The new Holtkamper Kyte astonishes other campers.
It even astonishes us. We started work on the development of the new Holtkamper Kyte over 18 months ago, and now it's completely ready: the world's most astonishing tent trailer has arrived. Never before have we put so many new designs, technologies and gadgets in a single new tent trailer. Many of them are so new and special that we were able to patent them. They include the no-rope, pole-free awning.
One-of-a-Kyte.
The Kyte pole-free awning is truly one-of-of-a-kind, worldwide. The pole-free awning 'floats' above the ground, without the need for any loose upright poles to support it. That places all of the awning space at your disposal! All you need to do is tighten the outer ends of the awning: the pole-free awning requires no ropes at all. The suspended carbon mast of the pole-free awning keeps the entire awning taught, even during storms.
Bert Holtkamp, the Kyte's designer: "At our 'test rock' off the coast of Normandy the Kyte has had some very stormy conditions to contend with during the past few months. The pole-free awning is built in such a way that simply nothing can go wrong with it. The endurance test proves that beyond doubt." When the Kyte is folded in and out, the awning stays connected to the mast. Because of this, positioning the mast is a piece of cake. The carbon fibre makes the mast extremely strong, but at the same time very lightweight. In no time at all you transform a few metres of fabric into a majestic kite.
Copycats take note: The Kyte pole-free awning is protected by several patents.
Sophisticated Roof.
The pole-free awning runs seamlessly into the Roof Extensions, which have been especially designed for the Kyte. These self-bearing roofs shield the windows and the side wall of the main tent against rain and direct sunlight.
The Kyte Roof Extensions with Roof Extenders: the windows are automatically 'covered' both left and right by Roof Extensions. The two simultaneously folding frame sections tighten the Roof Extensions without having to use a single rope or peg!
The Roof Extensions also prevent the side walls from getting dirty too quickly. Dirt, combined with moisture, is the biggest cause of mould forming in tent fabric. That problem is limited by the Roof Extensions. No loose poles are needed to fold out the Roof Extensions: the hinged frame simply folds in and out together with them.
Copycats take note: the Kyte Roof Extensions with Roof Extenders are protected by several patents.
The Kyte is equipped with a worldwide patented system for ventilation, insulation and condensation prevention: the Holtkamper Membrane Airco Tent system. Once you've used this system once, you'll never want to do without it. During hot weather (above 30 degrees) you open the roof and the hot air flows out of the tent. At the same time the sun is prevented from reheating the air in the tent: the air under the outer roof escapes straight away as soon as the sun causes the temperature to rise.
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In all other (normal) weather conditions, you don't need to do a thing! The Membrane System works automatically. There is a kind of 'climate chamber' between the two roof layers. When it rains, the climate chamber prevents condensation, and in cold weather it retains the heat. In hot summer weather the climate chamber insulates the roof from the indoor area so that the sunshine heats up the tent less quickly. A fantastic system! And that's not all: you can even completely remove the Kyte roof by unzipping it from the main tent. Very handy for making minor repairs or if after many years you decide to replace the roof.
Off Road version of the the new Kyte S.
Luggage space.
In fact, just about the entire Kyte trailer can
be filled with luggage. Under the collapsible slatted bed you will find
1,500 litres of luggage space! No cramming required: the entire body of the
trailer can be filled with clothing, toys, chairs, and so on. The Holtkamper
Pack-N-Go System even makes it possible to access the luggage space without
folding out the tent. That's especially useful when packing the tent trailer
and if you suddenly remember where your sunglasses are just after you set
off. The bed linen and other 'soft items' take up no extra luggage space as
they are simply placed on the bed.
The Kyte kitchen: the finest and
most practical tent trailer kitchen ever!
The Kyte Kitchen: love at first sight.
The beauty of the Kyte Kitchen is almost indescribable. Even the photos on
this page cannot show the true splendour of this kitchen. It features all
the mod cons: a superb three-ring gas range is covered with a stylish glass
plate; two spacious shelves with countless drawers for spices, cutlery and
pasta; a practical water supply for rinsing your hands; a fridge for the
cold drinks and dairy products; and then we have the large 'kitchen hold'
that you access via two large flaps from above. No more bending down and
searching endlessly. Everything is in hand reach in practical Curver boxes.
