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Whats_Stewie_Up_To
Великобритания
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EBC Everest Base Camp Trek
In April 2024 a group of us trekked to Everest Base Camp. This is a collection of the videos I took. Sorry there is no commentary, maybe one day I’ll get the time to add but hopefully it helps show what it’s like, if you’re considering doing it. I would definitely recommend doing it.
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HPD Oil Catch Can Ford Ranger
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Review and installation of an HPD Catch Can on a 2017 Ford Ranger 3.2
Great Lakeland 3 Day 2022
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My first experience of a mountain marathon at the Silva Great Lakeland 3 Day in May 2022
Ford Ranger T6 to T8 Bi LED Headlight Conversion
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Upgrading the standard T6 headlights to T8 and amending the control modules to suit. Worth also stating as it's not covered in the video is that you'll need to add a ballast resistor in series to the DRL circuit wire. I used the OSRAM LED Resistors - link below. www.amazon.co.uk/LEDriving-Control-LEDCBCTRL101-messages-computer/dp/B00I409J9G/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1GCT06QFMYJ0M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1CCxq7S...
Roof Tent Tentbox Lite - First Use
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Finally got to use my Tentbox Lite for the first time.
Roof Tent Tentbox Lite - Unboxing and Installation
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Video showing the unboxing and initial installation of the Tentbox Lite and my thoughts/comments of it.
Blasting down Panoramic in Chatel 2017
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Blasting down Panoramic in Chatel 2017
Morzine Mash Up 2016
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Short edit of my first time mountain biking in Morzine from 2016
Pleney Black MTB Downhill Morzine 2018
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Pleney Black MTB Downhill Morzine 2018
MSFS2020 Mt Everest flight from Lukla
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Landing edited out because...well I crashed...again!
Hallo ,salam kenal, saya dari indonesia. Berencana ke EBC di april 2025. Yang saya mau tanyakan, tiket penerbangan dari kathmandu menuju lukla, di beli secara online atau on the spot?
Nice, you are less than a mile from where I grew up in Calne, nice to see how it looks today
Hi mate great video, just wondering what you used to replace your mattress with and where you got it from. Thanks
Hi, I purchased some replacement foam from HF Foam in Calne, Wiltshire (hmfoam.co.uk/). They have various options depending on how soft you prefer but it wasn't particularly cheap (£150). In hindsight it would probably be better & cheaper with a decent mattress topper, only downside with that is the sizes wouldn't match for example a normal double bed
The worst thing about the Tentbox Lite cover (and on our Lite 2.0 cover) is the Tenbox logo itself - I can't stand the design, and it sticks out like a sore thumb. It put me off the brand until my wife overruled me and went ahead with the purchase.
Whats it like for wind noise?
The side pop out do tend to flap around quite a bit with the wind, although I wouldn't say it was necessarily any worse than a normal tent. Ear plugs a must though if you're a light sleeper!
Hi great video. What's the security like with regards leaving it on the roof. Could it be easily stolen? 🤔
Hi, with the standard fittings the sad reality is that yes it could be easily stolen - have heard on some of the facebook groups who have unfortunately had this happen. Tentbox do sell some locking nuts which can help, however still wouldn't stop someone physically cutting through the bolts. I've also seen that Thule sell a better looking fixing system that looks more secure - I'm not 100% sure if it'll fit with the tentbox but I'm considering getting a set to try
tentbox.com/product/security-nuts/
www.thule.com/en-gb/rooftop-tents-and-accessories/rooftop-tent-accessories/thule-mounting-brackets-_-901882
Thanks for your quick response and the links to the security option's. It gives me something to look over before taking the plunge. Cheers.
Great review and thanks so much. I’m thinking about buying one this year for my new car.
Thanks for your comment - I hope you do decide to get one, they are pretty cool and I'm looking forward to using mine again when the weathers a bit warmer :)
Just purchasing one. Thank you so much for the clear video...gives me confidence as a solo lady on her adventures 🙏
"A few minutes, if that" So, how long is a "few minutes" then?
A very nicely made opening. I've just bought an Ikamper 3.0, a similar set to yours.
A good honest review I have to say it looks a bit of a faff compared to the one that is basically a roof box, but a over 1k is it worth it compared to a normal 2/3 person tent 🤷
Hi Andrew, thanks for the comment. I find putting it up is dead simple and takes literally seconds, putting it away however is definitely a faff (especially when it's wet!). This is were one of the classic or clamshell style roofbox's are much better, but then they're typically even more expensive. Great question ref is it worth it compared to a normal tent. I think if you only stay at regular campsites then possibly not as there is little really to gain - I do find it a bit more comfortable than a tent. Where is does work well is if you're overlanding (or wild camping, if you can call it that) where ground conditions for setting up a tent would be less feasible.
Awesome honest video. I’m thinking of getting the classic rather than popping the roof on my 2013 T5 camper. Can you tell me what cross bars they are. They might be what I need for my T5 roof rails.
