Roof tents

[ryaldinhio 5,139]

Considering one for the Ranger. Been reading up the tent box classic 2.0 is the best about.....but for £2k it should be! 

Anyone have any experience of this one or others out there? Any pros/cons? Things to be aware of going down this route?

[forest of dean redneck 12,021]

Not used or had one myself but I did read they are being stolen off cars parked up so something to be aware of .

[Greyman 31,239]

1 hour ago, ryaldinhio said:

Considering one for the Ranger. Been reading up the tent box classic 2.0 is the best about.....but for £2k it should be! 

Anyone have any experience of this one or others out there? Any pros/cons? Things to be aware of going down this route?

My neighbour in the marina has one on a 4x4 pick up not sure if it’s a ford or a jap or the make of the tent but I will get some pics and ask the question for you when I return tomorrow 

[Leo Sayer 3,633]

I toyed with the idea of one when they first come out, but decided against it for a few reasons. One is if your on a campsite I couldn't be arsed to fold the tent back up and down again if you want nip out in motor. Secondly if you was just wild camping in laybys,  you would just be advertising yourself there, I'd rather be a bit more stealthy and be able to park up any were and not get myther. Thirdly am tight as fcuk and they are way way overpriced for what they actually are a glorified tent on ya roof. What I did was , I have a spare motor a banger I just use for the dogs , mooching and tip runs ect. I removed the back seats and ply lined it and made it lift up so I can keep my window blinds under there. I carpeted it in that nice grey spray on carpet they use in camper conversions and made an extension peace that extends to front passenger seat so you can lie down full length in it. So the whole thing probably cost about £100 to do. And I can kip or cook in back and with DIY blackout blinds fitted no one knows am there and it blends inn. I think the roof tents are just gimmicky myself. But they do look the part though.  But will stick with my more practical banger I think. 

[ryaldinhio 5,139]

4 hours ago, Leo Sayer said:

I toyed with the idea of one when they first come out, but decided against it for a few reasons. One is if your on a campsite I couldn't be arsed to fold the tent back up and down again if you want nip out in motor. Secondly if you was just wild camping in laybys,  you would just be advertising yourself there, I'd rather be a bit more stealthy and be able to park up any were and not get myther. Thirdly am tight as fcuk and they are way way overpriced for what they actually are a glorified tent on ya roof. What I did was , I have a spare motor a banger I just use for the dogs , mooching and tip runs ect. I removed the back seats and ply lined it and made it lift up so I can keep my window blinds under there. I carpeted it in that nice grey spray on carpet they use in camper conversions and made an extension peace that extends to front passenger seat so you can lie down full length in it. So the whole thing probably cost about £100 to do. And I can kip or cook in back and with DIY blackout blinds fitted no one knows am there and it blends inn. I think the roof tents are just gimmicky myself. But they do look the part though.  But will stick with my more practical banger I think. 

I used to kip in back of forester when I had that. I think the cost of the roof tents is crazy, the one I was looking at is over 2k, over 3k once you add a few bits. Can get a f***ing caravan for that . 

[Franks dad 1,889]

3 minutes ago, ryaldinhio said:

I used to kip in back of forester when I had that. I think the cost of the roof tents is crazy, the one I was looking at is over 2k, over 3k once you add a few bits. Can get a f***ing caravan for that . 

Will your insurance  go up as well with that on top …. Just get a tent and put it in the back 

[Timmy H 512]

Had mine for 5 years now, the Tentbox lite, first version.

Sleeps 2 easily, been through some rough weather with no problems. I have the annexe bit which is good for storing table, chairs etc and an awning which fits over the rear hatch. I take the ebike on a rack for getting around, Jackery 500 and solar panel for power, bbq and gas rings for cooking.

If I go off grid I put a chemical loo in the annexe and a solar shower bag on the roof which just heats up 10 litres of water during the day.

[mackem 29,522]

Seen a few people use them in Canada,saw this one near Niagara.

[Greyman 31,239]

Right then sorry for the delay just caught up with the mush he has this one on the orange pick up said it’s a very basic model but costs less than a grand he’s going to sell it and get the one on the black Nissan which he says is the dogs dangleys has a thermal liner etc but costs around 2.5k 

[byron 1,263]

Dont forget to thingy in,the roof weights etc your vehicle can take.

[Leo Sayer 3,633]

31 minutes ago, byron said:

Dont forget to thingy in,the roof weights etc your vehicle can take.

Byron what's your little set up in your belingo pal ? Cheers 

[TOMO 28,406]

2 hours ago, Greyman said:

Right then sorry for the delay just caught up with the mush he has this one on the orange pick up said it’s a very basic model but costs less than a grand he’s going to sell it and get the one on the black Nissan which he says is the dogs dangleys has a thermal liner etc but costs around 2.5k 

Wow...is that how much they are...never looked in to them...but f**k that price ...get a second hand caravan...or just a normal tent for a hundred quid

[byron 1,263]

I the Took the back seats out mate.. stuck led light in, take little gas cooker /self inflating roll bag.sleeping bag and water container etc.self explaining really..i do have a motorhome mate,but I allways free camp.only have 2/3/4 nights summertime only.but I can get the berlingo in places .(smaller ares etc) and get there faster.  you will maybe have the majority  of above gear kicking about.ya may aswell get it used. It dont cost a fortune.try it before ya go splashing out on roof tents etc..try it.maybe for ya .maybe not..

Anyways good look to you what ever you decide..thanks

[TOMO 28,406]

2 minutes ago, byron said:

I the Took the back seats out mate.. stuck led light in, take little gas cooker /self inflating roll bag.sleeping bag and water container etc.self explaining really..i do have a motorhome mate,but I allways free camp.only have 2/3/4 nights summertime only.but I can get the berlingo in places .(smaller ares etc) and get there faster.  you will maybe have the majority  of above gear kicking about.ya may aswell get it used. It dont cost a fortune.try it before ya go splashing out on roof tents etc..try it.maybe for ya .maybe not..

Anyways good look to you what ever you decide..thanks

Same me and the Mrs did a few nights here and there in the berlingo...back seats come out very easy...just a few star drive bolts holding them in

[forest of dean redneck 12,021]

There’s car camping pages on Facebook if your on it with peoples set ups where they park etc .