Blackout and insulation for vans.
The world's first hybrid curtains.

They can be opened and closed at any time like normal curtains. At the same time, they insulate as effectively as classic thermal mats.

No holes | No assembly or disassembly | No compromises

What CENTAUR does

Heat and cold insulation

The 3-layer construction with a material weight of 590 g/m² protects against heat and cold.

Stealth camping

Transforms any van into a true stealth camper, "invisible" in urban areas – even with the interior light switched on.

100% blackout

Darken the windows for undisturbed sleep at any time.

Inconspicuous look during the day

Deep warts: The outer surfaces look like tinted windows.

A curtain that stays on the window

No assembly and disassembly, no storage

Fixing without a retaining strap

Magnets keep the curtain neatly and cleanly in position and also ensure a stylish pleated appearance.

Removable without residue

Installation without drilling, no modifications to the interior trim, ideal for leasing and resale.

Completely opaque

Reliable privacy screen in the van, protects your privacy and the valuables inside your camper.

Everyday life + camping in one system

The first hybrid curtains, easy to use and comfortable for everyday life, powerful insulation when traveling.

One system. Multiple vehicles.

The Mercedes Vito (W447) is the first one.

More platforms are under development. You can find the current roadmap here .

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CENTAUR is manufactured in Germany in small quantities.
If the current series is sold out, the next production run will begin with a lead time. Pre-orders are possible.

ROADMAP - Vehicles and Modules

CENTAUR continues to grow.
The overview shows the next modules and vehicles.


Available now

Mercedes Vito (W447)
- Cab partition "CoreFit"

In preparation

Mercedes V-Class & Vito W447

- Cab partition "UniversalFit"

- Rear window

- rear side windows

- middle side windows

In planning

VW T5 / T6 / T6.1

Ford Tourneo Custom

PSA platform (Traveller, ProAce, Zafira Life)

More vehicles will follow.

This overview is updated regularly.


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The origin of CETNTAUR

Between everyday life and camping

We live in two worlds with our vans.

In our daily lives, we go shopping, take the kids to sports practice, or stand in front of Ikea to load a wardrobe. A few days later, we might drive to the countryside, stay at a campsite once or twice a year, or visit friends in a city who don't have room in their apartment and we don't feel like staying in a hotel.

For travel, overnight stays, and camping, there are systems with excellent insulation. Thermal mats, for example. Technically advanced, reliable, and robust. They insulate windows well and ensure proper blackout. And we all know that feeling of satisfaction when your equipment performs well. Good technology simply feels good.

In everyday life, however, these solutions are often bulky or cumbersome. You have to install them, remove them again, and store them away. Windows do insulate – but it requires effort. Many people are looking for alternatives to thermal mats.

For everyday use, there are curtains that are comfortable and easy to use. They function simply and naturally in daily use, as they are always easy to operate. You can quickly darken the van and have privacy without any fuss. However, their limitations quickly become apparent when traveling and staying overnight, especially when temperatures become extreme or when real insulation is required.

I wanted the best of both worlds: blackout and insulation, comfort and performance. No thermal mats, no drilling, no compromises.

From DIY to product idea

Initially, I just wanted to help myself. So I started tinkering, the way people in the van and camper world do. Anyone who's ever tried to build their own van curtains or develop an alternative to thermal mats knows how quickly you reach your limits.

But with each step, my demands grew. I wanted to include more and more: more features, more comfort, more performance. I wanted a system that reliably darkened the windows, kept out the heat in summer, insulated in winter, and could still remain permanently installed in the vehicle. I wanted to convert my van into a true stealth campervan. In short, I was looking for the perfect all-rounder.

This made the implementation increasingly complicated and extensive. What started as a small DIY idea had become a full-fledged development project. It was no longer just about a curtain for my van, but about a well-designed system for campervans that combines everyday life and travel.

At the same time, discussions with others repeatedly revealed a noticeable interest in such a solution. Many were looking for an alternative to traditional thermal mats or for blackout solutions for their Mercedes, VW, or Ford, without having to drill holes or constantly modify the vehicle.

At some point, I decided to take the plunge and turn it into a real product.

The project was given a name: CENTAUR. A hybrid being that unites two worlds and quite aptly describes the tension between the different demands.

Many prototypes, revisions, new approaches, discarded ideas, lucky coincidences, and a few additional grey hairs followed.

Design and manufacturing

The result of this work is a system that accurately reflects the requirements with which I started.

These objectives shaped the design. The three-layer structure, the integrated magnetic guide, and the precision fit are complex to manufacture, but necessary for the system to function reliably.

Furthermore, it was important to me to set up production responsibly. Manufacturing takes place in Germany, using carefully selected materials and under fair conditions. No mass-produced goods, but small batches with high standards.

The result is a system that has not been optimized for minimum price, but is capable of fully meeting the original requirements.

It is functionally well-designed, uncomplicated in daily use, and efficient when traveling.

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