We were curious: what do our colleagues themselves like most about camping with a trailer tent? So we asked around within the team and based on their answers we came up with the top 10 below.
Wondering why we (and SO many campers with us) are such fans of the trailer tent? Read along!
1. More comfort
A trailer tent often has comfortable beds with real mattresses and a slatted base, a solid floor and better protection from rain and cold than a regular tent. You sleep higher off the ground, which is more comfortable and drier. No more inflatable mats or cold nights! It almost feels like home, but in the middle of nature.
2. Lighter and more agile
Folding trailers are much lighter than caravans and therefore easier to tow, even with a smaller, hybrid or electric car. They are also lower, which saves fuel and makes driving less stressful. You’ll notice this right away at a mountain pass or sharp turn. Another advantage of towing a folding trailer is that you do not need extra exterior mirrors and you can see over the trailer through your rearview mirror.
3. More spacious than a tent
What seems compact at first glance often turns out to be a veritable camping palace once set up. Folding trailers often offer a surprising amount of living space thanks to fold-out sections and optional awnings or awnings. Some models have separate sleeping compartments, a spacious awning and even a kitchen.
4. Faster setup
The days of endlessly lugging poles, strings and pegs are over. Modern folding trailers are designed to be set up in 15 to 30 minutes, sometimes even faster. So more time for a drink or a game.
5. More storage space while traveling
You can carry many items in the folding trailer itself, such as chairs, tables, kitchen utensils and bedding. This keeps your car more spacious and organized. In some models, the kitchen is also accessible on the road. Pretty convenient if the kids suddenly feel like a sandwich.
6. Real camping feeling
Unlike a caravan, you still sleep in tent canvas. You can hear the birds, smell nature and fully experience the outdoors. Even the raindrops can provide a pleasant sound without being uncomfortable.
7. Flexible and compact storage
A trailer tent often just fits in a garage or under a carport, unlike a caravan that often requires separate storage. If you do need storage, you often need less square footage, which in turn saves you money.
8. Relatively affordable
Folding trailers are generally a lot cheaper than caravans, both in purchase, insurance and maintenance. So a good middle ground between a tent and caravan. Ideal if you are looking for just a bit more comfort, but without the price tag of a caravan.
9. Suitable for large and small families
Many folding trailers can be completely customized with additional sleeping compartments or extension options. Family expansion? No problem, an additional children’s tent can be attached in no time. ideal for large and small families with children. Everyone has their own place.
10. Longer camping season than with a tent
Because of the better insulation and elevated sleeping areas, you can also enjoy camping in less weather or in the early and late season. Some folding trailers like Holtkamper’s models also often have a double roof giving you even higher insulation value, this provides a more pleasant indoor feeling and more warmth than in a regular tent.
Why choose a Holtkamper trailer tent?
As you read, camping with a trailer tent is freedom, comfort and adventure all in one. And if you really want carefree enjoyment, choose the best of the best: Holtkamper.
A Holtkamper trailer tent combines the real outdoor feeling of camping with the comforts of home. No hassle with pegs or awkward tent poles, because with the patented Windforce system your trailer tent is up in no time. Your beds are already made, your stuff is safely stored, and while your neighbors are still struggling with their tent cloth, you are already sitting under your awning with a cup of coffee.
With a Holtkamper you enjoy:
- Comfortable sleeping areas with thick mattresses, high and dry.
- Ample storage options, even while driving: your entire camping equipment goes along effortlessly.
- Innovative ventilation and insulation, keeping you warm and dry even in the early and late season.
- A light and aerodynamic design that will pull you effortlessly even with a smaller car.
- Natural experience thanks to the tent canvas: you smell the forest, hear the birds and feel the freedom, without compromising on convenience.
Holtkamper trailer tents are built for adventurers who want just that little bit more. Durable, well thought-out and 100% Dutch craftsmanship, for families, couples and solo travelers who appreciate quality.
Whether you are heading for the French Alps, exploring the Veluwe or simply want to escape from the hustle and bustle for a long weekend: with Holtkamper, your vacation begins as soon as you drive down the driveway.
Holtkamper. The convenience of luxury. The sense of adventure.
