This $2,800 inflatable camping tent that can turn even a tiny car into a camper and sleeps 2 adults — see how it works

• Netherlands-based Fjordsen has created an inflatable tent that can be mounted on the roof rack of almost any car.
• The tent can sleep up to four people: two adults and two children.
• Fjordsen's XL Rooftop Tent starts at €2,650, about $2,871, including a retractable ladder and an electric air compressor.
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The Netherlands-based Fjordsen created an inflatable Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent that can be mounted onto the roof rack of a car to turn almost any vehicle into a makeshift camper.

The tent can fit on a majority of cars, according to Fjordsen. This includes compact and midsize vehicles — like the Mini Cooper, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Volkswagen Beetle — as well as SUVs like the Audi Q8, Honda CR-V, and Volvo XC90. It can also be mounted on fully electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3.

In total, the camping tent can fit up to four people — two adults and two children — while inflated and fitted atop a stationary car.

Besides its roof rack mounting capabilities, the Rooftop XL Tent has the same features as many traditional ground-based camping tents. For example, there are four windows, which allows for a view of the outdoors while cozy inside the tent.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent starts at €2,650, about $2,871, which includes a ladder and the compressor air system that inflates the tent.

However, shipping is free for certain European countries.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

For US-based customers, the tent costs $2,871, not including the additional $135 overseas shipping cost.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

The tent also comes with a retractable ladder, allowing the unit to be reached easily.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

The unit was tested in the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels and preformed "more than [excellently]", according to Fjordsen.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

It also has a waterproof and weather-resistant coating.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

The camping tent is made of high-quality aluminum and polyester coated fabric, according to Fjordsen.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

While inflated, the tent has a 4.3-foot interior height.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

Unlike traditional tents, manual work isn't needed for its installation: the 132-pound tent comes with a 12-volt electric air compressor that automatically inflates the unit.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

The 7.2 by 7.2-foot tent can be installed in three minutes.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

For customers who like simpler designs, the tent also comes in solid blue, green, black, and grey with different accent colors.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

The tent's exterior appearance comes in multiple design options like camouflage, a tropical leaf pattern, a floral print, and a bright geometric design.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

The XL Rooftop Tent can fit on any car that has a roof rack load of at least 132 pounds.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

… this weight can actually be increased by four to five times if the car isn't moving, according to Fjordsen.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

While manufacturers often recommend a maximum load of 176 pounds on roof racks …

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen

According to Fjordsen, a stationary car's roof can handle between 441 pounds to 882 pounds of weight.

Fjordsen Rooftop XL Tent.      Fjordsen