Protection roofs by Nellen Zelte
Protection roofs by Nellen Zelte
We are your reliable partner for high-quality permanent awnings, protection roofs, carports, and pavilions
Type 1 - The Bestseller
Standard protection roof for snow depths up to 50 cm. Tarpaulin 300 cm, approx. 680 g/m², fully welded. Aluminum rafters 45 × 35 mm, feet with rubber pads adjustable for slip resistance.
Type 1a - The Elevated
Variant with feet up to 35 cm, ideal for higher awnings. Tarpaulin 300 cm, approx. 680 g/m², welded. Aluminum rafters straight from 20 cm. Front overhang 60 cm, rear 40 cm.
Type 2 - The Strongest
For snow depths over 50 cm. Tarpaulin 300 cm, approx. 680 g/m², welded. Aluminum rafters 45 × 35 mm with wide contact surface. Front overhang 60 cm, rear 40 cm.
Type 3 - The Complete
Protection roof for caravan and awning. Tarpaulin 300 cm, approx. 680 g/m², welded. Aluminum rafters 45 × 35 mm. Widths 494–594 cm, front overhang 60 cm, rear 40 cm.
Type 4 - The Retrofit
Retrofit awning protection roof for Nellen roofs. Tarpaulin 300 cm, approx. 680 g/m². Aluminum rafters 45 × 35 mm. Standard widths 240–290 cm, supports anchored in concrete.
Type 5 - The Freestanding (Carport)
Independent protection roof for freestanding awnings. Tarpaulin 300 cm, approx. 680 g/m², welded. Aluminum rafters 45 × 35/45 mm. Width 297 cm, supports anchored in concrete.
Type 6 - The Extended
Protection roof with overhang up to 250 cm. Tarpaulin 300 cm, approx. 680 g/m², welded. Aluminum rafters 45 × 35/45 mm. Support spacing 55 cm, installation on concrete.
Type 7 - The Mobile
Thermal protection roof for mobile and stationary use. Tarpaulin 1,550 g/m² PVC foam. Aluminum poles 45 × 45 mm, overhang 60 cm. Prevents condensation, saves heating costs.
Type 9 - The Most Affordable
Budget-friendly variant for price-conscious campers. Tarpaulin 300 cm, approx. 680 g/m², welded. Aluminum rafters Ø 35 mm, support spacing 80–100 cm. Front overhang 60 cm, rear 40 cm.
Type 1 – The Bestseller
For snow depths up to 50 cm
- The tarpaulin is a custom-made product with a width of 300 cm, weight approx. 680 g/m².
- The protection roof tarpaulin is welded all around, so that no water can penetrate the fabric.
- The protection roof rafters (dimensions 45 x 35 mm) are made of anodized aluminum.
- The feet can be easily adjusted to the desired caravan width using screws.
- The protection roof feet adapt to the caravan rail in a slip-resistant manner with notched rubber pads.
- The support spacing is approx. 55 cm.
- The tarpaulin is pulled into each individual protection roof rafter using a keder strip.
- Standard front overhang 60 cm, rear overhang 40 cm (max. roof overhang of 80 cm each possible).
- Standard widths: 247, 272, or 297 cm. Changes to protection roof width on request.
- Version with film windows or panorama protection roof on request.
- Version as thermal protection roof on request.
- Any existing roof rails must be removed.
Type 1a – The Elevated
Freestanding awning is higher than the caravan – higher protection roof feet on one side
- The tarpaulin is a custom-made product with a width of 300 cm, weight approx. 680 g/m².
- The protection roof tarpaulin is welded all around, so that no water can penetrate the fabric.
- The protection roof rafters (dimensions 45 x 35 mm) are made of anodized aluminum.
- Maximum height of the protection roof feet 35 cm.
- From a foot height of 20 cm, straight instead of curved protection roof rafters are installed.
- The feet can be easily adjusted to the desired caravan width using screws.
- The protection roof feet adapt to the caravan rail in a slip-resistant manner with notched rubber pads.
- The support spacing is approx. 55 cm.
- The tarpaulin is pulled into each individual protection roof rafter using a keder strip.
- Standard front overhang 60 cm, rear overhang 40 cm (max. roof overhang of 80 cm each possible).
- Standard widths: 247, 272, or 297 cm. Changes to the protection roof width on request.
- Version with film windows or panorama protection roof on request.
- Version as thermal protection roof on request.
- Any existing roof rails must be removed.
Type 2 – The Strongest
For snow depths from 50 cm
- The tarpaulin is a custom-made product with a width of 300 cm, weight approx. 680 g/m².
- The protection roof tarpaulin is welded all around, so that no water can penetrate the fabric.
- The protection roof rafters (dimensions 45 x 35 mm) are made of anodized aluminum.
- The feet can be easily adjusted to the desired caravan width using screws.
- The protection roof feet with a larger contact surface ensure better load distribution during heavy snowfall.
- The support spacing is approx. 55 cm.
- The tarpaulin is pulled into each individual protection roof rafter using a keder strip.
- Standard front overhang 60 cm, rear overhang 40 cm (max. roof overhang of 80 cm each possible).
- Standard widths: 247, 272, or 297 cm. Changes to protection roof width on request.
- Version with film windows or panorama protection roof on request.
- Version as thermal protection roof on request.
