4 Best Roof Top Tents for Ford Escape

by Sumanth | Published: January 17, 2023

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 best 4 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
• Roam Vagabond - Best 3 Person Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape
• OVS Nomadic 4 - Best 4 Person Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape
• OVS TMBK - Best Cheap Roof Top Tent for Ford Escape

Best Hard Shell - OVS Bushveld

Ford Escape Hard Shell Roof Top Tent

The OVS Bushveld is the best hard-shell tent for Ford Escape

If you are not looking to compromise on functionality and durability, then this is the tent for you.

The OVS Bushveld is the simplest of all four to put up and take down - under 30 seconds. At the push of a button high powered struts effortlessly open the shell and unfurl a tent for all seasons.

The quality of this tent is next level. The base is insulated to keep out the cold, the mattress is 3” high density foam to ensure maximum comfort.

The canvas walls are 600D grade polycotton ripstop to avoid tears. As extra protection there is a 420D polyester Oxford rain fly which makes the tent totally waterproof.

OVS Bushveld comes in two size categories, 2 sleeper or the 4 sleeper, which can be supersized with the addition of an annex. This can be used as an extra sleeping area or a change room.

All in all, the OVS Bushveld is the ROLLS ROYCE option, but does come with the accompanying price tag.

Best 3 Person- Roam Vagabond

3 Person Ford Escape Roof Top Tent

Roam Vagabond is the best value for money, even at its price

For sheer beauty of design, it’s hard to beat the Roam Vagabond. It sports a slightly more dome like roof and a simple elegance that is appealing to look at.

But it’s not just a pretty tent, the Roam Vagabond is built to withstand even the harshest conditions. It can safely claim to be completely rain proof.

Not only can it survive tough conditions, but it can keep you comfortable while it keeps out the elements. The 3” luxury mattress and anti-condensation mat ensure a comfy, dry sleep while a storm is raging.

It is big enough to accommodate 3 people comfortably.

The Vagabond also provides versatility in the form of annexes that can give you extra space, and importantly standing room.

While not as ridiculously easy to assemble as the OVS Bushveld, the Vagabond only takes 3-5 mins to set up. Incredibly quick compared to traditional tents.

For our money this is the best value soft shell Ford Escape roof top tent.

Best 4 Person - OVS Nomadic 4

4 Person Ford Escape Roof Top Tent

The Nomadic 4 is the best family option for Ford Escape owners, and offers exceptional value at its price point

Space is one of THE most important things when you go camping, and the Nomadic 4 has oodles of it. This is the roof top tent designed for families.

The standard tent is already gigantic with closed dimensions of 75" W x 47" L x 14 H. Easily enough for 3 adults and a child.

It also comes with the option to add on an annex which can be used for additional sleeping or as a changing room. This is a BIG ONE as roof top tents are difficult to change in!

OVS have not sacrificed features for space in the Nomadic 4. It still comes with the 3” memory foam mattress, adjustable ladder, insulated base, and plenty of storage pockets.

The Nomadic 4 does have a couple of niggles worth mentioning. It’s not as nimble as its more compact hard-shell cousins, assembling in 7- 10 minutes. Its flappy design makes it prone to catch the wind and making a bit of a racket.

Best Cheap - OVS TMBK

Affordable Ford Escape Roof Top Tent

Best cheap roof top tent tent for Ford Escape owners getting into overlanding.

OVS TMBK 3 makes a good first foray into overlanding. It is more than adequate for most conditions the weekend traveller would be exposed to. It just doesn’t have the build for extreme conditions.

The TMBK achieves its affordable price by minimising frills rather than compromising on materials. What it does have onboard is high quality, it just doesn’t have everything you might want.

Never fear though, most features the TMBK 3 is missing can be bought as extras. Consider an anti-condensation mat if you do a lot of cold camping ($150 avg.).

Also look at investing in additional padding to boost the 2.5” mattress. Nothing worse than feeling your hip bruising against the hard base.

You will be pleasantly surprised by the space in these budget RTT’s – more than sufficient for 2 adults and 1 child.

Setup time is a drawback, taking up to 10 minutes, though it is not complicated. It’s universal mounting system also make installation straight forward.

How to mount a roof top tent on Ford Escape?

There are 2 different ways to mount a roof top tent on Ford Escape. Here's what they are:

Crossbars
Bed crossbars are the cheapest option. They range anywhere from $150-$200.

Roof Rack
Roof racks are more expensive compared to crossbars but they have higher weight capacity. You can find one for around $700-$1000

Verdict

All of the tents listed above have advantages and disadvantages. They come in a variety of designs, and no one size fits all.

If we had to choose the best, we will have to go with OVS Bushveld. From every viewpoint, it's perfect! It's pricey, but you can't go wrong buying it.