If you are new to the world of trailer tenting, or a seasoned pro looking for some new friends and discussion around your hobby, then you can plenty of great resources online. Using the Internet you can find other trailer tent enthusiasts looking to buy, sell, exchange tips and tricks and even recommend some great destinations. There are plenty of lively forums where you can chat about your favourite holiday, or anything you like and it’s a fantastic way of learning some closely-guarded secrets on trailer tenting. Here is a quick guide as to some of the best resources out there.
Trailer Tent Forums
New hobbyists are always given a warm welcome on these forums, with no question being a stupid question and plenty of top hints on saving money, where to go and how to keep your trailer tent in top condition:
http://www.touringandtenting.com/forums/ – The Touring and Tenting forums are always buzzing with hot topics. With a newbies area, plenty of tips and even links to manufacturers, this forum is a must for all trailer tent enthusiasts.
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/ – UKCampsite.co.uk offers a busy forum with plenty of camping-related tips, along with a sub-section for trailer tents. They also offer plenty of competitions and meet-ups for members, with help on getting the right pitch at all the big events and destinations in the UK such as Cheltenham and Alton Towers.
Trailer Tent Guides
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/newtotrailertents – The Camping and Caravanning Club has an excellent beginners guide to trailer tents, including help on towing, types of trailer tents, caring for your tent and a handy trailer tent check-list.
http://www.reviewcentre.com/products2193.html – The Review Centre offers some impartial advice and user reviews on all the types of trailer tents out there, which includes some useful tips as to which ones to avoid!
Buying and Selling
If you are looking to buy a new trailer tent, something second-hand or just checking out the prices and offers available for now, these sites are definitely worth a look. Many of these sites also allow you to sell your trailer tents and accessories, some even for free or just a small fee.
http://www.gocaravanning.com/trailer/index.htm – GoCaravanning offers a great beginners guide trailer tents.
Trailer Tent Holiday Tips
If you think you’ve seen it all and are looking for some more exotic and interesting destinations ‘off the beaten track’, or are new to trailer tenting and need some help with some easy first-time destinations, then these are the sites for you.
http://www.campingandtouring.co.uk/ – Camping and Touring offers a large section packed with the locations of both UK and International parks, sites and detailed information on what to expect when you get there.
http://www.gocaravanning.com/europe/campsites/index.html – The European camp-site section of the GoCaravanning site is a must-see, with a handy clickable map of all the countries offering top-quality pitches.