Karl Pearce, of KTG Caravans and Campers in Staffordshire, said buyers were waiting up to six months, adding: 'It's crazy. Prices have shot up.' We love the freedom it gives us and we have been exploring parts of the country we had never considered before. SMARTBed– SMARTbed evolution R is the newly launched bed on rails. With the bed set on rails, you’ll be able to push the passenger seats forward closer to the front seats.

Since a few years, AIR tents making there way to Australia. The real benefit is that even as a single person setting them up- they are easy to erect. For the extended family, extra sleeping quarters for the (grand) kids the range of free-standing side tent or rear tents are the best choice. You will have much more space available and as you AA warns drivers to avoid puddles in case they're perilous potholes after a record month of related breakdownsUnzip the tent out of the cool matching Campervan Wheel bag and the tent "Pops up" in seconds. A few poles to install and the tent is ready to use in minutes.

Drive away awnings are designed to offer a number of ways to improve your camping holiday experience, such as:In addition to all the campervan gear, every California comes with air-conditioning, cruise control, power mirrors, alarm system and front seats that are height and lumbar adjustable. Infotainment is taken care of by an 8.25-inch Composition Media touchscreen with App Connect, Bluetooth, DAB radio and six speakers.

when airing out the tent, avoid leaving the tent thrown over items which sharp and spiky objects- this will minimise risk of rips With record numbers of Britons buying motorhomes for staycations, it has reportedly caused a shortage of the vehicles. The rear cowling has awning piping that is compatible with the Transporter fitting kit here which gives a really nice seal between the Transporter and Drive away awning. We decided to buy a Vango Noosa Low awning because we wanted a front porch area where we could shelter and cook in case of rain and it was a good price.

My earliest memory of van life was playing in my grandparent’s converted Ford Transit when I was 7 (when they were in the country).

Better quality components that make up the fibre glass rod structures and stitching of the rod channels is generally more robust to prevent tearing. Select a few to visit so that you can compare the workmanship. Most of the converters will be using standard conversion kits for the kitchen area and campervan storage, so it’s all about the finish (and the bed and the roof – see below). In the UK, the Caddy California will come a choice of 114hp 1.5-litre TSI turbo petrol or 122hp 2.0-litre TDI turbodiesel. The petrol gets a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the 122hp diesel is equipped out of the box with VW’s popular seven-speed DSG automatic, which works very well in the Caddy Cargo van. And if a romantic weekend under the stars results in your family growing some nine months later - or you want to vacation with a group of friends - and you need additional sleeping quarters, VW has the answer without having to upgrade to the bigger - and far pricier - models in the California range.The generous height of the VW Tent also means that you can stand up inside, which is perfect for when dressing in your best festival attire or sheltering from a rainy British summer’s day. With an impressive waterproofing level of 3000mm on the roof and 1000mm for the side, you can escape all the elements. Cooking inside your tent: many people have pull out drawers with stoves in the tailgate area. When you use your tent at the same time, make sure that you do not have a open flame