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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 16/5/2013

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For your  budget you will get a good solid dandy like this one

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/107960004/dandy-trailer-tent.html.

or a 6 berth like this

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/108061120/dandy-trailer-tent.html

The beauty of these is that everything is replaceable if you need to, but buy carefully, and you won't need to and they will last for years.

Look at this video of a rebuild. believe ot or not the orange PVC and the side walls is the original, that s how they last and clean up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUczsv6DNDIp

 

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Quote: Originally posted by The Admiral on 16/5/2013

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Andy if you have a look on the site I mentioned there is a guide for prospective owners on what to look for when buying a Dandy.

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Quote: Originally posted by LGW Challenger on 17/5/2013

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Andy - i too moved up from a tent - and got a Conway Challenger to "try" - I'm now on my 3rd tin-tent after that. Nothing at all wrong with the Conway, but I had issues drying it out after too many wet packups (encroachment onto neighbours drive) - it once took 4 days (courtesy of our outstanding "summer" weather that year).
Easy to put up, awning went on ok (needed 4 hands) and enough space. Beds wise - I'm not a small bloke either but not quite as tall as you and I was single back then so didn't have any bed sharing issues. I was incredibly close to getting the Raclet Quickstop but just felt the Challenger offered a bit more comfort. All personal choice though. You won't regret it!

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