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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Darth Loo-knee on 06 April 2008, 20:46:24
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What sort is good for a family?
What do i need to look for? :y
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get one a tad bigger than you had at last years Newent meet :y ;D ;D
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get a BIG tent.
I went camping with a mate near Alton Towers once, we had a 5 person tent for the 2 of us. Was only just big enough ! ;D
It was the size of a house, this family of 4 turned up in an Astra next door to our Pitch, dad, mum, kid1, kid2 got out... they all then built this tent 1/3 the size of ours, and pilled in! ;D
Must have been like sardines in there.
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My tent, which most of you have seen, and is known as the Greenhouse or the Anderson Shelter, is a 5 person, and is one of the few that I consider big enough for 5.
Cost £185
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Look around and see one up, not just in pics, they can be deceiving. :)
There are some really big family tents around that do not have to cost a fortune. :) :)
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My tent, which most of you have seen, and is known as the Greenhouse or the Anderson Shelter, is a 5 person, and is one of the few that I consider big enough for 5.
Cost £185
What is are good makes to look for? One like Timbuk Towers would be ideal I would have thought :y
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What sort is good for a family?
What do i need to look for? :y
Metal cased one with wheels ..... :)
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If I were you mate, I'd go for a six berth frame tent. That would give you three separate bedrooms and a large living area.
The only problem with family tenting is that I think you need a dead level pitch or it becomes a bit of a pain.
Something like this mate.
(http://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/shop/pics/kos_6.jpg)
If you're interested, I've got one you have for nothing. It would give me a bit of space in the garage.
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My tent, which most of you have seen, and is known as the Greenhouse or the Anderson Shelter, is a 5 person, and is one of the few that I consider big enough for 5.
Cost £185
I got mine last year from ebay seller tentastic........just checked on fleabay hes still selling tents..........got mine for a bargain price i reckon........Just suggested to Looknee.....on MSN he has a look at whats hes selling atm........tho i did tell him TB is the expert on tents.......so prepare to get asked a million questions TB ;D
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The first thing you have to consider is how much use will it get?
If you plan to spend holidays in it, the bigger the better.
If you just want it for the odd weekend away, i.e. OOF meets, then a reasonable sized budget one I would have thought would be OK.
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My tent, which most of you have seen, and is known as the Greenhouse or the Anderson Shelter, is a 5 person, and is one of the few that I consider big enough for 5.
Cost £185
I got mine last year from ebay seller tentastic........just checked on fleabay hes still selling tents..........got mine for a bargain price i reckon........Just suggested to Looknee.....on MSN he has a look at whats hes selling atm........tho i did tell him TB is the expert on tents.......so prepare to get asked a million questions TB ;D
I looked at ones tentastic sold - the hydroscopic thingie is quite low, so could be a problem if it rains a bit.
But good value if you're looking at just weekend breaks. If using for family holidays, I'd look a bit more upmarket.
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If it going to get used for the OOF weekends, get something thats wee proof ::)
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My tent, which most of you have seen, and is known as the Greenhouse or the Anderson Shelter, is a 5 person, and is one of the few that I consider big enough for 5.
Cost £185
I got mine last year from ebay seller tentastic........just checked on fleabay hes still selling tents..........got mine for a bargain price i reckon........Just suggested to Looknee.....on MSN he has a look at whats hes selling atm........tho i did tell him TB is the expert on tents.......so prepare to get asked a million questions TB ;D
I looked at ones tentastic sold - the hydroscopic thingie is quite low, so could be a problem if it rains a bit.
But good value if you're looking at just weekend breaks. If using for family holidays, I'd look a bit more upmarket.
See, told Looknee your the expert :y .....i hopefully only plan to use mine in the dry :y But who can tell with British weather....its snows in April ;D
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Buy one made of plastic, has a fully equipt kitchen, heating, shower, TV and you can pull behind your car on it's own trailer. I think they are called caravans ;)
This way you have more boot space for your beer! :y
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Couple of things to consider, after space and sleeping rooms.....
Head height - better if you can stand straight to put your kecks on rather than lying down.
Hydrostatic head - or how waterproof it is. Higher the number, the better.
Welded seams - what it says. Makes sure the seams are waterproof.
Weight - steel poles are heavy but tent can be more robust.
Sod cloth - strip at the bottom of the tent outer that can be tucked under the groundsheet if its not a sewn in one.
If its just for occassional summer use, make is not the most important issue, imho.... :y
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Couple of things to consider, after space and sleeping rooms.....
Head height - better if you can stand straight to put your kecks on rather than lying down.
