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Do You Need Special Roof Bars for a Roof Tent? Dynamic Load Explained
Robin.Jul 29, 2026
Yes, your roof bars need a dynamic load rating that matches or exceeds your tent's weight, and for most roof tents that means 75kg or more. Here's how dynamic and static load actually work, and how to check your own bars.
Which Cars Fit a Roof Tent? Complete Compatibility Guide
Robin.Jul 16, 2026
Almost any car with properly rated roof bars can carry a roof tent — from a Fiat Panda to a 4x4. Here's how compatibility really works, car type by car type, and how to check yours.
Why choose TentBox? An honest look at where it sits in the roof tent market
Robin.Jul 15, 2026
There are cheaper roof tents and more expensive ones — TentBox sits in the sweet spot: a 5-year warranty (the longest of any major roof tent brand), a full accessory ecosystem, and the UK's biggest owner community, from £995.
Are roof tents worth it? The real costs of a TentBox vs a campervan or AirBnB
Robin.Jul 09, 2026
For anyone camping more than a handful of nights a year, yes: a full roof tent setup costs £1,300–£3,000, versus £27,000+ for a used campervan, and typically pays for itself against holiday lets within a couple of seasons. Here are the real numbers.
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