperature. The tent deploys in minutes and holds its position without assistance. The included 2.3m aluminium telescopic ladder provides safe and easy access for most vehicle heights, up to a maximum vehicle or bed base height of 2.2m.

Aviation-Grade Aluminium Shell and All-Season Weather Protection

The shell is constructed from 2mm 6-Series aluminium alloy, the same grade used in aviation and high-performance engineering applications. The base is a heavy-duty 15mm aluminium honeycomb insulation panel that adds structural rigidity while providing a degree of thermal insulation from below. Overlapping side extrusions along the shell edges create an additional barrier against wind-driven rain, working alongside high-profile automotive-grade rubber weather seals, taped seams, and twin-needle stitching throughout the body. A 420D polyester Oxford ripstop fly with a 2000mm waterhead rating adds a further layer of protection in sustained wet weather. Self-repairing coil zips and reinforced stitching on all stress points ensure the tent holds up through years of regular use. UPF 50+ protection is built into the fabric.

Internal Storage and Organisation

Internal side pockets and a roof storage net keep essentials organised and within reach without cluttering the sleeping area. A shoe bag accessory is included in the box. When packed down for travel, the tent's compact hard shell profile keeps weight and roofline impact to a minimum.

Installation Information

The included mounting rails suit most commercially available flat roof rack or roof rail systems. Always check the weight rating and suitability of your roof rack and vehicle with the relevant manufacturer before purchase. Professional installation through a local 4WD centre or DARCHE retailer is strongly recommended.

Battery and solar regulator not included, please contact your local solar panel specialist for products to best suit your requirements. Please also be aware that grey and red Anderson plugs are not interchangeable, you will need one of each to connect your tent to your regulator.

Rooftop tent collection/delivery information for Australia:

For customers in Australia: After placing your order, please contact us to confirm your nearest depot for delivery. You also have the option of collecting your tent from our Melbourne or Brisbane showrooms.

VIEW OUR LIST OF AUSTRALIAN DELIVERY DEPOT OPTIONS HERE.

If there's no depot listed near you, please contact our customer service team.

Roof top tent collection/delivery information for New Zealand:

For customers in New Zealand: Roof top tents can be delivered to a home or business address, or collected from our Auckland showroom.