Hydrostatic head - or how waterproof it is. Higher the number, the better.
Welded seams - what it says. Makes sure the seams are waterproof.
Weight - steel poles are heavy but tent can be more robust.
Sod cloth - strip at the bottom of the tent outer that can be tucked under the groundsheet if its not a sewn in one.
If its just for occassional summer use, make is not the most important issue, imho.... :y
Think pinkness may be more important than make to Daz ;D
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Buy one made of plastic, has a fully equipt kitchen, heating, shower, TV and you can pull behind your car on it's own trailer. I think they are called caravans ;)
This way you have more boot space for your beer! :y
And a fridge to put you beer in when you get there. ;D ;D ;D
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Wife and I use this one (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=1206534647-4611-0&mo=auction&from=froogle) at home and abroad. Sleep in the 2 person bit, bags and junk in the three bit, leaves loads of space to lounge around in and cook. Like the doors as well.....
Price is good, if you get it for that. Weighs a bit though....
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Oh and apparently its got to be worm and spiderproof so the eldest daughter says ;D
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Oh and apparently its got to be worm and spiderproof so the eldest daughter says ;D
Where are you going to sleep then :D
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I've got a Conway Trailer tent. It's REALLY old, but it's still got years left in it. They are far, far better than a normal tent...2 double beds that are 4' off the floor, power, heating plus it's bigger than a caravan once errected and a doddle to tow.
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Oh and apparently its got to be worm and spiderproof so the eldest daughter says ;D
buy a brush..... ;D
We had moles digging under ours last year in France.... Almost spilt me Jura when SWWLTBO jumped up!!
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Oh and apparently its got to be worm and spiderproof so the eldest daughter says ;D
buy a brush..... ;D
We had moles digging under ours last year in France.... Almost spilt me Jura when SWWLTBO jumped up!!
Heavens above!
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Oh and apparently its got to be worm and spiderproof so the eldest daughter says ;D
buy a brush..... ;D
We had moles digging under ours last year in France.... Almost spilt me Jura when SWWLTBO jumped up!!
Lmao ;D ;D ;D
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Oh and apparently its got to be worm and spiderproof so the eldest daughter says ;D
buy a brush..... ;D
We had moles digging under ours last year in France.... Almost spilt me Jura when SWWLTBO jumped up!!
Heavens above!
;D ;D
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try one of these
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/file28/PHOT0006.jpg)
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8 berth,3bedroom pods seperate living area sewn in groundsheet in main part of tent with bath tub ground sheet for the remainder outwell sunvalley8
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I've just found the perfect one for LK on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/quick-pitch-PINK-gelert-pop-up-tent-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ320236072307QQihZ011QQcategoryZ36118QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
::)
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we have a 8 berth tent for 4 people, two rooms for 3 in each and one for 2. Pleanty of room for storage and a handy layout. Will psot some pictures and make/model later as i dont remember
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The Greenhouse:
(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/odds/cornwall_tent.jpg)
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? for the boy how do you get it all in a saloon i struggle with the estate what with the heater tv beer cooler etc
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? for the boy how do you get it all in a saloon i struggle with the estate what with the heater tv beer cooler etc
Careful packing ;D
Also, dont bother with TV anymore - FFS, I go away to enjoy myself, not watch trashenders.
The fridge is the only problem, and has to go on back seat.
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Mrs lazydocker and I did a week in france in a 4 berth tent... Never again! I could barely sit in a chair inside it!
Then we progressed to a conway trailer tent which was fantastic. I bought it from an ebay seller, used it for 2 years and sold it for what i paid. It was old but reliable and fairly easy to put up, although it was much easier with 3 people or at least a second person who was tall enough to reach the top! ;) ;) :)
We've now moved onto a caravan because i was offered a 5 berth one with all the mod cons at a price i couldn't refuse!
Anyway, now i've finished rambling! If you can get a trailer tent then do... Much more comfortable than a normal tent. Failing that, as has been said already, get one designed for at least twice as many people as you intend to sleep in it!
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Mrs lazydocker and I did a week in france in a 4 berth tent... Never again! I could barely sit in a chair inside it!
Then we progressed to a conway trailer tent which was fantastic. I bought it from an ebay seller, used it for 2 years and sold it for what i paid. It was old but reliable and fairly easy to put up, although it was much easier with 3 people or at least a second person who was tall enough to reach the top! ;) ;) :)
We've now moved onto a caravan because i was offered a 5 berth one with all the mod cons at a price i couldn't refuse!
