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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: nick v6 on 20 February 2009, 16:36:05
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i'm after a new tent but has to be 3 rooms plus living space
saw this on argos web site
what do you all think and does anybody else recomend a tent
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3400119/Trail/searchtext%3ETENT.htm
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that's a big tent ,it didn't give a season rating in the description
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that's a big tent ,it didn't give a season rating in the description
the tent is for me ann and the 3 kids
so its a room for me and ann a room for my 2 boys and a room for the daughter
any ideas on best tent
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Pro Action is Argos's own make and they are rubbish, have a drive down to Coventry and go to Go Outdoors ;)
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2000 hydrostatic head :-/
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&item=110352849781
i did think about this one but now not for sale
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as Timbuk says go to a proper camping shop ,and pick their brains and see what deals are available
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is that go out doors place any good
my mate has got one of those discount cards and has never used it
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My advice, if you can afford it, is go for one that has a usable area, and that you can stand up in it. The hyrostatic head is important, as it defines, in a roundabout way, how well is copes in rain - lower numbers mean its much damper inside when it rains.
Obviously if you can guarantee fantastic weather, none of the above matters. But in this country, thats not a dead cert - as the lakes and newent last year proved ;D (not that the rain dampened spirits)
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is that go out doors place any good
my mate has got one of those discount cards and has never used it
Yes it is, huge place, everything you need, and always got stuff on offer, ive got a card too if you need one, well worth the 30 min drive for you ;)
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My advice, if you can afford it, is go for one that has a usable area, and that you can stand up in it. The hyrostatic head is important, as it defines, in a roundabout way, how well is copes in rain - lower numbers mean its much damper inside when it rains.
Obviously if you can guarantee fantastic weather, none of the above matters. But in this country, thats not a dead cert - as the lakes and newent last year proved ;D (not that the rain dampened spirits)
what sort would you recomend for me
in the past ive just gone out and got the cheapest tent that looks like it will do the job
i did have a good one but had to get rid of it when we had our second boy
i wished i kept it because it was a really good tent
it survived a heavy down poor high winds and a thunder storm
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Those Outdoors stores are quite dear, even with discount card. But worth a look around to see whats available, and get advice. An independent may be better for advice though
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is that go out doors place any good
my mate has got one of those discount cards and has never used it
Yes it is, huge place, everything you need, and always got stuff on offer, ive got a card too if you need one, well worth the 30 min drive for you ;)
sound stuff
we should have the money in a few weeks ill give you a shout if i cant get the one off my mate
thanks again
just not 100% sure on what to look for as this tent i will keep for as long as i can as it will be used on a regular basis
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Those Outdoors stores are quite dear, even with discount card. But worth a look around to see whats available, and get advice. An independent may be better for advice though
what sort of thing should i look for i know about the head room and sleeping room etc
its just this water mm etc
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Nick theres a go outdoors place on the bilston rd opposite evans halshaw vauxhall and as the guys say go and pick the brains of experts and you will be able to see the tents on dispaly and get a feel for them rather than buy them from arguus and find out they aint any good...hope this helps
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What I do, and not just for tents, but numerous other things .... go to big dealer/specialist places and have a good look around, decide what I want and walk out !!!
Get home then do some t'internet searching for that item ... find the best deal and buy .. :)
Got me telly from Yorkshire, fridge from Bristol, shed from Cumbria .. :)
Awning from local place as they "price matched" ... went in with the URL of the best deal and they looked it up ... bingo .. sold to me at the same price :)
Works for me .. :)
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Nick theres a go outdoors place on the bilston rd opposite evans halshaw vauxhall and as the guys say go and pick the brains of experts and you will be able to see the tents on dispaly and get a feel for them rather than buy them from arguus and find out they aint any good...hope this helps
sound stuff i know where you mean
ill have to go for a ride over there and be nosy :y
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Nick, I have, and would recommend a Khyam tent (there are many models). The reasons that we, 2 adults 2 kids, have found it very good is that:
The headroom is very good, I am 6ft and can stand up in the domed living area.
They are very quick to errect as they have the main poles built into the fabric. I can get the dome up and pegged out on my own in 10 - 15 mins. Take a look at the Khyam website for a demo.
The living area in generous, alowing Mrs Notacarbuff plenty of room for camping clobber and yes a camping wardrobe.
The only down side is that it is quite heavy so OK for transportation in the car but impossible for back packing.
Hope this helps a bit.
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Nick, I have, and would recommend a Khyam tent (there are many models). The reasons that we, 2 adults 2 kids, have found it very good is that:
The headroom is very good, I am 6ft and can stand up in the domed living area.
