A practical guide to choosing a trailer, towing with confidence, setting up quickly and finding memorable campsites around Cape Town and the Western Cape.
A camper trailer sits between a rooftop tent and a caravan: easier to tow and more flexible than a caravan, while offering more living comfort and storage than a rooftop tent. Compared with a ground tent, it gives you a ready-made sleeping platform and a dependable base when the weather turns.
| Option | Best for | Trade-off | Campready perspective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camper trailer | Flexible road trips and comfortable camp living | Needs towing space and a setup routine | Balanced comfort, mobility and outdoor living |
| Rooftop tent | Minimal kit and quick overnight stops | Climbing access and limited living space | Good for light travel with a smaller footprint |
| Caravan | Long stays with fixed indoor amenities | Larger tow profile and campsite restrictions | Comfortable, but less agile on narrow routes |
| Ground tent | Low-cost, lightweight camping | More setup and less weather separation | Great simplicity when you already have the kit |
All three trailers sleep four. The right choice depends on how you want to spend your evenings, how much off-grid time you expect and how much living space matters to your group.
| Trailer | Character | Ideal trip | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prima | Compact all-rounder | Easy touring, first-time towing and mixed routes | View Prima |
| Stellar | Extended off-grid solar layout | Longer stays where power independence matters | View Stellar |
| Tertia | Maximum living-space tent layout | Families and groups who want room to spread out | View Tertia |
Collection takes place in Rondebosch, with Cape Town delivery options available where arranged. Allow time for the handover: you will learn hitching, safety checks, the kitchen, power equipment and how to pack the trailer away.
Bring warm layers, rain protection, personal bedding, food, drinking water, a headlamp, sunscreen and insect repellent. Keep frequently used items accessible and do not overload high storage areas.
Build your route around the pace you enjoy. A good camping itinerary leaves room for weather, gravel roads and one more beautiful stop.
Pair Paternoster with West Coast National Park, especially during flower season.
Plan for mountain roads, clear night skies and cold evenings at Sanddrif or Kromrivier.
Follow the coast through Kogelberg with time for farm stalls, viewpoints and quiet beaches.
Use Route 62 or the N2 for a longer loop with forest, lagoon and coastal camps.
Browse the trailers and check availability for your dates.
Direct answers to the questions we hear most before collection.
Choose a trailer and dates on the fleet page to check availability.
Popular routes include the West Coast, Cederberg, Overberg and Garden Route.
Check the manufacturer's towing capacity, tow-ball rating, combined mass and licence requirements before booking.
We cover hitching, safety checks, setup, kitchen and power equipment, plus packing the trailer away.
A headlamp, sunscreen, insect repellent and reusable water bottles are useful additions.
Reduce speed, drive to conditions and confirm restrictions for remote or sandy tracks.
All three sleep four. Compare their layouts on the fleet page before choosing.
The handover explains how to open, secure and pack each sleeping area.
Exact time depends on the trailer, campsite and how much of the awning and living area you choose to deploy.
