The secret behind Holtkamper’s lightning-fast setup
Among seasoned campers, it’s become a well-known name: the patented Holtkamper WindForce® System. Anyone who has ever seen a Holtkamper set up automatically knows the trailer tent is camping-ready within minutes – but what makes that possible?
In this blog, we’ll explain what the WindForce® System is, how it works, and why it has forever changed trailer tent camping.
Quick setup with zero effort
With the Holtkamper WindForce® System, manual setup is a thing of the past. The system automatically inflates your tent trailer using air pressure. With a single press of a button – literally – your Holtkamper stands firm and taut within minutes.
On average, a Holtkamper with WindForce® is completely camping-ready within 15 minutes.
That means:
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No fiddling with loose tent poles
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No strength required to unfold the trailer
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Easy for one person to set up
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No sweat upon arrival at the campsite
Instead, you can relax with a coffee or enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
The video below shows the Aero with the WindForce® System in action.
How does the WindForce® System work?
The WindForce® System is a smart tool that assists in setting up and folding down certain Holtkamper models, such as the current Aero and the Kyte. Under the raised bed sits a powerful fan that blows air into the closed tent. When sealed, the tent builds up pressure – causing it to unfold automatically.
Simply put: the fan blows air into the closed tent → the tent fills with air → the trailer tent unfolds automatically.
When packing up, the process reverses – the system sucks the air out again.
The tent collapses into a vacuum while gas struts assist with a smooth and effortless fold-down. The combination of airflow and gas struts ensures the entire process is controlled, automatic, and reliable.
One-touch control
The WindForce® System runs on 220 volts and uses only 6 amps.
The remote control is simple and intuitive:
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1 button to set up
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1 stop button
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1 button to fold down
Within minutes, your Holtkamper is perfectly pitched – or packed up again, ready to go.
Not an inflatable frame – but air-powered strength
Many people think the WindForce® System uses an inflatable frame, but it doesn’t. Unlike air beams or tubes that can leak, WindForce® doesn’t rely on an air structure. The air is only used to create pressure inside the tent, causing the fabric to unfold naturally.
The result: a robust, durable system without fragile components.
The advantages at a glance
✅ Super-fast setup – camping-ready in minutes
✅ Fully automatic – at the push of a button
✅ No muscle power needed – fan and gas struts do the work
✅ Reliable – no leaks like air tubes
✅ Designed and tested in the Netherlands – exclusively by Holtkamper
Developed and tested in the Netherlands
The WindForce® System was fully developed by Holtkamper, a pioneer in innovative tents and trailer tents since 1928. Every detail has been engineered, tested, and refined to make camping more comfortable – from the air ducts to the valves, built to withstand frequent use and varying weather conditions.
Who is the WindForce® System for?
The WindForce® System is perfect for:
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Campers who want a fast and easy setup
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Families who prefer to relax right after arrival
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Travellers who go camping multiple times a year
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Anyone who values comfort, convenience, and innovation
Which models include the WindForce® System?
The WindForce® System comes standard on the Holtkamper Aero with kitchen and without kitchen, as well as the Kyte. Both models combine Holtkamper’s iconic design with ultimate ease of use.
Visit our showroom in Utrecht or one of our dealers to experience the WindForce® System yourself – you’ll be amazed how easy camping can be.
No power? No problem!
Even without electricity, the convenience remains. All models feature strong gas struts that assist in both setup and pack-down.
That means you can always set up and fold down manually with little effort, while keeping the process smooth and controlled.
So even off-grid, Holtkamper comfort is guaranteed.