Subaru Crosstrek Camping Setup - Rooftop Tent Edition

[@char2304]

Clam shell tent designs are the best 👌 they really are that easy

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Right! I love it so much. Goes up and down in a couple minutes, tops.

[@TasHikingAdventures]

Name of the rooftop tent mate and model etc ?​@@Morgan.Bentley

[@BillFerris]

Looks like a TopOak Galaxy 1.0. Very nice.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

@@BillFerris Right! It’s super similar to them. & thank you, I appreciate it

[@danbeasley6135]

Nice and tidy, I like it. Looking at buying a Crosstrek myself!

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Thanks, I appreciate it! They’ve got my recommendation. I love my Crosstrek so much!

[@suerawley3141]

I bought a Crosstrek but not the wilderness version. I love it! (Infotainment is flaky... My only gripe) I wonder if I can get the crossbars added and get a rooftop tent. 🤘

[@Morgan.Bentley]

@@suerawley3141 Congrats! I love mine, it’s a 2022 premium. & yeah! I haven’t personally installed any, but I’m looking at upgrading from the stock ones to the Yakima Jet Stream’s, and plan to swap them myself. One of my friends has them, and they look soooo nice! & they’re also a little longer than my current ones are.

[@kaym4389]

Cool. Could u pls put the link for the tent.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Hey, I’m so sorry I missed this comment! I don’t have a direct link for it, but it’s similar to the Roofnest Falcon Pro. My dad reached out to a wholesaler and got a shipment of them, so I bought one from him.

[@Squirrel.in.the.wild_13]

Are your rails rated to hold a rooftop tent? I thought only the wilderness models were able to support the weight of a tent and people?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

@@Squirrel.in.the.wild_13 Yeah, but not by much! I think the dynamic weight holds around 150-60lbs, says don’t go over 170lbs, and static around 700-750 (could be a little off, but I think it’s right around that). My tent weighs around 140, so it’s pretty close, but with my wife + all of our stuff we’re a couple hundred under the static weight still. It’s held up so far, but I was a bit worried at first. I’ve had it a bit over a year now, and it still worries me a bit on longer trips, but it’s held up great so far *knock on wood*

[@twooldtwohike1620]

How tall are you if you don’t mind? I’m trying to find a tent for someone 6’2 ish… any suggestions. Great video, thx for posting.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

I’m 5’11”ish! One of my friends has a Roofnest Condor XL, and I feel like someone 6’2” would be able to fit that. Idk the dimensions though, so I could be wrong. Mine’s similar to the falcon pro, and I think it would be a little tight. I think you should fit with your head closer to the front, there just wouldn’t be much extra at your feet or head. Thanks for watching, and commenting! I appreciate it

[@fmcint1985]

Which tent is this? Love it

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Thanks! My parents got had ordered a few from a manufacturer as a trial run, and I bought one from them. So, it’s technically not branded yet, but it’s really similar to a roofnest falcon pro.

[@shmuelsteinberg4648]

Hello. I have a Crosstrek and was looking to buy a rooftop tent. Do you leave your tent on all week?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Yessir! I keep it on at all times

[@tyty101696]

Put an IcyBreeze in the tent and you'll LOVE it.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

I literally had someone else tell me that yesterday. I’ll have to look into it, thanks for that!

[@elizabethgeran3679]

what kind of tent is this? Did you have to buy a new rack to attach it to or could you use the rack that came with your crosstrack. Thank you

[@Morgan.Bentley]

I got it from my dad, and it actually doesn’t even have a brand on it. It’s similar to the roofnest falcon pro though. I’m using the stock Crosstrek crossbars for it, and they’re worked so far, but don’t fit perfect (planning to make an update video soon). It’s just at that width where it’s sort of on the clasps that hold the crossbars on. & you’re welcome! Hope that helped some

[@troylittleford1594]

Can you still open the hatch or does it hit the tent?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

I can still open it, but it does hit the latches that open the tent. It’s left some scuff marks on my car, but not too bad. I should’ve touched on that in this video, but I do show them a little in my year update I posted a couple months ago if you want to see what it’s done so far: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqLKh4Njp5VjeK8si=mW71d0JhXB1HZXqp

[@ironman1518.]

