There are several ways to attach your drive-away awning to the car. Here we describe the most common ones. With Velcro StrapsFor cars with roof rails, the tent is easiest to attach using the pre-mounted Velcro straps. With GuylinesFor cars without mounts, the tent can be secured by pulling the guylines over the roof of the car. However, this adds some extra work if you want to use the car, so many prefer to buy an additional magnetic attachment. With a Keder StripFor cars with a keder strip, the tent is easily attached using the sewn-in stri…
For most caravans, you need to measure it yourself. What you need to know is the length of the straight part of the caravan's awning rail. For caravans with a front slope, they can generally handle a height difference of up to 5 cm and preferably no more than 15 cm into the slope.If the height difference becomes too great, it may become difficult to close the bag of the awning, and there is a risk of water pooling on the fabric. Tips for choosing a bag awningMeasure carefully before orderingChoose an awning that provides protection over the doo…
When venturing into the great outdoors, conveniences that we take for granted at home are not always available. One of the biggest challenges while camping is managing personal needs in a simple, hygienic, and environmentally friendly way. Camping toilets offer a practical solution to this problem. In this guide, we go through everything you need to know about camping toilets, from different types to important considerations.The most common is to use a portable toilet such as the Thetford Porta Potti or Outwell's portable toilet. These are…
Even though most campers who need electricity book a campground with electricity, sometimes it is not available. Those of you who use camping tents are probably used to get by without electricity or rely solely on the car battery. Those of you with a caravan or motorhome may find yourselves in situations where the capacity is not enough. Electronics via batteryThe size of the battery depends on what kind of equipment you want to run. Do you only need enough to charge your mobile phone, or have you brought more demanding equipment? Here are a f…
When choosing a tent, you should consider the size, design and how frequently the tent will be used. If you are a beginner or just want to camp on one specific occasion, you could go for something simpler. If you on the other hand are planning to camp for longer periods of time, you should focus on tents in the higher price ranges, since the difference in comfort can be substantial. What to Consider when Choosing a Family TentThat the tent has a canvas where floor and canvas are sewn togehterThat the tent has adequate ventilationThat there are…