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Each family has different needs and differing tastes. Whether you decide to camp in a tent or a trailer depends on what suits you and your family best. A lot can depend on the ages of the family. If you have toddlers, you might find a trailer is more suited to your needs. The bedding is more comfortable and up off the hard ground. You may feel that the youngsters will be safer enclosed in a trailer while they sleep.

If you are likely to run into bad weather, a trailer will give more protection than a tent. You can get quick and easy access to hot water and meals with a trailer, an important consideration with little ones. You may find it easier to shower or bath them in a trailer. For the comfort of home, you can’t go past a trailer.

A motor home or campervan is another option if you don’t want to tow a trailer. Basically, the camping area is all part of the main vehicle, and is usually entered from the rear. While there is not as much room in a campervan as a trailer, you still have a snug place to camp right behind you and it’s all ready as soon as you stop. All but the lowest price range will give you a shower and toilet facility, microwave cooking and air-conditioning.  It’s a home away from home.

The top of the range would have to be the campervan made from a bus. This is luxury plus, but you would not be able to get very far off the beaten track with it. If you stick with an off-road vehicle and tent, at least you can get away from the crowd. But you can still find fun places to camp with just the family car and tent

If you prefer to do the ‘real’ thing and use a tent, there are still several options. You can have one large family tent - even a tent with different rooms in it. This could be what you will need it you have toddlers or even children under twelve. They may be nervous of sleeping alone. If they are in the family tent they will feel safer and you can keep an eye on them.

Older children might prefer their own personal tent and be able to take responsibility for carrying and setting it up. This will make your camping tasks easier. It will be up to them whether they share a tent or keep their own personal space free.

That’s it for our Family Camping article about camping in a tent or a trailer.

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