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Why hire from Somerset Roof Tent Hire?
Why hire from Somerset Roof Tent Hire?
At Somerset Rooftent Hire, we make it easy to try rooftop camping without the upfront cost or commitment of buying your own. Based in the heart of the Quantock Hills, we know Somerset's countryside and the kind of trips people actually use these tents for - weekends away, festivals, or just escaping for a night under the stars. Every tent is well maintained, fully checked between hires, and comes with everything you need to pitch in minutes, so you can spend less time setting up and more time enjoying the trip. Whether it's your first time on a roof tent or you're a seasoned camper looking for something different, we're on hand to help you choose the right setup and get you on the road with confidence.
The TentBox Lite 2.0 is our most popular hire for good reason - it's compact enough to fit even the smallest cars, yet still comfortably sleeps two. It pops open in under 5 minutes with a simple manual fold-out, so you can arrive at a site and be set up before you've finished making a brew.
Inside, you get a dual-layer foam mattress with a waterproof, wipeable cover, plus two skylights and mesh windows for stargazing and airflow. A removable rainfly switches things into "summer mode" for quicker, pole-free setup on dry trips, while still being fully weatherproof when you need it - rated to withstand winds up to 39mph and built for UK conditions year-round.
Why hire this one:
Perfect for couples or solo campers who want an easy, low-fuss taste of rooftop camping without needing a big vehicle to carry it.
Thinking of getting a TentBox but don't want to commit to buying one? Hire one of our TentBoxes for a weekend or a week and see if it’s right for you without the high price tag.
Rocky ground, wet fields, awkward slopes - none of it matters when you're sleeping up on the roof. Better insulation, better airflow, and no cold, damp groundsheet to wake up to.
Forget fiddly poles and soggy groundsheets. The Tentbox unfolds straight from your roof rack, so you can arrive late, pitch in the dark, and be relaxing with a drink while everyone else is still finding their tent pegs.