The tent that thinks it's a VW campervan....

The tent that thinks it's a campervan… now you can sleep in a cloth Volkswagen

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Last updated at 12:55 PM on 25th May 2011

A new tent that looks exactly like a Volkswagen Camper Van is set to be the biggest hit at music festivals this summer.

The life-size replica of the original 1965 VW Transporter has been officially licensed by the German car manufacturer for the first time.

Each ‘pop-up’ tent contains two zip-separated double-size rooms and provides enough sleeping space for four or five people.

Tent or van? The tent looks exactly like a Volkswagen Camper Van and is set to be the biggest hit at music festivals this summer

A real VW Camper Van can still sell for up to £25,000, putting them well out of reach of your average festival-goer.

But the tent - which is available in blue, red or yellow - sells for a more modest £299.99.

It measures 398cm long, 187cm high and 155cm deep, meaning it is even big enough to stand up in.

The fabric roof and sides have a waterproof rating greater than the British Military specification, ensuring the tent will provide an effective shelter if the summer festival season is a washout.

A spokesman from The Monster Factory, which designed the tent, said: ‘At a recent festival we were struck by the lack of innovation in the tent market.

Tent life: The life-size replica of the original 1965 VW Transporter has been officially licensed by the German car manufacturer

‘There was row after row of similar tents, so we had to put our heads together to come up with something truly different.

‘We applied our renowned product twist and the 1965 VW Camper Van tent was born.
‘Every detail is exact to the original, apart from the small matter of a lack of engine!

‘VW Camper Van tents are quick and easy to set up. Quite frankly, popping it up is idiot-proof.

‘They are incredibly roomy, comfortably sleeping four people within the two inner rooms.

‘And the generous height of the tents also makes it possible to stand up inside, which is invaluable when dressing in your festival finest or sheltering from a rainy British summers day.’ 

Room to manoeuvre: It measures 398cm long, 187cm high and 155cm deep, meaning it is even big enough to stand up in

Ryan Collins, from retailer Firebox.com, said: ‘From Cornwall to Firth, the VW Transporter played a significant role in shaping 1970s style and is the ultimate icon for the reign of flower-power.

‘Whether you're attending festivals, camping with the family or just obsessed with VW, you don't want to miss out on this summer's boho beauty.

‘You'll be the envy of the campsite. We predict the VW camper tents will become as iconic as the van itself.’ 

Effective shelter: The fabric roof and sides have a waterproof rating greater than the British Military specification

John Rawlings, from Volkswagen, said: ‘The Volkswagen Camper Van has become the ultimate style icon and is still very popular with surfers, festival-goers and adventure lovers.

‘Producing a tent that looks like one is a brilliant idea. It looks as cool as the real thing.’ 

The tent comes with fly, poles, ropes, pegs and setup instructions. It weighs 12.5kg and measures 90cm long and 40cm wide when packed.

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