Car camping is a common term for going camping while sleeping in your car or other vehicle, or going camping while sleeping in a tent nearby. In the context of this wiki, "car camping" is a temporary leisure activity and does not refer to living nomadically in a car for extended periods. Car camping includes all types of small vehicles. Most of the time, those who are car camping do not want to make permanent modifications to their vehicles, but make removable improvements instead.
If you (or someone you know) is an involuntary nomad, see the emergency quick start page for tips on how to get started living in a vehicle quickly.
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Vehicles
Common vehicles for car camping include:
Ventilation
Window vents
Window vents allow you to add a screen and/or fan to an open vehicle window in order to increase ventilation and airflow.More …Sleeping options
Platform beds
Platform beds are a type of bed that is common for nomads living in minivans, SUVs, and pickup trucks, especially for removable builds. It may be a simple elevated platform for the mattress with storage underneath, but often includes access doors to make it easier to get to items stored below.Learn more about no-build optionsRooftop tents
Rooftop tents (sometimes abbreviated as RTT) allow you to have a large flat sleeping area anywhere your vehicle will fit. They are significantly more expensive than most standard ground tents, offering some advantages. They are most commonly installed on SUVs but can be added to most trucks and some cars or other vehicles.Continue reading …Things to bring
This list includes items that may be helpful on a car camping trip:
- Tent (conventional or rooftop)
- Camping chairs
- Bug spray
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- Additional things you may need