Hi thanks for you comment. I’m using the Thule wingbars (www.thule.com/en-gb/roof-rack/car-roof-racks/thule-wingbar-evo-_-711xxxb), they seem to handle the weight perfectly. Seeing quite a few people use the tent boxes now as an alternative to the pop up roofs - seems like a good idea and probably significantly cheaper
@@whats_stewie_up_to5558 thanks mate
Why your matress get wet while the rooftop tent is waterproof?
it was from from the outer cover / door which dripped inside as I was closing it back up. is otherwise completely waterproof as you say
@@whats_stewie_up_to5558 thank you so much, am looking forward to purchase one soon.hope it stands very well against Rain and winds.
Thanks man,that's been a great help as today I bought the exact same one 👍 🙂
Thanks for the video. Do you think this tent box lite would fit above the back pick up area of the vehicle if you had some rails on the back?
yes it should do, the tentbox folds down to 140 x 120cm (hinged on the shorter edge so when folded out is 140 x 240) so should fit above most pick up areas provided you don't have any roll/sport bars fitted.
Thanks
I just fitted mine. The comination of a hard stainless steel bolt against a metal sliding insert gave me a world lf problems and I managed to round off two of them. The omission of any washers was also surprising. The tent its self I have yet to test but the fixings etc need improvement. There should be a way to fix the tent to Thule Evo Wing bars using the channel which Thule have designed into the bars.
agreed, the fixings are far from ideal and like you say I'm sure there is a better way they could be engineered. Plus as it stands there is no security with the fixings so someone could easily unbolt and remove. I've seen some people try using some security fixings but none look that secure in my opinion.
Nothing on a roof rack is secure especially with ally bars which themselves can be cut.
Spied a rather tasty Santa Cruz in the background! Are you going to be using the tent for bike getaways? If so have you thought of a way to also carry the bike on the car?
thanks, yes I have installed a rail mounting system from BlokPod (www.blokpod.co.uk/product-category/bike-fork-mount-rails/) in the bed of the pickup
I'm looking to purchase one of these, but will be using it on a medium size SUV (Volvo XC60) and was wondering if it might be difficult to get the cover back if I'm in my own? I noticed you were climbing into the back of your truck which obviously I wouldn't be able to do, so thinking I might need a second person to pull the cover over the top? I'm planning on using it mostly on my own so this is a bit of a concern.
Since doing the video I now have a canopy on the back and I do find putting the cover on can be a bit of a faff, especially when it’s wet or raining, but far from impossible. Doesn’t help that I’m not the tallest (5’8”)! I now tend to stand on the tyres to get the cover on or use a step which attaches to the cars door latch which I find helps a lot (www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C5FNPN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GF4R2C422JC1X3H29JQK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
@@whats_stewie_up_to5558 thanks that's helpful. I have a little step I use for getting my bike on and off the roof carrier, so I guess with that I should be ok.
Condensation can only be avoided with lots of good ventilation. Sadly in a small confined space with two people on a cold night the tent will undoubtably drip. 🥶🥶🥶 😫
Thanks for this video. Just received mine. Can I check if the ladder/fixings etc were within the folded tentbox when you got it, or in a separate box? I'm hoping they're inside and I'll find them when I unfold the tent. My living room is too small to open it up indoors and I just wanted to check before I take it outdoors!
Hi, yes they should all be tucked inside the folded tentbox.
@@whats_stewie_up_to5558 Ah great thanks. Heading off on a 3-month trip to Scandinavia in 3 days so will sleep easier knowing I have all the bits..
Thanks for this - I'm about to press the button on getting one, I think, as I have a long summer of working at festivals ahead. What did you get for your replacement mattress and is it a standard size?
Hi, its not a standard size I don't think as the mattress covers the the whole base area inside so is a little under 240x120cm. I purchased some replacement foam from HF Foam in Calne, Wiltshire (hmfoam.co.uk/). They have various options depending on how soft you prefer but it wasn't particularly cheap (£150).
do you leave it attached to the car all the time?
I don't leave it attached, but I guess you could if you wanted
Are you happy enough with it?
Overall yes very happy with it. The quality of the construction and materials is very good. I'd definitely recommend.
@@whats_stewie_up_to5558 Nice one cheers.
Thanks for the video, was great to see closer up. Have you tried or thought of having it open over your truck bed? Could make a nice area underneath to utilise also I like the idea of the annex, does the tent already have fixings for it I imagine a C rail would be a good idea to fit it to the bottom of the tent/floor. Thanks 👍
Hi, I now have a canopy over the truck bed although had thought of trying it on there as the canopy does have roof bars. The tent already has a C rail that runs all around the bottom edges so you can easily attach an annex.
@@whats_stewie_up_to5558 thanks for the response 👍
The fact you live in harry potters house is so cool
Nice vid. I'm toying with the idea of getting one of these so am spending every waking moment on You Tube to see if it right for me. 🙂
Thanks for your comment. First impressions are very positive and I'd certainly recommend. I'm planning on doing some more trips in the new year so will try take/post some more vids. I am keen to try it out in colder/wetter conditions but have mainly been waiting for a hardtop canopy to go on the back of the pickup as it makes carrying anything awkward without.
@@whats_stewie_up_to5558 I look forward to future posts. 👍
That's quite impressive mate.