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How to turn an ordinary car into a sleeping space: tips for car campers

03.07.2026 17:04 1 min 1 source

www.denik.cz CES

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Car camping is popular for saving on accommodation and offering travel freedom. In the Czech Republic, sleeping in a car is allowed almost everywhere except private land and protected areas, but it is banned in Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Croatia. For comfort, experts recommend inflatable mattresses, window shades, and mosquito nets, along with safety measures: locked doors, no idling engine, and valuables out of sight.

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How to turn an ordinary car into a sleeping space: tips for car campers

Car camping is popular for saving on accommodation and offering travel freedom. In the Czech Republic, sleeping in a car is allowed almost everywhere ...

03.07.2026 www.denik.cz CES Original source

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