http://www.car4play.com/forum Car4play forum en-gb Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0100 Copyright: Car4play webmaster@car4play.com (Technical) 5 car4play692567 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:35:00 +0100 I was once told that the benefit of tent boxes was that they allowed "wild camping" in England (apparently Scotland doesnt have such rules), maybe something to do with pitching a tent not being allowed but parking your car is? I agree they look absolutely awful and I cannot understand what the benefit over taking a tent with you is. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=692567&v=e car4play692562 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:08:47 +0100 Removing a tent box is not for the lazy, short or those wthout assistance on hand.. On an SUV the fixings to the roof bars may be difficult to reach without steps, and normally help needed to lift or lower even the small ones to avoid scraping the car bodywork. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=692562&v=e car4play692560 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:23:26 +0100 I think he's saying he'd rather not sit on the roof.... http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=692560&v=e car4play692559 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:22:04 +0100 >> Rediculous useless contraptions. >> Don't sit on the fence Zeddo, tell us what you think. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=692559&v=e car4play692556 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:07:51 +0100 Rediculous useless contraptions. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=692556&v=e car4play692555 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:56:47 +0100 TentBox as a brand are very noticeable in my part of N Yorks & the Lake District. Probably because of all the campsites in those areas…I assume users will remove them during the winter months. Can’t say i’m tempted. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=692555&v=e car4play692552 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:03:06 +0100 >> Seen a couple of these lately. They look like a good idea but what surprised >> me was seeing them just left on the car. Whist the owners were in B&Q >> and a Supermarket. The shopping guy was on his own. I wonder what a chunky >> non aerodynamic box does for your fuel economy? >> >> Perhaps fuel needs to be much more expensive before some people take them off when >> not in use. >> From conversations I've had with people over the years I reckon a fair number haven't got the slightest understanding of aerodynamics and think having a sail on the roof makes so little difference it doesn't matter. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=692552&v=e car4play692549 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:52:25 +0100 Seen a couple of these lately. They look like a good idea but what surprised me was seeing them just left on the car. Whist the owners were in B&Q and a Supermarket. The shopping guy was on his own. I wonder what a chunky non aerodynamic box does for your fuel economy? Perhaps fuel needs to be much more expensive before some people take them off when not in use. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=692549&v=e