Three children ride their bikes across a meadow

Vacation activities on wheels: Tips for beginners on bike, motorcycle & quad

Vacation on wheels – Whether with or without a motor, on a vacation on wheels you can experience a lot and quickly cover distances without having to walk much.
You can relax and enjoy nature or embark on your next adventure.
Here you will find lots of tips for cycling, motorcycling and quad or ATV riding to make your vacation even more unforgettable.

Exciting activities when camping with the family

Would you like to make your camping vacation with your family even more exciting and thrilling?
Then you should consider riding bikes, motorcycles or quads!
There are many reasons to choose these activities.
For one, you can explore the surroundings in a fun way and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Driving these vehicles also provides a great opportunity to learn new skills and improve your driving techniques.
You can get adrenaline and experience the adventure.
Of course, it is important that you and your family carry out all activities safely and tailor them to your individual abilities and needs.
Always be aware of your surroundings and follow the rules and regulations.
Always wear the right protective equipment, especially a helmet, to avoid injury.
Overall, riding bikes, motorcycles or quads can be an exciting and memorable part of your family camping vacation.

On tour with wheels: advantages at a glance

That’s why you should think about an activity on wheels when camping:

  • Advantages: entertaining, enjoy nature, learn new skills & adrenaline
  • Important: Observe safety, individual abilities, rules & protective equipment
  • An unforgettable experience for the whole family

Tip!
Relaxed sleeping in the roof tent not only makes for a restful stay, but also keeps the trailer coupling free.
This freedom opens up the possibility of using a trailer or attaching a bike rack to the rear of the car.
With a roof tent that can be set up and taken down quickly, traveling becomes child’s play.
The flexibility to explore new routes for bicycle, motorcycle and quad tours makes your vacation even more varied.
A popular roof tent is this one:

Learn to ride a bike: vacation with dog & family

Pack your bike and a bike rack if you’re traveling with a roof tent or camper van and looking for a fun family activity!
Cycling is a popular sport in Germany that not only provides comfortable transportation over long distances, but also promotes health and allows you to experience the countryside at a leisurely pace.
It is an ideal activity to strengthen joints and tone muscles, even for relaxed riders.
Especially nice: with a little practice, you can even take the dog with you.

  • Experience the countryside together with the family
  • Enables comfortable transportation over long distances
  • Promotes health: stronger muscles & joints
  • Possibility: take the dog with you, after some practice

The article offers tips on route planning, a practical packing list and recommended camping destinations for cyclists:

Learning to ride a motorcycle: tips for beginners & tour planning

Motorcycling is a versatile and popular way to enjoy your vacation alone, as a couple or in a group.
You can either rent a motorcycle directly near the campsite or bring your own.
If you have the trailer coupling free with a roof tent, you are even more flexible.
When you set off on your first tour, you will need the right equipment.
When planning, you should take into account the length of the route and the abilities of your fellow travelers.
Physical strength and stamina also play a role here.
You should pay attention to these tips before camping with a motorcycle:

  • Trailer coupling is free for motorcycle trailer with roof tent
  • Proper equipment for the tour (transportation by car if necessary)
  • Planning with route length & abilities of fellow travelers

We continue with benefits, more tips on planning, a detailed packing list and popular destinations for motorcycle tours:

Riding a quad bike: Driving license & tips for your first ride

Experience the exciting roar of the engines, the roar of the wind and the jolting of the ground on a quad bike tour in the countryside.
Pure adrenaline!
You can explore popular places such as Leipzig, Bavaria or Dresden directly from the campsite.
The feeling of physical exertion disappears in an instant as the wind blows around your nose and you hurtle through the countryside.
You have the choice of booking quad bike tours on various websites or investing in your own quad bike.
For these reasons, it’s worth considering quad biking on your next vacation:

  • Exciting experience: off-road adventure
  • Nature exploration: directly from the campsite
  • Flexibility: bring your own quad bike or hire one

Find out more about the benefits of quad biking, planning tips for the tour and a packing list for your exciting adventure:

Vacation activities: Water sports, winter sports & Co.

You don’t just have to stay with your bikes, you can also spend your vacation doing lots of other great activities.
Look forward to a variety of exciting activities during your vacation!
Experience exciting adventures such as hiking, swimming, water skiing and even skateboarding.
There are no limits to your vacation!
Whether you are a beginner or already experienced, numerous tips await you here to experience new highlights and get the most out of your time away:

Two people wearing colorful protective clothing ride through the forest on a quad bike

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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.