I turned my Focus into a camper!

[@beauobrien3740]

G'day mate, bit of advice which will save you big time! When you put the straps inside the car - Be careful of that because if it rains your car interior will be SOAKED as the water will drain through the straps into your car! Best to leave the straps out mate.

[@xiolage]

Thanks dude, will remember for next time. 😁

[@davidcrowe8256]

Thanks for posting this - we just ordered the same tent, cant wait to get it now :)

[@xiolage]

You’re going to love it!!

[@hannahcole4109]

I installed a rooftop tent on my sedan and it's the best decision I've ever made I can go places where others can't reach and I get the most amazing views while keeping its compact size😊

[@superten12]

Thanks for sharing. I bought one plus the Annex cannae wait to get away when the weather is a bit better.

[@ivanyallop4716]

I’m thinking of buying one of these. I’ve ordered a 23 Dacia Stepway with the new modular bars. Great video. You’ve definitely made my mind up for me. Thanks.

[@xiolage]

I’m glad I could help, enjoy! 😁

[@Theaggressivesalad]

Hi mate just a bit of advice. When undoing the velcro do it from the centre towards the corners, the stitching on mine's come a bit loose on the corners because of that. Other than that it's a great bit of kit!

[@xiolage]

Legend, thanks for that mate will keep that in mind for next time. 😁

[@Skitskaskitha82]

MAN the CAR,, haha i never ever thougt id lika a FOCUS but yeeeeezzz... this one is awsome :D

[@jimmyboyles2868]

Just sleep in the car with seats down and stretch out with hatch? Just as much room as tent?

[@xiolage]

Way more room in the tent

[@dehsaW]

this is sick, surely do a video "first night in the camper tentbox"

[@xiolage]

Hell yeah, that’s the plan. Keep your eyes peeled. 👀😁

[@jaredanderson7494]

Funny Im looking at these tents because I recently bought an escape/kuga after trading in my focus due to age

[@Robert_stokoe]

Which tent box is this absolutely love it and loved the video car looks amazing as well 🙌🏻

[@xiolage]

This was the original “Lite” 😊

[@TentBoxOfficial]

Epic video! Have you been enjoying some TentBoxing adventures? ⛺

[@xiolage]

Many great adventures, the tent is a masterpiece. Props to your team. 👌🏼

[@TentBoxOfficial]

@@xiolage That's great to hear! We'd love to see more videos :)

[@equalizingforce2581]

Looks amazing. Can I ask where you go with this? Are you wild camping or staying on camp sites? Do you encounters any issues with camp sites?

[@xiolage]

No issues at all, we’ve always used camp sites. 😁

[@rojo327]

Hiya mate did the focus already have the roof bars or did you buy them separately?

[@xiolage]

Hi mate, bought these separately from Ford

[@arifaffan3181]

Keep up man! Awesome work on the focus.

[@xiolage]

Thanks man, appreciate it. 🙏🏼

[@imperialfish1922]

Evening, I really want to buy one of the XL Lite versions. Do you have any problems with weight with the roof rack you're using?

[@xiolage]

Not personally tried the XL lite version, but I’m sure it’s fine. 😊

[@user-lr8zc5el2k]

Hi have you had any trouble with the roof bars, I got a tent for my focus only to read that they are not suitable for the plain roof like you have, I'm thinking just do it anyway but if you say yours fell off I maybe won't 😂

[@xiolage]

Never had any issues. 😎

[@Gh0uli0]

Do the roof bars come with the tent box? I’m looking to get the same one

[@xiolage]

No these are OEM Ford roof bars 😁

[@Gh0uli0]

@@xiolage 🙏 thank you!

