Can Roof Rack Hold Tent on 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport With Flush Rails

Updated 03/02/2026 | Published 02/27/2026

Question:

Hello, I have 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T model with factory roof rail. I want to put a rooftop tent for easy, quick overlanding trips. Can you let me know if I can install one of roof rack systems you guys sell here without reinforcing the existing rails out there? I am pretty new to this space. So I wonder if I can still use the factory flush rails and install one of rack systems you have to put a rooftop tent on top of it. Thank you!

asked by: Han R

Expert Reply:

Hey Han! You're off to a good start since you already have the flush rails on your 2015 Santa Fe Sport. If you had a naked roof none of the roof racks would be able to handle a tent. Actual compatibility will depend on the tent requirements.

For example, The Thule Basin Wedge # TH92VY and Thule Approach L # TH83XE require your vehicle roof and roof rack to have a minimum load capacity of 165 lbs. The Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack # RR47TE you were looking at meets this requirement so you would need to verify the capacity of the roof on your vehicle.

Do you already have your tent?

expert reply by: Robin H