Add-A-Room Shelters

The Ultimate Camper Companion ... Improved!

Not an awning. Not a side tent. Much more.

For 50 years Volkswagen and their aftermarket partners offered optional Add-A-Rooms for their various generations of VW vans. But until now they were all based on decades-old design and technology. We have taken that concept and brought it into the 21st century with features and flexibility that Volkswagen never dreamed of!  Neither tent nor awning, it is a completely configurable attached room that combines the best elements of many German designs (classic and modern) with some twists of our own.  It is the culmination of our 20 years experience in side tents, and offered exclusively by the Bus Depot. There is absolutely nothing else like it!

We are excited to bring this back after a long hiatus. Supply chain issues and rampant inflation during the pandemic made us think we'd never be able to supply it again at an affordable price. When last in stock it had gone up to $499 (and at that point if we'd run more it would have been over $600), but now that things have settled down we have been able to do a new run at just $429. This is the second generation model, with most poles strung together for easier setup, and lightweight fiberglass poles to raise the side walls into domed awnings (replacing 8 heavy metal poles, while shedding water due to the dome shape). Of course it still retains everything that made our original Add-A-Room popular (including a detachable floor, an interior changing cabin, and of course nearly bulletproof constrruction meant to last as long as your camper does).

Dark/Light Gray w/Blue Trim looks great with later model Vanagons and Eurovans, including campers with Gray poptop canvas.
Brown/Beige w/Yellow Trim looks great with Buses and with earlier Vanagons, including campers with Beige (Tan) or Yellow poptop canvas. (See picture at top of page.) 

Uncompromised Build Quality.

The Add-A-Room is built to last as long as you own your camper, with quality canvas, zinc plated poles, double stitching, and heavy duty zippers. It's designed to stand up against all but the most extreme weather, giving you and your friends or family shelter and protection rain or shine.

- All four sides can be rolled up to form a large open pavilion.

- Three sides can extend outward to form awnings. (Pictured above with two sides raised.) Now redesigned using fiberglass poles that dome the awning roofs to prevent rain sag, while reducing weight and bulk.

- Any side can be closed independently to block wind, rain, or sun from that direction.

- All sides can be closed at once to create a fully enclosed room, with or without a floor.

- When you drive away, zip it up and leave it standing to mark your spot and store your belongings.

Use the floor only if or when you want to - it's completely removable!  Attach it to any or all side walls, to keep the inside dry and keep bugs out. When raising any side wall, simply unhook the floor and stake it flat to form a ground sheet (or remove it). There is also a windbreak to go under your sliding door.

Tasteful curtains and shades open and close for privacy or to hide belongings out of sight. Clear Plastic windows insulate and protect from rain, or can be rolled open for ventilation.Mosquito screens keep bugs out, even when both the windows and the curtains are open.

Now includes a floor and wind break for below the vehicle door (previously optional).

Faster, easier assembly. Most poles are sprung together so they can only connect one way. Goes up literally twice as fast as earlier models.

May also be used on non VW vehicles using optional mounting adapters. See below.

Approx. 9.5 x 10.5 feet - plus an additional 15 feet with awnings extended. Packs into one large storage bag (about 4 x 2 x 2 ft.), or 3 smaller ones (all 3 included). 

Use your second room for storing your gear out of sight, or for a quick change. Works whether the sides of your Add-A-Room are up or down. Goes up in minutesl use it just when needed. Uses existing poles, so it takes up virtually no space when stored.

Special Offer - Reg. $79 - Just $24.95 only when purchased with Add-A-Room!