Tent for storing stuff

[Ricotansky]

Hi,

We are after a smallish cheap tent to keep things like the pushchair and car seat in when we are on short trips and can't be bothered to put up our awning.

I've looked at the cinch but it's a bit big and expensive for something used just to chuck a few bits in.

What do other people use?

Cheers,

Rico

 

[WelshGas]

Hi,

We are after a smallish cheap tent to keep things like the pushchair and car seat in when we are on short trips and can't be bothered to put up our awning.

I've looked at the cinch but it's a bit big and expensive for something used just to chuck a few bits in.

What do other people use?

Cheers,

Rico

2 man pop up tent off Amazon. Waterproof, easy up, easy down. Has built in groundsheet.

 

[kp64zl]

Quechua pop up tent £40 ish from decathlon- waterproof etc

I.e same as @WelshGas

 

[westfalia]

Outwell pop up tent, we also have a Quechua one, the Quechua one
is smaller but a bit more tricky to wrap back up.

 

[Ricotansky]

Thanks all!

 

[BeagleMum]

Quechua pop up tent £40 ish from decathlon- waterproof etc

I.e same as @WelshGas

+1 for Quechua be aware not all waterproof tents are waterproof choose the make wisely

 

[kp64zl]

My Quechua ones are waterproof if that helps- impressed with them as so cheap

 

[Mr & Mrs B]

We used to use a Khyam K9 dog tent for storage when on longer trips as it was quick to put up, took up little storage space and tucked behind Cali when on site.

 

[Emil Silenhag]

Pack less stuff.
Or get a small trailer or a roof box.

 

[tuono001]

We used a decathlon 2 man popup tent for the first couple of years, 2 car seats, balance bike and pram.
Now use the awning with the side panels, not quite as quick but more space.

 

[kp64zl]

Tarpaulin over the stuff good too - simple

 

[Richy]

Pack less stuff.
Or get a small trailer or a roof box.

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Trailers are the way forward

 

[amdby]

Pack less stuff.
Or get a small trailer or a roof box.

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Hi, How much did you pay to have a tow bar fitted?

 

[viking]

Hi,

We are after a smallish cheap tent to keep things like the pushchair and car seat in when we are on short trips and can't be bothered to put up our awning.

I've looked at the cinch but it's a bit big and expensive for something used just to chuck a few bits in.

What do other people use?

Cheers,

Rico

Decathlon sell the Quechua pop-up range which are quite reasonable

 

[Emil Silenhag]

Hi, How much did you pay to have a tow bar fitted?

Tow bar was already there when I bought my California...and I live in Norway so I guess the price here is not representative for where you live?

 

[Richy]

Hi, How much did you pay to have a tow bar fitted?

There’s a few older post kicking around that might say different, but I’m sure a retro fit towbar is the best part of £500

 

[JimB976]

We got one of these and I really rate it highly:

NATURE HIKING SHELTERS, RUGS - Arpenaz Compact Fresh Shelter

£34.99 - NATURE HIKING SHELTERS, RUGS - Arpenaz Compact Fresh Shelter - QUECHUA

www.decathlon.co.uk

Very handy when you want to leave a bit of stuff on site and make sure it’s still dry when you return, and of course a great beach shelter too. Here’s ours in action last week with another Cali camping just behind us (another club member). If you are wondering why it’s so far away from the van, we did have the awning set up in between the two that was just packed away when taking this photo. I slid the beach shelter closer to the van before turning in for the night.

 

[Ricotansky]

Thanks for all the ideas everyone. I think a trip to decathlon is needed!

 

[Wildcamper]

There’s a few older post kicking around that might say different, but I’m sure a retro fit towbar is the best part of £500

Ours cost just under £500 last autumn. Get one that is VW specific and properly wired in. DIY ones compromise the vehicle electrics, result in warning lights coming on and if your vehicle is within warranty it will be invalid!

 

[Jur lambert]

We use a small tent. Vaude drive van. Big tot sit in and store the bikes

 

[Red wine lover]

We paid under £300 for our tow bar. Use a safari room on the awning when we park up.

 

[ioich]

We use a small tent. Vaude drive van. Big tot sit in and store the bikes

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HI Jur,
does the Vaude tent fit over the rear door with the bike rack mounted? I really like this solution and will probably ickup one if i can confirm the compatibility with the bike rack.
Thanks
Julian

 

[ioich]

We got one of these and I really rate it highly:

NATURE HIKING SHELTERS, RUGS - Arpenaz Compact Fresh Shelter

£34.99 - NATURE HIKING SHELTERS, RUGS - Arpenaz Compact Fresh Shelter - QUECHUA

www.decathlon.co.uk

Very handy when you want to leave a bit of stuff on site and make sure it’s still dry when you return, and of course a great beach shelter too. Here’s ours in action last week with another Cali camping just behind us (another club member). If you are wondering why it’s so far away from the van, we did have the awning set up in between the two that was just packed away when taking this photo. I slid the beach shelter closer to the van before turning in for the night.

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Jim
I'm definitely going to pickup on of these. I'm curious about the shade you have on your windscreen too. Which model/brand is it.
Thanks
Julian

 

[Cali-ABZ]

We use a Decathlon pop up shelter thing, a bit like this.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/campi...resh-2-adults/_/R-p-157673?mc=8384145&c=WHITE

It folds down into a pretty compact circular shape, and goes up in no time. We've stored car seat, balance bike and plastic storage box in there, as well as shoes, etc.