[@andyh6066]

I also love stealth camping 😀

[@GrantCaswell-u4u]

What roof rack is this cause I’m struggling to find one that has the weight California the tent and me

[@xiolage]

OEM Ford

[@big.gib.4L]

Looking to put one of these if not a smaller one on a 2004 subaru* outback sedan, they seem really neat and offer you guaranteed solid ground to sleep on when you otherwise can't trust rough terrain, as well as requiring a smaller area to set up camp. Hopefully it'll make a nice addition to my dream compact roadtripping setup

[@xiolage]

Sounds like you’ve got it all sorted, enjoy! 😁

[@big.gib.4L]

@xiolage yeah my uncle is the road tripping type and put me onto this sort of setup, found your video useful on how the proportions of these tents are to smaller cars. Safe to say it's a need

[@davidcrowe8256]

How's it held up over the last year - any advice? i read we need to buy a condensation mat? struggling to find a waterproof encasement cover to fit the mattress though - 140cm x 240cm

[@xiolage]

We sold ours due to getting a van but it was fantastic while we had it. We just got some humidity/condensation packs and left them in there. Just grab yourself a comfy mattress to go in there as the standard one isn’t the best!

[@davidcrowe8256]

@@xiolage re the mattress - we read that people just added toppers or did you completely replace yours? sorry to bombard, hoping to get out in it this weekend and be comfy from the start

[@xiolage]

Yep a topper will be perfect if you can find a thick enough one/the right size. 😁

[@moominpapa1980]

Some places that sell these say not to use these with your kind of roof bar fixings, the same kind i have on mine, thay hook under the door frame. What do you think about this?

[@xiolage]

I’ve used it plenty of times with no issues. 😎

[@moominpapa1980]

Thanks for the video, and reply, super helpful

[@huktuned]

Ahhhh don’t tempt me , class 👍

[@xiolage]

You should absolutely get one!

[@coolst0rybruh]

Adventures in a car that sits 1 cm above the ground. Can't wait to see that!

[@xiolage]

Can’t wait to see your reaction when you realise it can rise up.

[@mpdale90]

Looks great mate! I have a mk3 focus st too and I’m also looking at getting one of these tent boxes! So this video was really helpful in seeing what it would be like on it. Do you have an genuine Ford roof rack do I see there? There’s so many roof racks I’m a bit unsure on which one I need to get 😅

[@xiolage]

Thanks Mark, yes so this is sat on a genuine Ford roof rack. I felt like the OEM would know best how to hold this much weight and to be fair it wasn’t too expensive either! 😁

[@mpdale90]

@@xiolage ok thanks for that, did you just go and get direct from a Ford dealer or elsewhere? I know I’ve seen them on eBay saying genuine Ford ones, they’re around £160-180? Have you had chance to use the tent yet or are you doing soon otherwise and will you be doing a video of it?

[@xiolage]

I got them from a Ford dealer selling on eBay, probably the same post you’ve seen. I’ve used the tent and the video is coming out tomorrow. Took everything off and no damage/dents. Happy days. 😁

[@mpdale90]

@@xiolage Just watched your camping trip video, was a really big help with having a focus like you and seeing what the tentbox is like on it! Was there any reason you went for the black one over the orange or did you just like that one better? I thought it might feel a bit dark inside in the day but at the same time I suppose you're mainly using it at night. Also got myself a genuine roof rack second hand off ebay for £50 in great condition so pleased with that :) one quick question as it didn't come with the instructions but do you tighten up with the screwdriver that comes with it until it clicks? I felt like I did it pretty tight and was a bit scared to go anymore with it but didn't get a click. I also put the numbers of each end so 1 was passenger front and 1 drivers front then 3 pass rear and 4 drivers rear, does that sound correct too? Thanks for any help, have definitely subscribed for more content!

[@xiolage]

Hey Mark, just preference on the colour that’s all. And yes it’s a torque wrench so just do it up until it clicks and jobs a goodun! Happy camping. 😁

[@ericwalker4996]

Cool video!! Nice job if you don't mind what does 1 of these cost ?

[@xiolage]

Thanks mate, I think around £1,200. 😊

[@DD-xl5kk]

Great video, how are you finding it in use?

[@xiolage]

The ultimate roof tent!

