One of the most popular upgrades for drive away awning owners is adding a clip-in inner bedroom. Whether you want extra sleeping space for guests, a separate room for the kids, or simply a more comfortable night's sleep with blackout fabric, an inner bedroom transforms your awning from a living space into a full campsite setup.

Here's everything you need to know about how they work, which awnings are compatible, and which bedroom is right for you.

What Is a Drive Away Awning Inner Bedroom?

A drive away awning inner bedroom is a freestanding sleeping pod that clips directly inside your awning. It creates a fully enclosed sleeping area with its own groundsheet, ventilation panels, and — in Vango's case — Midnight blackout fabric to block out early morning light.

Unlike a separate tent, the inner bedroom sits entirely within the footprint of your awning, so you keep the benefit of a covered living space while adding private sleeping accommodation.

How Does an Inner Bedroom Attach?

Vango inner bedrooms use a simple clip-in system — no tools, no poles, no fuss. Corner loops on the bedroom attach to corresponding anchor points inside the awning. Most owners can have the bedroom set up in under five minutes once they've done it a couple of times.

The bedroom sits on the sewn-in groundsheet of your awning, and the part-mesh inner doors provide airflow between the sleeping area and the main awning space.

Which Vango Awnings Are Compatible?

Vango BR001 Inner Bedroom (2-person) is compatible with a wide range of Vango drive away awnings, including:

• Vango Cove III range (Low, Mid, Tall — poled and air)
• Vango Faros III range (Low, Mid — poled and air)
• Vango Galli range (all heights and fabric types)
• Vango Kela Pro Air range
• Vango Quadris Air Low
• Vango Versos Air range
• Vango HexAway Pro Air range

Vango BR005 Galli Double Inner Bedroom (4-person) is designed specifically for the Galli range and fits:

• Vango Galli II Low Poled
• Vango Galli Air TC Low
• Vango Galli CC Air (Low and Tall)
• Vango Galli CC II Air (Low, Mid, Tall — all model years)
• Vango Galli Pro Air (Low, Mid, Tall)

If you're unsure whether your awning is compatible, get in touch with our team in the Newquay showroom and we'll confirm the fit before you order.

BR001 vs BR005 — Which Should You Choose?

If you own a Galli awning and regularly travel with four people, the BR005 is the clear choice — two separate compartments mean adults and kids (or two couples) get their own space. For everyone else, or if you want to travel light, the BR001 is the versatile option.

What Are the Benefits of Blackout Fabric?

Both Vango inner bedrooms use Midnight blackout fabric, which significantly reduces the amount of light that enters the sleeping area. On summer campsites — particularly in Cornwall and the South West where it stays light well into the evening — this makes a real difference to sleep quality, especially for children.

The part-mesh inner doors also help with airflow, so you get blackout without overheating on warm nights.

Setup Tips

• Pitch the awning fully first before attaching the bedroom — it's much easier to clip in once the awning is fully tensioned.
• Position the bedroom door facing the awning's main entrance for the most practical layout.
• Use the SkyTrack system (on compatible Galli and Pro models) to hang a small light above the sleeping area for evening use.
• Pack the bedroom separately in its storage sack — it takes up very little space and is worth keeping in the van even if you're not sure you'll need it.

Shop Inner Bedrooms

• Vango BR001 Drive Away Awning Inner Bedroom — 2-person, suits most Vango awnings
• Vango BR005 Galli Double Inner Bedroom — 4-person, Galli range only

Not sure which awning to pair with a bedroom? Browse our full Vango drive away awning range or visit us in Newquay — 4 Bamber House, Victoria, PL26 8LQ.