What does the water column mean?

The water column indicates how waterproof a tent is. The higher the water column, the more resistant the tent is to penetrating moisture.

When is a tent waterproof?

According to the standard, a tent is considered waterproof from a water column of 1,500 mm. A distinction is made between the water column of the tent wall and the tent floor.

What helps against heat in a tent?

To keep your tent cool, you should make sure that your tent is in the shade during the midday sun. Good air circulation is essential when camping in summer - it's best to have windows or doors opposite each other. Our tents with darkened sleeping cabins also help to keep the tent cool. You can find more tips in our blog post on "Cooling your tent in summer".

How do I store the tent correctly?

Clean the tent and waterproof it if necessary before storing it for the winter. Also make sure that the tent is completely dry. To protect the tent fabric, ideally store the pegs, nails and poles separately. Store the tent in a dry, cool place with good ventilation.

When/how often to waterproof the tent?

How often you waterproof your tent depends on how often you use it and where you pitch it. However, we recommend waterproofing your tent at least every three months or before storing it. If you use cleaning agents, you should also waterproof your tent afterwards. You can find more information on cleaning, storage and waterproofing in our related blog post .

What is the vestibule in a tent?

The vestibule is a kind of anteroom outside the main tent. This area is covered, but usually not completely enclosed. For example, you can store equipment here that you want to protect but don't want to store directly in the tent. Depending on the type of tent, the vestibule may be larger or smaller.

How do I avoid condensation in the tent?

To avoid condensation in the tent, check in advance whether the ground is dry - otherwise moisture can form in the tent. Good ventilation is also very important. It is best if ventilation openings are opposite each other so that the air can circulate optimally. Wet clothing also contributes to condensation forming - so it is best to dry it outside during the day. "

Can a tent go in the washing machine or tumble dryer?

Never put the tent in the washing machine or tumble dryer! Detergents, softeners and heat attack the coating of the tent fabric and encourage mould. Spinning also puts a lot of strain on the material, while zips can damage the delicate tent fabric. This results in tears or loose seams that make the tent leaky.

How big should the tent be?

In addition to the living space that is shared, you should also pay attention to the cabins. The number of sleeping cabins and their location play a role here. Sleeping cabins separated by the living area or cabins with a flexible partition wall provide more privacy. As luggage also needs to be stored, you should also take this into account when choosing a camping tent. This can either be stored in the living area, an additional sleeping cabin or in the vestibule.

How do I set up the tent correctly?

In our blog you will find a blog post on the subject of tent pitching with the most important tips on how best to pitch your tent for your next camping holiday.

The guy ropes make the tent storm and weatherproof. This means that your tent is stable in different weather conditions and is ideally aligned.

How do I clean the tent?

For light soiling, you should only use clear water and a soft sponge to protect the tent material and the waterproofing. For more stubborn stains, you should use mild cleaning agents. Just note that you may then have to waterproof your tent again.

What does the addition "Protect" mean?

Our tents with the addition "Protect" all have a sewn-in groundsheet. This means that the tent floor and walls are joined together.

What is the advantage of a sewn-in groundsheet?

A tent with a sewn-in groundsheet is particularly suitable for harsh, colder and wetter regions. The groundsheet protects against wind and ground moisture, but also against dirt and crawling animals.

Can the tent stand without a car?

Yes, all of our bus and car tents are free-standing and can stand stable even without being attached to the car. So you can enjoy a flexible and mobile camping holiday!

Balestrand Van 4 Protect bus awning

4-person awning with simple attachment and sun canopy

Balestrand Van 4 Protect bus awning

4-person awning with simple attachment and sun canopy

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Freestanding awning for maximum flexibility
Suitable for vehicles with side sliding door
Simple fastening with piping strip or fastening straps
Main entrance with poles can be set up as a sun canopy
Mosquito nets at entrances to protect against insects

Product Description

Balestrand Van Protect

The Skandika Balestrand Van Protect awning is the perfect travel companion for all adventurers travelling in minivans, campers or panel vans with a sliding side door. Up to four people can find a cosy place to sleep, a sheltered place to stay or additional storage space in this bus awning with stand-alone function. There are no limits to your imagination with this lightweight, compact tent.

