Tent trailer for 3 people: From the right model to the packing list

Tent trailer for 3 people – Experience nature, spend time with your family and create unforgettable adventures – you can do all of this when you camp with a tent trailer for three people.
In this blog post, you’ll find out why camping with a tent trailer is a great way to experience the great outdoors with your family and save money at the same time.
We’ll give you tips on choosing the right tent trailer, introduce you to different models and show you how to best prepare for your camping trip.
You’ll also find out how you can extend your sleeping space with a practical roof tent.
Immerse yourself in the world of camping fun for the whole family!

Budget-friendly family fun: camping with a child

Camping with a three-person tent trailer can be a great way to spend time with your family in the great outdoors.
It promotes family bonding, allows for an authentic nature experience and creates unforgettable adventures for your child.
It’s also a budget-friendly option and an opportunity to de-stress and relax in nature.

For these reasons, you should enjoy a family vacation with the three of you:

  • Camping with a tent trailer: family time in the great outdoors
  • Family ties and nature experiences
  • Unforgettable adventures for children
  • Budget-friendly option
  • Stress relief and enjoyment of nature

Tips for choosing: Economy or Family?

Careful selection ensures a pleasant camping adventure with your family.
Make sure there is enough space for three people, easy assembly and weather protection.
Good ventilation is important, as is durability and quality.
Consider the weight and size of the tent trailer as well as your budget.
Read reviews from other campers and, if possible, look at the tent trailer in person before buying to make sure it meets your requirements.
You should pay attention to these five points if you want to find the right tent trailer:

  1. Space for three people, note assembly & weather protection
  2. Value good ventilation, durability & quality
  3. Consider weight, size & budget
  4. Read reviews from other campers
  5. Before buying: personal inspection

Economy tent trailer: space & comfort for smaller families

With its 9 m² of space, the Economy tent trailer offers a practical solution for families who want to enjoy camping for three.
With an extension tent, you can extend the living area to 18 m², giving you enough space to set up a comfortable bed for the child.
For additional privacy and flexibility, a partition wall can be purchased as an accessory between the sleeping area with the king-size bed and the other area of the extension tent.

1-3 persons / 9 -18 m² area

You can find the Economy tent trailer in the store here: And you can get a first impression in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN6aECHTzWM&t=690s

Family tent trailer: even more space and storage space

With its generous 11 m², the Family tent trailer provides enough space for smaller families, and the area can even be extended to an impressive 23 m² with an add-on tent.
With an unladen weight of 450 kg, a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg and a generous load space of 1,475 liters, the Family tent trailer, like the Economy tent trailer, offers an ideal combination of lightness and storage space.

2-5 persons / 11-23 m² area

If you would like more details about the Family tent trailer, you can either visit the store here …
… or you can watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvRHrOHylW8&t=644s

Off-road: camping in the wilderness

Each tent trailer is available in two versions: Offroad and Onroad.
The off-road version is specially designed for use in challenging terrain.
It has robust tires and a sturdy aluminium body designed for difficult terrain.
These features make it the ideal choice for off-road adventures, whether camping in remote areas or for outdoor enthusiasts who like to get off the beaten track.
That’s what makes off-road tent trailers:

  • Built for the outdoors: robust tires & sturdy aluminium body
  • Ideal for off-road adventures & camping in remote areas

You can read more about off-road tent trailers here:

More space: larger trailer, add-on tent & roof tent

Planning more children, want more privacy or want to travel with friends?
Then you might want to consider buying a larger tent trailer.
Or if you would prefer to go away with just the two of you, a smaller and therefore cheaper tent trailer might be an advantage for you.
If you would prefer a larger or smaller tent trailer, you can find lots of tips for camping with different numbers of fellow travelers here:

Add-on tent: flexibility for your camping adventure

If you want to stick with a tent trailer for three people and equip it for three people, you can always invest in an extension tent.
There you can set up a kitchen, create additional storage space and set up a camp bed if your child is a little older and no longer wants to sleep in their own king-size bed in the tent trailer, or if you are using the tent trailer with friends.
You can read more about the tent trailer here:

