Escape VIGO 160 cm Roof Tent Aluminium with Anti-Condensation Mat – Green

Escape Vigo – a top-quality tent in a solid aluminium shell.

The 160 cm size sleeps 3–4 people comfortably and fits on vehicles of various sizes.

All Escape roof tents are built with care and attention to detail and come with a 24-month warranty.

Colour: Green. Supplied with a 2.3 m telescopic ladder. The vestibule is not included – a matching vestibule, a longer 2.6 m ladder and other add-ons for this model are listed in the related accessories.

Key features

• Lid opening assisted by two gas struts – no effort needed
• Aluminium lid
• Aluminium floor filled with insulating foam and aluminium honeycomb
• High-density, flexible, comfortable 4 cm foam mattress with a removable, washable cover
• Anti-condensation mat under the mattress to stop moisture build-up
• LED lighting, USB powered, e.g. from a power bank
• All doors and windows have mosquito mesh and covers
• Skylight that can be opened even in the rain
• Window awnings let you keep the windows open even in the rain
• 2 storage bags on the inside walls, e.g. for phones
• 6-pocket organiser for small items inside the lid
• Gas strut locks that stop the tent closing in very strong wind or being closed by unwanted people from outside
• Spreader bar that prevents water pooling on the roof in heavy rain
• Extra clear windows, attached inside with Velcro
• Cover latches have key locks
• The lid walls have working rails for extra external items such as a rack above the tent, light mounts or external holders.

Materials

• Walls made of top-quality breathable, impregnated 280 g/m² cotton reinforced with polyester ripstop, 2000 mm waterproof rating
• Rainfly made of 420D Oxford polyester, 4000 mm waterproof rating
• Tent fabric and rainfly are UV and mould resistant
• Taped wall and rainfly seams
• Aluminium lid with key lock

In the box

• Tent
• Anti-condensation mat under the mattress
• Aluminium mounting rails, full set of bolts and brackets
• Telescopic ladder 2.3 m
• Poles for the window awnings and the rainfly over the entrance
• Two shoe bags hung on both sides of the ladder
• LED lighting, USB powered
• Gas strut lock against folding
• Spreader bar that tensions the roof
• Extra clear windows attached with Velcro

Mounting

The tent can be fitted to any vehicle with two crossbars across the roof or a roof rack (platform). If the rack has a frame higher than its base, you may need an extra bar at frame level so the tent does not drop into the rack.

The mounting brackets are adjustable – they slide along the long side of the tent to match the spacing of your crossbars or roof rack

It is fixed to the crossbars with 8 bolts and 4 flat bars, forming 4 clamps – two per bar.

Minimum crossbar spacing is half the tent size – 80 cm for the 160, 95 cm for the 190

Setting up

1. Undo the two buckle latches on the tent edge
2. Push the cover up slightly and let the gas struts lift it all the way
3. Fully extend the ladder
4. Use the ladder as a lever to open the tent floor and support it with the ladder
5. Fit the poles supporting the window awnings and rainfly

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Is the vestibule included?

No. The tent comes with a 2.3 m ladder and without a vestibule. A matching vestibule is sold separately – see the related accessories.

Can I get a longer ladder?

Yes. A 2.3 m ladder is included. For taller vehicles (e.g. a pickup with a canopy) a 2.6 m telescopic ladder is available in the related accessories.

What do I mount the tent on?

On two crossbars or a roof rack (platform). Minimum crossbar spacing is half the tent size – 80 cm for the 160, 95 cm for the 190.