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hi de hi campers

Were thinking of making the big jump from owning a tent to purchasing a trailer tent. Our friends have a sunncamp 400se which we quite liked. How do they compare to the Conway or Pennine ?

this is from a post on here today.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=10&TopicID=161653&PagePosition=1

Hi all i can say we have a sunncamp 400se and we love it so much its easy to put up and take down and in my mind very well made also the one we have is 7 years old and is as good as new .If it was me i would go for it

               cheers Bruce

Hi, we have a pennine fiesta and prefer that to a tent (not saying it's better, we just prefer it ). The main unit needs no pegging and can be up in less that 15 minutes. It has comfortable seating, and a nice kitchen area. Its a 2+2 so you can have one side set up as a bench seat with storage behind rather than a bed. Built in 240v and 12v electrics. It has a 3 way fridge that works really well (not on the gas though) essential for could beer and Ice!

Draw backs as opposed to a tent:-

Storage, you need some where to keep it, ours fits down the side of the house so we can put the whole lot up on the back garden.

Towing, you need a car big enough to tow the unit. We use a 1.6 05 Zafira

Cant think of anything else, I'm sure others will. We have also had a pennine sterling and that too was great for a larger family.

We brought our off E-bay, but have a good look and ask questions as there are some right wrecks to, we know from bitter experience!

Hope this helps.

Mark.

Quote: Originally posted by jeanm on 29/8/2008

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The beauty of a Pennine which is known as a Folding Camper does not require any pegging out of the main unit and are quicker to errect. They also have more comfort in and are more like a caravan interior. They are more expensive but having owned Conway trailer tents and many Pennines I prefer Pennines.

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Quote: Originally posted by jeanm on 30/8/2008

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I like to try different units! I guess when we first started out it was driven by finance. We had second hand ones and we continually upgraded when we could afford it until we eventually were able to buy a new one.

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Quote: We have also tried different types of trailer tents and even caravans.I think in total we have had 4 trailer tents and 3 Pennines. When we retired the first thing that we bought was a new Pennine again-I guess some people buy their dream cars upon retirement! To be honest, as we have traded and always tried to buy something a little newer each time we have always got a good deal selling our second hand ones. I think if they are looked after they really do hold their values well. Having tried tents, caravans. motorhomes-you name it I think a Pennine suits us best-no hassle-easy to put up- ideal for overnight stops- the luxury of a caravan without the hassle (Isn't that their advert?!) but its true! No- I am not on commission from Pennine but they really are a lovely thing!Good luck ! Ps I have been camping for 40+ years-another reason why I have maybe tried so many units!

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Hi,

If you do decide on a TT it might be worth bearing in mind the overall size, a lot of campsites seem to be shrinking pitch sizes, so it gets more difficult to fit the big ones on.  That's why we ended up with the Chantilly.  A very similar overall size to the Sunncamp, but as the awning comes in two seperate parts it means we can use it with one or other, or both.  This year we ended up on a small EHU pitch, so just used the main awning, which worked fine, still plenty of space.  If we'd wanted to go the whole length I don't think it would of fitted!  Last year in the one sunny week we had, with loads of pitching room, we put up both and had a porch/sun canopy area.  Then you have the option of using the smaller awning on short trips.  The Cabanon Saturn [I think] is very similar, there are a few more models with two awnings, not sure of the models though, I'm sure someone will know.

Good luck whatever you choose.

Quote: Originally posted by Jonah177 on 30/8/2008

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Hi,

If you do decide on a TT it might be worth bearing in mind the overall size, a lot of campsites seem to be shrinking pitch sizes, so it gets more difficult to fit the big ones on. That's why we ended up with the Chantilly.

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A very similar overall size to the Sunncamp, but as the awning comes in two seperate parts it means we can use it with one or other, or both. This year we ended up on a small EHU pitch, so just used the main awning, which worked fine, still plenty of space. If we'd wanted to go the whole length I don't think it would of fitted! Last year in the one sunny week we had, with loads of pitching room, we put up both and had a porch/sun canopy area. Then you have the option of using the smaller awning on short trips.

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The Cabanon Saturn [I think] is very similar, there are a few more models with two awnings, not sure of the models though, I'm sure someone will know.

Good luck whatever you choose.

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