- Any existing roof rails must be removed.
Type 3 – The Complete
Protection roof over caravan and awning
- The tarpaulin is a custom-made product with a width of 300 cm, weight approx. 680 g/m².
- The protection roof tarpaulin is welded all around, so that no water can penetrate the fabric.
- The protection roof rafters (dimensions 45 x 35 mm) are made of anodized aluminum.
- The feet can be easily adjusted to the desired caravan width using screws.
- The support spacing is approx. 55 cm. • The tarpaulin is pulled into each individual protection roof rafter using a keder strip.
- Standard front overhang 60 cm, rear overhang 40 cm (max. roof overhang of 80 cm each possible).
- Standard widths: 494, 519, 544, 569, or 594 cm. Changes to protection roof width on request.
- Version with film windows or panorama protection roof possible on request.
- Version as thermal protection roof on request.
- Version with reinforced protection roof feet on request.
- Any existing roof rails must be removed.
- The supports must be anchored in concrete by the customer. Ground anchors on request.
- From size 6, 2 additional supports are included for the three-legged gable frame.
Type 4 – The Retrofit
Protection roof over awning (Only if the caravan protection roof is from our production)
- The tarpaulin is a custom-made product with a width of 300 cm, weight approx. 680 g/m².
- The protection roof tarpaulin is welded all around, so that no water can penetrate the fabric.
- The protection roof rafters (dimensions 45 x 35 mm) are made of anodized aluminum.
- Standard widths: 240, 265, or 290 cm. Changes to protection roof width on request.
- Recommendation: Awning with canopy width (measured from the start of the protection roof tarpaulin) + approx. 25 cm = protection roof width.
- Version as thermal protection roof on request.
- The supports must be anchored in concrete by the customer. Ground anchors on request.
- From size 6, 2 additional supports are included for the three-legged gable frame.
Type 5 – The Freestanding (Carport)
For the mobile camper with a freestanding awning
- The tarpaulin is a custom-made product with a width of 300 cm, weight approx. 680 g/m².
- The protection roof tarpaulin is welded all around, so that no water can penetrate the fabric.
- The protection roof rafters (dimensions 45 x 45 & 45 x 35 mm) are made of anodized aluminum.
- The tarpaulin is pulled into each individual protection roof rafter using a keder strip.
- Standard width: 297 cm. Changes to protection roof width on request.
- Version as panorama protection roof on request.
- Version as thermal protection roof on request.
- The supports must be anchored in concrete by the customer. Ground anchors on request.
Type 6 – The Extended
Protection roof with extended canopy
- The tarpaulin is a custom-made product with a width of 300 cm, weight approx. 680 g/m².
- The protection roof tarpaulin is welded all around, so that no water can penetrate the fabric.
- The protection roof rafters (dimensions 45 x 45 & 45 x 35 mm) are made of anodized aluminum.
- The support spacing is approx. 55 cm.
- The tarpaulin is pulled into each individual protection roof rafter using a keder strip.
- With this protection roof, it is possible that roof hatches located at the edge of the caravan can only be partially opened or not opened at all.
- Overhang at the front or rear with support profile on the caravan up to 250 cm.
- Standard widths: 247, 272, or 297 cm. Changes to protection roof width on request.
- Version as panorama protection roof on request.
- Version as thermal protection roof on request.
- Any existing roof rails must be removed.
- The supports must be anchored in concrete by the customer. Ground anchors available on request
Type 7 – The Mobile
Protection against hail, rain, leaks, heat, and cold. You save approx. 20% in heating costs.
- The tarpaulin consists of thermal material, PVC top coating with 4 mm closed-cell PVC foam, approx. 1,550 g/m².
- The poles (end poles), dimensions 45 x 45 mm, are made of anodized aluminum.
- The protection roof width is manufactured to match the measured caravan width + 8 cm.
- Standard front/rear overhang approx. 60 cm.
- Due to the tarpaulin being mounted flat on the caravan, no cavity is created, thus preventing condensation.
- Any existing roof rails must be removed.
- No TÜV registration necessary.
- Note: Installation should only be carried out by specialist installers!
Type 9 – The Most Affordable
The protection roof for the price-conscious camper
- The tarpaulin is a custom-made product with a width of 300 cm, weight approx. 680 g/m².
- The protection roof tarpaulin is welded all around, so that no water can penetrate the fabric.
- The protection roof rafters are made of aluminum, mill-finished, dimensions Ø 35 mm.
- The feet can be easily adjusted to the desired caravan width using screws.
- The protection roof feet adapt to the caravan rail in a slip-resistant manner with notched rubber pads.
- The support spacing is approx. 80 – 100 cm, depending on the caravan type.
- The tarpaulin is pulled into each individual protection roof rafter using a keder strip.
- Standard front overhang 60 cm, rear overhang 40 cm (max. roof overhang of 80 cm each possible on request).
- Standard widths: 272 cm. Changes to protection roof width on request. • Any existing roof rails must be removed.
- Not possible for the caravan type “Hobby Landhaus”. (See Type 1)
- Note: This protection roof is only suitable for winter operation (snow load); for this, additional protection roof rafters are required, which are only useful if another support (without keder insertion) is added between each existing one.
Are you interested in a protection roof from Nellen?
Please do not hesitate to contact us; we will be happy to advise you on one of the many models.
