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Hi everyone,

We have been considering a trailer tent (well ok I have, but I am working on the wife......). A few questions:

We have a three year old and another on the way so what size would be suitable for all of us.

How do you dry these out if its wet weather, although I do know a few people with industrial untis where I could open it up overnight?

Is it worth considering a second hand one (I have seen them on a well know bidding site for around £400 - £700)?

What things should I look for in a second hand model?

And finally......

How do you store these over winter, as I have no garage space :-(

Thanks everyone.

hi there

i have 4 little girls and the first time we started on trailer tents we had a conway corniche DL there are 2 double beds which are quite comfatable and its not a bad tent but make sure you get a awning with it. if you can get one with underbed tent as these come in useful for storing your cloths in while on holiday best thing to keep an eye out for is that all the poles are straight and the pole sprinngs are all working.

some people colour code the poles wich makes it alot easier and preferably get one that as been waterproofed regular.

then the obvious when you go and look at one look for wair on the canvas

as for storing in winter you can take the canvas off and store them inside

we took them off folded them nicely placed in hesian sacks and shoved them up in the loft

Thanks for the info guys, didn't realise you could remove the canvas that will be a great help.

Get a biggish one.  Ours is a 5 berth & is a snug fit for the three of us.  You will fill it!  A folding camper is a bit more flexable as the unit is usable without the awniong, the stove being in the same room as the beds.  They are also generally quicker to put up as they don't need tent pegs.  Dandys are PVC not canvas so don't need to dry out & will not rot.  You are at the lower end of the food chain for £400, but there are bargains to be had.  As already said check the fabric for tears & rot.  Repairs are to be expected, as long as they are neat.  Check under the floor for corrosion on the chassis, it isn't uncommon for this to go first.  Check the woodwork for rot, again this can be replaced. 

Good hunting!

Steve.