Car camping by vehicle
Quick answerMinivans and three-row SUVs are the easiest cars to sleep in; compact SUVs and wagons suit one or two people; sedans are tent cars. Pick yours for cargo numbers and gear that fits.
By vehicle type
- Car camping in an SUV30 to 40 cu ft behind row 2
- Car camping in a three-row SUV40 to 48 cu ft behind row 2
- Car camping in a minivan75 to 90 cu ft behind row 2
- Car camping in a sedan13 to 16 (trunk) cu ft behind row 2
- Car camping in a hatchback20 to 25 cu ft behind row 2
- Car camping in a wagon30 to 35 cu ft behind row 2
- Car camping in a pickup truckbed: about 5 ft (short) to 6.5 ft (standard) cu ft behind row 2
- Car camping in a Jeepabout 30 to 38 cu ft behind row 2
By model
- Subaru Outback2020 to 2025
- Subaru Forester2019 to 2024
- Subaru Crosstrek2024 on
- Subaru Ascent2019 on
- Toyota RAV42019 on
- Honda CR-V2023 on
- Toyota 4Runner5th generation, 2010 to 2024
- Toyota Highlander2020 on
- Jeep Wrangler UnlimitedJL, 2018 on
- Jeep Grand Cherokeetwo-row, 2022 on
- Tesla Model Y2020 on
- Toyota Prius2016 to 2022
- Honda Element2003 to 2011
- Honda Fit2015 to 2020
- Toyota Tacoma3rd generation, 2016 to 2023
Gear for sleeping in or beside the car
Car Rear Side Window Shades for Pickup Trucks,7 Seats Larger SUVs$16.99Check price
Camping Fan with Remote Control$26.99Check price
Onirii Queen Size Double Camping Air Mattress Bed with Air Pump$37.99Check priceSpec sheet
Queen Air Mattress with Built-in USB Rechargeable Air Pump (Queen$52.23Check price
WOLFWILL SUV Tailgate Tent with Awning Waterproof SUV Tents for$61.95Check priceSpec sheet
KUST Car Window Shades for Tesla Model Y Juniper 2025-2026$69.99Check price
WildFinder SUV Tent$119.99Check priceSpec sheet
Napier Sportz SUV Tent$399.99Check priceSpec sheet
Researched guidance, not professional advice. Figures are published specifications or clearly labelled conventions; check your own gear's manual and your campground's rules.