Targeted refinement instead of overengineering: The SCA 186 demonstrates how precise design adjustments can optimize the roof shell’s behavior and noticeably improve everyday stability.
SCA News
Welcome to SCA News – your go-to source for everyone who loves life on the move and is looking for adventure on four wheels.
We’re delighted to share our latest innovations and product developments with you, offer a glimpse into the SCA Lab and what lies ahead, and give our experts a voice – and much more. You’ll also find up-to-date information on trade shows and events that no camping or vanlife enthusiast should miss.
For deeper insights and practical travel advice, explore our in-depth guides – whether you’ve been on the road for years or are just starting to convert your first vehicle. You’ll also find everything you need to know about maintaining and caring for your vehicle roof, along with plenty of useful tips for vanlifers.
From new products and roof care to conversion advice and the best travel routes – the SCA Magazine brings you all the recommendations you need to make the most of your vanlife.
Stay up to date with the SCA news – because this is where your adventure begins.
News
After the winter break, a quick check of your pop-top roof is essential. Dirt, moisture and wear can build up over time. With this 7-point checklist, you ensure your roof is ready for the first trip of the season.
With the new SCA roof model, SCA, a brand of the C.F. Maier Group, is launching another product innovation onto the market. The electrically operated pop-up roof for the Mercedes Sprinter with vehicle
Less heat, more comfort - interiror insulation tested
Guide
Welcome to our SCA guides, your first port of call when it comes to getting the most out of your SCA roof and making your trips unforgettable.
We offer you sound information and practical tips to help you prepare your vehicle for any situation. Find out how to make your SCA roof fit again and what you can do to stay safe on the road during the cold season. We'll show you how to get the most out of your trips with children or pets and which apps will really help you on your adventures. We also give you valuable insights into the technology and the many benefits of SCA roofs. If you're thinking about renting out your own van, you'll also find useful tips here to help you get started. Whether you're new to vanlife or an experienced camper, our guide articles are designed to give you everything you need to travel worry-free.
Immerse yourself in the world of mobile travel with SCA and experience how our tips and tricks can make your adventures even better!
How much does a pop-up roof cost? How long does installation take? Approval, providers and alternatives – your compact guide to professional retrofitting.
Fabric bellows torn, gas struts rusted or rubber seals porous? This can happen with older roofs. But don't panic: Our roofs are easy to repair - replacing a part is often enough.
15/03/2024
Never bored: Traveling with children
Crickets chirp in the summer night. The drumming of raindrops on the roof shell accompanies you to sleep. The wind rattles the van while you sit comfortably in the warmth. Camping is an adventure, especially for children.
The air tastes of winter cold. The icicles on the pine needles catch the morning sunlight. There is a flash of yellow on the freshly fallen crystals on the ground. And in the middle of it all: your van.
The four of you are traveling in a camper - but there's actually no room for the children. Or another example: two people traveling in a van - and once again someone hits their head on the ceiling.
No parking space in sight, no petrol station on the route, lost on the bike tour - to ensure a relaxing vacation, you should prepare well in advance. But don't worry, endless research sessions are not necessary.
16/04/2024
Take Fido with you! - Camping with pets
Does Fido have to stay at home? No, of course not! Camping is the best way to travel with pets. Nevertheless, there are a few things to bear in mind!
Back then, when we were all still hippies, we roamed around with it. Later, we put the kids in it and the four of us went camping.
Fist-sized hailstones dent your motorhome roof, some rogue steals your bike from the luggage rack and a marten bites through the cables of your van - not only annoying, but often uninsured too!
Your frog-green VW bus, fully equipped with pop-up roof, solar cell and extra built-in sliding windows, sits sadly in the garage for most of the year. So why not simply rent it out?
