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Topic: A challenge - what tent next???

pauldelphi

21/5/2006 at 9:15pm
Location: Gateshead Tyne & Wear
Outfit: Sunncamp Marathon

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We have a Sunncamp Marathon, which we like LOTS! But it takes a while to put up and isn't the ideal tent for weekends. What we are looking for now is...

Something around the same size (a different shape is fine, but we like space), with 3 bedrooms (seperate pods, not dividers) for under £300. We like the look of tunnel tents, but can't find a 'cheap' one with 3 seperate rooms. We don't want an Olympic, because it would be nice to have a tent that isn't just a 3 bedroomed version of what we already have.

We are beginning to go round in circles, so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Paul.

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Lassie

21/5/2006 at 9:25pm
Location: High Peak
Outfit: Lunar Clubman SI 2017 Hyundai Santa F

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How about the Vango Vista 800dlx - has 3 bedrooms, good living space and we think it is a fantastic tent. I'm sure Go Outdoors have it for £299.

alisonme

21/5/2006 at 9:29pm
Location: Manchester
Outfit: Pennine Countryman

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I think the Khyam Indiana is similar to the Vango Vista. Tunnels certainly go up easily!

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Alison

Maid Marian

21/5/2006 at 9:30pm
Location: Nottinghamshire
Outfit: Bailey Ranger 550 6 & Disco

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Try the Vango Colorado 1200DLX (3 bedroom - 12 berth) On line at
Outdoor World £263

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pauldelphi

21/5/2006 at 11:00pm
Location: Gateshead Tyne & Wear
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Thanks everyone, we need a BIG living area because of a 3 year old and a puppy alsation in a large cage (plus the fact I like tents with LOTS of room). Does anyone know what the Sunncamp Haven 800 is like and where we could buy one? UBC have one on display at £295, but say they have sold out and have been waiting 3 weeks for more to arrive

We might be able to order direct from the manufacturer (again), but their prices always seem to be close to RRP.

Thanks again,

Paul.

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hlk01

21/5/2006 at 11:11pm
Location: Scotland
Outfit: Nevada3 Evo 600DL Andorra Elzas

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There are a few places coming up with google, or have you tried that and found them out of stock?

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shielsy

21/5/2006 at 11:54pm
Location: Northumberland
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Paul check out Halfords for the Gelert Skydome 6, 3 bedrom pods and tons of living room space,,,,,,, takes 2 to put up but will only take about 40 mins at £169 its a throw away tent

keeps out wind and rain

Believe me been there

Podling

22/5/2006 at 9:41am
Location: Northampton
Outfit: Wynnster Mercury 9 Excel

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Wynnster Mercury 9 Excel (just won one myself and waiting for it to be delivered) Has 3 pods. and a big living area. I got it for long weekends and there are 4 of us in my family. So looks ideal. Takes 2 to put up. Prices vary dramatically. I got mine on Ebay (is brand new and was a bargain).

If you get the Mercury 9 it's pretty much the same as the sunncamp haven 800. I've won the Mercury 9 Excel which also has front and rear porch. Here's a link to the 2005 edition of the Excel
clickey here
(like I said before though you may be able to get it on Ebay for cheaper (that's what I did)

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pauldelphi

27/5/2006 at 7:15pm
Location: Gateshead Tyne & Wear
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First of all, thanks for all the replies.

I've been out looking at tents today, and I just broke all the rules regarding cost and size. It looks like we'll be getting a Montanna 6 with canopy some time next week.

Thanks again,

Paul.

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snowy747

27/5/2006 at 7:25pm
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We have a monty 6 and it is fab so you will be very pleased.

Ali

maryn

27/5/2006 at 7:32pm
Location: mid wales
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saw a monty 6 today at Caseys - gorgeous and really spacious.....

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