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TentBox Cargo vs TentBox Classic 2.0

The TentBox Cargo is a hard-shell aluminium roof tent that folds out from the top of a vehicle. The TentBox Classic 2.0 is a soft-shell rooftop tent.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

TentBox CargoTentBox Classic 2.0
Weight72kg67kg
Sleeps2 people2 people
Mattress size210 x 120cm120cm x 210cm
Open dimensions215 x 130 x 145cm-
Closed dimensions215 x 130 x 17cm-
Wind ratingup to 50mph (Gale Force 9)-
Closed size-128cm x 218cm x 35cm
Open size-128cm x 218cm x 100cm

Sources: TentBox Cargo, TentBox Classic 2.0. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Cargo if...

A folding roof tent that mounts to a car's roof bars, aimed at people who want to camp without carrying a separate tent. Its aluminium shell sets up in around 30 seconds and folds flat to a low profile for driving.

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Buy or hire the Classic 2.0 if...

A boxy, vertical-walled roof tent that opens out to give more headroom and floor space than a traditional canvas roof tent. Campers and trailer hire yards fit it to a car roof or trailer for camping without pitching a tent on the ground.

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Full Classic 2.0 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the TentBox Cargo and the TentBox Classic 2.0?

The TentBox Cargo is a hard-shell aluminium roof tent that folds out from the top of a vehicle; the TentBox Classic 2.0 is a soft-shell rooftop tent.

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