6 Best Ford Escape Roof Top Tents for Sale
Want to take your Ford Escape on a proper escape with a roof top tent? Read on to find out what your best options are.
There are lots of considerations when it comes to choosing a roof top tent (RTT). After all, it will be your home for the duration of your adventure.
Below we have shortlisted and reviewed the 6 best roof top tents for Ford Escape across various budgets. We also show you how they should be mounted and the neat features they come with.
Let’s dive in!
Full List of Roof Top Tents for Ford Escape
- OVS Bushveld - Best Hard Shell Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape
- Overland Junction Labrador - Best Soft Shell Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape
- Roofnest Condor 2 - Best Premium Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape
- Freespirit Aspen V2 - Best Clamshell Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape
- Overland Junction Golden - Best Views Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape
- Tuff Stuff Elite - Best Large Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape
Best Hard Shell - OVS Bushveld
Ford Escape Hard Shell Roof Top TentThe OVS Bushveld is the best hard-shell tent for Ford Escape
- Sleeping capacity: 4 person
- Price: $2,799
- Rating: 4.7/5
- Length and Width (Open): 84"L x 78"W
- Setup time: 60 seconds
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Learn More: OVS Bushveld
If you want a large and high-quality hard shell tent at an affordable price, then this is the tent for you.
The OVS Bushveld is super simple to put up and take down - under 60 seconds. With a light push, high powered struts effortlessly open the shell and unfurl a tent for all seasons.
The quality of this tent is next level. The canvas walls are 280g polycotton ripstop to avoid tears. As extra protection there is a 420D polyester Oxford rain fly which makes the tent totally waterproof.
The OVS Bushveld also comes in two size categories: 2-3 person or the 4 person, which can be supersized with the addition of an annex. This can be used as an extra sleeping area or a changing room.
Pros
- Spacious sleeping area.
- Extreme weather protection.
- Skylight on the roof.
- Easy and Fast to open and close.
Cons
- One of the thinnest mattresses - 1".
Best Soft Shell - Overland Junction Labrador
Soft Shell Ford Escape Roof Top TentThe Overland Junction Labrador is the best soft shell roof top tent for Ford Escape
- Sleeping Capacity: 4+ people
- Price: $1,999
- Rating: 4.9/5
- Length and Width: (Open): 94" L x 77" W
- Setup Time: 3-5 minutes
- Weight: 146 lbs
- Learn More: Overland Junction Labrador
The Overland Junction Labrador soft shell roof top tent is large, lightweight, AND luxurious - a rare combination in the tent space.
Large: While this tent is available in 3 sizes, all of them - but especially the 4+ person - are large for their category.
Lightweight: Despite the large size, the Labrador is designed to be super lightweight. The largest tent caps out at 146 pounds, impressively lean for such a large tent.
Luxurious: And even though this tent is light, it doesn't skimp on luxuries.
The tent has a 2.75" high-density foam mattress that will keep you comfortable throughout the night.
It also has non-metal zippers so there isn't any wind clanging, and high-quality, black fabrics that keep the inside of the tent warm and dark.
Plus, there are two massive skylights in the roof so you can enjoy the views whether it's starry or pouring.
Pros
- Large sleeping area.
- Massive skylight windows with mesh screens.
- Lightweight design works on most racks.
- Option to add annex.
- Super comfortable foam mattress
- Easy to set up and take down.
Cons
- The annex is smaller than comparable tents.
Best Premium - Roofnest Condor 2
Premium Ford Escape Roof Top TentThe Roofnest Condor 2 is the best premium option for Ford Escape owners
- Sleeping Capacity: 3-4 people
- Price: $3,845
- Rating: 5/5
- Length and Width (Open): 89"L x 68"W
- Setup Time: 1 minute
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Learn More: Roofnest Condor 2
The Roofnest Condor 2 XL is a premium hard shell tent that's large, comfortable, and high-end. This is the Ritz of tents.
You'll wish you had the 2" memory foam mattress on your bed at home.
There are features galore, including LED lights and HVAC ports.
And the add-ons are in a league of their own: Not only can you add crossbars to the top to keep hauling gear, but you can also add Roofnest's unique awnex.
The awnex is an awning + annex combo that gives you a ton more usable space that's protected and comfortable.
Pros
- High quality materials.