They are very quick to errect as they have the main poles built into the fabric. I can get the dome up and pegged out on my own in 10 - 15 mins. Take a look at the Khyam website for a demo.
The living area in generous, alowing Mrs Notacarbuff plenty of room for camping clobber and yes a camping wardrobe.
The only down side is that it is quite heavy so OK for transportation in the car but impossible for back packing.
Hope this helps a bit.
i wouldn't be using it for back packing
ill have a look at that site now
thanks for that
the only thing that does me is weight at the moment
after having a slight stroke ive lost a lot of strentgh mainly in my left side so that has to be a issue although ann will help set up plus i guess on the newent meet there will be plenty of members that can give me a hand :y
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VX1 has a big tent for sale and not stupid money either give him a PM :y
To big for me and Lilo else I would have had it myself
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have you tried go outdoors very good
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VX1 has a big tent for sale and not stupid money either give him a PM :y
To big for me and Lilo else I would have had it myself
cheers looknee ill send him a pm
thanks again :y
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vx1 beat me to it he just sent me a pm :y
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Try these Nick, very close to you, very helpful and they sometimes have tents on show opposite the shop. Don't be put off by the shop, the people are very nice....
Welcome to TENTHIRE LTD DIRECT We are a family owned business with over 37 years experience in camping caravanning & motorcaravanning we sell lots of accessories & equipment and have a large shop and indoor/outdoor display of CARAVAN/PORCH AWNINGS/TENTS/DOMES/CAMPING GOODS ETC.
Want to see before you buy? Come to our camping & caravan shop we are nr jct 10 of the M6 105A Edward Street Walsall West Midlands WS28RT We are open 9am - 5pm and closed Thursdays & Sundays. Questions & queries Phone us on 01922 634808/632371. [/size]
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What I do, and not just for tents, but numerous other things .... go to big dealer/specialist places and have a good look around, decide what I want and walk out !!!
Get home then do some t'internet searching for that item ... find the best deal and buy .. :)
Got me telly from Yorkshire, fridge from Bristol, shed from Cumbria .. :)
Awning from local place as they "price matched" ... went in with the URL of the best deal and they looked it up ... bingo .. sold to me at the same price :)
Works for me .. :)
I thought yours came from Roger Budden :D
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What I do, and not just for tents, but numerous other things .... go to big dealer/specialist places and have a good look around, decide what I want and walk out !!!
Get home then do some t'internet searching for that item ... find the best deal and buy .. :)
Got me telly from Yorkshire, fridge from Bristol, shed from Cumbria .. :)
Awning from local place as they "price matched" ... went in with the URL of the best deal and they looked it up ... bingo .. sold to me at the same price :)
Works for me .. :)
I thought yours came from Roger Budden :D
Jealousy is a debilitating emotion ... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
(do hairdressers understand big words ??? ) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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"World of camping " is worth a look online too. Very friendly, helpful and prompt service. Theyre based in cornwall so might be an idea to look locally at things and then compare prices. We recently got a Royal Traveller freestanding awning with innertent to fix onto the emina for £120 which was considerably cheaper than elsewhere and pandp only about £4 for however many items ordered. Worth a look mate :y
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Get an aluminium/GRP/ABS one :y
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might be a tad more than £120 though... ;D
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VX1 has a big tent for sale and not stupid money either give him a PM :y
To big for me and Lilo else I would have had it myself
Tent, phwa phwa, ::)
Motorhome for me :y Borrowing Miss Vamps Grandads Motorhome for the weekend, or should I have said, My Dads. :y
Only drawback is that I wont have the Mig, so won't be able to get the cam-belt sorted.
:( :-/
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What I do, and not just for tents, but numerous other things .... go to big dealer/specialist places and have a good look around, decide what I want and walk out !!!
Get home then do some t'internet searching for that item ... find the best deal and buy .. :)
Got me telly from Yorkshire, fridge from Bristol, shed from Cumbria .. :)
Awning from local place as they "price matched" ... went in with the URL of the best deal and they looked it up ... bingo .. sold to me at the same price :)
Works for me .. :)
I thought yours came from Roger Budden :D
Was that not Bob Dent, lakes 2008 :y
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Get good advice, then negotiate!
Often works in my experience.
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I've done my share of camping from boy scout canvasing through Kyham easy up tents on Shell Island, on to my trailer tent in Skeggy. I'm seriously thinking of (steady now TB) getting a small van.
We're planning a trip up to Inverness this year and don't fancy a night at the top end of Loch Ness in the freezing cold but at the same time I don't fancy dragging a van that far up the country! So I'm torn really! Use the tent? Use the trailer tent? Buy a van? :-/ :-/