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You will find there are many inexpensive tts around for bargain money, especially if you look second hand.

New, the cheapest TTs you are likely to get are either Raclets, starting at £2.5k, or Sunncamps, starting at around £2k.

Some poeple swear by Sunncamps, many others just swear at them. They are essentially cheap knock-offs of Cabanons (or old Conways).

I would suggest that a good second hand Raclet Flores or Jasmin (the luxury model) or Trigano Oceane/Chantilly would be the way forward. You could get one in very decent nearly-new nick for about £2k, and it will last you decades.

Charlie

There are only two of us, and a folding camper will take up too much room on the drive. To be honest, Its more ease of set up rather than time. We currently store our gear in the spare bedroom, and hurling a Wolf Lake 5 up and down the stairs, in & out of the boot is a chore to say the least. I really loved the look of the Stratos straight away, as I had previously considered a Biscaya 370, and they look similar. The stratos trailer would fit down the drive fairly neatly, and store the vast majority of our gear so it would be hook on, and off we go. If it takes a little longer to set up, I can live with that, its more the whole loading/unloading that I find a bind. Looking on ebay I reckon I can pick one up for under 2 grand so I think I can stretch to that, plus I might get £500 for my Wolf. It cannot take longer than the Wolf to set up though. It hasn't got 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 guy lines for a start!

Thanks for all the help and opinions - much appreciated

Andy

Quote: Originally posted by kjrowla on 21/6/2010

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Hi
WE bought a stratos last year had would recommend them. I did study a video clip, and used brilliant instructions posted on this site in the review section prior to setting it up. I felt like I was studying for an exam, but they were so useful.Only after a few goes we had it down to fine art.The awning is very big and spacious. We bought ours second hand, but it had only been used twice. The only problem I have is I am trying to improve the mattress of the bed, as I have a bad back: I have the usual foam, I have added memory foam topper, and am even thinking of adding self inflating mat beneath that.....I am like the princess and the pea! They are lovely tents though.

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Thankyou for all the comments and suggestions.... How long does it take you to erect?

 

Andy