Tent trailers: comfort, space & equipment – additional living space when camping

Tent trailers – more space and comfort on the campsite!
More and more enthusiastic campers are now traveling with more than just the bare essentials and a tent.
Instead, you can simply enjoy more luxury: with a tent trailer!
This is attached to the towbar behind your car and offers you an enormous living and sleeping space when opened up.
Find out all about the advantages, the structure and different variants here.

Tent trailer: Extended living and sleeping area

If you have decided to go on your next camping trip with a tent trailer, also known as a folding caravan, you are guaranteed a carefree time!
While the tent trailer is folded up on the trailer behind your car when you’re on the road, it creates an amazingly large living space when unfolded.
The whole thing can be set up in a matter of minutes and you can use the extra space as you wish.
Especially if you’re traveling with the whole family, the additional space provided by a roof tent won’t hurt, so that you can all enjoy a relaxed, flexible and carefree camping vacation together.
Whether you’re only away for a few days or several weeks, a folding caravan is definitely worth it to make the most of your time in the great outdoors.

Advantages of a tent trailer

The tent trailer not only impresses with its versatile equipment, easy handling and unbeatable price, but also with its large area, which can be used for sleeping, for relaxed get-togethers, for cooking or as storage space.
If that’s not enough, you can extend the whole thing with an additional extension tent.
A tent trailer offers you these highlights:

  • Additional utility room or bedroom
  • Versatile equipment
  • Quick and uncomplicated assembly
  • Takes up no space when folded
  • Pleasant and cozy comfort

In the tent trailer, you have enough space to feel completely at ease – whatever the weather!

Instructions: Assembly in just a few steps

The trailer, including tent, must be attached to the rear of the car’s towbar and is therefore already with you on the road.
If necessary, you can make short stops or take breaks at the campsite and simply unfold the tent trailer with a flick of the wrist.
The tent is already in the correct position on the trailer at the start and only needs to be brought into the final, erected position.
Finally, fix the sides to the ground with pegs so that the tent does not slip or fly away and your extended sleeping or living area is ready to be used as you wish. This is how you set it up:

  1. Park at the desired location and disconnect the tent from the trailer coupling
  2. Loosen the loops and unfold the tent completely
  3. Fasten sides to the ground with pegs
  4. Fix the entrance area with poles

Watch the following video for assembly instructions.
In just a few minutes you’ll have a ready-made living space for the campsite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgrqKwJE1ek&t=41s

Need even more space?
No problem!

Depending on whether you are only traveling with your partner or with the whole family, you can also use your tent trailer in addition to a roof tent and thus have enough space for every family member.
For short stays, it is usually enough to just quickly fold up the main tent.
Especially if you are staying in one place for a longer period of time, an additional covered living area with an extension tent is super practical.
This gives you enough space to cook with the camping kitchen, play games together or relax in a camping lounger or comfortable camping chair.
Depending on the weather, you can, for example, use only the canopy as sun protection on sunny days or put up the individual side walls on cold days.
Practical for any time of year!
Advantages of an additional extension tent:

  • Extended living space on the campsite
  • Can be used for cooking, washing and relaxing
  • Additional storage space
  • Usable depending on weather conditions

Use your grow tent for cooking, as storage space or for a cozy get-together!

Tips!
Tent trailers from CAMPWERK

A tent trailer therefore impresses with its quick and easy set-up, pleasant comfort and additional usable space, making it the perfect companion for any camping vacation.
If this appeals to you, then you should definitely opt for a tent trailer from CAMPWERK.
Find out more about the different variants here:

You can choose from these tent trailers:

Economy tent trailer: space miracle for beginners

The economy tent trailer is particularly recommended for camping beginners.
This “space miracle” is between 9 and 19 m² in size and is ideal for beginners.
It can be set up in just a few seconds to create an enormous living space and guarantees you a restful night’s sleep thanks to the comfortable foam mattress.
You can find this tent trailer in the store here: The highlights of the Economy tent trailer:

  • 9 to 19 square meters bedroom
  • Window with robust mosquito net
  • Breathable fabric
  • Comfortable foam mattress

