As a guy in his early 20's, I've always been keen on going shuttling about the country living in my car for a few months. This was a really interesting product to consider for that sort of thing. Also interesting to see that you're using a Disco rather than the Tesla. Guessing this was for the practicality of refuelling while on a long holiday? Would be interesting to hear your reasoning for that. Also also, excellent video as always. It's awesome to see your production values continually going up. Very enjoyable watch!
Thanks so much. I actually sold the Tesla (for no other reason than needing to slim down finances, I’ll be back in as soon as situation allows!) but yes I think I’ll keep the Disco for this kind of thing just as I really enjoy the whole off road adventure rig type thing.
How many times have you even changed the title and thumbnail on this video😂 Loving your content though, I've had to limit myself to subscribing to only 10 TH-cam channels and ignoring everything else as a mean of decreasing my time spent stuck in the algorithm but this channel has such good ideas and executions that it has a permanent spot in the roster. Looking forward to see what you will come up with next🤘
Haha - I'm so pleased it made the grade! Yeah this one has been a bit frustrating - it's not doing well on click through rate but retention is good so I'm just trying to get it to find an audience!
Thanks! Yes it was a freebie, however I did approach them first as I had found them myself after looking for original manufacturers. I have no problem at all personally recommending them and if I didn't have this channel I'd definitely be happy spending my own money on their full price. I do have an affiliate link though but as always that would never affect my recommedation.
I can’t imagine it would add much compared to the tent itself - which I can’t notice. Surf board is basically flat and pointed too so must be pretty aerodynamic.
Hey Ben am loving your videos - really well put together, so well done! I’m in Oz - do you have a link to a local stockist or direct from China and a discount code I can use please?
The price now includes shipping so it looks a bit different (and has gone up a bit). It should still let you order to any address. I see two buttons on the checkout, Ship and Pickup.
Good video. I'm looking roof top tent to my van. Your link goes only to US warehouse. Can I buy this somewhere in Europe or direct from China? There is tents but I'm not sure are they same like this one.
Thanks! You can order direct from that website - they'll ship it straight from China - if you click the link on the page to go to checkout it will let you calculate shipping. If you go ahead can you drop a note in with your order to say you came from my video? I'm not sure their tracking link is working. Thanks!
Hi Ben, I've been looking at Roof Top Tents for about 3 years now.. and like yourself, I own a Disco (D4/LR4, which is effectively the same vehicle), I purchased it towards the end of lockdown with the intention of doing more outdoorsy stuff. I have camped in the vehicle a few times (built a sleeping platform) but space it tight if trying to pack in all the recovery gear, cooking and enough 'stuff' for a couple of weeks road trip. So the RTT is the way to go. So I have a couple of questions before I click 'buy'. Firstly, how long did it take to arrive from China? Second, do you bother removing it from your vehicle for day-to-day use? and lastly, have you mounted it to the standard Land Rover cross bars or did you install a lower profile rack (such as Front Runner) or something? I'm trying to work out whether to mount it as close to the factory rails or to a raised platform. Thanks for any advice. Ty
Hi! I'm using the Yakima cross-bars - I'm actually not super thrilled with them (a bit rattly) and would prefer the Land Rover ones. I am happy with the height though (similar to Land Rover cross bars I think) - any closer and it would be really hard to tighten the nuts. It actually doesn't look odd with the space below the tent either - on this car it looks nicely visually balanced. Also the cross-bars will be the best shot at keeping the weight down compared to bigger rack systems. I ordered mine on 5th December and it arrived in the UK on 26th Jan. I plan to just leave it on all years - I've already enjoyed a few trips in it so it's fun and useful even in winter (great for meeting friends at pubs with camp sites attached!). Apart from the rattly Yakima cross-bars there's hardly any impact on day to day driving leaving it on there . If you do go ahead with an order can you let them know you saw my video? Thanks!
Thanks for the reply. I was going to fabricate a lower profile rack using 20/40 aluminium extrusion direct to the factory rails, but given your feedback on height and accessibility of fixings I've rethought the one!. So will persevere with the original LR roof bars. One final question once the item was in the UK did the delivery company get in touch to arrange a specific date for drop-off? I live in an apartment (central London) so would hate for it to just show up at random. Thanks, and I will drop your name when I place the order. As your video review was really helpful in making my choice between this unit and the Naturnest version. @@BenVallack
@@Adventures-with-Tymany thanks! Yeah there was lots of communication from the courier once it was in the country. Yeah I actually had all the same thoughts about the mounting before I got mine! Direct to normal cross bars looks good and works well though.
