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Subject Topic: Advice re which big tent please Post Reply Post New Topic
17/7/2006 at 10:51am
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Hi - we are seasoned campers (due to being exbikers and thus veterans of many rallies) but I now have 4 children so need to increase the size of tent - also I am claustrophobic so cannot do little sleeping compartments - I need SPACE around me

Needs:

At least 3 sleeping compartments

SIG throughout living area too

light and bright if possible

I like Royal tents - saw the avignon 6plus this w/e but there are so many of them - and I can't work out the differences - any advice on these or any other tent appreciated

Thanks

Charlie

 

 

 

 



17/7/2006 at 11:25am
 Location: Near Felixstowe Suffolk
 Outfit: Outwell Hartford XXL & Oregon TBS 600
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Outwell Hartford XXL   Size Matters !!

 

 



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17/7/2006 at 11:37am
 Location: Liverpool
 Outfit: Vango Diablo 600
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Vango Diablo 900, plenty of space


17/7/2006 at 12:18pm
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If price is an issue look at the special offer tents at e-awnings.

Sunncamp Tourist Plus 12 XP £189

Sunncamp Olympic Plus £205

Both huge. Pretty sure both have SIGs.



17/7/2006 at 12:20pm
 Location: staffordshire
 Outfit: montpelier 12 .seat alhambra.
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royal montpelier 12.
I got one and its massive.
the prices are quite good to.


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17/7/2006 at 12:31pm
 Location: Surrey UK
 Outfit: Too many again! no more.
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Quote: Originally posted by 4pluspoppy on 17/7/2006
Hi - we are seasoned campers (due to being exbikers and thus veterans of many rallies) but I now have 4 children so need to increase the size of tent - also I am claustrophobic so cannot do little sleeping compartments - I need SPACE around me

Generally, I would have thought that Dome tents, with smaller pods hanging off are not the way to go with the claustrophobia.

Some of the big space tents, with bedroom space/height and lots of light, that come to mind are:

  • Montana 12
  • Outwell SunValley 8
  • Sunncamp Vario (2006 models)
  • Sunncamp Haven (2006 models)

Two that do not have a SIG set up, but have great height and light, that you may want to consider are the Outwell Indiana 8 and Wynnster Antares.



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17/7/2006 at 6:14pm
 Location: Bristol
 Outfit: Minnesota 6 + Montana Front Extension
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We have the Vango Diablo 900 which has loads of space, SIG, three good sized bedrooms and plenty of room in the porch in case the weather changes...


17/7/2006 at 8:53pm
 Location: cumbria
 Outfit: Vango Maritsa 700
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We have just bought a montana 12 and I can't rave about it enough.  There are four sleeping areas and a huge living space.  Our previous tent was a dome which was a bit claustrophobic but the monty by comparison is really light and airy. even the bedrooms feel spacious as they don't cut down at one end as domes tend to. We have a 2 1/2 year old and a one year old and they love it.  They have loads of space to run around and we still have our space. 

Hope you find something you as happy with as we are with our monty 12!!!



17/7/2006 at 9:10pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit:  Gelert Lokon 6 Vango Venture 600DLX
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montana 12, sun vally 8, diablo 900


17/7/2006 at 9:46pm
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vango aspen 700DLX light bright loads of head room bothin main are & sleeping pods , 3 double sized sleeping pods

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18/7/2006 at 11:28am
 Location: Hampshire
 Outfit: Vango Aspen 700
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Yes, Yes the Vango Aspen 700. If it is space, light and a home from home this is the tent for you. See other treads on here re: the vango Aspen 700. Only down side is it takes a little longer to set up then some other tents but well worth it. Good luck with your purchase.

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18/7/2006 at 12:33pm
 Location: South Wales
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 12 2006 & side canopy
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I agree with Karenina - it has to be the Montana 12. Spacious, light, airy, easy to put up and LOADS of room for the whole family (we are 2 adults, 1x11 year old and 1x3 year old). We drop one of the 2 berth bedrooms and use this space as a kitchen area. We also have a side canopy to give a porch/outdoor sitting area.


18/7/2006 at 2:42pm
 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
 Outfit: Outwell Nevada MP
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We just returned to camping last year since having kids.  The cheap tent we got as a try-out broke after a couple of uses so had to get a new one.  Spent HOURS researching - in shops, on the net, and talking to friends.  Eventually settled on the SUNNCAMP HAVEN 800 (2006 model).  Fabulous space.  A 4 berth bed at one end (with flimsy divider if wished), and 2x 2 berth beds at the other (all 3 beds removable for extra living space).  Sewn-in groundsheet throughout.  Loads of living space in the middle.  Doors at either side.  We paid £300.  Like you, I feel somewhat claustrophobic in a small tent, and I wanted bedrooms where you can stand up - no prob with this one.  The bedrooms are very roomy, and you could fit 5 in the larger end.  Windows can be opened into the 2 smaller bedrooms giving extra light/air.  We did consider the Diablo, but bedroom pods too small/low.  We are delighted with our purchase.

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