“Family” tent trailer: space for the whole family

If you are traveling with the whole family, we recommend the “Family” tent trailer.
This is between 11 and 23 m² in size and can also be divided up if required to create a room for a children’s or guest room, for example.
It only takes about 3 minutes to set up and you have a huge living space at your disposal.
Visit the store directly here: The highlights of the “Family” tent trailer:

  • 11 – 23 m² room area
  • Set up in about 3 minutes
  • Space for 2 to 5 people
  • Room layout possible

Winter camping and cold regions

Winter camping – camping is no longer just for summer, but is also becoming increasingly popular among passionate campers in the cold and snow.
The beautiful landscapes with their winter flair and the numerous winter sports on offer, such as skiing or snowboarding, alone make a camping vacation in the cold season or in colder regions worthwhile.
You’ll be well protected in your tent trailer.
Nevertheless, you should equip yourself with the appropriate accessories in advance, such as a heater, electric blanket and seat heater, so that you don’t catch a cold in your awning when you’re sitting with your loved ones until late in the evening.

Also recommended: Our tips for winter camping beginners!

You should pack the following accessories for winter camping:

  • Gas heating
  • Electric blanket
  • Seat heating

Even in colder temperatures, you can enjoy a relaxing time at the campsite – with the right equipment! Off-road tent trailer folding caravan Family CAMPWERK

FAQ: Questions and answers

How much does a tent trailer actually cost?
Which is the best tent trailer and what else do I need to look out for?
Here are a few more questions that are frequently asked about tent trailers.
So you’ll be well prepared for your camping vacation with a tent trailer.

Which is the best tent trailer?

Depending on how long you are traveling and how many people you are traveling with, one or the other tent trailer may be more worthwhile.
In general, the tent trailers from CAMPWERK are recommended.
Are you traveling as a couple with your partner?
Then take a look at the economy tent trailer.
Are you planning a vacation with the whole family?
Then perhaps the Family tent trailer is more worthwhile, so that everyone traveling with you has enough space.

  • Economy tent trailer for couples
  • Family tent trailer for families

How much does a tent trailer cost?

Of course, there are also differences in price depending on the model, size, features and manufacturer.
However, you generally have to dig a little deeper into your pockets when purchasing a trailer.
A good, fully equipped tent trailer can easily cost around 8,000 to 10,000 euros.
But you should also budget around 3,000 euros for smaller, simpler models.
With a tent trailer, however, you are guaranteed enormous comfort, fun and luxury, making every camping vacation a very special time.
You’ll be happy to invest a little more money, which will pay off in the form of numerous vacations, including successful, carefree and unforgettable times with your loved ones.
You will incur the following costs:

  • 3,000 euros for small models
  • 8,000 to 10,000 euros for fully equipped models

Tent trailer CAMPWERK Price

If you are still looking for a suitable model for you and your loved ones, you should take a look at the Campwerk Shop.
Here you can put together your tent trailer as you wish and individually select all functions, additional equipment, size and extensions.
This allows you to create your own trailer, with the price being determined according to your wishes and ideas.
Take a look at the page, configure your dream trailer and get your personal quote:

Reading tips! Space, sun and privacy protection

What else do I need at the campsite?
In order to be as well prepared and equipped as possible, you can also find a helpful and detailed packing list for your camping vacation here.
You can read more suggestions and tips for a carefree time at the campsite in the following articles:

Awning: protection on the campsite

As it can get very warm on the campsite, a fixed awning is also a good idea so that the sun doesn’t dazzle, at least when eating and sitting together.
However, the robust protection can usually also keep out rain and wind and also serves as a privacy screen if you want some privacy.
Read everything you need to know about the various awnings here:

Awning: More space when camping

You can also get additional living space on the campsite with a separate awning.
This provides protection from the sun and prying eyes and also means you don’t have to spend your time in the roof tent or folding caravan.
In an awning, you can relax at the end of the evening or prepare a warm meal.
Read more about this must-have for the campsite here:

Tarp: The tent for on the go

A tarp can be used flexibly as wind, rain or sun protection and is therefore ideal as an additional area of use.
It is perfect as an emergency plan, especially on excursions, if it rains unexpectedly and you need shelter.
Find out all the other advantages, different versions and assembly tips 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.