- 2" memory foam mattress.
- Skylight window.
- LED lights and HVAC ports.
- Crossbars and awnex add-ons.
Cons
- Premium tent means premium price.
Best Clamshell - Freespirit Aspen V2
Clamshell Ford Escape Roof Top TentBest clamshell roof top tent tent for Ford Escape owners.
- Sleeping Capacity: 2 people
- Price: $3,295
- Rating: 5/5
- Length and Width (Open): 79"L x 45"W
- Setup Time: Less than 1 minute
- Weight: 134 lbs
- Learn More: Freespirit Aspen V2
The Freespirit Recreation Aspen V2 is a premium clamshell roof top tent.
True to Freespirit's reputation, the Aspen V2 has an extremely low profile: a sleek 7 inches.
Clamshells are known for being the fastest tents to setup and this one doesn't disappoint.
Plus, Freespirit has included its 3" aircore mattress with the tent, so you'll have maximum comfort and the ability to deflate the mattress to store gear inside.
Finally, despite the slim design, the Aspen V2 is strong enough to hold gear on top, and you can purchase optional crossbars to do so.
Pros
- Extremely low profile - 7".
- Lightweight hard shell design.
- Clamshell enables super fast setup.
- 3" aircore mattress.
Cons
- Super expensive for a 2-person tent.
Best Views - Overland Junction Golden
Best Views Ford Escape Roof Top TentThe Overland Junction Golden provides unmatched 360-degree views for Ford Escape owners
- Sleeping Capacity: 2 people
- Price: $2,699
- Rating: 4.8/5
- Length and Width (Open): 80"L x 48"W
- Setup Time: 1 minute
- Weight: 154 lbs
- Learn More: Overland Junction Golden
The Overland Junction Golden is a pop-up, hard shell roof top tent that is redefining views.
While most tents claim 360-degree views because they have a door or window on each side, the Golden allows you to completely drop the walls for truly 360-degree views.
If you want the views without the bugs, simply put the mesh layer up after dropping the walls to keep the open air but keep the critters out.
And if the weather is bad, keep the walls up for maximum protection. After all, the Golden has industry-leading 5,000 mm waterproofing.
Plus, the Overland Junction Golden also has a 2.75" high-density foam mattress that's awesomely comfortable.
Pros
- Truly 360-degree views.
- Mesh layers all around for bug protection.
- Super waterproofing.
- 2.75" foam mattress.
- 1 minute setup.
Cons
- Can't put crossbars on the roof.
Best Large - Tuff Stuff Elite
Large Ford Escape Roof Top TentThe Tuff Stuff Elite is the best large tent for Ford Escapes
- Sleeping Capacity: 4+ people
- Price: $2,499
- Rating: 4.9/5
- Length and Width (Open): 96"L x 77"W
- Setup Time: 5 minutes
- Weight: 194 lbs
- Learn More: Tuff Stuff Elite
The Tuff Stuff Overland Elite Roof Top tent is one of the few rooftop tents that can sleep up to 5 people.
But that's just the start. Unlike most tents, the Elite comes standard with an annex that can sleep an additional 4 people.
In other words, you have a 9-person house atop your Ford Escape!
And the main tent comes with a privacy wall that can split the area into 2, so your 9-person house has 3 bedrooms.
The mattress is a thick 2.75" for guaranteed comfort.
And unlike almost every tent out there, there are 2 ladders (not just 1) to increase access to the tent.
Pros
- Massive tent footprint.
- Included annex which almost doubles the space.
- Two ladders for easy entrance.
- 2.75" mattress.
- Privacy wall to split the tent.
Cons
- The heaviest tent on our list - big is big.
How to mount a roof top tent on your Ford Escape?
There are 2 different ways to mount a roof top tent on a Ford Escape:
Crossbars
Roof crossbars are the least expensive option. They range anywhere from $150-$600.
Roof Rack
Roof racks are more expensive compared to crossbars but they have higher weight capacity. You can find one for $700-$1,500
Reach out if you have questions or want to ask about specific options.
Additional Questions?
All of the tents listed above have advantages and disadvantages. They come in a variety of designs, and no one size fits all.
If you have additional questions after reading this review, don't hesitate to reach out to us to discuss. Our mission is to help more people spend more time outside, and we love helping customers do that.