With summer on its way, off-road excursions are getting longer and more adventurous. Whether exploring the UK on four wheels or venturing a little further afield, being prepared for anything – including an overnight stay – is recommended. Here’s how to equip your 4×4 or pickup for life, and those nights, on the road…
Invest in a roof tent
A roof tent is a fantastic investment for any camping or overlanding enthusiast. When compared to the traditional ground tent, the addition of a roof top tent makes perfect sense. Roof tents give you the elevation to steer clear of any critters on the ground. They’re also super simple to set up, erect, dismantle, store and transport, which makes them the perfect companion wherever your trail takes you.
Here at 4×4 Works, we stock several top-rated roof tents. This includes hard shell designs, which go one step further to provide the coverage to adventure all year round as The Camping and Caravanning Club details:
“Just as with ground tents, rooftop tents are built to stand strong against the UK’s varying weather. You’ll get the most wind protection from a hard shell roof box tent, and full-coverage awnings on all windows and doors are ideal if you’re planning on camping year-round. However, you will always be more exposed in a roof tent so if very strong winds are forecast you may need to strike camp.”
Add an awning to the mix
Creating your very own home on wheels goes beyond equipping your 4×4 setup with suitable, comfortable accommodation that can be enjoyed wherever you pitch up. You’ll need areas for socialising and relaxing after a long day exploring by 4×4, spaces that are preferably under cover. That’s where one of our premium quality awnings comes in!
With an awning for every budget and occasion, you can complete your camp to perfection. We supply awnings that wrap around your entire vehicle and those that double as ensuite shower rooms, alongside traditional windbreaks and pull outs.
Stock up with a 4×4 fridge freezer
Having access to the supplies you need to keep you fuelled throughout your journey is a must. But keeping them cool is a real challenge, especially if you’re going particularly far from the beaten track. Our 4×4 fridge freezers are ready and waiting to make life off the road simpler and more satisfying, meaning you can stock up and enjoy every aspect of your wonderful trip.
Fit a rugged roof rack
You’ll need to make room for plenty of other essentials to ensure self-sufficiency on your trip. You don’t have to take up room in-cab to keep those supplies close by during your overlanding adventure.
Our roof racks come to you from the world’s best brands, and each has been specially designed, expertly developed and rigorously tested to guarantee a secure storage area whatever the conditions.
Pull up a chair
Relax in style and comfort by purchasing the ARB Folding Camping Table and one of these ARB chairs. Designed with portability and durability in mind, these camping accessories are made for overlanding and have all the features to put your feet up at the end of a long, exciting day on the road or off.
