An SUV tailgate tent attaches to the back of a vehicle and turns the cargo area into a covered space. Some are open awnings that shade a table and chairs. Others are full tents with a floor and a porch that connect to the trunk.
The six products below range from a one-pole awning to a 13 by 10 foot tent with a screened porch. Sizes, weights and fabrics come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these tents ourselves, and fabric coatings and capacity figures are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Type | An awning shades a space; a tent has walls and a floor |
| Vehicle fit | Sleeves and straps suit different vehicle shapes |
| Weight and pack size | Awnings can weigh under 10 pounds; tents weigh far more |
| Fabric coating | Figures such as 2000 mm describe the coating |
| Ventilation | Mesh windows and vents move air through the space |
Specs at a Glance
| Product | Size and weight | Fabric | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napier Sportz Cove | 7 lb; two size options | 75D 190T polyester taffeta, PU coating | One-pole setup; mesh door window |
| Hasika | 4.3 kg; 60 to 76 sq ft of shade | 210T ripstop, 3000 mm per the maker | Vents; can stand on its own |
| JOYTUTUS | 5.5 lb | 150D polyester oxford, PU2000 | Roof canopy plus awning |
| Timber Ridge | 156 x 120 x 87 in; 30 lb | Polyester, 2000 mm | 6 x 8 ft screened porch |
| Portal | 120 x 96 x 87 in; 13.4 kg | Polyester, PU 2000 mm | Porch and rainfly |
| HREFEU | 4.19 kg; sizes vary in the listing | Silver-coated fabric | Awning style |
The 6 Best SUV Tailgate Tents
1. Napier Sportz Cove SUV Tailgate Awning
A 7 pound awning in 75D 190T polyester taffeta with a 2000 mm PU coating. It uses a one-pole setup, extends more than 2 feet over the hatch and has a large mesh window in the door. It comes in two sizes for small to mid-size crossovers and SUVs, listed as models 61000 and 61500.
Suits: a quick awning for a crossover. Strengths: one pole and two sizes. Weaknesses: the listing gives no floor area. Skip it if you want a full tent with a floor.
View Napier Sportz Cove SUV Tailgate Awning on Amazon
2. Hasika SUV Tailgate Tent and Car Awning
A 4.3 kg awning that the maker says creates 60 to 76 square feet of shade and fits three to four people. It uses a 210T ripstop tarp with a 3000 mm figure, has vents, and adjusts as a rear tailgate tent, a side canopy or a standalone shelter.
Suits: flexible shade in three layouts. Strengths: adjustable poles and vents. Weaknesses: the listing’s material line says metal and plastic. Skip it if you want a tent floor.
View Hasika SUV Tailgate Tent and Car Awning on Amazon
3. JOYTUTUS SUV Tailgate Tent With Awning Shade
A 5.5 pound set in 150D polyester oxford with a PU2000 coating, adding a car roof canopy that runs over the roof toward the windshield, an expandable awning that the maker says suits a table and chairs for four to six and breathable mesh.
Suits: covering the roof and the rear. Strengths: a roof canopy plus an awning. Weaknesses: sizes are listed as medium-standard. Skip it if your vehicle is large.
View JOYTUTUS SUV Tailgate Tent with Awning Shade on Amazon
4. Timber Ridge SUV Tent
A 156 by 120 by 87 inch tent weighing 30 pounds, with a 13 by 10 foot footprint, an 87 inch center height and a 6 by 8 foot screened porch that doubles as an awning. It connects to the car trunk and lists 2000 mm coating and a 3 season label.
Suits: family car camping with a porch. Strengths: a tall center and a screened porch. Weaknesses: the heaviest here and a conflicting capacity. Skip it if you want a packable awning.
The product details say it holds nine people while the bullets say it fits up to five campers with two air mattresses or five bedrolls. We use the more cautious bullet figure.
View Timber Ridge SUV Tent on Amazon
5. Portal 5-Person SUV Tent With Porch
A 120 by 96 by 87 inch tent weighing 13.4 kg, listed with a rainfly, a porch and a polyurethane coating at 2000 mm. The listing says it fits SUVs, minivans, vans and pickups with bed covers, and recommends two people for setup.
Suits: a mid-size tent with a porch. Strengths: a stand-up center height and a rainfly. Weaknesses: two people are recommended for setup. Skip it if you camp alone.
View Portal 5-Person SUV Tent with Porch on Amazon
6. HREFEU SUV Tailgate Shade Awning Tent
A 4.19 kg awning in silver-coated fabric. The maker says one person can set it up in about three minutes and that it shades a table, chairs and coolers. The listing also warns that this type of awning shakes slightly in wind.
Suits: a light shade for tailgating. Strengths: a one-person setup per the maker. Weaknesses: the listing’s sizes disagree. Skip it if you need exact dimensions.
The title gives 11.4 by 6.5 by 6.1 feet, the details give 5.7 by 5 feet and the bullets give a set-up size of 136.8 by 78 inches. We cannot say which is correct.
View HREFEU SUV Tailgate Shade Awning Tent on Amazon
Specs to Check Before Ordering
- Whether the product is an awning or a full tent with a floor.
- The vehicle fit and the sleeve or strap design.
- The packed weight against how you carry gear.
- The listed dimensions, which conflict on some listings here.
- The maker’s setup instructions and the number of people needed.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating an awning as if it had a floor.
- Skipping the vehicle fit line.
- Relying on one capacity figure when the listing gives two.
- Ignoring the weight of a full tent.
SUV Tailgate Tent FAQ
What is the difference between an awning and a tent?
The awnings here shade the rear of a vehicle. The Timber Ridge and Portal are full tents with a porch.
Do I need other camping gear?
Probably. See our camping chairs and portable camping grills roundups.
The Short Version
For a quick awning, the Napier Sportz Cove. For flexible shade, the Hasika. For a roof canopy, the JOYTUTUS. For a large screened porch, the Timber Ridge. For a mid-size tent, the Portal. For a light awning, the HREFEU.
