Autumn freedom: camping vacations with a roof tent in the off-season

Camping with a rooftop tent in autumn – When the leaves change colors and the air is filled with a refreshing clarity, the perfect time for camping enthusiasts begins.
Especially for those who appreciate the feeling of freedom of camping in a rooftop tent, fall has some advantages and exciting autumnal activities in store.
It’s the time when nature shines with color and campsites are less crowded, giving you space to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the surroundings to the fullest.
Here’s why fall is the ideal season for a rooftop camping adventure, some ideal destinations and tips to make the most of this magical time of year.

Camping in the fall: Optimal with the roof tent!

In an ADAC survey, around 80 percent of campers said they go camping to enjoy nature – and what better time to do that than in the beautiful fall?

The magical season begins when the leaves turn bright colors and the air is fresh and clear.
Not too warm and not too cold – and if your roof tent is your faithful companion on your travels, then there’s no better time than fall to start a camping adventure! The roof tent keeps you nice and warm at night and offers you plenty of space with a wonderful view of nature – perfect for the autumn weather!

The advantages of camping in the fall

Camping in a rooftop tent in autumn not only means freedom and adventure, but also the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature in one of its most fascinating seasons.
So grab your rooftop tent, pack warm clothes and a good dose of adventurous spirit, and dive into autumn camping fun that will give you unforgettable experiences and memories.
Find out more about camping in September, October and November here:

Some advantages of fall camping in detail:

Peace and quiet in nature

Autumn is a less crowded time to travel, which means you can enjoy nature in peace without overcrowded campsites and hiking trails.
The tourist spots are emptier, you may have to pay less for entrance fees in the low season and you can enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

  • There are fewer tourists in the low season
  • Campsites are not so crowded
  • Hiking trails and attractions are emptier
  • Entrance fees may be cheaper

Atmosphere and colorfulness

The fall landscape in Germany is beautiful.
The warm colors of the leaves, the soft light of the sun and the clear sky create a unique atmosphere that will make your camping experience unforgettable.
The cool autumn evenings are also perfect for cozy campfires.
The warm glow of the fire illuminating the dark night sky creates a romantic atmosphere, ideal for storytelling, laughter and sharing unforgettable moments with your fellow travelers.

  • Beautiful fall landscapes
  • Cool fall air, clear skies and gentle sunshine
  • Breathtaking photo motifs

Cosiness in the roof tent

In the cooler months, your roof tent becomes a warm, cozy cave that protects you from the cold weather.
Imagine snuggling up in your sleeping bag, a string of lights filling the room with soft light while the rain gently pours down on the tent roof – a truly magical moment.

Tip!
If it does get a little chilly, an electric blanket will provide sufficient warmth.

  • Roof tent protects against cooler weather
  • Cozy sleeping area with fairy lights
  • Heating accessories create a cozy atmosphere

Observing the stars in the evening

Clear fall nights are perfect for stargazing.
If you set up your rooftop tent in a remote location, far away from urban light pollution, you can see the Milky Way and numerous stars and planets clearly in the sky.
It’s an opportunity to let your gaze wander towards the heavens and marvel at the infinite vastness of the universe.

  • Clear fall nights are ideal for stargazing
  • Set up your roof tent in remote locations

Look forward to empty hiking trails, colorful landscapes and pleasant temperatures in autumn!

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What you should consider in the fall

First of all, preparation is everything!
Make sure that your roof tent is in perfect condition and has sufficient thermal insulation.
Pack warm clothes, sleeping bags and a string of lights to keep you comfortable on the cooler nights.
Also invest in weatherproof camping gear, such as waterproof tent covers and sturdy cooking utensils.
Autumn can be unpredictable, so be prepared!
Depending on which region you are heading to, you should also think about heating accessories.
An electric blanket is great for snuggling up on cold nights.
But a heater and a heated chair are also excellent gadgets to keep you from freezing at the campsite.
You can find even more helpful tips here:

You should keep this in mind in the fall:

  • Check the condition of the roof tent and the thermal insulation
  • Pay attention to waterproof equipment and accessories
  • Take weatherproof clothing and warm sleeping accessories with you
  • Pack heating accessories for the campsite
  • Always check the weather forecast
  • Be flexible with your planning

In addition to heating accessories, a light chain in the roof tent ensures maximum comfort and a cozy atmosphere!

Travel destinations: With the roof tent through Germany

With your rooftop tent as your mobile home and our autumn tips, nothing stands in the way of your camping adventure.
Experience the beauty of colorful nature and create memories that will last a lifetime.
There are some recommended destinations that are particularly suitable for the cooler weather in the fall.
You can find everything else about travel destinations, including those outside of Germany, here:

Fall top 3 tips:

Bavarian Forest: Mighty forests and lakes

The Bavarian Forest, for example, boasts dense forests and picturesque lakes that provide an idyllic backdrop for your fall adventure.
Explore the numerous hiking trails and experience Bavarian hospitality at the local markets.

Eifel National Park: flora in bright colors

The Eifel National Park offers a breathtaking variety of flora and fauna.
In autumn, the national park glows in warm colors and you can observe rare animal species such as wild cats and black storks.

Harz Mountains: Hikes with spectacular views

And last but not least, the Harz Mountains are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
From picturesque hiking trails to mystical forests, there’s plenty to discover here, which is especially ideal in autumn temperatures.
Visit the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz, for a spectacular view.

No matter which region you choose, fall will win over every member of the family!

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Offroad
Raised and extra stable for road and off-road… What do you do if you are traveling in regions with poor roads or drive an off-road vehicle or SUV whose dome height does not fit conventional trailers? The solution: the off-road tent trailer from CAMPWERK – specially developed for extreme conditions. This unique model impresses with a raised and particularly robust AL-KO chassis that can withstand even the most demanding off-road routes. The entire body is made of lightweight but sturdy aluminum, reinforced with durable stainless steel components. So you are perfectly equipped for any terrain.
Black / Silver
Available now: The CAMPWERK Offroader in the exclusive Black/Silver Edition CAMPWERK is expanding its range and now also offers the popular off-road tent trailer in the coveted Black/Silver Edition. The high-quality aluminium body is completely anodized in matt black, while the mudguards are powder-coated in elegant “Gun Silver Metal”. An absolute eye-catcher on any road and in any terrain!
The off-road trailer from CAMPWERK impresses with its lightweight construction: Thanks to the aluminum body, the base only weighs around 300 kg when empty. With a permissible total weight of 1.5 tons, it offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 1.2 tons – ideal for small excursions, transport and even larger expeditions.

Visually, the trailer blends in perfectly with the appearance of an off-road vehicle or SUV with its coarse-tread MT tires and robust, full-length aluminium mudguards. The mudguards are also designed in such a way that they are ideal for the safe transportation of petrol and water canisters or gas bottles.

To ensure flexibility, the off-roader’s tyres can be individually adapted to the towing vehicle on request, so that only one set of spare wheels is required. The standard ball head coupling can also be optionally replaced with a DIN or NATO eye.
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
Aluminum body
Wheels
Terrain values
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Onroad

The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
Aluminum structure
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
Premium mattress.
An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
Are you allergic or do you have special health requirements? No problem! We cooperate with a renowned German mattress manufacturer to offer customized solutions. Simply contact us and together we will find the ideal mattress for your needs.