THULE ROOFTOP TENTS
Thule Kukenam 3 Rooftop Tent
Three-person rooftop camping. Now $600 off.
The Thule Kukenam 3 is a rugged three-person soft-shell rooftop tent built for truck owners, travellers and campers who want a comfortable place to sleep without giving up valuable cargo space inside the vehicle.
Open it up and you get a generous 96" x 56" sleeping footprint, an integrated high-density foam mattress and the elevated comfort of sleeping above wet ground, rocks, mud and uneven campsites.
Prepaid shipping across Canada.* Or have it shipped to a participating Cap-it location and talk to our team about rack compatibility and professional installation.
CAMP ABOVE IT ALL
Your Campsite Goes Wherever Your Vehicle Goes.
Rooftop tents change the way you camp. Instead of searching for a perfectly flat patch of ground, unloading a conventional tent and building camp from scratch, your sleeping system travels with the vehicle.
The Kukenam gives you a large elevated sleeping area while leaving the truck bed, SUV cargo area or interior available for everything else you're bringing with you.
When the destination is a forestry road, trailhead, remote lake, campsite or somewhere you found simply because the road kept going, your bed is already along for the ride.
Built for More Than the Campground
Sleeps Up to Three
A 96" x 56" sleeping footprint creates substantial room for two adults while providing the capacity for up to three campers.
Integrated Mattress
A high-density foam mattress creates a comfortable sleeping surface without needing to pack and set up a separate camping mattress every night.
Rugged Tent Fabric
Durable ripstop tent material is designed to withstand regular outdoor use while helping protect against water, UV exposure and mould.
Elevated Sleeping
Sleep above wet ground, rocks, mud and uneven terrain while keeping your sleeping area separated from the campsite below.
Built-In Ventilation
Large openings and mesh panels help move air through the tent while providing views and ventilation in warmer conditions.
Vehicle-Based Camping
Keep your sleeping setup with the vehicle and preserve valuable interior and truck-bed space for coolers, recovery equipment and adventure gear.
ROOM TO STRETCH OUT
96 Inches Long. 56 Inches Wide.
One of the biggest advantages of the Kukenam 3 is simply how much sleeping space opens up from a relatively compact package on your roof.
BUILT FOR ADVENTURE
One Tent. A Lot of Ways to Use It.
The Kukenam works particularly well for campers who want their vehicle to remain the centre of the setup rather than hauling a separate trailer or filling the interior with conventional camping equipment.
COMFORT INCLUDED
Your Mattress Is Already Up There.
A rooftop tent is supposed to simplify camping, not just move a conventional tent onto the roof.
The Kukenam includes a high-density foam mattress sized to the tent's sleeping platform, giving you a dedicated sleeping surface every time the tent is opened.
Add your sleeping bags, pillows and favourite camp bedding and you've got a proper elevated bedroom wherever you decide to stop.
Ready for Changing Conditions
WHEN THE WEATHER IS GOOD
Open It Up.
Large openings and mesh panels create airflow and visibility, giving the Kukenam the open, elevated feeling that makes rooftop camping such a different experience.
WHEN CONDITIONS CHANGE
Button It Down.
Durable tent fabric and the weather-protective outer system help create a more sheltered sleeping environment when wind, rain or changing temperatures arrive.
BEFORE YOU MOUNT IT
Your Roof Rack Matters.
A rooftop tent places significantly different demands on a roof-rack system than a bike rack, ski carrier or cargo box.
Before installation, confirm that your vehicle, roof rack, crossbars and mounting configuration are suitable for the Kukenam and that all applicable dynamic and static load requirements are satisfied.
Not sure? Talk to Cap-it before you mount it. Our stores can help evaluate the vehicle, rack system and tent as a complete setup.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
Buy the Tent. Have Cap-it Install It.
Rooftop-tent installation starts with the rack underneath it. Crossbar spacing, load ratings, mounting hardware, vehicle roof capacity and the final position of the tent all need to work together.
Participating Cap-it locations can help confirm compatibility and professionally install the Kukenam on suitable trucks, SUVs and roof-rack systems.
READY FOR CAMP
The Essentials Are Part of the Tent.
- Thule Kukenam 3 rooftop tent
- Integrated high-density foam mattress
- Telescoping access ladder
- Weather protection / rainfly system
- Travel cover
- Required tent mounting hardware
A compatible vehicle roof-rack or crossbar system is required and is sold separately.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Thule Kukenam 3 |
| Part Number | 901044 |
| Sleeping Capacity | Up to 3 people |
| Sleeping Footprint | 96 x 56 in |
| Tent Style | Soft-shell rooftop tent |
| Mattress | High-density foam mattress |
| Installation | Compatible roof-rack / crossbar system required |
LIMITED-TIME SALE
Save $600 on the Thule Kukenam 3.
$3,099.95 $2,499.95
At $2,499.95, the Kukenam puts a proven three-person Thule rooftop tent into a very competitive price range without moving down to a smaller two-person sleeping platform.
And we're making the deal even easier: prepaid shipping across Canada.*
WHY BUY FROM CAP-IT?
Thule Product. Cap-it Support.
Established 1977
Decades of experience outfitting Canadian trucks for work, travel and adventure.
25+ Retail Locations
Buy online or talk to a real truck and adventure accessory specialist near you.
Professional Installation
Participating locations can help confirm rack compatibility and install your rooftop tent.
Canada-Wide Shipping
Order online and have your Kukenam shipped across Canada.*
Frequently Asked Questions
The Kukenam 3 is designed to accommodate up to three people and provides a 96" x 56" sleeping footprint.
Yes. The Kukenam includes an integrated high-density foam mattress, so the primary sleeping surface is already part of the tent.
Compatibility depends on both the vehicle and the roof-rack or crossbar system being used. The complete system must meet the required fitment and load specifications. Contact Cap-it if you are unsure before ordering.
Yes, when the rack, mounting configuration and vehicle are suitable for the tent and meet the applicable load requirements. Truck-bed rack installations are a popular way to keep the tent lower while preserving truck-bed storage.
Professional rooftop-tent installation is available through participating Cap-it locations. We can also help confirm whether your existing rack system is suitable before installation.
Prepaid shipping is available to most locations in Canada. Additional charges may apply to certain remote or difficult-to-service destinations.
THE CAP-IT TAKE
At $2,499.95, the Kukenam 3 Is Hard to Ignore.
Rooftop tents have evolved enormously, but there is still a lot to like about a well-designed soft-shell tent. You get a large sleeping platform without carrying an enormous hard-shell footprint on the vehicle every day.
The Kukenam's 96" x 56" sleeping area is the standout for us. There is enough room to make this a legitimate three-person tent, while two campers get a genuinely spacious rooftop sleeping setup.
And Thule matters. This isn't an unknown rooftop tent arriving without an established brand behind it. For customers travelling throughout Canada and putting real kilometres on their setup, that carries value.
At $600 off with prepaid shipping across Canada, this is exactly the kind of rooftop-tent value we'd be comfortable recommending to our own customers.
THULE AT CAP-IT
Regular $3,099.95. Now $2,499.95.
SAVE $600
Order your Thule Kukenam 3 online with prepaid shipping across Canada*, or visit a participating Cap-it location for rooftop-tent advice, rack compatibility and professional installation.
FIND YOUR NEAREST CAP-IT*Prepaid shipping applies to most locations in Canada. Additional freight charges may apply to certain remote or difficult-to-service destinations.