{"product_id":"rental-bruce-the-panda-cross-4x4-with-tentbox","title":"Rental: Bruce the Panda Cross 4x4 with TentBox","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeet Bruce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruce is a Fiat Panda Cross, a proper small 4x4. He's big enough to take you anywhere in Cornwall, small enough to thread down the lanes without breaking a sweat, and short enough to slot into any busy car park that bigger vehicles can't get near.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn his roof is a TentBox. It goes up in under five minutes, lifts you off the ground, and opens with panoramic views in four directions. No pegging out, no waterproofing test at 2am, no faff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogether, they're the easiest way to try roof-tent camping\u003c\/strong\u003e: a small, capable car you can take anywhere all day, a five-minute setup when you arrive, two adults sleeping in proper comfort, five-minute pack-down the next morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat he isn't:\u003c\/strong\u003e a campervan. There's no kitchen, no toilet, no standing-up space inside. If you want the simplicity of a car you can drive anywhere with a comfortable bed waiting on top, you'll get on with Bruce just fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom £85 a night\u003c\/strong\u003e, with weekly and long-stay discounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged 21–24?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add £10\/night to cover the higher insurance premium. Bruce is happy to be hired by under-25s, most rental companies aren't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you pay when:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20% deposit when you book, balance on pickup. A refundable £500 security deposit is taken on collection and returned within 5 working days, assuming Bruce comes home in the same shape he left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included as standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull insurance with breakdown cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTentBox Lite roof tent (sleeps 2 adults)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam mattress with sheet and pillows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 miles per day fair-use mileage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper handover and TentBox demo at pickup (about 30 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBruce delivered with a full tank - return him the same way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake it your own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've got a range of optional extras to add to your booking. Things like an awning, a portable PowerStation, and a camping essentials package. Browse our accessories to pick what you need; we'll have it ready for you at pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedding - you'll need a duvet or sleeping bags. These are available to hire if you'd prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe extras you'll see at checkout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnder-25 driver surcharge:\u003c\/strong\u003e £10\/night (covers the higher insurance premium for ages 21–24)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e from £15\/day, age-dependent — email us for an exact quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmail us for a quote\u003c\/strong\u003e if you hold a non-UK licence, have points or convictions on your licence, work in a higher-risk profession, or want to take Bruce outside the UK mainland — none of these are deal-breakers, but the insurance needs an extra calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho can hire Bruce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged \u003cstrong\u003e21–78\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drivers 21–24 pay a £10\/night surcharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeld a full UK, EU, or international driving licence for at least 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo more than 6 points, no DR\/IN convictions in the last 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo forms of ID at collection — driving licence plus a recent utility bill or bank statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA debit or credit card in your own name for the security deposit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your dates\u003c\/strong\u003e in the calendar above. The price updates as you change them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePay your deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure the booking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect Bruce.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 30 minutes - we'll walk you through the TentBox, hand over keys, take the security deposit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff you go.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring him back on the agreed date with a full tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to go, where to stay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere you can drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e All of mainland UK — Cornwall, the rest of England, Wales, and Scotland are all included. \u003cstrong\u003eAsk first\u003c\/strong\u003e for Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, France or further into Europe — usually fine but the insurance needs setting up in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere you can sleep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stay at proper campsites or use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/park4night.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePark4Night\u003c\/a\u003e to find legal overnight spots — there's no shortage of either in Cornwall. Wild camping isn't permitted across most of England and Wales (and isn't covered by Bruce's insurance), so stick to campsites and Park4Night locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Bruce isn't covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off-road driving. He's a real 4x4 but the insurance treats green lanes, forestry tracks, and below-tide-line beach driving as off-road. Forest car parks, gravel tracks to camp spots, and proper roads — all fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlans change\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore than 14 days before pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full refund of the deposit, no quibble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7–14 days:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deposit held as credit toward a rebooking within the next 12 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess than 7 days:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deposit is non-refundable, but we'll always try to find another date that works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the TentBox really take to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder five minutes once you've got the hang of it — closer to two on the second attempt. We walk you through it properly at handover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I park Bruce overnight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a proper campsite or check \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/park4night.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePark4Night\u003c\/a\u003e for legal overnight spots. Cornwall has plenty of both. Wild camping isn't legal across most of England and Wales, and the insurance doesn't cover it, so stick to approved locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Bruce fit on a small campsite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — that's one of his strong suits. Plenty of smaller Cornish campsites have tight access lanes or pitch sizes that defeat bigger vehicles. Bruce slots in where campervans can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take Bruce off-road if he's a 4x4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe insurance excludes off-road driving even though he's perfectly capable. Forest car parks, gravel tracks to camp spots, and proper roads are all fine. Green lanes, forestry tracks, and beaches below the tide line aren't covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it rains?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe TentBox is fully waterproof. Sleeping in a tent with the rain on the roof and you four feet off the wet ground is, in our biased opinion, one of the better feelings available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm 21 — can I hire Bruce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Lots of rental companies cut off at 25, but our insurance covers drivers from 21. There's a £10\/night surcharge for drivers aged 21–24, which is the difference in the insurance premium passed through to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add an extra driver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — from £15\/day depending on the second driver's age. They need to meet the same eligibility criteria. Add them at the time of booking and we'll quote the exact figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the fuel economy like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40+ mpg on a steady cruise. Bruce is a tiny engine, so motorway runs aren't punishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornwall Roof Tents","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53746051875153,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/0999\/9441\/files\/Bruce1.jpg?v=1778510630","url":"https:\/\/cornwallrooftents.uk\/products\/rental-bruce-the-panda-cross-4x4-with-tentbox","provider":"Cornwall Roof Tents","version":"1.0","type":"link"}