Space for everyone: solution with roof tent & tent trailer

For even more space and a clever division of living and sleeping areas, you can use a roof tent in addition to the tent trailer.
This gives you extra space on the top of the car roof for sleeping and living.
For example, you can sleep up in the roof tent and your child down in the tent trailer.
If at some point your child no longer wants to go on vacation with you, you can sell the roof tent or tent trailer and continue to use the other one.
You can find a selection of roof tent models here:

Safe & careful planning: steps to a camping trip

However, preparing for a camping vacation with a three-person tent trailer requires even more steps to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Plan ahead and book a suitable campsite with enough space for your tent trailer.
Also consider environmental aspects, reservations and permits for nature reserves and leave a contingency plan.
Finally, we recommend a test drive and a check of the technical parts.
With this small list, you can always keep track of the things you should consider before your camping vacation:

  • Book a suitable campsite (space for tent trailers)
  • Pay attention to the environment, reservations & nature reserves
  • Create an emergency plan for the trip (precautionary measures)
  • Test drive & technical inspection before departure

Vehicle & driver’s license: Safe on the road with precautionary measures

Before you set off, it is advisable to check the condition of the tent trailer, especially the brakes, lights and tires.
Make sure everything is working properly and take appropriate safety precautions on the road, such as obeying the speed limits and driving with foresight.
By taking these precautions, you can enjoy your camping adventures safely and stress-free.
To ensure that your camping trip with a tent trailer goes smoothly, you should make sure in advance that your car is strong enough to tow the trailer and that you have the right driving license.
In most cases, category BE or category 3 is required to drive trailers with a gross vehicle weight of over 750 kg.
Tent trailers usually have a higher gross vehicle weight rating, for example 1300 kg, but there is also a lighter version of the Economy with a gross vehicle weight rating of 750 kg.

Attention!
Driving license: BE / class 3 = over 750 kg permissible total weight

Accessories: What you need for your camping vacation!

You will need a range of accessories for your camping vacation.
These include sleeping bags, sleeping mats, camping utensils, cutlery, a camping stove with fuel, tables, chairs, flashlight, a cool box or cool bag, kitchen utensils, a tool set and a first aid kit.
You should also pack camping accessories specifically for the tent trailer.
Depending on the weather, the comfort of your campsite and the length of your stay, also think about mosquito repellent, sun protection, a camping toilet, a washing line with clothespins, waste garbage cans and bin bags as well as a power supply if you want to use electronic devices.
It is best to create a detailed packing list, organize your camping equipment and think especially about everything for safety and entertainment for the child.
With this practical packing list, you can quickly remember what you still need to pack:

Accessories Packed?
Sleeping bags ▢
Sleeping mats ▢
Camping tableware ▢
Cutlery ▢
Camping stove ▢
Tables ▢
Chairs ▢
Flashlight ▢
Cool box or cool bag ▢
Tool set ▢
First aid kit ▢
Tent trailer accessories ▢
Mosquito & sun protection ▢
Camping toilet ▢
Clothesline with clothespins ▢
Litter garbage cans & bin liners ▢
Power supply ▢

Tip!
To keep everything tidy in the tent trailer, you should consider a sorting system.
Accessories such as a kitchen organizer, a bag organizer and the Campwerk Box M can help.
You can find more accessories for more order here: Storage (Shop).

Destinations: out into nature!

These are the best destinations for camping with 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
  • Extra strong square T-drawbar 100x100mm for maximum stability and best maneuverability
  • Axle up to 1,500 kg with maintenance-free hexagonal rubber spring axle
  • Optionally with watertight wheel hub
  • 2 crossbars
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
  • Independent suspension
Aluminum body
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
  • Mud Terrain tire tread
  • Special wheel connection for your towing vehicle on request
Terrain values
  • 350 mm ground clearance
  • 570 mm wading depth
  • 27° slope angle
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
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
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.
  • Visco-elastic mattress.
  • High-quality Tencel® cover (38 % Tencel®, 62 % polyester).
  • Four practical turning loops.
  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
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.