Car awning for up to 4 people for vehicles with side sliding door
Simple airlock fastening with piping strip or uncomplicated with fastening straps
With 2 doors, airlock passage with side door and a panoramic window made of film
The firmly sewn-in groundsheet protects against moisture, draughts and pesky creepy-crawlies
Front and side entrance with mosquito net for fresh air and insect protection at the same time
Front door can be set up as a sun canopy for shade in the entrance area (2 poles included)
Window with blackout, protected ventilation opening, floor in entrance can be folded down
Can also be used free-standing: simply release the lock, close the door and drive off!
Size 325 × 290 × 205 cm / Pack size 68 × 25 × 22 cm / Weight 8.2 kg

Versatile room extension

It doesn't always have to be a motorhome to experience great adventures in the great outdoors - the Skandika Balestrand Van Protect transforms even smaller panel vans, minivans or SUVs with sliding side doors into holiday homes suitable for camping. The clever tent conjures up plenty of space for sleeping, cosy get-togethers or for keeping luggage and accessories safe and dry.

Clever airlock design

The flysheet can be attached in different ways. A keder strip is used for form-fit attachment to appropriately equipped vehicles or the airlock is simply attached to the vehicle with the three straps, without any tools or special equipment. A door on the side of the airlock allows access to the vehicle from the outside.

Stand-alone function

The advantage of being close to the car is that a power source is always at hand and lugging equipment over long distances is avoided. However, day trips are no problem because the awning is free-standing - simply detach the airlock from the vehicle and drive off. What remains is a fully-fledged tent whose airlock entrance can be closed with a weatherproof door.

Weatherproof and stable

Made of robust polyester tent material with a water column of 3,000 mm and thanks to flexible, break-proof fibreglass poles, the Balestrand Van Protect is absolutely weatherproof and stable, yet light and compact. It can be set up and taken down quickly and is safely transported and neatly stored in the carry bag supplied.

Protective groundsheet

The fully sewn-in groundsheet keeps out moisture, draughts and creepy-crawlies and the mosquito net on the front and side doors offers further protection. The floor can be folded down at the entrance doors to make it easier to get into the tent without tripping.

Lots of light and air

The main entrance of the tent can be converted into a sun canopy using the two poles to provide shade in the entrance area. The large panoramic window made of foil provides plenty of light inside the tent even when the doors are closed and can be darkened from the inside for more privacy if required.

Accessories

Windschutz Bora

Schlafsack Dundee

Campinglampe Kiruna

Exclusive Air Single

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Weight	6,7 kg	17 kg	8,6 kg	9 kg	15 kg	14,5 kg
Linkage	Fibreglass	Fibreglass Steel	Fibreglass	Fibreglass	Fibreglass Steel	Fibreglass Steel
Inputs	3	2	2	4	2	2
Water column	300 cm	300 cm	300 cm	300 cm	400 cm	300 cm
Material (outer tent)	PU coated 190T polyester	PU coated 190T polyester	PU coated Recycled 190T polyester	PU coated 190T polyester	PU coated 190T polyester	PU coated 190T polyester
UV resistance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seams	Waterproof sealed	Waterproof sealed	Waterproof sealed	Waterproof sealed	Waterproof sealed	Waterproof sealed
Windows	Venetian blinds Slide	Venetian blinds Mosquito nets	Venetian blinds Mosquito nets	Venetian blinds Slide	Venetian blinds Mosquito nets Slide	Venetian blinds Slide
Carrier bag	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Freestanding	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of persons	4 persons 4	4 persons	4 persons	4 persons	4 persons 4	2 - 3 persons
Dimensions (LxWxH) (total)	325 cm x 290 cm x 205 cm	475 cm x 290 cm x 230 cm	300 cm x 300 cm x 220 cm	300 cm x 300 cm x 225 cm	370 cm x 320 cm x 210 cm	3450 m x 315 cm x 205 cm
Material (floor)	120 g/m² PE	130 g/m² PE	100 g/m² PE	100 g/m² PE	120 g/m² PE	PE
Pack size	63 cm x 21 cm x 21 cm	72 cm x 35 cm x35 cm	68 cm x 26 cm x 26 cm	68 cm x 26 cm x 26 cm	72 cm x 28 cm x 22 cm	67 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm
Item no.	5030	70030	2008	2007	16034	4017
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Colour	grey	grey	dark grey/green-grey	dark grey/green-grey	sand	blue
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Balestrand Van 4 Protect bus awning

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Balestrand Van 4 Protect bus awning

4-person awning with simple attachment and sun canopy

Balestrand Van 4 Protect bus awning

4-person awning with simple attachment and sun canopy

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Product Description