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Topic: Trailer Tent V Folding Camper

sykes65

14/6/2015 at 11:22am
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Hi,

We want a unit that can be used for overnight stops. We know Folding Campers are probably better for this but are quite expensive. Can anyone advise on whether the Trailer Tents that say can be used as cabin only are OK for overnight stops. Most cabin only TTs have holes at the top of the cabin for fitting the awning poles so I am concerned that rain might get in to the sleeping compartment. Any advise gratefully received.

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Trekkin Tekkie

14/6/2015 at 11:45am
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We used out Trigano Chantilly as cabin only for overnight stops, and no rain ever got in. The area where the awning poles attach is covered by a canvas strip which also covers the zip when the awning is attached. The only issue we had was a bit of a draught at the bottom of the door, which I know others have sealed with Velcro.

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Trekkin Tekkie

14/6/2015 at 11:55am
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Miserly

14/6/2015 at 12:33pm
Location: Stockport
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Ones without a kitchen would be easiest,although it can go under the bed overnight. My tt has the zip cover on the awning,but has velcroed flaps to cover the holes.
A pop up tent that fits under the beds is a good way to store gear that is carried in the tt. There are a couple of models that are half way between a tt and fc,the quickstop for instance,and these are aimed at overnighters.

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Trekkin Tekkie

14/6/2015 at 12:51pm
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Easier without a kitchen, yes, because they are heavy, especially if they are full and self-contained.

We did use our kitchen on overnights. Had the gas bottle inside it so it was ready to go. It's just out of view in the photo, off to the right. When not in use we'd put the trailer cover over it. Despite the weight, overall, we found it convenient. Wheels might have helped on a firm pitch such as the one in the pic.

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LobeyDosser

14/6/2015 at 2:03pm
Location: Argyll Scotland
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We used to have a Raclette TT and yes, we occasionally used it for quick overnight stops without the awning. All we had in the main cabin was the seating/beds and the Loo. Any cooking had to be done outside.

However, when we had the FC (Pennine Pathfinder) we often used it without the awning and ofcourse then had fully facilities onboard.
We did a month long tour of Northern Ireland and Donegal without the awning and once home again, bought a Porch Awing for it and never used the full awning again.

It basically comes down to the fact that a TT really needs its full awning but can occasionally be used without it, if the weather is fine.
An FC can be used all the time without its full awning.

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sykes65

14/6/2015 at 3:35pm
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Thanks for all the replies, they have really help us.

LobeyDosser

14/6/2015 at 4:35pm
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Although a FC has the same footprint as a caravan and is therefore easier to set up than a TT, TT's have changed a lot since we had ours and are probably quicker to set up these days.

Really you should see them "in the flesh" so to speak and make up your own mind as to which would suit you best.

I do remember that there was an awfy lot of pegging out with our TT.

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Miserly

15/6/2015 at 10:08am
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You are not to far from Camperlands,good place for a nosy.Just off J2 of the M56.

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Blue Sky Pennine

15/6/2015 at 10:23am
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Sometimes, folding campers can be very close to trailer tents in terms of cost. What sort of budget did you have in mind?

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