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Camper tents and awnings

No matter what motorhome, camper or 4x4 you choose for your vacation, OutdoorXL has the awning for your next trip or adventure. Drive-away or non-driv ... Read more

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The different types of campers and motorhomes

There are many different motorhomes and campers on the road. They come in all shapes and sizes. From small, self-constructed vans to specially designed motorhomes and fully custom-built 4x4 trucks. To provide some guidance in choosing the right camper awnning, we have grouped our camper awnings into 5 categories. Awnings for SUVs, for converted small vans (mini campers), the popular camper vans (like the Volkswagen Transporter), for high-top vans (like a Mercedes Sprinter or Fiat Ducato) and for large A-class and overcab motorhomes.

Minicampers

Small vans are regularly used as mini camper. The most popular micro camper is undoubtedly the Renault Kangoo. In these mini campers standing height and sheltered space are things to think of in advance, , especially when the wetter could force you to stay inside. Awnings in all sorts and types can help to add comfort to your minicamper.The small vans below are often used as mini mobile homes and there is a large selection of awnings that will fit these vehicles.

  • Renault Kangoo
  • Peugeot Partner
  • Volkswagen Caddy
  • Citroen Berlingo
  • Fiat Doblo

Campervans

This group of compact campers has gained an almost iconic status as the vehicle for discovering the world. Many campervan models are serially produced with an elevating roof that provides standing room in the van. The style icon campervan is the Volkswagen Transporter, but fortunately there are many other options for a more modest price to create your own dream campervan. An awning is an almost indispensable addition when travelling with this type of camper. There is a wide selection of awnings for campervans and below you will find some popular models:

  • Volkswagen Transporter
  • Mercedes Marco Polo editions
  • Volkswagen California, Westfalia
  • Renault Traffic
  • Ford Nugget

4x4s campers

4x4s are frequently used as travelling homes for holidays. They may pick-ups with sleeping cabins or Land Rover Defenders converted to 4WD mobile homes. The options and outfit for these adventurous looking camping vehicles grow every season. Standing height and sheltered space are things to think of in advance, especially when the wetter forces you to stay inside. Awnings in all sorts and types can help you to add comfort to your trips. Some examples of the 4x4-campers that can accommodate camper tents:

  • Land Rover Defender
  • Toyota Landcruiser
  • Mercedes G-Klasse
  • Jeep Wrangler
  • Nissan Patrol

High-top campervans

High-top campervans add a few extra’s to your holiday vehicle: height, width and length. In high-top campervans there is also a larger selection of lengths and engines to choose from. They are comfortable travel vehicles with standing height in living area of the van. Although they may not fit in an average car park, they can be used reasonably well in cities. If you want more space and comfort when residing at places for longer times, buscamper awnings are a good choice. Below are a number of common types vans for which awnings are available:

  • Mercedes Sprinter campervans
  • Fiat Ducato campervans
  • Volkwagen Grand California
  • Mercedes Sprinter Westfalia, Frankia

Overcab and A-class motorhomes

These motorhomes are luxury, comfortable and large holiday vehicles. They are designed to accommodate up to 6 persons comfortably. In overcab motorhomes there is a fixed double bed space in the overcab compartment. A-class motorhomes have a fully integrated design from the driver's seats to living area and various sleeping areas. Motorhomes are often built on the chassis of large vans like a Ducato or Sprinter, A-class versions may also be built on a truck chassis. There are also good possibilities to use awnings and canopies for motorhomes. Popular A-class and overcab motorhomes are:

  • Adria motorhomes
  • Dethleffs motorhomes
  • Kabe motorhomes
  • Concorde motorhomes