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Shannon
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Great entertainment, charges quickly!
Color: Orange
Super fun entertainment for dog! Toy ball charges quickly and the charge lasts for at least an hour of playtime for the dog. There are 2 modes. one mode Just lights up, which makes it easy for pet to chase it. The second mode not only lights up, but it also wiggles on the ground Randomly and speeds off in a direction on its own, which really makes it interesting for your dog or cat to follow! Once the ball is not touched for about thirty seconds, it goes dormant and it will stay like that As long as it's charged until somebody touches it, and then it starts up randomly lighting up and moving around the floor on its own And making a vibration noise. It's a lot of fun to watch the dog chase and play with, and it certainly keeps them entertained for a while! The laughs and fun entertainment are definitely worth it. The only downside is that my dog chewed off the soft fabric covering in about twenty minutes.And she's not a real big chewer. It looks better with the covering on it, but even without it, the ball works fine and she plays with it every day.So that is not a showstopper. But good to supervise your dog for safety.In case they are a chewer, and they decide to destroy the cover. But the ball works fine without the cover too!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026
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Shanna S.
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 4
Looooves her crazy new ball
Color: Orange, Color: Orange
Our 90lb mastiff/boxer mix Indie is very playful, curious and energetic. She needs toys that engage her and keep her busy. This ball does the job! We’ve had it for less than a week. Here’s what I love and what could be better: PROS: • She dog loves it. She whines for it. She gets absurdly excited when I get it out. She’s a bit of an anxious dog, but had zero problems with it inexplicably coming to life. • It lasts a while on a single charge, so it keeps her busy for a good long time. The longest we’ve used it at a stretch is an hour. • It’s pretty durable. She’s a super chewer (destroyed every “non-destructible” toy we’ve purchased for her), but the actual ball is hard plastic. She gnaws on it and it gets scratches, for sure. But she’s not going to chew it to pieces. • On carpet, it’s reasonably quiet. • It comes with a replaceable silicone button. • It’s easy to charge…just pull off the silicone button and the charging port is inside. • The silicone button is flush with the ball’s hard plastic surface, so there’s no way for her to pull the silicone button out and swallow it or get to the charging port. CONS: • Cover is worthless if your dog is a chewer. It goes on like an envelope with a Velcro closure. We took it off immediately. • Without the cover, it’s very noisy on hardwood floors. To us, it’s worth it. (Though, I work from home, so I might feel differently after the holiday vacation.) • She’s an XL dog, so she can fit the whole ball in her mouth easily and accidentally chomp down on the button and turn the ball off. Not a big deal, just something to know if you’ve got a Lab or larger dog. • With extended playtime, the two halves can come unscrewed, especially with a large dog who uses their paws/jaws on it a lot. Thankfully, it makes a loud buzzing noise when this happens, so we know we need to take it from her and screw it back together. Is this a potential danger? With the rechargeable battery inside, I’d say yes. But we also don’t let her play with this toy without supervision. So keep that in mind. Bottom line: It has its drawbacks, but it keeps her entertained and seems like it should last her at least 6 months with supervised play. Which is honestly REALLY good when we’re talking about Indie, Destroyer of Toys. I’d buy it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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T. Bock
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 3
Difficult/impossible to unscrew plastic cups (in order to recharge the vibrating/blinking device)
Color: Orange
Generally, I don't leave feedback on items purchased. However, in this case, I feel compelled to do so in hopes the mechanical engineers (of this product) will take my input to heart and ultimately modify it. First the pros... - I have 2 high-energy dogs (Jack Russell Terriers) who love their toys (e.g., chewing bones, tug-of-war, etc.) but usually get bored with them rather quickly. - This interactive PetDroid ball, however, keeps them busy for a long time. - In fact, my smaller dog (Max) knows its storage location and sits (as early as 6 AM) in front of the cabinet so that I give him "his ball". It keeps him busy for up to 1-2 hours at a time. - Max is literally addicted to the PetDroid ball... his determinant play with it makes me laugh all the time. Now, the cons... - After several days of play, the exterior looks chewed up quite a bit. That's no problem though. - Unfortunately, the interior "threads/grooves" of the two plastic cups (for closing/fasting) are very tiny. - Thus, after an hour-long hard play, it is almost impossible to unscrew the 2 plastic cups in order to recharge the interior device. - It appears the 2 cups somehow come off track and get realigned from the inside. - At that point, I cannot unscrew the PetDroid ball in order to recharge the device.... and without the blinking/vibration, this toy is no longer fun for play. - Ultimately, I had to place the bottom half of the ball into a vise and then use a plumbing wrench to untwist it. Proposed Solution: - Increase the size of the plastic cups' interior threads/grooves so that they won't get realigned/come off track. - This would mitigate the current dilemma of NOT being able to unscrew the ball in order to recharge it. In my view, this should be a relatively simple fix and significantly improve the durability of this product. Thank you for your time.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
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Scott L.
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Good fun and entertaining!
Color: Orange
A really fun interactive toy for your dog! It's pretty erratic and really gets him chasing it. The included soft cover was kinda hard to install and then it's hard to turn it off and on with the cover on, I feel like the cover didn't really improve it at all, sure it's louder without the cover but I feel like dog also likes it that way, he likes loud squeaky toys and this thing making a bunch of noise is appealing to him. We have mostly hardwood floors so it really gets moving, I'm sure on carpet it would be a bit quieter and maybe even a bit slower to move around but on hard smooth surfaces this things can really get zipping around abd get some speed to make him chase it. Overall a fun and entertaining toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2026
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bill a.
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Awesome
Color: Orange
Awesome Toy . My Jack is crazy over it. She usually get bored with others, but this toy still has her attention after a couple of weeks Runs a long time on a short charge. 👍🏻
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2026

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