[@MultiBikerboy1]

Great review…many thanks!👍🏻

[@grossi46]

That sir is AWESOME 👌. I wonder if they do one for motorbikes 🤔😁😁

[@xiolage]

Thanks dude, now that’s something that I’d be interested in seeing. Maybe even a one man tent that folds into a box on the back would be epic! 😁

[@DD-xl5kk]

Love the car BTW

[@kooljj999]

Finally a KZbinr with the same car as me 😂😂 time to copy all your mods

[@xiolage]

Hahaha sounds good to me 😁🙏🏼

[@Pogster1339]

Hello mate. I'm thinking of buying a rooftop tent for my focus as well. It's an 18 plate ecoboost hatchback. Do you know how suitable the roof is for having a tent & people on top? Seeing mixed things online about loading capacities so trying to get a better idea.

[@xiolage]

I’ve had 0 issues. Make sure the roof bars can take at least 50kg and you’re good to go with the loading capacity listed on TentBox manual. 😁

[@paull1033]

What camper is this…can you give the name and where you bought it it…??

[@xiolage]

Tent box Lite 😊

[@santoslorenz]

Did you have any issues with your RTT on a bare-roof cross bar?

[@xiolage]

No issues yet!

[@jackdixon4110]

I'm a big fella, how does the tent box hold up? Is it stable, or is it a constant earthquake test?

[@xiolage]

Depends how big is big. At the time of recording I was 17 stone with the other half being 7 stone. Held absolutely no problems. I think the max is 300kg. 😁

[@jackdixon4110]

@@xiolage Around about the same. Cheers for the detail 👍

[@xiolage]

@@jackdixon4110 glad I could help! 😊

[@bobnelson5253]

Cool and under ladder area can sit under it if it rains to make tea and toast in the dry

[@r.b6170]

I'm thinking that the ladder being doubled as a support is a bit risky

[@xiolage]

It asks you to not use it as a support 😊

[@r.b6170]

@@xiolage may be; but I cannot see how it won't buckle under weight without a support.

[@xiolage]

It’s hard to believe it until you see it. The hinge is super strong and even when fully loaded with people it’s perfectly stable!

[@villainofthepiste8275]

How much for the tent and where from?

[@xiolage]

All the details are on TentBox website. 😊

[@colincodes]

Brackets say 75kg max each pair. How has it held up?

[@xiolage]

Perfect, no issues whatsoever. 😊

[@emiles.2629]

Hey there, quick question about that roof rack you got, where did you get it? I see it says Ford on it, is it factory for another vehicle and it fits on the focus?

[@xiolage]

This is the OEM Ford Focus roof rack. 😁

[@emiles.2629]

@@xiolage I’m from the us so I’m unable to obtain through Ford UK, for some reason they don’t make them over here in the US…

[@xiolage]

That’s really weird have you tried eBay?

[@emiles.2629]

@@xiolage ya that would definitely have to be the option for getting a factory

[@nviouzcs]

enjoyed the video bro :)

[@xiolage]

Thanks dude. 😊

[@crazycat862]

Hi what’s the max weight for the roof bars

[@xiolage]

75kg

[@ronrammelle4735]

Good vid, I’ve been looking into roof top tents. How has yours held up so far, have you had any buckling around you roof bar fixing points on the car? I checked the roof load rating on my car and the manual says 100kg max, factoring in the bar weights and a tent box lite @ 50kg and my 8 year old son I’m getting close to manufacturers roof load limit. Technically I couldn’t even sleep up there on my own?

[@xiolage]

Hi Ron, yeah no issues here as of yet all well. The max load in the handbook references to a dynamic load meaning max load when driving. The actual max load of the roof is usually around 3-4X that. TentBox says max load of 300kg plus the tent (50kg). Im definitely not light and me and the other half got up there no problems. 😁

[@chenescheepers4361]

@@xiolage Great reply we were looking at this for our polo as well and saw 50kg max load assume this is the dynamic as well.

[@ronrammelle4735]

@@xiolage Thank you for your reply. Makes perfect sense now. Anything above manufacturers load limit in terms of dynamic will affect the cars handling breaking heavy etc. When stationary load can multiply 💪🏻

[@blakeklenner2832]

Where did you get your roof rack?

[@xiolage]

I bought it direct from Ford. They seemed to have the best price. 😊

[@ILLSMOKQ-xs6qs]

What is this tent box I want it for my st

[@xiolage]

Tentbox Lite

[@CriticalThinker1967]

What’s this hoover thing you had to do to it?