Anyway, now i've finished rambling! If you can get a trailer tent then do... Much more comfortable than a normal tent. Failing that, as has been said already, get one designed for at least twice as many people as you intend to sleep in it!
Trouble is with caravans and trailer tents are storage and silly speed restrictions (having been in a car twice where the trailer tent has not liked the speed we were going (70mph), I know the restrictions are there for a reason). Probably precisely my Loo-knee got rid of his pikey wagon in the first place!
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Problem with Headroom..........Nah
Only problem is making it fit in a saloon now the supervan has gone :'(
Dare you Daz, 20 man big enough for you ::)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/DSCF0648-1.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/DSCF0642-1.jpg)
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I like caravans too - all the stuff can be left in it, and you have your own toilet!
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I like caravans too - all the stuff can be left in it, and you have your own toilet!
The only downside with tents. Make damned sure you go before you retire for the night! ;D
Then again, I think my little jaunt over Stelvio pass this summer would not have been the same with a Caravan on the back. Not to mention the 120MPH blat up the autobahn that followed a few days later. ;D
Kevin
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See i have a old canvas tent which i section of a part for a porta loo.
got to be done cos my Ickle one has to go straight away and dont give us any warning at the mo. ;D ;D
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My tent, which most of you have seen, and is known as the Greenhouse or the Anderson Shelter, is a 5 person, and is one of the few that I consider big enough for 5.
Cost £185
What is are good makes to look for? One like Timbuk Towers would be ideal I would have thought :y
I think Doug got his "Timbuk Towers" tent for quite a decent price from fleabay.
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This is basically what I have got and I think it's brill!!!! It's not pretty, but I wouldn't be without it.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trailer-Tent-Conway-Coniston_W0QQitemZ320234544299QQihZ011QQcategoryZ112880QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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My tent, which most of you have seen, and is known as the Greenhouse or the Anderson Shelter, is a 5 person, and is one of the few that I consider big enough for 5.
Cost £185
What is are good makes to look for? One like Timbuk Towers would be ideal I would have thought :y
I think Doug got his "Timbuk Towers" tent for quite a decent price from fleabay.
I paid 100 quid for Timbuk Towers, it was only 10 months old at the time, new they are between £500-600 :o so i was well chuffed
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i have a brand new tent for sale £40- bought from e-bay-(http:// http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/toneavenger/volda62.jpg ) :y anyone interested IM me.
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The Greenhouse:
(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/odds/cornwall_tent.jpg)
You can actually park an omega in TB's tent....as Mr Dundee proved at last Newent meet........i think hes got pics of it too...... ;D :y
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The Greenhouse at Newent
(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/theboy/wales2007/IMG_2196.JPG)
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The Greenhouse:
(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/odds/cornwall_tent.jpg)
You can actually park an omega in TB's tent....as Mr Dundee proved at last Newent meet........i think hes got pics of it too...... ;D :y
The Greenhouse as a garage...
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/mickdundee_01/2007_0902newentaug0037.jpg)
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The Greenhouse:
(http://theboy.omegaowners.com/oofpics/odds/cornwall_tent.jpg)
You can actually park an omega in TB's tent....as Mr Dundee proved at last Newent meet........i think hes got pics of it too...... ;D :y
The Greenhouse as a garage...
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k65/mickdundee_01/2007_0902newentaug0037.jpg)
I was just gonna post that up ;D
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I've just found the perfect one for LK on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/quick-pitch-PINK-gelert-pop-up-tent-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ320236072307QQihZ011QQcategoryZ36118QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
::)
I already have one like that ;)
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Last time I saw one like that it had 4 people chasing it .... one of them did the "pop-it-up" thing in a strong wind, not realising what would happen.......
It was quite amusing from inside the metal box on wheels, with the heater running, drinking a nice cold beer from the fridge, wearing a T-shirt.... :)
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This is basically what I have got and I think it's brill!!!! It's not pretty, but I wouldn't be without it.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trailer-Tent-Conway-Coniston_W0QQitemZ320234544299QQihZ011QQcategoryZ112880QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Had one of those >:( had a number of rips in it by the time i got it up ;D
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This is basically what I have got and I think it's brill!!!! It's not pretty, but I wouldn't be without it.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trailer-Tent-Conway-Coniston_W0QQitemZ320234544299QQihZ011QQcategoryZ112880QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Had one of those >:( had a number of rips in it by the time i got it up ;D
It's a minefield out there L-K :-/
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What sort is good for a family?
What do i need to look for? :y
A sign saying HOTEL / RESTAURANT / BAR - VACANCIES.
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I think I'll stick with our Discovery - I would like a twin axle but they are heavy