Rooftop tent or van – have you decided to leave your stressful everyday life behind for a while and embark on a new adventure?
Do you want to see the world with complete flexibility and freedom and swap your cozy bed for a mattress?
Sounds like the perfect plan.
But now the only question is: would you prefer a rooftop tent or a converted van?
Here you can find out all about the advantages and disadvantages of each option and which one is best for you.
You can also take a look at everything about roof tents in the store: Roof tents.
Camping Ratgeber:
Roof tent or converted van?
What is more practical on vacation and road trips, a roof tent or a fully converted van?
Depending on whether you are planning a short camping trip or a long-term road trip, one or the other option is more suitable.
On the one hand, a roof tent can be set up quickly and easily and is also cheaper than a fully extended camper van.
This means you can easily stop off at any campsite and take a break.
However, having your own van is also a nice thing.
You have invested a lot of time, love and money in it and can travel comfortably over a longer period of time.
Advantages of the roof tent:
- Quick and easy assembly
- Can be fitted to almost any car
- More cost-effective than a van
- More flexible travel is possible
- More camping feeling and freedom
Advantages of the extended van:
- Integrated camping kitchen with fridge, stove etc.
- No major set-up required
- Plenty of space and storage space
In this video you can see a direct comparison of the two variants and use them as a guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEnWUn2XRP8
VW T4 classic: purchase, conversion, costs and facts
If you are planning a longer trip or even want to move completely into a converted van for a while, then you can find out all the important information you need to know when purchasing a VW bus, for example.
Approximately how much does an independent conversion cost?
What is the best way to save time, work and money?
And what else do I need to consider before I fulfill a lifelong dream and embark on the adventure of a lifetime?
Watch this video to get an experience report from passionate vanlifers who have fulfilled their dream of owning their own camper and converted it completely independently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3O-HO-70o
Roof tent assembly: Example VW T6 (workshop)
Whether classic or new model, roof tents are suitable for all car models.
A look behind the scenes: We take you with us for a day and show you what we do at CAMPWERK, using the example of one of the most popular models when it comes to camping, a VW bus.
The first stop is our workshop.
Installation professional Jonas has agreed to show you how he installs a Skycamp roof tent on a VW T6. Read more here:
