Barbecue: charcoal or gas when camping? Instructions, advantages & tips

Barbecue camping is characterized by an adventurous and eventful time in nature, sitting together around the campfire and generally being close to nature and the feeling of complete freedom.
However, every camping trip with a roof tent also includes a barbecue on the campsite .
Barbecuing together after a long, exhausting and eventful day not only brings people together, but also fills the stomachs of hungry campers.
Read more here.

Barbecue: the indispensable companion when camping

Depending on how much space you have for your barbecue, where your camping trip is going, how long you will be away and what your budget allows, you can opt for a charcoal or gas barbecue, for example.
Both variants have their advantages and disadvantages and are therefore better suited to you and your vacation.
Either way, the most important thing is that the food tastes good and everyone is full.
Alternatively, you can browse here for more products in the barbecue and cooking category to make sure you are as well equipped as possible at the campsite and on the go.
Perfectly prepared!
But how?
Charcoal or gas – you can find tips here.

Gas barbecue: quick preparation & uncomplicated assembly

Gas barbecues are particularly popular with keen campers.
But which is the best gas barbecue?
Which gas barbecue is suitable for beginners?
On some campsites it is not permitted to prepare food on a charcoal barbecue, which is why you are always on the safe side with a gas barbecue.
In addition, with a charcoal barbecue you always have to have charcoal with you, which is not exactly space-saving, or make sure that you can buy some in the immediate vicinity.
Cooking with a gas barbecue is also much quicker, as you don’t always have to wait for the right temperature.
You can set up the gas barbecue easily and simply, adjust the temperature flexibly and prepare your meals quickly and safely.
You don’t have to worry about who might be bothered by the smoke or where to dispose of the ash afterwards.
The only thing you need to worry about are the necessary gas cylinders, which of course always need to be on hand and may not be available in every nearby supermarket. Read more here:

Advantages of a gas barbecue

  • Quick preparation
  • No coal necessary
  • Uncomplicated assembly
  • Flexible temperature setting
  • Allowed almost everywhere

Disadvantages of a gas barbecue

  • Gas cylinder must always be ready
  • Not the classic grill variant

Instructions and tips: Barbecuing with gas

This video gives you practical instructions and helpful tips for barbecuing with a gas barbecue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfVVrjBxSxY

Charcoal barbecue: camping feeling & barbecue taste

Who doesn’t know those typical summer evenings when you sit in front of the charcoal barbecue with your friends or family and are already looking forward to the smoky barbecue flavor?
So if you don’t want to miss out on your bratwurst with that typical barbecue flavor while camping, you should opt for this option.
As soon as it is permitted to barbecue with charcoal on the campsite, nothing stands in the way.
All you need is charcoal, which you either already have with you or can buy at the nearest supermarket, and a barbecue lighter.
Grilling on a charcoal barbecue takes a few minutes longer than on a gas barbecue, but guarantees a unique taste and an extra dose of camping feeling. Read more here:

Advantages of a charcoal barbecue

  • Smoky barbecue flavor
  • Typical camping feeling
  • Sitting together at the barbecue

Disadvantages of a charcoal barbecue

  • Charcoal must always be ready
  • Longer preparation time
  • Ash must be disposed of

Lighting the charcoal: Instructions!

If you still need tips on how to light the charcoal properly, take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ub6hc40gQM

Reading tips! Grilling meat, fish or vegetarian dishes

You’re at the campsite, have your barbecue with you and are now wondering what to cook?
Whether you have a charcoal or gas barbecue – you can cook just about any dish you like.
From fish and meat to completely vegetarian – read more articles about barbecuing here:

Meat: recipes for beef, pork & lamb

Getting the perfect meat is not necessarily easy.
That’s why we have helpful tips on how to grill the perfect steak, prepare tender pork and use the strong taste and smell of lamb to turn it into a delicacy.
Barbecuing is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy meat.
Read the following tips and recipes to get the maximum flavor and tenderness:

Fish: salmon fillet, trout & seafood

Preparing fish is tedious work for many people.
People often reach for ready-made products that they quickly throw on the barbecue, but freshly prepared fish has so many advantages.
Grilling fish is recommended for all those who want to grill more than just sausages.
First of all, it is important to know how to smoke fish well so that the typical “fishy” smell that puts most people off fish disappears.
Read more here about the best way to prepare fish and great recipes for the perfect salmon, sea bream and trout:

Vegetarian dishes & tips

Are you a passionate camper and a convinced vegetarian or vegan?
It is usually not possible to conjure up a complete gourmet meal on the campsite.
However, for many campers, bratwurst and steak are a must.
But even as a vegetarian or vegan, you can have a relaxed and carefree time on the campsite.
With the right equipment and helpful recipes, you can easily implement your meat-free, fish-free or completely animal product-free lifestyle on your vacation in the great outdoors.
You can find valuable tips here:

Need more tips?
Read all about cooking while camping here.

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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.