{"id":4648,"date":"2026-03-02T12:38:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pushcomponents.com\/en\/?p=4648"},"modified":"2026-03-03T08:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:49:35","slug":"what-connects-two-families-in-sweden-and-germany-a-well-designed-system-at-the-rear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pushcomponents.com\/en\/what-connects-two-families-in-sweden-and-germany-a-well-designed-system-at-the-rear\/","title":{"rendered":"What connects two families in Sweden and Germany? A well-designed system at the rear."},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s early in the morning. The doors of the van open, cold air rushes in. Children laugh, ski boots clack on the frozen ground, and there’s the smell of coffee.<\/p>\n
Winter van life is not a trend. It is a decision<\/strong>. We accompanied two families who don’t just experience winter\u2014they live it. Emelie von Platen, known as Emmi<\/strong>, is 40 years old, Swedish, an athlete, mother, and van lifer.<\/p>\n In the summer of 2018, she and her husband converted their first camper<\/strong>, followed by a second conversion in 2020: this time a Peugeot Boxer<\/strong>. During their parental leave, they take every opportunity to be on the road together<\/strong>. And every time<\/strong>, it was clear: When you live in a van for several weeks in sub-zero temperatures, you quickly learn that Anything that can be stored outside should be stored outside<\/strong>. Emmi says: Not spectacular, not complicated, but maximally functional<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Franziska Schatz, Franzi for short, her three men, and her Labrador retriever love nothing more than traveling in their Sprinter van<\/strong>. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter, they’re outdoors<\/strong>. Their base camp is in the Allg\u00e4u region and is the perfect starting point<\/strong> for adventures in all directions. They love being outdoors: hiking across alpine meadows, biking through the mountains, or driving their van along lonely mountain passes.<\/p>\n In 2022, they fulfilled a dream: nine months in North America<\/strong> in their own van \u2013 from Canada to Alaska, down the Pacific coast and back across the USA. 35,000 kilometers full of stories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Experience<\/strong> has taught them that whether a winter weekend goes smoothly<\/strong> is decided in the first five minutes<\/strong> after arrival.<\/p>\n If the skis are stowed inside<\/strong>, clothes get damp<\/strong>, things constantly have to be rearranged<\/strong>, and chaos is inevitable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If the skis are mounted on the outside<\/strong>, it’s easier<\/strong>: The van remains a living space<\/strong> and does not turn into a sports equipment storage room.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Whether in Sweden<\/strong> or Germany<\/strong>, cross-country skiing or snowboarding, weekend trips or winter camping adventures lasting several weeks: Children’s laughter can suddenly be replaced by loud roars. Little things quickly lead to conflicts: the hat is not in its place, someone always needs to go to the toilet. Winter with children is exciting<\/strong>, but it can also wear on the nerves<\/strong> of everyone involved.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t It’s not the snow or the cold that bothers you. You can’t completely eliminate the chaos. But you can prevent it from happening inside<\/strong>. The door opens and the right pair of skis is ready to hand<\/strong>. It’s not about organizing everything perfectly.<\/p>\n It’s about making life as easy as possible<\/strong>. When the rear of the camper becomes outdoor storage space, If you know what we mean\u2014wet skis in the hallway, not enough space, too much chaos<\/strong>\u2014 Maybe it’s just the little bit of relief<\/strong> you need to make your next trip more relaxing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t You can find Emmi’s full test report, as well as many exciting blog posts on topics such as van life<\/strong>, outdoor experiences<\/strong>, travel & adventure<\/strong>, lifestyle, and design<\/strong>, on Emmi’s blog<\/strong>: If you would like to learn more about Franzi and Marius<\/strong> and discover their Roadtyping products<\/strong>, or draw on their knowledge of travel recipes<\/strong>, traveling with children<\/strong>, or camper van conversions<\/strong>, then take a look at their website: Roadtyping – Goods for Vanlife & Mountains<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
\nA decision to be outdoors, to be active, to spend time together.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOne lives in Sweden, the other in Germany. What they have in common is that winter is family time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1771850745952{margin-top: 40px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”699c4bef58595″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OTljNGJlZjU4NTk1Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”]\n\t\tEmmi & Family \u2013 Winter Van Life in Sweden<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nTheir first son was born in 2021, followed by their second son in 2023. Since then, the four of them have been traveling in their Westfalia Columbus 600D<\/strong> with four seats and four beds.<\/p>\n
\nIn winter, they lived in \u00c5re<\/strong> (Sweden), traveled through the USA<\/strong> in a motorhome for 2.5 months, and spent a lot of time in their van in the Alps, Dolomites, and Pyrenees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nThis is it. This is how they want to spend their winters. With their camper in the mountains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\tWhen winter becomes everyday life<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nmoisture is the enemy<\/strong> and clutter is a pain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nWhether cross-country skis, touring skis, alpine skis, or countless pairs of poles: they all find their place<\/strong> at the rear of the camper with the PUSHrack.<\/p>\n
\n“I like things that just work.”<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1771850393532{margin-top: 40px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”699c4a7a0e3ce” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OTljNGE3YTBlM2NlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”]\n\t\tFranzi & Family \u2013 Everyday family life meets a longing for the mountains<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nEvery trip provides new inspiration. That’s how their company, Roadtyping<\/a>, came into being in 2016 in the midst of a real family adventure.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\tWhy their skis stay outside<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nin the morning, the van door is opened, the right pair of skis is unloaded, and off you go<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\tWhat connects both families<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nWhat they have in common is not the scenery, but everyday life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nThe van is cramped and something is always wet.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\tWhat really bothers you?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nIt’s wet skis lying in the hallway, poles sliding between the bench and the kitchen, ski boots that you trip over at night.<\/p>\n
\nIf the skis stay outside, you have one less problem in the camper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\tWhat this changes<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nNo one has to lift up the bed or move half the kitchen.
\nAnd when the gang comes back, the slush stays outside<\/strong>.
\nThat doesn’t make the vacation conflict-free, but it does make it much more relaxed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\tAnd sometimes that's all it takes.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\nFamilies everywhere\u2014whether in Sweden or Germany<\/strong>\u2014feel the same way.<\/p>\n
\nthings feel much easier inside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\nthen take a look at our rear setup for your winter gear<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nExplorista \u2013 Vanlife, \u00e4ventyr & uteliv<\/a><\/p>\n