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quoteIf you want the most possible space for your pounds, you simply can’t beat a trailer tent. And here’s a classic example. It comes from France’s Cabanon, a manufacturer with a long history – fast approaching 70 years, in fact – in tents and trailer tents. Indeed, it has canvas in its considerable pedigree.
Unsurprisingly for a trailer tent, the Malawi’s dimensions when packed are seriously compact – which means optimal manoeuvrability, fuel economy when towing, and easy storage (it can even go in your garage). Its light weight also means virtually any car can tow it – and that includes those with electric powertrains.
Cabanon uses an Al-Ko galvanised steel chassis and the trailer unit has a Plastisol treatment to give all-weather protection.
Heavy-duty cotton canvas is stitched by trained professionals working at its main base near Dunkirk. The Malawi Delixe trailer tent also boasts not just large windows, complete with zip-down curtains, but also clear roof panels for extra daylight and night time star gazing, with PVC groundsheets to the living and awning areas. Overhead, it’s an acrylic-coated polyester roof fabric.
Cabanon says it typically takes a couple around an hour to fully pitch a Malawi trailer tent. Once erected, living dimensions are some 4.90m x 4.40m – including an awning and bedroom area that’s considerably more than a typical touring caravan – with standing height a maximum of 2.30m. There are choices of two canopies and/or annexes from a short list of optional extras.
This Cabanon Malawi 2.0 trailer tent come with a Deluxe kitchen, which detaches from the trailer and is free-standing for use wherever you want it – inside or out (something to consider when you order your gas hose). It comprises a three-burner gas hob, sink and storage space.
As standard, the Malawi trailer tent sleeps two people on a double bed with a slatted base and a decent quality mattress that’s off floor level. It’s a generous 2.20m x 1.45m. This area also benefits from blackout cotton fabric to keep out unwanted stray light. The hinged bed base also lifts up to reveal a large storage area. You can also add an annexe to sleep two more.
There’s not much in terms of security, but if you invest in a wheel clamp or similar, they will be sufficient as a visual deterrent. Other than that, you’re good to go!
To find out more about insuring a Cabanon Malawi 2.0 or your current folding camper or trailer tent visit our trailer tent insurance page.
Venture caravans are a UK retailer of Cabanon trailer tents at their Daventry branch.
Verdict: A great budget-friendly way to go
Plus: Keen pricing, all-round ease of use
Minus: Takes a bit of putting up
In-a-nutshell: Canvas is King!
Alternatives: Camplair S, Isabella Camp-let North, Raclet Solena, Trigano Galleon
Cabanon Malawi 2.0 + Deluxe kitchen factfile
| Model | Cabanon Malawi 2.0 + Deluxe kitchen |
| Axle type | Single |
| Dimensions | 4.05m L, 1.50m W, 1.00m H (folded) |
| Internal length | 4.90m |
| Berths | Two |
| MTPLM | From 750kg |
| MIRO | From 318kg |
| Payload | From 432kg |
| RRP | from £9,195 |
| Safety & security | Al-Ko braked chassis, shock absorbers, spare wheel and carrier |
| Key options | Awning with zipped groundsheet (£1,853), 1.35m Suncanopy (£307), windbreaker panel (£170), large cabin Suncanopy deluxe (£708), mesh panel (from £301), small annexe (£434), large annexe (£534), 320L front box (£399), luggage rack (£419) |
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