we have just returned from trying out our e.bay bargain a montana 8 at conkers campsite south derbyshire. weather changable, used a gas heater-maxim outdoor portable - 1 £1.50 cannister lasted 4hrs. Using any heating will increase condensation so make sure you air you tent well every day. We are fairly new campers and didnt realise this until we came to put our tent down and couldnt get rid of the condensation.
this is our second tent and we where very impressed with how easy it was to put up.We put a large tarpauline under it to try to keep underneath clean. It worked and the little slugs we attracted were easier to remove!I dont know if we could buy a footprint for our tents- any one else know?
One gripe I have with the tent was that the skirt barely touched the ground so rain didnt clear away from the underpart. We had pushed the poles together well so we dont know what else we could do.Any ideas anyone?
I would never have gone camping but for my daughter "making"me! Now I love the whole bit, wind, rain, oh yes and sunshine!
Quote: Originally posted by wilemanfamily on 11/4/2009
Hi Guys
New to camping this summer, I have booked a week away in Devon and selected a pitch with Electric and water, can anyone suggest what heating is best.
I thought of taking 2 small fan heaters with us as i will have electric into the tent, what do you experienced campers use??
Also been looking at buying a Campingaz 2 stove with grill, buy new off ebay £44 is this reasonable and how good are they. We may be a wee bit wet behind the ears but we cant wait.
All comments welcome.
This stove might be worth considering, at just £22.49.
Quote: Originally posted by wilemanfamily on 12/4/2009
Hi Dezzie
We have booked a 2 night stay at a hoseasons camp about 90 mins drive away north of us next month , will use this as a test drive and also will be practice putting the tent up in the garden. Any other advice for the test trip?
This might sound totally crazy, but I do it and it seems to work for us. When you pack the car. Take a photo of the car packed at various stages. You'll find it will really help when packing again. Its especially helpful if you use a roofbox. Also, Keep Warm - Keep Dry. If you dont need it, dont take it. If you do need it but can do without it till you get there, buy it there (cheapo frying pans etc). The most important tip is - ENJOY YOURSELF!!
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The happiest people aren't the ones who have everything they are the ones who make the most of everything they have
PS A fan heater is fine, we have tried other heaters (such as a halogen - lit up the tent bright orange and could be seen for miles around) but have come back to a fan heater. If you have EHU then go for it! Just make sure that the EHU and plugs are off the ground (we fasten ours to a table leg or to the tent frame).
We only use the heater when camping at Easter or October, other than that we've been fine. We had a 1500W heater this easter and were fine. As others have said using toaster and heater will trip electrics ( OH in dog house for forgetting!) We have the 2 burner plus grill, but i've hardly used the grill, though that model does cook things quicker than at home. We also take our Remoska oven as I can cook a variety of things with that.
------------- Taffy
2012 Planned
Easter - Cornwall
July scout camp
August North Wales