Winter sports with a camper, the ideal combination
Campers are no longer a seasonal holiday equipment. Nowadays, campers are perfectly equipped for traveling all year round and can therefore also be used perfectly for a winter sports holiday. The doubts you initially may have will disappear like snow in the sun after reading this blog ;)
The roads to the winter sports destinations are cleared day and night and kept free of snow. So there is a good chance that you can drive there without any problems. Our selection of favorite destinations are one by one destinations that you can reach without too much difficulty. However, that does not alter the fact that it is better to provide winter tires, as they are required by law and insurance in most European countries.
More and more campsites are focusing on winter sports holidays. They offer all the comfort during the winter season to make it an unforgettable camping experience. They know all too well that a camper needs more electricity in the winter than in the summer, so the campsites provide sufficient ampere. In addition to gas heating, you can also easily heat with electricity (just choose a camper-friendly electric fire!). The campsites usually also sell gas bottles, so you will never be without heating. Thanks to a set of adapters from our shop you can easily connect any local type of gas bottle.
To keep the heat in and the cold out as much as possible, it is best to always leave your heating on. Even during your absence, it is best to set the thermostat to 17 degrees, so that the camper heats up again quickly. Moreover, it is the best way to prevent frost damage to your water circuit. To heat as efficiently as possible, it is best to insulate the camper as well as possible. It is best to cover the windshield with a thermal blanket. There is also similar insulation for the rear doors of a campervan or insulation for your pop-up bed. However, do not forget to ventilate the camper regularly (at least twice a day) so that the increasing humidity can escape. This way you stay in a healthy living environment and prevent condensation in the coldest places in the camper.
Winter holidays are accompanied by a lot of wet clothing and wet equipment. The campsites usually provide special storage spaces and drying cabins for this purpose, where you can store your belongings. The garage of your camper can also serve as a perfect drying room, but be sure to provide a container that can collect the moisture. As a last resort, the bathroom can also serve as a drying room! There the material is out of the way and the shower tray catches all the moisture.
Just go through this checklist and then you can go on your snow holiday without any worries!
These handy accessories from our Vano shop will make your winter trip even more relaxing:
- You can get winter tires & snow chains from a tire center
- Snow shovel
- Folding ladder
- Extra gas bottle
- Gas bottle adapters
- Broom (to remove snow from camper)
- Collapsible bucket
- Windshield insulation blanket
- Campervan specific insulation rear door
- Extra electric fire on low power
- Extra bottle of Glykol for Alde heating
- Condensate drain for Truma and Alde gas heaters
After such a snow holiday, your camper could use a thorough cleaning. Make it easier for yourself by having your camper coated. Here you will find more information about our motorhome coatings.
Our 4 favorite winter sports campsites
To give you some inspiration, we have made a selection of some great campsites that are definitely worth a visit during your winter holiday! These campsites are not only known for their beautiful slopes nearby, but are also very accessible for driving and staying with a (large) camper. In short: one by one top locations for winter sports in comfortable conditions.
WOHNMOBILSTELLPLATZ NESSELWANG IM ALLGÄU (Germany)
Do you like to keep things simple and is the ease of use of your own camper sufficient? Then the camper place in Nesselwang is the preferred location. This place is located at the foot of the ski lifts so additional transportation is not necessary. The village is also within walking distance and you can enjoy the local brewery and nice restaurants with typical regional dishes.
CAMPING RESORT ZUGSPITZE (Germany)
Would you like to enjoy some extra facilities and comfort in Bayern? Then you will find a 5-star campsite at the foot of the imposing Zugspitze in the village of Grainau. For example, you can rent a private bathroom at the camper place here. The campsite is also the ideal base for exploring the many ski slopes in the area.
CAMPING PARK GRUBHOF (Austria)
Do you want comfort in the Austrian Alps? Then Camping Grubhof is recommended. The campsite is equipped with large heated sanitary buildings and drying rooms for ski equipment. Here you can combine a winter camping holiday with lots of comfort in one of the most beautiful winter destinations in Austria. With the bus that stops at the entrance of the campsite, you can easily go skiing, cross-country skiing and tobogganing in the beautiful surroundings.
CARAVAN PARK SEXTEN (Italy)
We also have a camping tip in the Italian Dolomites! Do you enjoy winter sports in all its facets, culinary indulgence, a 5-star wellness oasis and all possible comfort at the campsite? Then this 5-star campsite offers you everything! The location of Caravan Park Sexten also contributes to this prime location. Thanks to well-organized public transport with a stop at the campsite, you can test all the different slopes in the area.
Any more questions or comments? Please feel freeto contact our motorhome experts, who will be happy to help you.