Hi Ben, The Tent was ordered and I mentioned your name (said I used your review to make my decision) £990 which includes all fees and delivery to my door. Fantastic value! Thanks again for your review@@BenVallack
Just a heads up, on their website it currently doesn't show any pricing or shipping to Canada. So you likely have to order this to a location in USA and drive across the border to pick it up. 😢
You can get special nuts that need a keyed spanner - but I think if someone is going to do it they won't use the nuts. Best bet is insurance and not worry about it I think.
I think you should edit your video with the “updated” pricing of $1750-1900 listed on the website. Also the free shipping is for 40-60 day delivery. If you want it in 5-15 days it’s $100 extra. And I’m in the US. I watched your video all the way through and might’ve made a purchase if what you said in the video was actually true. Now I will spend more time looking at other options. Just my thoughts for what that’s worth…
$1619 with my discount code. It's hardly changed at all since I made the video 6 months ago where they listed the $900 tent separately to the $600 shipping. The tents are so good I'm actually sorting a UK warehouse for them; believe me $100 for the local warehouse option for you is a bargain!
If you're in the UK you can order from a UK warehouse now! rooftents.benvallack.com/
As a guy in his early 20's, I've always been keen on going shuttling about the country living in my car for a few months. This was a really interesting product to consider for that sort of thing.
Also interesting to see that you're using a Disco rather than the Tesla. Guessing this was for the practicality of refuelling while on a long holiday? Would be interesting to hear your reasoning for that.
Also also, excellent video as always. It's awesome to see your production values continually going up. Very enjoyable watch!
Thanks so much. I actually sold the Tesla (for no other reason than needing to slim down finances, I’ll be back in as soon as situation allows!) but yes I think I’ll keep the Disco for this kind of thing just as I really enjoy the whole off road adventure rig type thing.
How many times have you even changed the title and thumbnail on this video😂 Loving your content though, I've had to limit myself to subscribing to only 10 TH-cam channels and ignoring everything else as a mean of decreasing my time spent stuck in the algorithm but this channel has such good ideas and executions that it has a permanent spot in the roster. Looking forward to see what you will come up with next🤘
Haha - I'm so pleased it made the grade! Yeah this one has been a bit frustrating - it's not doing well on click through rate but retention is good so I'm just trying to get it to find an audience!
Ben, Do you realise that you are moving rapidly towards what we all do and end up with a van? Ill give it another three or four years. 😉😉
Haha yeah I do keep that idea as a reference point - something about the 4x4 and roof tent appeals to me a lot more than the van though!
4x4 sprinter van, go on you know you want too...
@@BenVallack
Just for clarity, were you ‘given’ this product by the manufacturer to review or this was an outright purchase by yourself?
Love your videos btw
Thanks! Yes it was a freebie, however I did approach them first as I had found them myself after looking for original manufacturers. I have no problem at all personally recommending them and if I didn't have this channel I'd definitely be happy spending my own money on their full price. I do have an affiliate link though but as always that would never affect my recommedation.
A surf board would be very little weight, however it could generate a great deal of aerodynamic force at highway speeds.
I can’t imagine it would add much compared to the tent itself - which I can’t notice. Surf board is basically flat and pointed too so must be pretty aerodynamic.
Would love to hear your thoughts on if you think this kind of tent will work well or if there will be snags! What is your favourite tent?
How tall are you? Are you able to comfortably sleep, lying straight in the popup tent?
6’1” - just about enough room!
@@BenVallack Thanks!
Hey Ben am loving your videos - really well put together, so well done! I’m in Oz - do you have a link to a local stockist or direct from China and a discount code I can use please?
Hi! You can use this link cnyounghunter.com/?ref=xe9adh15 and code BENVALLACK for a discount. Thanks so much!
shows 1800 now on their website and at checkout i only get us warehouse option
The price now includes shipping so it looks a bit different (and has gone up a bit). It should still let you order to any address. I see two buttons on the checkout, Ship and Pickup.
Do you know which of the brands have the most space for bedding when folded in?
Probably fairly similar - no problem with a full feather and down duvet in these though!
Good video. I'm looking roof top tent to my van. Your link goes only to US warehouse. Can I buy this somewhere in Europe or direct from China? There is tents but I'm not sure are they same like this one.
Thanks! You can order direct from that website - they'll ship it straight from China - if you click the link on the page to go to checkout it will let you calculate shipping. If you go ahead can you drop a note in with your order to say you came from my video? I'm not sure their tracking link is working. Thanks!
