New Year’s Eve in the campervan: set up for a great night

Your NYE base camp: pick the right pitch

Aim for firm ground with natural wind cover. Park so your awning faces away from prevailing wind, leave a clear path from door to hook-up post, and keep guy lines visible.
(Internal link ideas: Awnings → /collections/fiamma-awnings, Peg kits → /collections/fiamma-accessories)

Lighting that flatters, not blinds

Layer light for atmosphere and practicality.

• Warm strings under the cassette for a soft glow

• LED lantern on the table for board games and snacks

• Low-glare path markers to stop trips after midnight
  Carry spare batteries or a charged power bank.
  (Internal link idea: 12V lighting → /collections/12v-power)

Shelter that suits the forecast

Start simple, then add panels if weather turns.

• Awning only for dry, calm nights

• One side panel on the windward side for breeze control

• Privacy Room for a proper extra room if rain or cold creeps in
  Always match panels to your awning family, case length and mounting height.
  (Internal link ideas: Side panels → /collections/fiamma-side-panels, Privacy Room → /collections/fiamma-privacy-room, Awning size guide → /pages/awning-size-guide)

Warmth without the stuffy air

Comfort is heat plus ventilation.

• Draft skirt and wheel cover to cut draughts under the van

• Reversible mat for warm feet and a defined party zone

• Roof fan on trickle to reduce condensation while candles, food steam and bodies add moisture
  Set one awning leg slightly lower so rain sheds away from the door.
  (Internal link ideas: Draft skirts → /collections/fiamma-draft-skirts, Mats → /collections/fiamma-mats, Turbo-Vent → /collections/fiamma-turbo-vent)

Power plan that lasts past midnight

Decide what runs on 12V and what needs hook-up. Keep high-draw kit to short bursts, charge phones earlier, and bring a spare power bank for music lights and a small inflator.
(Internal link idea: 12V accessories → /collections/12v-power)

Food, drink and the tidy table

Keep it simple. Big one-pan sharers, a cold platter and a hot kettle cover most groups. Use lidded tubs and a mat under the cooking area to keep drips off the ground. A folding bin bag frame keeps the pitch neat.

Safety and campsite etiquette

• CO alarm fitted and tested if you are using any gas appliance

• Clear walkways with low lights around guy lines

• Know quiet hours and turn the speaker down after midnight

• Retract if gusts arrive – awnings are shade devices, not storm shelters
  (Internal link ideas: Storm straps → /collections/fiamma-storm-straps, Care & spares → /collections/fiamma-care-cleaning)

Midnight moments worth planning

• Keep a dry towel near the door for damp shoes

• Prep hot drinks so you can pour fast after the countdown

• Stash sparklers safely and have water nearby

• A small camera light set to warm makes group photos look better

Morning after: fast pack-down

Run the fan for a few minutes to clear condensation, wipe the cassette front if it is wet, let panels dry before bagging, and walk the pitch for forgotten pegs or ties.
(Internal link idea: Care & cleaning → /collections/fiamma-care-cleaning)

Quick checklist

• Awning, one side panel or Privacy Room

• Draft skirt, mat, storm straps, pegs

• LED strings, lantern, path markers

• Roof fan on trickle, spare power bank

• CO alarm, torch, bin bags, paper towels
  (Internal link idea: Starter bundles → /collections/bundles)

Make NYE cosy, not complicated. Choose the Fiamma panels and small upgrades that suit the forecast, add lighting that flatters, then enjoy the countdown from the comfiest spot on site.