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Information and FAQ about campervan tents

The good reasons for Van tents: This is a real ideal way to add on some extra room to the vehicle.

A tent for your van can be used in many ways, such as using it as a exchange or shower room - for vans having a shower installed at the rear. Also very useful when you have a set up with a rear/ outdoor kitchen as the tailgate tent can be your sheltered extra space.

Note: All tents shall be used in good or reasonable weather conditions and not when torrential weather is expected.Make sure your secure the tents proper to the ground. A spray of rain is no problem- however in case your facing weather or heavy rain its recommended to take your tent down. If you tent got wet- make sure you try the tent before packing it away or very shortly after to avoid unwanted odours.


Type of tents

tailgate REAR tents: This  type of tents are our most often sold camper tents. The are light, quick and easy to set up and take up very little space when packed away. This is because they are hold up by the vehicle rear lift up door and therefore do not require any additional poles and frames to erect. With often only 3-6 kg weight- they store way in even the smallest camper and can be set up with little effort by a single person.

A great choice if space is premium and a smaller area is desired to gain. This tents are often the same sqm space or slightly larger as your tailgate self is.

Available for many different van manufacturer rand and models. 

barn door rear tents: For a few popular vans such as VW T5 / T6, Sprinter and Ducato there are solutions available when you have the side opening rear door set up. This tent and annexes are ideal to stop sun and light rain entering and also often the favourable choice for rear outside showers to achieve shelter and privacy.

The set up is quite quick- but on high roof vans you shall keep in mind that you need to be able to reach up high during set up.

free standing tents: Most suitable for people who set up the camp and staying for a few days- the tents can be used to secure your campsite and can be left in behind while leaving for a day trip. They are also  most suitable to not only create a extra living space, they also can be the ideal location for additional sleeping spaces.Free-standing tents for vans have a "extra joining skirt" where you can couple the main tent to the vehicle with.

This tent are offered in different sizes and are available for the back or the side of the van. The classic free standing tents have a pole or frame systems- however the latest tents offer instead of poles  air inflatable solutions, which makes teh set up easy and faster.

General this tents do take up more space when packed away and have a average weight from 12-25kg.

Quick tips to make most of your van tent

  • unpack your  tent for set up on dry, flat ground
  • make sure to peg down your tent proper to the ground and for tailgate tents: snug fit it around the vehicle body
  • when you pack your tent away, fold it neat together and roll it up tight before packing into the storage bag
  • in case your tent was wet when you had to pack it away, make sure as soon as you can to unpack it and let it dry before repacking- this will prevent mould and unwanted odours
  • when airing out the tent, avoid leaving the tent thrown over items which sharp and spiky objects- this will minimise risk of rips
  • for tents with fixed floors_ make sure the floor is as clean as possible before packing up
  • depending on usage, but at least every 6 months treat your threads with a sealer to prevent stitching from start leaking and ageing quickly
  • TIP: carry some extra pegs for different grounds ie sand pegs and have a  couple of extra ropes/ tie downs with you
  • Cooking inside your tent: many people have pull out  drawers with stoves  in the tailgate area. When you use your tent at the same time, make sure that you do not have a open flame too close to the  tent fabric and make sure that at least one door, roll up section is open.

Which tent is the right one for me?

Basic guidelines for van tent buyers.

 

What do you want to achieve with  a van tent?

Is the main purpose of the tent to have this little extra room to get changed or using for your Porta Potti toilet?
In this case a small, light weight and very easy quick tent is the way to go.

If you need that bit more space as, because there is more gear to store or you want to sit with 2 people inside your tent, for  tailgate vans the "THROW-OVER" tents will give you a extra amount of floor space.

 

Above two tents types are also ideal for people who do not want to spend  much time of setting up the tent and also ideal door SOLO travellers- as this tents are very easy to set up.
Especially the lighter tents are suitable for solo travellers, comparing them with a Canvas tent the weight and therefore effort to set them up is a third due to the weight the Canvas tent has.
Canvas tent are great and will last for VERY long- but only a tent which is used is a good tent!

 

For the extended family, extra sleeping quarters for the (grand) kids the range of free-standing side tent or rear tents are the best choice. You will have much more space available and as you like to stay for a few days in the one camp ground- the tent can still be set up, while you re away for a day trip.

 

Are Air inflatable tents any good?

Since a few years,  AIR tents making there way to Australia. The real benefit is that even as a single person setting them up- they are easy to erect.
You do not have the inconvenience of sorting and setting up poles, getting frustrated and may even losing a pole.

A high quality AIR tent will last for many years and will be robust.The important part is to look out for models where the tubing and  outer material is durable and tough.

Most AIR tents are in comparison size and weight wise the "happy middle". Larger as the throw over tent, but less bulky and just not as heavy as framed tents.

 


Overview of tents available

designed to fit all VW Transporter & Multivan T4 - T5 -T6

"Splash" light weight, clip on tent

  • made from Rip Stop  material 100% Polyester
  • UV resistant coat and sealed treads
  • fly screened  small windows
  • roll aside door on driver side
  • ideal as shower tent, on the beach or to add privacy
  • size when set up approx 150x180x200 centimetre
  • coming with carry bag and  pegs and ropes
  • easy to pack away , set up in 5-10 minutes
  • 2 straps going over tailgate (outside) to hold tent under the tail gate up
  • super light weight 2.3 kg
  • designed for VW- but also will suit some other vans