[@xiolage]

Just vacuum cleaned it. 😁

[@ardafardaf1549]

Nice

[@christopherhawthorne7457]

I’ve just ordered the orange one but is the black actually black out inside it ??

[@xiolage]

I think the orange one is black inside, the same as the black one. 😊

[@christopherhawthorne7457]

@@xiolage is it dark though when all closed up ? Like does any light get in at all ?

[@xiolage]

It is pitch black 👀

[@christopherhawthorne7457]

@@xiolage that’s what I wanted to hear 😄

[@hansjejaka5173]

Hi I am from Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA.. I would like to buy the folding tent.. how can I order it. Thank you

[@xiolage]

Hi Hans, you can purchase this from the official Tent Box website. 😊

[@Nasseralawam]

Hi Where can i buy like that

[@xiolage]

On the tentbox website 😊

[@maxharper4641]

Who makes this

[@xiolage]

The company is Tent Box. 😊

[@ShortShotAirsoft]

Toot toot finally 😉

[@xiolage]

I do apologise 😁🙏🏼

[@sailingachilles7810]

Did it effect mpg much at all

[@xiolage]

Yes, when fitted it dropped 10mpg off.

[@sailingachilles7810]

@xiolage ouch that's a chunk of mpg, I got a volvo v50 2.0D only does 40mpg normally so guess fitting that will hammer that

[@xiolage]

It depends to be honest, the Focus is really sensitive to changes even the roof bars by themself changed it quite a bit. 😊

[@sailingachilles7810]

@@xiolage thanks for replying to

[@mickhammond5926]

@@sailingachilles7810 Just ordered the Lite XL. I'm not too bothered about mpg. I own a Volvo V70 2.4 D5 with a 500ltr roof box attached carrying over 80Kg and was averaging 51 mpg during a 1150 mile road trip 2 weeks ago in the Highlands.

[@littlebagheads5402]

Cost all in all?

[@xiolage]

£1,250 for the Tent Box and £170 for the roof bars. 😊

[@robbieoharte3617]

Welcome to the tentbox community buddy!

[@dekef7238]

Without sounding daft how easier are they to steal would hate to pay that money wake up to it being stolen !

[@xiolage]

Great question. It takes 2-3 people and about 10 minutes to undo the nuts. If they can do it without being stopped or seen then I guess that’ll be how long. It’s a massive pain in the ass.

[@posys5140]

your steering wheel is on the wrong side of your car

[@xiolage]

Blimey, I would’ve never noticed without you mentioning it.

[@paulpatrick2208]

WTF has happens to your cars suspension 💪

[@xiolage]

I’ve got a video on my channel that’ll explain a bit more but essentially it’s on air suspension. 😁

[@paulpatrick2208]

@@xiolage wow that’s ok then, not seen your vids before just looking at roof tents. I’m not into car mods, but I’m old 🙈. Great video btw, you come across really genuine. Keep up the good work. Paul.

[@xiolage]

Thanks Paul, these roof tents are awesome and if you’re interested you should definitely go buy one! 😁

[@437dannyboy]

Mate your a driveway mechanic please stop ruining this trade for the professionals

[@xiolage]

You literally drive a fiesta mate. Stay in your lane. 😜😁😂

[@Andrew-yw7bk]

How has he ruined the trade?

[@xiolage]

Don’t worry about him Andrew just a mate winding me up 😁😊

[@NavUpNorth]

Wtf hahah

[@adamkieran6142]

Only a shity ford focus m8 I really wouldn't be too arsed

[@xiolage]

Cry some more

[@arronjeffries8674]

camper on a lowered focus proper english man

[@xiolage]

It’s funny because i’m South African. 😄

[@PhilHaddon]

Cuffing sliders n socks .... sort yourself out man!

[@xiolage]

It’s back in fashion mate. 🥹

[@PhilHaddon]

@@xiolage it has never been in fashion! 🤣

[@BazingaTing]

Youre not meant to put more than 75kg on the roof of a Focus ..... 😂😂😂

[@xiolage]

75kg is the dynamic load rating.