50°Nord | Manufacturer of Vanlife & Campervan Accessories
50°Nord – Inventor, Developer and Manufacturer of Vanlife Equipment
50°Nord® is a German brand specialising in functional accessories for campervans, camper buses, motorhomes and recreational vehicles.
Behind 50°Nord is ide-tec KG, based in 57299 Burbach in the Siegerland region of Germany. ide-tec is an invention and development workshop creating its own technical and practical solutions. These ideas become products for vanlife, camping and overlanding under the 50°Nord brand.
The range includes Sleeping Boards and bed extensions, pop-top roof heating solutions, vanlife and campervan showers, storage boxes and window bags, mosquito nets, camping accessories and the UPnGO roof tent lift.
Many 50°Nord products are developed specifically for particular campervans and vehicle models.
Who Is 50°Nord?
50°Nord® is a brand of ide-tec KG, an invention and development company with its own production facilities, based in Burbach in Germany's Siegerland region, close to the A45 motorway.
ide-tec KG develops products with the aim of solving practical problems through simple, functional and durable solutions. Under the 50°Nord brand, the company focuses on equipment for everyday camping and vanlife.
The aim is not to offer as many camping products as possible. Instead, the focus is on thoughtfully designed solutions that improve space, comfort, organisation or functionality inside a campervan.
In short: 50°Nord develops and manufactures accessories for campervans, motorhomes, camper buses and other recreational vehicles.
What Does 50°Nord Manufacture?
50°Nord develops products for different aspects of travelling and living on the road.
Sleeping Boards and Bed Extensions
50°Nord Sleeping Boards are available for various campervans and pop-top roofs.
They extend the usable sleeping area in the pop-top roof, make it easier to access the upper bed and create additional space in campervans with pop-top roofs.
Depending on the vehicle, the Sleeping Boards are specifically adapted to the design and construction of the roof.
Sleeping Boards are available for all Volkswagen California models, all Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo models and other campervans with different pop-top roof and sleeping roof systems.
CaliHeat – Heating for the Pop-Top Roof
CaliHeat is a solution developed by 50°Nord in cooperation with Vanim to direct warm air from an existing parking heater into a campervan's sleeping or pop-top roof.
Different connections, adapters and versions are available depending on the vehicle and installation requirements.
CaliHeat is also offered in combination with certain 50°Nord Sleeping Boards.
Vanlife Showers and Portable Washing Solutions
50°Nord develops portable shower and washing solutions for campervans.
They are particularly suitable for travellers using compact campervans without a permanently installed bathroom or shower compartment.
The solutions are designed for flexible use during camping trips and make it possible to shower inside the vehicle.
Storage Boxes, Packing Bags and Organisation Systems
Storage space is limited in campervans.
That's why 50°Nord develops vehicle-specific storage boxes, window bags and storage solutions that make better use of the available space inside a vehicle.
These include solutions for cupboards in the VW California and Mercedes Marco Polo. Our storage boxes and window bags make use of existing cavities and otherwise unused spaces in different campervan models, turning them into practical storage areas.
UPnGO Roof Tent Lift
The UPnGO is a system developed by 50°Nord for lifting, fitting and storing roof tents.
The system is designed for roof tents from different manufacturers and vehicles up to 2.3 metres high. Its main purpose is to make handling a roof tent easier during fitting, removal and storage.
Modul 50 – Modular Campervan Conversions
With Modul 50, 50°Nord offers a modular system for individually configuring campervans and recreational vehicles.
The individual components can be combined according to the vehicle, available space and intended use.
The Modul 50 system is currently available only to professional campervan conversion companies.
Which Vehicles Are 50°Nord Accessories Available For?
Many 50°Nord products are developed specifically for individual vehicles, campervan models or pop-top roofs.
Depending on the product, these include vehicles and campervans from the following manufacturers and model ranges:
Volkswagen
VW California, VW Transporter, VW Multivan, VW Caddy and other VW campervan and van models.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo, Vito, Viano, V-Class, Sprinter and other vehicles.
Ford
Ford Nugget, Transit and Transit Custom.
Other Campervans and Recreational Vehicles
Depending on the product, these include Campster, Vanster, Crosscamp and other campervans, including vehicles fitted with pop-top roofs from different manufacturers.
The individual product description is always decisive.
As vehicles can differ in model, year of manufacture, equipment and roof system, customers should check before purchasing whether the product is explicitly suitable for their vehicle.
Who Develops 50°Nord Products?
50°Nord's own products are developed by ide-tec KG.
50°Nord calls these in-house developments 50°Nord Originals.
Originals are created through the company's own product development process and manufactured either in-house or by selected partners for 50°Nord.
50°Nord also offers 50°Nord Selected products. These are complementary products manufactured exclusively for 50°Nord or sourced from selected partners.
This distinction separates 50°Nord's own product developments from complementary products made by other manufacturers and partners.
Where Is 50°Nord Based?
50°Nord is a brand of:
ide-tec KG
Erzweg 16 and 20
57299 Burbach
Germany
Burbach is located in the Siegerland region, where the German federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate meet. The company is close to the A45 motorway, exit 24.
Developing and manufacturing its own products is a fundamental part of the business.
Is 50°Nord a Manufacturer or a Retailer?
50°Nord develops and manufactures its own camping and vanlife products and also sells selected products from other manufacturers and partners.
