Why Go Low Profile?

• Lower centre of gravity — every centimetre the tent sits closer to the roof is weight carried lower on the vehicle, which helps stability on side-slopes and corners
• Less wind resistance and noise — a rack that hugs the roofline presents less of a barrier to the air than a tall platform rack
• Garage and car park friendly — adding only around 50mm to the roof height (on the mounts where we've published that figure) is very different to adding a full platform rack's worth
• Keeps the factory look — a clean, integrated profile instead of a bulky rack sitting on top of the vehicle
• Protects your paint — the roof mounts in this range include protective pinchweld and paint protection film (PPF) strips so the roof stays untouched during installation and long-term use

What to Check Before You Buy

• Your vehicle's roof load rating — this is the number that governs everything. Our stance is that the mount is rated to the vehicle's roof load limit, so the tent, its hardware and anything else on the roof need to stay within what your vehicle's manufacturer allows. Check your owner's manual and your tent's published weight before ordering.
• Rail spacing — your tent's mounting system needs to line up with the rails. On the GU Patrol mount, for example, the rails sit 570mm centre to centre, which suits most roof top tent mounting systems.
• Exact model and year range — roofs differ between generations, so confirm the fitment on the product page for your specific vehicle rather than assuming a mount from an adjacent model will work.
• Awning plans — if you want a side awning as well, check for a matching awning mount up front so you're not retrofitting brackets later.

Nissan GU Patrol (Y61): Low Profile Roof Top Tent Mount

Purpose-built for the GU Patrol, the Low Profile Roof Top Tent Mount gives a rooftop tent or gear a strong, clean platform without wrecking the vehicle's silhouette.

$1,299 AUD · Product code P-1907 · Adds roughly 50mm to overall height with 15mm of clearance above the roof · 570mm rail spacing, centre to centre · Protective pinchweld and PPF strips included · Suits the Y61 Patrol (GU), 1997-2016

Planning a side awning? The 2 Pack Awning Mount for the GU Patrol is cut from 8mm powder-coated stainless steel, matched to the profile of the side rails, with hardware included for mounting straight to the rails.

Toyota Prado 150: Low Profile Roof Top Tent Mount

The Low Profile Roof Top Tent Mount for the Prado 150 is a purpose-engineered mounting system for coastal escapes and high-country tracks alike, keeping gear locked in and the roof protected.

$1,299 AUD · Sits about 50mm above the original roof height with 15mm of roofline clearance · 3mm powder-coated stainless steel · Around 17kg for the full kit · Fits the 150 Series (2009-2016 and 2017-current)

The matching 2 Pack Awning Mount ($299) bolts onto the cross member bolts and fixes to the back of your awning, with 70 or 90 degree mounting angles available. It's designed only for our Prado 150 low profile mount, so if you're running a platform rack instead, check the Roof Rack Mounts collection.

Here's the install walkthrough for the Prado 150 mount:

Toyota Prado 250: Low Profile Roof Top Tent Mount

Built for the newest generation, the Low Profile Roof Top Tent Mount for the Prado 250 is designed for mounting a rooftop tent or other roof gear while integrating with the factory silhouette. The low-profile design keeps wind resistance down, whether you're a weekend warrior or an outback explorer.

$1,299 AUD · Australian made · Suits the Prado 250 (2024-current)

Toyota LandCruiser: LC200, LC76/70 Series and 80 Series

Three LandCruiser generations are covered, all built on the same low profile design brief: a solid, level base for the tent that stays close to the roofline. Check the exact fitment notes on each product page for your model and year.

LandCruiser LC200 — $1,299
Covers the 200 Series (2007-2021).

LandCruiser LC76 (70 Series) — from $1,299
Offered with selectable options, so choose the configuration that matches your build on the product page.

LandCruiser 80 Series — $1,299
Covers the 80 Series (1990-1997), one of the most loved touring platforms ever built.

Ford Ranger, Raptor and Super Duty: PopRack Low Profile Tub Rack

Utes are a different story. Rather than a roof rack, the PopRack is a low profile rack that sits over the tub, giving you a mounting platform without touching the cab roof. We make it for two platforms:

• PopRack for the Next-Gen Ranger and Raptor (2022+) — $1,600
• PopRack for the Ranger Super Duty (2025+) — $1,600

Both listings use selectable options, so check the product page for the configuration that matches your tub and what you plan to mount.

Rounding Out a Rooftop Setup

• Prado 150 2 Pack Awning Mount and GU Patrol 2 Pack Awning Mount — side awning brackets matched to each low profile mount
• Starlink Mini Rooftop Tent Mount — a dedicated spot for your Starlink right beside the tent, covered in our Starlink accessories range
• Awnings and Fire Pits — the rest of the camp setup once the tent's up

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a low profile roof top tent mount?
It's a roof mounting system that sits close to the factory roofline to carry a rooftop tent or gear, instead of a tall platform rack. On the mounts where we publish the figure, it adds only around 50mm to the vehicle's height.

How much weight can it carry?
Our stance is that the mount is rated to the vehicle's roof load limit, so the vehicle's own roof rating is the number that matters. Check your owner's manual and your tent's weight, including its mounting hardware, before you buy.

Will it fit my rooftop tent?
The GU Patrol mount has 570mm rail spacing centre to centre, which suits most roof top tent mounting systems. Check the product page for your vehicle and compare against your tent's mounting dimensions.

Will it damage my paint?
The roof mounts include protective pinchweld and paint protection film strips, so the roof stays protected during installation and long-term use.

Can I add a side awning?
Yes — we make matching 2 pack awning mounts for the Prado 150 and GU Patrol low profile mounts. They're designed to work only with those mounts; for platform racks, see the Roof Rack Mounts collection.

I drive a ute — what are my options?
The PopRack Low Profile Tub Rack is our answer for the Next-Gen Ranger, Raptor and Ranger Super Duty, mounting over the tub instead of on the cab roof.

My vehicle isn't listed. Do you make one?
The range grows regularly, so check the Low Profile Roof Top Tent Mount collection for the current list, or email sales@piratecampco.com.au to ask about upcoming fitments.

Pick the Mount Before the Tent

Work out your vehicle's roof load limit first, then choose a tent that sits comfortably inside it, then choose a mount that matches both. Starting from the mount avoids the most common mistake: buying a heavy tent a roof was never meant to carry.

Browse the full Low Profile Roof Top Tent Mount collection, or look at Roof Rack Mounts and the full Camping Accessories range to finish the setup.