Camping Travel Store Blog

 Camping Top Tip #1 Always check over your tent, awnings, footprint (if used), guy ropes, and pegs before any trip. Is it there, have you got enough! Whether you only used your tent last week or you are giving the tent it's first airing after being stored over the winter, this tip will save you so much hassle when setting up. We've all done the manic break our camp down quickly routine to either be off-site in time or beat the rain, and when packing the car, items just get placed in any available space. When unpacking at home not all items may be stored together. The amount of people we read about and speak with, including ourselves who have left poles at home or forgotten that when unloading, the awning was stored in the shed, not the garage! It all makes for an unnecessary start to your holiday which can easily be avoided by sparing half an hour to check everything. Remember success is 90% preparation!

We've recently completed the installation of two Outstanding AN3 Compact Safari Tents in the Lake District , however, our clients decided that our wooden front door option would add great value to the look of the tents. Building a simple frame and using matching uprights to those of the structure, we secured a fitted wooden door to the entrance giving the sense of luxury and that home from home feeling. The canvas door is simply rolled up and secured on the internal side, but the appearance gives these tents another dimension, not to mention the great feeling of being able to lock the door as you leave! What do you think? Let us know in the comments below. For  further information, Email: info@campingtravelstore.co.uk

New for 2016 from Karsten Tenten is the POP Awning A simply designed canopy that 'Pops' up and is then fitted to the standard rails on camper vans. It comes with a side screen which zips to the top and is then pegged to the floor. An additional side is available as an optional extra. Due to it's unique design, the awning breaks down exceedingly quick and neatly packs away for easy storage.  Additional king poles are available which enables the camper to elevate the side screens, to increase the 'tarp' effect of the awning and also maximise shade. Made in Holland with the best materials and fittings, these awning would also be very suitable for work vans as it fits a standard awning rail.  For further information please see our webpage LINK  or Call  01763 273662

Announcing our 2016 Display dates for the Karsten, ESVO & Cabanon tents. Please click on photo for more details and address. Please click on photo for further information

Our newly designed website is now live... There are more pages still to add, but the majority of it is complete. Please have a look... www.campingtravelstore.co.uk

So as you can see we have given the blog a bit of a make over, this is to bring it in line with our new website which is nearly ready to go live.  Along with the Karsten, ESVO & Cabanon Tents, we will also be adding other products that have been tried and tested by us that we think you'll like. As you would expect they will be a must for any camper as well as being of fantastic quality! How do you like you like our new logo?  If you want to keep up to date with our blog posts, please subscribe by email.... that way when we update the site you'll be updated too!

Our June display saw the showcasing of the ESVO Bedouin range....certainly the first time I've ever seen them in the UK. Together with the Cabanon and Karsten's our show was a 'Sea of Canvas'. With over 20+ models on display as well as Karsten Commercial Range and the mainstream tents offered by Cross Camping it was a display not to be missed. Quite possibly the best in the UK! All Enquiries 01763 273662

FULL VIDEO Camping Travel Store has just displayed the Karsten Inflatable Tent's along side the Vango Airbeam's. It was a very successful weekend for both tents and the dispaly will be repeated in 2013.

Karsten's direct to tent rain awning connector. This is a great little joiner add to your collection of Karsten Awnings. It allows you to connect your current rain awning direct to the Karsten Pod, without the need of erecting the Comfort or Extension Awning. We have used it today at a display on a Karsten 325 and its' fantastic. Not only does it protect the doorway from rain, but also provides enough shade for two people to sit under. This is now available to order from the Camping Travel Store Please call 01763 273662 or email info@campingtravelstore.co.uk for further details.

We love talking about our Karsten, and indeed having met and spoken to a lot of other owners, you do too.... If you would like us to send you some Karsten Tent Flyers with your name  printed on the back, you can hand these out to any interested parties and should they purchase a tent from us at Camping Travel Store , mentioning your name; as a thank you - we'll send you £25.00 worth of Marks and Spencer's vouchers. We are not asking you to sell the tent, just talk about it and your experience of purchasing through us. Further Information :  Karsten Tent Club Reward