Accessories
Anything related to campervanning is selling like hot cakes and only going up in value, so grab what you can while you can! You can always flog it on ebay for twice the price…
All the latest campervan gear and gadgets put to the test
Garmin Camper 1090
When it comes to route planning and navigation, everyone has their own approach – varying in complexity from following a paper map until you’re completely lost and then asking local farmers for directions, to shouting at Google for sending you the wrong way until you’re completely lost and then asking local farmers…
If this sounds familiar, you might benefit from a proper sat-vav. The advantage of a campervan/ motorhome-specific one is that you tell the sat-nav the dimensions of your vehicle and then it will calculate a suitable route for you based on this info. The Camper 1090 also features a directory of campsites. Other features include a 10in high-resolution display screen that can be viewed in landscape or portrait mode.
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Bo-camp Industrial Chill Mat
Maybe it’s just us but think picnic rug and the first thing that comes to mind is likely to be a threadbare tartan blanket, complete with salad cream stains and a loaf’s worth of crumbs from the last time it was used. Thankfully, things have moved on since the 1970s… the twenty-first century version of the picnic blanket is a significant upgrade. With its swish geometric pattern and tasteful colour options, the Bo-camp Industrial Chill Mat, available from Glam Outdoor Leisure, is as stylish as it is practical. And it’s certainly that; waterproof, mildew-resistant and UV protected, all designed to ensure a long life. As well as a picnic blanket, it’s ideal as an awning carpet or just for chilling in the park, on the beach or in the garden. It also comes in a handy carrying bag. glamoutdoorleisure.co.uk
Baby campervan bean bag
One of the joys of babies is that they can’t speak, of course. That means you can impress your own style, hobbies and interests, etc, upon them through accessories, in much the same way you might a dog, because they are unable to object. Perhaps your child will grow up to hate all things campervan, but for now it’s your chance to have your own say on the matter, and what better way than to start them off with a campervan bean bag? To be fair, this is super-cute as well as cool, so your child is not going to grow up to be a good person if they do happen to object somehow. It also looks mega-comfortable and our only question is, why don’t they make them for adults? It features a waterproof seat cover and a colourmatched baby harness with a steering wheel printed on it. It’s also available in a variety of colours so, if you go in for traditional gender stereotyping, opt for girlie pink or boyish blue. Alternatively, red, grey or turquoise are available for those with a non-binary identity.
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