FAQs
How to install...
Do I have to modify my car to install the RoomBox®?
No modification of your car is required*
*only with the highTech et easyTech****"Full Comfort module" a specific electric cable (2x6mm2) must be installed and connected directly to your car battery (cable included with the RoomBox®).
How do you fix the RoomBox® in your car?
You fix the the RoomBox® with ratchet straps on the 4 anchoring points located in the boot of your car (available in most cars).
Are tools and / or technical skills required to install the RoomBox® or the different setups?
The RoomBox® has been conceived in an easy “No Tool” mounting spirit. It mounts, transforms and dismounts as simply as “LEGO”.
Space availability…
How much space does RoomBox® occupy in the boot of my car?
According to car models, RoomBox® uses approx. 25% to 50% of the volume in the boot of your car.
Where to put the extra luggage, or equipment if my car volume is too small?
If you have a lot of luggage or gear, you can use a roof box.
If I need the space in the boot of my car, is it possible to dismount rapidly the RoomBox®?
The modules have been conceived to be mounted and dismounted rapidly, the RoomBox® easyTech take less than 10 minutes to be in or out of your car. the RoomBox® highTech take 30 minutes to be in or out of your car.
How do I know if the RoomBox® can be installed in my car?
All the compatible vehicles and the measures are available on the page: yourCarOk?
More than 2 persons…
Can we use the RoomBox® for 3 to 5 persons?
Yes, it is possible. You can annex to your car a tent (small or big) or a roof top tent that increases your RoomBox® sleeping capacity.
Can we use the passenger seats with a RoomBox®?
Yes, the RoomBox®, in the closed position, enables you to use all seats (except in a few small compact car models).
Electrical power..
How do the RoomBox® electronics work?
The pump, the water boiler and other options such as fridge, computer, ipod, etc., that are connected to the RoomBox® in 12 volts and/or 230 volts and will use the power of your car battery.
Is it possible that the power supply from the RoomBox® empties the battery of my car?
No, because the electric system of the RoomBox® is equipped with a smart battery protector and when the electric power gets to the 11 volts limit (minimum for re-starting your car), the electric system of the water boiler and the 230 volts automatically will be turned off (only the water pump remains activated). You recharge your car battery when you drive again.
When we use the RoomBox®, how much is the autonomy of the battery if my car stays immobile for several days?
When using the water pump only, the autonomy can last for about one week, when using the hot water and the 220 / 12 volts power (for example fridge connected), the autonomy is about 1 to 2 days (variable according to your battery type and use).
How can we stay over 1 week on the same spot and be able to use the hot water as well as the 220 volts / 12 volts?
If you are outdoor, you can use a portable solar panel that will re-charge your car battery or add an optional battery. If you are in a camping place, the RoomBox® (RoomBox® highTech et easyTech**** "Full Comfort") has in option a 220 volts charger. You can also re-charge your battery if you start your engine for a few minutes (an option, less environment friendly).
Cooler, toilet, water...
Is there a cooler integrated into the RoomBox®?
The cooler is offered as an external accessory for reasons of flexibility to let you choose dimension, type, 12v and / or gas and / or 220v (according to your needs).
Is there a toilet integrated into the RoomBox®?
for any car, we have the portable toilet as an option.
Is it difficult to fill in the water tanks and what is the capacity?
The choice of 2 x 12,5 litres portable tanks (25 litres in total) enables you to refill the empty tank every time you have the opportunity (fountain, source, sink, etc.). You can also buy extra tanks as an option if you wish to increase your water autonomy (for example 50 or 100 litres).
Order & delivery...
How can I buy the RoomBox® ?
The RoomBox® is on direct sale on the RoomBox® shop website. We manufacture on demand only (at order) with a delivery time of approx. 6 to 9 weeks.
Which countries do you deliver to?
Actually we deliver in all European countries.
If you are living out of Europe, and are interested in purchasing the RoomBox® , please send us an email. As soon as we will deliver in your country we will inform you by email.
How is the shippment of the RoomBox® ?
You will receive boxes that will be delivered by TNT and/or Swiss Delivery.
What will be the cost of shipping?
Your delivery cost for your country are based on your cart order (before your purchase confirmation and only if you are log into your account on our online store, because they are based on your adress/country of shipping).
Price...
Looks expensive?
Many people compare with a self made camping-car setup without taking into consideration the number of working days they spent, the working machine they bought, the quality, the needed skills and know-how. It’s a question of what you are looking for... Short or long lasting? Low or high tech? Low or high quality?
What are the competitor prices like?
Most of the professional and quality camping-car equipment for mini-vans or cars available on the European market cost from 2'000€ up to 18’000€.
Is the RoomBox® worth the investment?
With the advantages of the high quality, removable product, no tool setups and fully equipped, the swissRoomBox is a worthy investment also because it adapts to most car models. This means you are free to change cars (or share it with your family and best friends) for the whole lifetime of your swissRoomBox made in Switzerland.
Roof Top Tent...
How do I know if I can install a roof tent on my car?
To check if you can install a roof tent on your car, we invite you to visit the THULE website (car accessories, roof racks...) Select the roof rack accordingly to your vehicle brand and model: http://www.thule.com/fitguide
We also recommend you to check on the previous link, that the roof racks for your car model, can support the weight of the roof tent (59 kg min). It is therefore recommended to choose the roof racks models for heavy loads.
Why choose THULE roof bars?
We recommend you to choose the THULE brand for it offers high quality products and roof rack models adapted to most car brands and models.
According to the maximum weight of the roof bars, can it be two to sleep in the roof tent?
The weight specified by the car or roof racks constructors is the maximum weight to be respected when the VEHICLE IS MOVING (DYNAMIC loads). When the VEHICLE IS PARKED (STATIC loads), most cars and roof racks support extra weight of people sleeping in the roof tent (while you are parked).
How to install...
Space availability...
More than 2 persons...
Electrical power...
Cooler, toilet, water...
Order & delivery...
Price...
Roof Top Tent...
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