Posted on: 09-10-2026 Written by: Marketing Reading time: 6 minutes
De Vouwwagenspecialist.nl: camping redefined

De Vouwwagenspecialist.nl: camping redefined

Anyone driving down Mijlstraat in Boxtel will see, at numbers 24-25, not a traditional camping store, but a showroom where various forms of compact camping come together. At De Vouwwagenspecialist, customers find tent trailers, folding campers, pop-top roof caravans, accessories, and their own service workshop. The company therefore focuses not only on selling camping equipment, but on the entire process: from orientation and purchase to maintenance, repair, and parts.

The folding camper has regained popularity in recent years. Campers are increasingly looking for a combination of freedom, comfort, and flexibility, without the weight and size of a traditional caravan. De Vouwwagenspecialist responds to this development with a wide range of products and advice that matches how people actually spend their holidays.

The Boxtel location has over 5,000 square meters of built space, supplemented by a large outdoor area. The showroom displays both new models and used vehicles and compact caravans. This offers visitors the opportunity to compare different concepts and brands directly. Because you ultimately don't buy a folding camper based solely on a photo or technical specifications. It's about questions like: how quickly does it set up, how comfortable is the bed, how much living space is there, and how practical is the layout for a family, couple, or individual camper?

The range of brands is broad. Aart Kok, Combi-Camp, Raclet, Trigano, Holtkamper, Campwerk, Kip, and Hero Camper each represent their own vision of camping. Aart Kok is known for adventurous tent trailers, while Combi-Camp strongly focuses on ease of use and quick setup times. Raclet and Trigano have a long tradition in the folding camper market, with models primarily aimed at space and family use. Holtkamper is known for Dutch innovation and fast setup systems. Campwerk explicitly targets campers who want to travel compactly and adventurously.

With Kip pop-top roof caravans and compact motorhomes, the offering is further broadened. This means De Vouwwagenspecialist is not exclusively targeting the traditional folding camper buyer. After all, the lines between tents, folding campers, caravans, and compact motorhomes are increasingly blurring. A customer who comes in for a folding camper might discover during a tour that a pop-top roof caravan better suits their needs. Conversely, someone initially looking at a caravan might become enthusiastic about the combination of low weight and the outdoor experience of a tent trailer.

Advice as a starting point

Customer service begins in the showroom, but doesn't end there. De Vouwwagenspecialist supports customers with sales, purchases, financing, maintenance, parts, and repairs. Upon delivery, customers also receive extensive instructions on how to use their folding camper.

This personal guidance is important. A folding camper may seem simple at first glance, but it has many practical details. Consider setting up the tent, using awnings and groundsheet carpets, sleeping comfort, kitchens, and technical features. Good instruction ensures that customers start their first holiday with confidence.

Practical use is also considered during the purchase. How often will it be moved? How many people are traveling? How much luggage will be carried? Which car will tow the folding camper? And how much value is placed on comfort, speed of setup, or living space? Based on this, a model can be recommended that truly suits the user.

Used vehicles and service

In addition to new models, the used vehicle department is an important part of the company. The demand for used folding campers remains high, partly because high-quality tent trailers last for many years. For buyers, the condition of the tent fabric, chassis, brakes, tires, zippers, and kitchen are important points of attention. De Vouwwagenspecialist inspects used models and, if necessary, prepares them technically and optically for sale.

Customers can also turn to the company after their purchase. Maintenance, technical repairs, and inspections are carried out in their own workshop. As a BOVAG-certified company, De Vouwwagenspecialist has the knowledge and facilities to perform professional maintenance on folding campers.

A special part of the service is their own tent atelier. Here, tears and wear on tent fabric are repaired, and zippers and other tent parts can be fixed. This means the company has both technical and textile expertise under one roof.

The parts department and webshop complement this. From A-frame storage boxes and bike racks to awnings, security, sleeping comfort, and technical parts: customers can also find De Vouwwagenspecialist for smaller modifications and practical solutions.

The future of compact camping

The popularity of the folding camper fits into a broader trend in the camping market. Campers want to combine flexibility and comfort. A folding camper offers relatively low weight while driving, while on the campsite, a spacious living and sleeping area is created. Modern models also feature comfortable beds, smart kitchens, spacious sleeping cabins, and increasingly faster setup systems.

Therefore, for visitors, the showroom is primarily a place to experience different ways of camping. Stepping in, unzipping, lying down, measuring, and comparing often provide more insight than just an online configurator. A customer who comes for an Aart Kok might become enthusiastic about a Combi-Camp. Someone looking at a Trigano might discover the advantages of Raclet. And someone who primarily wants to travel compactly might end up with a Kip or Hero Camper.

This shows that De Vouwwagenspecialist proves that the folding camper is no longer a nostalgic camping item. It is a contemporary way of traveling for people who want to combine freedom and outdoor living with comfort and ease of use.

The strength of De Vouwwagenspecialist lies in the combination of a wide range of brands, a large showroom, expert advice, and its own service organization with a workshop and tent atelier. This ensures that the customer relationship is not limited to the moment of purchase but continues throughout the entire lifespan of the camping equipment.

More information

De Vouwwagenspecialist

Mijlstraat 24-25

5281 LL Boxtel

0411 683 601

info@vouwwagenspecialist.nl

www.vouwwagenspecialist.nl

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