And because you can alter the extent to which the pole-free awning shelters
the kitchen, you always have the right climate for cooking: not too hot, not
too cold.
The finest ever tent trailer kitchen:
the integrated Kyte Kitchen with a 3-ring gas range, a huge luggage space,
plenty of work space, 2 simultaneously folding shelves with drawers. The
fridge and water supply are optional extras.
Sleeping
like a royalty.
The Kyte features a slatted bed with a
King Size mattress measuring 210 x 155 cm! There are plenty of ventilation
options that can be used from the bed. The windows can be opened from inside
out at any position, and the sleeping cabin has a huge ventilation wall with
mosquito netting. And then there is the Membrane System in the roof!
The collapsible
slatted bed measuring approx. 210 x 155 cm. Under the bed (and in the
kitchen) you will find no less than 1500 litres of luggage space! Photo:
study model Kyte. The production model is different (favourably!) from this
photo.
Everyone can go Kyting.
Curious faces watching from a
distance at the camping site transform into astonished faces as soon as the
Kyte is set up. The way the Kyte emerges like a butterfly is an amazing
sight to see. The pole-free awning is tightened with a classic kite surfing
movement. Setting up the Kyte is simply great fun. Remember to take a few
extra seats for the astounded passers-by who'll be only too eager to take a
look inside. Planning to move frequently between camping sites? No problem!
Jelle Holtkamp did precisely that every day in Iceland. Nothing could be
easier with the Kyte.
Kyte for
large and small.
Any family fits in the Kyte.
Whether there are two, three, four or five of you: there is a Kyte tailored
perfectly to your family situation. You are free to choose the configuration
and model.
Kyte: "The world's most astonishing tent trailer."
The extremely spacious interior with
simultaneously folding cockpit groundsheet. The main frame of the Kyte is
free of loose poles too! Click, click, done! Photo: study model Kyte. The
production model is different (favourably!) from this photo.
The new Kyte features:
The superb Kyte
pole-free awning
The large slatted bed of approx. 1.55 x 2.10 metres
The gigantic luggage capacity of approx. 1500 litres
The fantastic integrated Kyte Kitchen
The cosy interior with cockpit groundsheet
The optional rear extension
for 2-3 children and/or a toilet
tent
The new Holtkamper Kyte S Membrane Airco!
The Kyte now has a little brother! The Kyte S Membrane Airco. The difference is found in the interior. The interior of the Kyte S is smaller than that of the standard Kyte. All other sizes remain the same. The Kyte kitchen in the Kyte S is located under the awning.
The new Kyte S in Iceland. See also the Kyte Picture Gallery for more photos.
Voor meer Jelle Holtkamp op IJsland, zie www.holtkamper.nl/overons
Kennismaking met het studiemodel van de Kyte .
Uitleg door Jelle Holtkamp
De Holtkamper Kyte S: uitleg door Jelle Holtkamp
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• Large slatted bed, approx. 210 x 155 cm, collapsible with gas pressure springs
• Approx. 1500 litres luggage space!
• The superb integrated Kyte Kitchen with 3-ring stainless steel gas range with integrated glass cover, 2 large shelves, ample storage space
• Kyte pole-free awning with patented floating mast made of ultra strong carbon
• Cockpit groundsheet - in the entire living area, made of strong polyester, can be unzipped and removed, collapsible threshold
• Membrane Airco Tent system throughout the tent
• Full Al-ko chassis and axle with watertight bearings, cooling fins and shock dampers
• Heavy Duty screw supports, both front and back!
• Roof Extensions with simultaneously folding Roof Extenders left and right
• Various patented 'movable arcs' (frame sections for creating extra space)
• Lightweight trailer - made of anodised aluminium
• Al-ko quality chassis and axle - galvanised, with overrun brake and automatic reverse
• Nose wheel, continuously adjustable
• Large wheels with Michelin tyres - 165/13", steel wheel
• Tent frame galvanized and epoxy coated (unique!) - in exclusive Holtkamper ochre colour
• Set of pegs, pins, ropes and elastic tension hooks - in folding rail with sections
• Quality mattress - polyether, washable cover sheet
• Holtkamper All Climate Windows - with mosquito netting, reflective window film and curtain
• Awning left and right, removable with zip
The Kyte also has the true Holtkamper look. Shock dampers and Heavy Duty screw supports supplied as standard. Alloy wheels are optional.