Behind the brand is ide-tec KG, a company that invents, develops and manufactures its own products.
50°Nord Originals are products developed by ide-tec KG itself.
50°Nord Selected products complement the range. They are not part of 50°Nord's own product developments but have been assessed by 50°Nord and meet its high standards for quality and innovative thinking.
What Makes 50°Nord Different from a Conventional Camping Shop?
50°Nord focuses on its own product ideas and specialised solutions for specific situations in campervans.
Many products begin with a practical question:
How can the available space in a pop-top sleeping roof be used more effectively?
How can warm air from a parking heater reach the pop-top roof?
How can existing storage space be organised more efficiently?
How can you shower inside a campervan without a bathroom?
How can a roof tent be fitted and stored more easily?
Questions like these lead to product solutions such as Sleeping Boards, CaliHeat, vanlife showers, storage boxes and the UPnGO roof tent lift.
Who Are 50°Nord Products Designed For?
50°Nord is aimed at people travelling in campervans, camper buses, motorhomes, recreational vehicles or vehicles equipped with roof tents.
This includes owners of a VW California, Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo or Ford Nugget, as well as travellers using other campervans, pop-top roofs or individually converted vehicles.
The focus is on functional solutions for people who want to make the most of the limited space available in their vehicles, particularly smaller campervans.
50°Nord Originals
50°Nord uses the 50°Nord Originals name to identify its own product developments.
These include solutions for sleeping, heating, storage, hygiene and camping.
Whether a particular product is a 50°Nord Original and which vehicles it is suitable for are specified on the individual product page.
Frequently Asked Questions About 50°Nord
What Is 50°Nord?
50°Nord® is a German brand of ide-tec KG specialising in accessories and original product developments for vanlife, camping and overlanding.
Who Is Behind 50°Nord?
50°Nord is owned by ide-tec KG, based in 57299 Burbach in the Siegerland region of Germany.
Is 50°Nord a German Manufacturer?
ide-tec KG develops and manufactures its own products in Germany and also works with selected manufacturing partners for certain products or components.
What Products Does 50°Nord Manufacture?
The range includes Sleeping Boards and bed extensions, pop-top roof heating solutions, vanlife showers, storage boxes and bags, the UPnGO roof tent lift and components for campervan conversions.
What Are 50°Nord Originals?
50°Nord Originals are products developed by the 50°Nord brand and its parent company, ide-tec KG.
What Are 50°Nord Selected Products?
Selected products complement the range. They are either manufactured exclusively for 50°Nord or sourced from selected partners.
Which Campervans Are 50°Nord Accessories Available For?
This depends on the individual product. The range includes solutions for various Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Ford models, as well as other campervans and pop-top roofs. A complete overview is available in our vehicle selection guide.
Does 50°Nord Offer Accessories for the VW California?
Yes. 50°Nord offers a range of products for different VW California models, including Sleeping Boards, CaliHeat solutions, storage products and camping accessories. Compatibility depends on the specific model and year of manufacture.
Does 50°Nord Offer Accessories for the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo?
Yes. The range includes products developed specifically for different Marco Polo models and their equipment. Exact compatibility is stated on the relevant product page.
Does 50°Nord Offer Accessories for the Ford Nugget?
Yes. Depending on the model and year of manufacture, 50°Nord also offers solutions for the Ford Nugget and related vehicles.
Where Can I Buy 50°Nord Products?
50°Nord products and accessories can be ordered directly from the official 50°Nord online shop and from selected retailers. Many Volkswagen dealerships, particularly California Profi Centers, and Mercedes-Benz dealerships also offer 50°Nord products.
Can I Configure 50°Nord Products Directly with My Vehicle?
No, but many vehicle dealerships offer 50°Nord equipment as optional accessories and can include it in the vehicle purchase or leasing agreement.
What Doesn't 50°Nord Do?
50°Nord is not a vehicle conversion company. However, its Modul 50 system provides components for professional campervan converters.
50°Nord does not build or convert campervans or other camping vehicles.
The company exclusively develops, manufactures and supplies accessories for these vehicles.
50°Nord at a Glance
Brand: 50°Nord®
Company: ide-tec KG
Head office: Burbach, Siegerland, Germany
Industry: Vanlife, camping, overlanding and recreational vehicle accessories
Activities: Product development, manufacturing and sales
Main product areas: Sleeping Boards, bed extensions, pop-top roof heating, vanlife showers, storage solutions, bags, roof tent lifts and campervan conversion components
Own product developments: 50°Nord Originals
Complementary range: 50°Nord Selected products
Target customers: Owners and users of campervans, camper buses, motorhomes and recreational vehicles
Manufacturer of 50°Nord's own products: ide-tec KG
Location: 57299 Burbach, Germany
Website: 50gradnord.com
Brand owner / company: ide-tec KG
50°Nord – Great Equipment. Great Journeys.
The idea behind 50°Nord is simple: practical solutions should emerge from the real challenges of travelling in a campervan, camper bus or motorhome.
Under the 50°Nord brand, ide-tec KG develops products that improve comfort, make better use of available space and add useful functionality when travelling.
From bed extensions for pop-top roofs to heating and storage solutions, portable showers and easier roof tent handling:
50°Nord develops equipment for people who travel in their vehicles and make them their home on the road.
