The Easy Camp Krossbu Mini Static Tailgate Awning creates proper extra living space without the bulk of traditional drive-away awnings. It's built specifically for smaller commercial vehicles like the Peugeot Rifter, Citroën Berlingo and VW Caddy, attaching directly to tailgates or rear doors on vans with heights between 175-190cm. That's quite a narrow compatibility range, so you'll definitely want to measure your attachment height before buying. The WeatherGuard 3000 fabric with its 3000mm hydrostatic head handles British weather reliably, keeping you dry during those inevitable weekend downpours. What's particularly noteworthy is the PFAS-free water repellency coating. Many older awnings still use problematic chemicals, so this represents a sensible move towards more surroundingsally responsible camping gear. The fabric itself is 185T polyester with PU coating and taped seams throughout.
Setup is genuinely straightforward with the single-pitch design. You get two 16mm steel poles for the front canopy, pegs for ground securing, and the whole thing pitches in one go rather than requiring multiple stages. Most people manage it in 10-15 minutes once they've done it a couple of times. The side windows have toggle curtains that actually work properly for controlling light and privacy, whilst covered ventilation panels help prevent condensation building up overnight. At 3.3kg and packing to just 69 x 12 x 12cm, it stores easily without monopolising your limited van space. This single-room design works well for cooking prep areas, gear storage or simply having somewhere dry to sit when the weather turns. It's not trying to be a full touring awning, it's practical extra space that goes up quickly and comes down just as fast.
FEATURES
• Designed for the tailgate of Peugeot Rifter, Citroën Berlingo, VW Caddy and similar vehicles
• Steel poles for front door canopy included
• Covered ventilation on the front
• Windows with toggle up curtains on both sides
SPECIFICATIONS
• Type of Tent: Static awning
• Attachment Height: 175 - 190 cm
• Rooms: 1 living room
• Flysheet: WeatherGuard 3000, 185T polyester PU coated, fire retardant
• NXT LVL: PFAS-free water repellency
• Hydrostatic Head: 3000 mm
• Taping: Taped seams
• Pitching Method: In one
• Weight: 3.3kg
• Textile Fiber Composition: Fly: 100% Polyester Mesh: 100% Polyester Carrybag: 100% Polyester
• Content: Pegs, 2 upright poles
• Pack size: 69 x 12 x 12 cm
• Poles: Steel, 16 mm