sheltaPod – The Ultimate Campervan Awning

AFFILIATE – This post is not sponsored, but does contain an affiliate link for sheltaPod.

As you’ll know if you’re a regular reader, we (well, mainly Tom) converted a Renault Trafic into a campervan in 2017, and we’ve put it to good use ever since! In 2018 we invested in a sheltaPod* campervan awning as an addition to the van – and after testing it out over the past few months, I can confirm that it is an excellent campervan awning.

After some trial and error with a cheaper tent as our awning, we decided to take the plunge and opt for something tailor made and of quality – which is where our decision to buy a sheltaPod came from. Our sheltaPod is the easiest tent I’ve ever put up (I’ve had a lot of experience over the years!) and we’ve been very impressed with the high quality of the tent and the lightweight poles. We’ve camped in high winds, and the sheltaPod has stood up to the weather very well. Plus – most importantly – it’s very waterproof! (PS. at the end of this post is a discount code & affiliate link for if you decide to order your own sheltaPod)

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After using the sheltaPod campervan awning on a few camping trips this summer, we have established that it is best used as our kitchen/lounge/storage area while we are away. The Sheltapod comes with a waterproof inner section that zips up, which is perfect for the unpredictable British weather! The awning itself attaches over the van with adjustable straps, which are easy enough to use – although it does take a couple of goes to get used to putting the sheltaPod up correctly!

Inside the bag you’ll find the outer tent, zip up inner, ground sheet, wind shields, pegs and poles. The sheltaPod is designed to be customisable to your needs, and we generally use it with the zip up inner and wind shields – pretty much because it usually rains on our trips! We’ve found this combination works well for our needs.

Our first time putting up the sheltaPod took… a little while… but we’ve since got our timing down to around 30 minutes, give or take a bit! Here it is, in all its orange glory.

Our set up inside the sheltaPod is normally like the below – two kitchen tables, one for cooking and one for eating, and then some storage inside.

We’ve found it’s easiest to use lots of crates to organise our cooking equipment, food and anything else inside the sheltaPod – one of our tips for a good camping trip is to make sure you keep things tidy!

One of the great things about the sheltaPod is how easy it is to take the awning off and drive away from your camp for the day. The straps over the van have buckles on, so you can just snap them off and go. Simple!

If you’ve got a campervan like ours, or you’re thinking of getting one – I’d highly recommend considering a sheltaPod as your awning. Julie, the owner of sheltaPod, is really helpful and her products are fantastic. Find out more here!

If you’d like to buy your own sheltaPod, I’ve kindly been given an affiliate code for readers to use to get a 5% discount on your order – use the code KATGOTYOURTONGUE_5 or click here to get your discount. For full disclosure, if you use my affiliate link I will earn 10% commission.

Make sure to tag me in your sheltaPod photos – I’d love to see your camping setup!

*I was not asked to write a review about the sheltaPod, and we purchased it ourselves. I just think it’s a fantastic product!*

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