Hi Ben, I've been looking at Roof Top Tents for about 3 years now.. and like yourself, I own a Disco (D4/LR4, which is effectively the same vehicle), I purchased it towards the end of lockdown with the intention of doing more outdoorsy stuff. I have camped in the vehicle a few times (built a sleeping platform) but space it tight if trying to pack in all the recovery gear, cooking and enough 'stuff' for a couple of weeks road trip. So the RTT is the way to go. So I have a couple of questions before I click 'buy'. Firstly, how long did it take to arrive from China? Second, do you bother removing it from your vehicle for day-to-day use? and lastly, have you mounted it to the standard Land Rover cross bars or did you install a lower profile rack (such as Front Runner) or something? I'm trying to work out whether to mount it as close to the factory rails or to a raised platform. Thanks for any advice. Ty
Hi! I'm using the Yakima cross-bars - I'm actually not super thrilled with them (a bit rattly) and would prefer the Land Rover ones. I am happy with the height though (similar to Land Rover cross bars I think) - any closer and it would be really hard to tighten the nuts. It actually doesn't look odd with the space below the tent either - on this car it looks nicely visually balanced. Also the cross-bars will be the best shot at keeping the weight down compared to bigger rack systems. I ordered mine on 5th December and it arrived in the UK on 26th Jan. I plan to just leave it on all years - I've already enjoyed a few trips in it so it's fun and useful even in winter (great for meeting friends at pubs with camp sites attached!). Apart from the rattly Yakima cross-bars there's hardly any impact on day to day driving leaving it on there . If you do go ahead with an order can you let them know you saw my video? Thanks!
Thanks for the reply. I was going to fabricate a lower profile rack using 20/40 aluminium extrusion direct to the factory rails, but given your feedback on height and accessibility of fixings I've rethought the one!. So will persevere with the original LR roof bars. One final question once the item was in the UK did the delivery company get in touch to arrange a specific date for drop-off? I live in an apartment (central London) so would hate for it to just show up at random. Thanks, and I will drop your name when I place the order. As your video review was really helpful in making my choice between this unit and the Naturnest version. @@BenVallack
@@Adventures-with-Tymany thanks! Yeah there was lots of communication from the courier once it was in the country. Yeah I actually had all the same thoughts about the mounting before I got mine! Direct to normal cross bars looks good and works well though.
Hi Ben, The Tent was ordered and I mentioned your name (said I used your review to make my decision) £990 which includes all fees and delivery to my door. Fantastic value! Thanks again for your review@@BenVallack
@@Adventures-with-Tyfantastic! You'll love it, such a good match for a Disco! Thanks so much for the mention, really appreciate it.
Just a heads up, on their website it currently doesn't show any pricing or shipping to Canada. So you likely have to order this to a location in USA and drive across the border to pick it up. 😢
I will chat to them about this and see what the deal is!
They have now added Canada as a shipping option- give it a try!
Is there any anti theft design on the tent? Or could someone just undo the wing nuts?
You can get special nuts that need a keyed spanner - but I think if someone is going to do it they won't use the nuts. Best bet is insurance and not worry about it I think.
I think you should edit your video with the “updated” pricing of $1750-1900 listed on the website. Also the free shipping is for 40-60 day delivery. If you want it in 5-15 days it’s $100 extra. And I’m in the US. I watched your video all the way through and might’ve made a purchase if what you said in the video was actually true. Now I will spend more time looking at other options. Just my thoughts for what that’s worth…
$1619 with my discount code. It's hardly changed at all since I made the video 6 months ago where they listed the $900 tent separately to the $600 shipping. The tents are so good I'm actually sorting a UK warehouse for them; believe me $100 for the local warehouse option for you is a bargain!
Whats your discout code Ben?
BENVALLACK - if you're in the UK we have some in stock here too. rooftents.benvallack.com/
Followed your link my friend , not 900 dollars but 1800 plus postage
They changed to 1800 but that's with free postage!
Add my discount and it drops to just over $1600 inc. shipping!
Still not 900usd like how does it go up that much. Not buying this thing
@@bubba_4runnashipping was always about $600 - so it's only gone up $300 and my discount code takes a big chunk out of that!
Do you have a link to the website please
they are 1700 now
They changed to show prices including shipping.
or just sleep in your back seat.....
Did you see the bit at 6:56 - cool system!
@@BenVallack have you seen how much they cost !!
@@dai19721you mean roof tents? This one is $900