Leisure and Camping Accessories, Roof Bars,
Awnings & Portable Power Solutions
Nothing can
beat the enjoyment of
spending time away travelling, planning ahead lets
everything run smoothly. Make sure you don’t fall
down
on carrying capacity by maximising what you can take
with you. You can add accessories to maximise your
storage and to increase comfort levels when
out on the road or pitching up.
How can I
carry more on my travels?
Whilst vans and
campervans might be very roomy, as soon as you
have
a few people sat down and a bit of luggage thrown in,
it
can suddenly become very cramped. Great options for
increase where you can store additional luggage
include
Cargo box systems and roof bars. Cargo boxes attach
on the rear of the vehicle to give extra room inside the
vehicle too, fully lockable and adjustable to maintain
access to the rear of cars (not applicable for all vans),
they’re also easily installed and removed for spur of
the
moment weekends away. Fitted directly onto your
towbar and energising using the towbar electrics, it’s a
secure and fast way of installation that means you
don’t
run the risk of damaging your paintwork.
Are
bike carriers easily fitted and used?
Installation is a straightforward towbar mount,
the
same as the Cargo Box systems. Allowing a maximum
carrying capacity of 4 bicycles, you won’t be taking up
valuable room by dismantling and storing them inside
your van. A great benefit of having bike storage
outside
your camper is an increase of room inside the van
when
you’re parked up without having to sacrifice security,
thanks to the lockable AcuTight securing knobs. The
range of bike carriers we sell can carry from children’s
bicycles all the way through to chunkier E-bikes and
even large mountain bikes. Adaptors will allow most
systems to be converted to take additional bikes, so if
the plans changes and you suddenly need to be able
to
carry a third or fourth bike, add on your adaptor and
away you go.
How can I increase space for
more living room?
An essential for most
campers is an awning. A retractable canopy shelter
that
is usually wind out, but there may be roll out options
depending on the fitment. Awnings provide an efficient
shelter from the sun and rain when parked up,
deployable in a matter of moments. Increasing your
living space by attaching rooms onto the awning arms
allows you to increase living space or even provide
additional room for cooking, where you wouldn’t want
to
cook in a confined space such as inside the van.
Awning
shelter rooms can be utilised to give more spacious
sleeping or communal areas for more comfortable
adventures.
Do I need roof bars?
Roof bars are a great way of adding structure to
be
able to carry more accessories or luggage, they can
also
double up as a commercial product to carry longer
length items, using the roof bars for contact and tie
down points. You’ll find each set of bars will have
different key features, so you’re sure to find the set
best
suited for your van.
At Vanstyle, we offer
innovative and affordable solutions for Vanlife
challenges, such as "off-grid power anxiety."
Traditional
lead-acid (AGM) leisure batteries, while effective for
short-term 12V power, are heavy, inflexible, and
unable
to power 220V AC devices like microwaves or
hairdryers
without an electric hookup. In contrast, Atom ESS
power banks and stations use modern lithium (LiPo)
technology, offering a lighter, longer-lasting, and more
efficient option that can power high-current appliances
and be charged via solar, wall sockets, or car cigarette
lighters. These portable lithium batteries are ideal for
extended off-grid stays, providing significant
advantages
over AGM batteries, such as faster charging, better
performance, and longer lifespan. Atom ESS offers a
range of portable power banks with capacities up to
2200W, making them versatile and accessible,
especially
given their competitive pricing compared to other
brands. Whether you need flexibility with portable
power
or a more integrated van-installed system for heavy
usage, Atom ESS products deliver high performance
and
affordability, transforming how you power your van.