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05/8/2013 at 9:04pm
 Location: West Scotland Helensburgh
 Outfit: ermmm too many to mention! up to 5 now
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OK, so decision made, we're getting a TT. Only thing is we're not sure what to get or how to go about it, though that last bit probably doesn't make sense!

I was watching a Conway Comanche (I think ???) on ebay which was only 40 mile from me (not often that happens up here) It seemed ok, even had two underbed tents.   I sat and stared at it, and ummed and ahhed. The price wasn't going to high, but the writing of the advert kind of put me off as there wasn't much information on it.
It went for £230 this afternoon, and I'm kinda gutted I wasn't brave enough to bid. But I was kinda scared that I haven't a clue about how they go up, towing it, etc etc .
I would like to see one in the flesh before I buy, but as said its not often they are found local-ish to where I live.
Can anyone give me any pointers of how to go about buying one??? (Unfortunately we will have to go second hand as I think the limit is gonna be about £300)


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05/8/2013 at 9:09pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: ABI sunningdale
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Ask the seller to view, most sellers would expect potential buyers to have a look first.


05/8/2013 at 9:19pm
 Location: Sherston Wilts
 Outfit: Lunar Clubman 460-4 1988
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Have a look on Trade-it website, i bought one that was miles and miles away that i saw on Gumtree, always contact the seller and ask them for more pics if you arent satisfied, and if possible go to look at it before committing.....unless you find one close by on eBay with lots of pics.....

they are pretty straightforward to erect but best to practice once or twice before you take it on holiday, they are sturdy in bad weather and are very comfy to sleep in, usually spacious living areas and an on board kitchen which is great, very easy to tow as i had never towed before i picked my first one up and i quite happily drove without any worry.... xx

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Enjoyed trailer-tenting,
Now loving caravanning 😊😊


06/8/2013 at 8:23pm
 Location: Oldham
 Outfit: Ace Award Nightstar
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If you want to see how they go up have a look on YouTube. Just put in 'trailer tent demo' in search and you will have a choice of brands to look at.

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A common mistake people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools


06/8/2013 at 9:45pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Pennine Pullman & Cabanon Tent
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Are there no campsites near you - ask the owner/warden if you can go and have a look round. Most tt owners will be happy to give you a demo.


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09/8/2013 at 12:13am
 Location: West country
 Outfit: Mondeo
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Have a look on Preloved as well. You can search for trailer tents and put in a maximum value. These are just ads so no bidding, no going to see one and losing the auction by 10pence. 


12/8/2013 at 10:20pm
 Location: central scotland
 Outfit: aztec cantera 9 vango tamor500 vango
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Hi mrs elvis we are selling a 1995conway Cambridge 320 dl, and awning. We live near Stirling and could bring it over and show you it if you like, weather permitting. You can drive over here if you would like.you can email me at. naeproblemathotmail.co.uk.   Replace the at with the symbol. We have a few photos from our last holiday in France , this year if you would like to see


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13/8/2013 at 8:12am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: trailer tent
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We have just bought a second hand tt we bought ours from a sellar of gumtree. We didnt bother as much with ebay found gumtree and preloved more user friendly I dont like bidding either!



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