Win a folding bike courtesy of Camping Online

Unfolded folding bike

Win a folding bike worth £139.99

Win this uber cool Pyramid Folding Bike with super portable 16 inch alloy wheels . The bike comes with 6 gear shimano system. Apart from the fact that you can fold this bike, it is also very light, it is made from alloy that is almost as light as aluminium.

Because this bike can be folded and its so light, it is ideal for camping trips as it will takes very little space. It is also ideal if you cycle to work or live a a flat where storage space is tight. You can easily fold it and take it into tube, trains and other public transport. Camping Online is giving you an opportunity to own one free of charge, you just need to answer a simple question and the bike is yours.

Here are some of the highlights of this super cool bike:

* Simple and quick to fold away
* Folded Size 38 x 72 x 56cm
* Remove saddle tube and its even smaller
* Weighs 13.5kilos Easily
* Comes with mud guards

All you need to do to win the fantastic bike is to comment on this blog by answering a simple question:

Which British foreign minister in the last 5 years is a passionate Camper?

Terms of this offer
- You must be resident in UK
- Judges decision about the winner is final
- The winner will be selected at random if more than one person got the answer right
- This contest closes on the 20th of August.

Spring – The perfect time to start camping & caravanning

Caravan for sale

As the unusually harsh winter gives was to the mild warmer than normal spring, this is the perfect time for people who are new to camping to start thinking of starting. If you are not already into caravanning, the chaos caused to air travel and the resulting inconvenience to people on holiday caused by the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull should give you a strong incentive to consider buying a caravan, one of the best places to look should you decide to go down this route is the Caravans for sale website Caravan Selecta.

If you are completely new to camping, you will be surprised by how much fun it can be. You will experience a great deal of freedom compared with going on a package holiday where you are not in control of your schedule. This article does not deal with how to get started on camping but it give you a tantalising glimpse of the possibilities and opportunities camping especially using your own caravan offer.

If you are camping for the first time, the best place to start is to decide how you will camp, are you going to take a tent and the other equipment you need, put it into you car and head for a campsite or are you going to invest in a caravan and go camping. Naturally, you need to be sure you and your family enjoy camping before making a major investment like buying a caravan. As a start, perhaps you should hire a caravan for your first camping trip, if the first experimental camping and caravanning trip goes down well with all the family, then it may be time to start thinking of buying a caravan.

The selection and purchase of a family camping tent depends upon various factors such as:

• the camping type as if it is only hiking, then a small light weight tent should be sufficient
• number of people expected to occupy the tent
• is it only for sleeping or also for personal gear storage
• the area you propose or go most often to for camping
• the weather conditions

Keeping all the above factors in view, the tents designed by SunnCamp have proven to be the most popular and many people have endorsed its spacious comfort. Their latest offering which is the Invader 600 is a tent designed to hold six people and yet has enough room for storage of personal gear. The tent is fortified with double seamed zippers and a solid sheet foundation. The tent has two separate bedrooms and since its poles have been made out of fiberglass, the tent is light but extremely tough at just twenty one kilograms. Its inner portions are made out of polyester that allows for a lot of ventilation.

The other features of the Sunncamp Invader 600 include a hydrostatic head, a removable wall organizer and a removable curtain that can be used to partition berths. The bedrooms have storage pockets as well. The front windows have been fitted with curtains and there is extra protection by way of the mud wall.

The tent has a tidy look about it and it is not a surprise that it is fast becoming very popular with campers.

Many people have discovered the pleasure of visiting different scenic spots and spending time at these spots without spending on expensive lodging facilities like motels and hotels. This is more relevant when it comes to a large family when such costs can hit the roof and you may have to curtail on the number of days you wish to be out.

Yes, the reference is to touring holidays on a caravan and while the experience is not only economical, it is also quite adventurous. Obviously you need to equip the caravan with the bare necessities required for such a trip and the top most essential item in the list is the electrical supply unit. You have to get a hook-up lead for the electric requirements and depending on the country you are in, you will require adaptors to make sure that the appliances work properly.

You will also require various lengths of hook-up leads that will help you connect to the campsite mains electrical supply. The popular recommendation is to go for the 25m mains hook-up lead as with it, you should be able to cater to most of the points in the caravan and not struggle to use any of the electrical items. This kind of cable can also be connected to the electricity at the camp site if the need arises. The campsite electricity facility can thus be used to run all your electrical appliances using the appropriate hook up cable

With regard to TV and satellite points, most campsites provide for them and all you require is a hook up with a cable of the right length.

Camping can be great fun when you have the appropriate equipment and know what stuff to take along with you to a site. The group must also be such that everybody is able to get along with each other.

Having said the above, one item that is an essential component and which helps you find relaxation even in the harsh outdoor environment is the camping chair. After a hard day’s activity of swimming, trekking or biking, the body will ache to just relax comfortably on a chair by the fireside and take in the surroundings. As compared to a table, boulder or a tree trunk, the camp chair is the most comfortable and since they are also available with padding, it is sure to find acceptance with even those who are used to the reclining type of chairs.

There are a number of things you need to consider when purchasing one such as the comfort level, the size and the weight it can take, robustness and any extra features that it brings along with it.

The Pyramid flop large chair is one such item that fits all the above requirements to the fullest extent. It is ideal for both adults and children and being made of fire retardant material is absolutely safe to be carried along on camping expeditions. The extra cushion provided around the body frame and the straps provided at the bottom give it additional strength. Moreover the fittings are now nickel plated to prevent any chances of oxidation. The chair is available in all the popular colours of blue, red and green. This chair is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use with adequate ground clearance of 46 cm.

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CARAVAN AND MOTORHOME COVERS

The Pyramid caravan and motorhome covers are all weather resistant covers to fully protect your caravan/motorhome when not in use. Note that this cover is not defined as waterproof, as a fully waterproof cover can lead to damp problems trapping moisture and condensation inside. The breathable nature of this cover ensures that moisture and condensation can escape from your caravan, keeping the interior, as well as the exterior, protected whilst your caravan is in storage.
Our covers are Resistant to wind and rain, snow and ice, & sun and UV rays
Protects against dirt, tree sap, bird droppings and airborne/industrial pollutants.
Breathable & water-resistant fabric
Strong nylon securing straps with buckles
Double stitched seams & strong elasticated hem
Zipped flap for easy access when cover is fitted
To measure your caravan for a caravan cover, measure from the rear most point of the outer body of the ‘van to the point where the sloping front of the caravan meets for more information please contact us