Hello thank you for the great video. PLEASE what company is making this tent, where can one buy one please? I too have a Crosstrek and am interested in a roof tent. Thank you.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Hey! Thanks for watching!! This one actually doesn’t even have a brand. It’s similar to the roofnest falcon pro though. I will say, my crossbars are a little narrow, so the latches for the tent are a little close to where they connect. It’s worked for me so far though! With cross bars that sit up and extend another inch or two, it would be absolutely no issue! Hope that helps some!

[@ironman1518.]

@@Morgan.Bentley Thank you so much!!

[@Morgan.Bentley]

@@ironman1518. Anytime!

[@MuayT2023]

Nice setup Morgan! I was wondering if you know how much your tent actually weighs?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Thanks, I appreciate it! & I don’t know the exact weight, but it’s right around 150 pounds. Between 145-155

[@garbanzo14]

How much does it cost? Nice rooftop!

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Thanks, I appreciate it! It was a little over $2k

[@kyle-qw5yx]

what kind of an impact did this have on your MPG's?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Without the rooftop tent I typically got 28-34mpg, then with I get 26-32ish. However, I recently got new, more aggressive tires and this did a lot more to the mpg than the tent. With the more aggressive tires and the tent, it averages 22 - mid 27 now. I don’t think I’ve got 28 since putting them on, and before the tent and tires I didn’t get under 28. 100% worth imo though!

[@robertagoodman250]

Will you give the name of the tent you purchased? Did you get the crossbars from Subaru or another supplier?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

I actually got it from my parents, and they’re working out some stuff to be able to carry and sell them. The crossbars are the ones from Subaru that my car came with though. I plan to upgrade sometime soon-ish.

[@robertagoodman250]

@@Morgan.Bentley Thank you for the info. Haven't found a tent like yours but looks suitable for my needs. Appreciate your video! Happy adventures to ya!

[@Dyna_Sean]

How tall and heavy are you? Is in comfortable in the tent?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

@@Dyna_Sean I’m 5’11”, and 155ish pounds. & Oh yeah, it’s really comfortable, especially for camping. It has a couple inch memory foam type padding for the “mattress” that I have no issues at all sleeping on. Me, my wife and our two smaller doggo’s have camped in it, and there was plenty of space for us also.

[@broinsocali]

Nice setup. I just don't like the ideal of all that weight on the top of my Outback. I just sleep inside the car.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Thank you! I totally get that, I was a little iffy at first, but have been wanting one for years, and decided it was finally time. I’ve camped in my Crosstrek several different times, and it’s a little cramped as is, but when my wife and our doggo’s want to go, it gets a little too crowded. Haha Happy travels and camping!

[@broinsocali]

@@Morgan.Bentley I hear yea. Do what you gotta do. Safe camping. I just started car camping last Nov. 2022 1st place was Tahoe National Forest. I was just at Joshua Tree National Park. I'm having a blast car camping.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

@@broinsocali Maaaan, that sounds great! Those are both two locations I have on my list of places to visit. & that’s awesome, as long as you’re enjoying living life that’s all that matters.

[@kimmillynn2161]

Is the mattress comfortable in that?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Ohh yeah! I only use the one that it came with. Haven’t had to get another yet

[@ahfarrier]

Can you open your hatch with the tent on?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Yeah! It does hit a little, but opens basically all the way like it is. I could scoot the tent up, maybe 1” or so, and it would all the way. I like it positioned where it’s at now though, and it pretty much opens all the way already, so I just left it as is.

[@ahfarrier]

@Morgan.Bentley Thanks man! I will give it a go. You video has helped!

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Not a problem! & Glad to hear that

[@kypreonyc]

where do they sell this tent?

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Honestly, I’m not sure on an actual site. My dad was working directly with a wholesaler from overseas. My parents ordered a few as a test run, and are trying to work it out to be able to carry and sell them. When he got the first round in, I just snagged one from him.

[@JohnBrowne-e4o]

So you. Have parked in a position of easy urgent exit if required Really ? HaHaHa .Best of luck ,you may need it ….

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Yep!! I always try to park so that I can book it out asap if I ever get in a less than ideal situation. & hopefully not, but thank ya!!

[@twoheadnorth]

Love this we are currently driving & car camping from Iceland to Australia in a Lexus RX SUV. Zahra www.youtube.com/@twoheadnorth

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Thank you! & nice, bet that’s beautiful. I’ll check y’all out🤙🏼