designed to fit all VW Transporter & Multivan T4 - T5 -T6

Classic, compact throw over tailgate tent

  • made from Rip Stop  material 100% Polyester
  • UV resistant coat and sealed treads
  • PVC (top) and fly screened windows
  • roll aside door on driver side & passenger side
  • ideal as shower tent, on the beach or to add privacy
  • large enough to fit swag or camping bed inside
  • rear wall can be opened and set up as shade sail
  • coming with 2 collapse. poles, pegs and ropes
  • easy to pack away , set up in 8-15 minutes
  • light weight 4.5 kg
  • designed to suit VW vans- can also be used for some other
    please advise on purchase if you have a VW, Hyundai, Renault or Mercedes

designed to fit Toyota Hiace 200 series LWB models

Hiace compact throw over tailgate tent

  • made from Rip Stop  material 100% Polyester
  • UV resistant coat and sealed treads
  • PVC (top) and fly screened windows
  • roll aside door on driver side & passenger side
  • ideal as shower tent, on the beach or to add privacy
  • large enough to fit swag or camping bed inside
  • rear wall can be opened and rolled up
  • including floor
  • easy to pack away , set up in 8-15 minutes
  • light weight 4.5 kg
  • designed to suit 200 series LWB  1994-2004 - can also be used for some others such as 100 series Hiace


designed to fit all VW Transporter & Multivan T4 - T5 -T6

Classic PLUS throw over tailgate tent

  • made from 190T Rip Stop  material 100% Polyester
  • UV resistant coat and sealed treads
  • PVC (top) and fly screened windows
  • roll aside door on driver side & passenger side
  • ideal as extra room, on the beach or to add privacy
  • large enough to fit swag or camping bed inside
  • rear wall can be opened and set up as shade sail
  • coming with 2 collapse. poles, pegs and ropes
  • including all doors windows with mossie fly net, fixed floor and bumper skirt
  • 3.000mm water column
  • easy to pack away , set up in 8-15 minutes
  • light weight 5.3 kg
  • designed to suit VW vans- can also be used for some other
    please advise on purchase if you have a VW, Hyundai, Renault or Mercedes Vito

for Transporter, Renault Trafic, SWLB Hiace or similar 

Freestanding rear tent - "drive away II"

  • made from heavier Rip Stop  material 100% Polyester
  • UV resistant coat and sealed treads
  • PVC (rear) and fly screened windows
  • zipped side door on driver side
  • designed to fit ideally to VW vans or similar width
  • use as storage or shower tent, add extra room
  • large enough to fit 2x swag or camping bed inside
  • rear wall can be opened and set up as shade sail
  • coming with all poles (steel frame), pegs and ropes
  • new 2 tone grey & lime binding colour scheme
  • easy to pack away , set up in 20-30 minutes
  • weight 17.5 kg


suitable for most smaller vans

Freestanding side tent for vans 2019

  • made from Rip Stop  material 100% Polyester
  • UV resistant coat and sealed treads
  • PVC (side) and fly screened windows
  • zipped side door on driver side
  • quick set up with fibreglass tent poles
  • create a extra room which joins to the van
  • can be connected with the van via Multirail or a C channel rail
  • large enough to fit 2x swag or camping bed inside
  • front can be opened and set up as shade sail
  • removable floor (PVC)
  • coming with all poles (steel frame), pegs and ropes
  • easy to pack away , set up in 20-30 minutes
  • weight 13.5 kg


Minicamper tent VW Caddy and others

  • made from Rip Stop  material
  • 190D 100% Polyester
  • UV resistant coat and sealed treads
  • PVC (top)  window
  • zipped rear opening to use as entry area (door) or as shade sail
  • create a extra room  internal floor space approx 205x140cm
  • also working  when tailgate bike racks are installed
  • no poles needed for set up
  • easy & ultra compact to pack away 
  • quick set up in 10 minutes
  • weight 2.5 kg

suits VW Caddy, Fiat Doblo, Renault Kangoo & other small vans with tailgate rear opening



SSC tailgate rear tent for Hiace vans

Tailgate tent Easy to set up lightweight tent (under 5kg) with two windows and a passenger side roll aside  zipped door entry.  The windows are also screened with mossie mesh to keep the bugs outside. Dual light and dark grey colour scheme- made from durable  Rip Stop material.Extend you room to use as shower tent or extra privacy space. Coming in it's own storage bag (to leave this with buyres preference the pegs, any flooring and ropes are NOT supplied )

Made in Australia 2-3 weeks delivery time!!

Set up time 15-20 minutes.

 



Premium Aussie made tent for T5 / T6

Tailgate tent for Volkswagens

Very durable, sturdy Canvas tent with one large 90cm  window and a passenger side roll aside zipped door entry both with mossie screens to keep the bugs outside.

Mid grey colour scheme.

Extend you room to use as shower tent or extra privacy space.

Complete with water-permeable floor and bumper skirt. Coming in it's own storage bag (to leave this with buyers preference the pegs, any flooring and ropes are NOT supplied )

 

Made in Australia 2-3 weeks delivery time!!

Set up time 15-20 minutes.

 



SSC- Sprinter/ Crafter rear annex NEW

Barn door rear annex  VW Crafter & Mercedes Sprinter

Finally, a solution for extra shade and protection from sun and light rain. Durable, high quality material.
Our barn door annex can be set up easy enough and doesn't need to be pegged down in the ground.

Mid grey/ dark grey colour scheme.

Will suit High-roof as well as mid roof VW and Mercedes barn door vans from 2006-2018 May not fit to vans with rear camera's- please contact us first.

 

Complete with lightweight Alu cross bar and set of hooks for the roof.
Coming in it's own storage bag.
weight only 2.5kg

 

Made in Australia 1-2 weeks delivery time!!

Set up time 5-10 minutes (for highroof vehicle a step ladder is recommented for easier setup)

 



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