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04/12/2006 at 1:02pm
 Location: Essex
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Seems the Montana range (now) come with a "Temperature Gauge". Seems an odd thing to have on a tent, or am I missing something?

 



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04/12/2006 at 1:28pm
 Location: Essex and Norfolk
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   I hope, for the sake of future buyers, they've also spent some time sorting out this years problems with their tents, as well as pointless 'gimmicks'... I believe last years one was a low level 'window', so you could see what the weather was like before you got up!...

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04/12/2006 at 4:35pm
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Yeah I saw that on them too wondered why they had done it... I agree Andy they have some sorting out to do....

Like new designers...


04/12/2006 at 7:36pm
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We have a temperature gauge on our Vango. Though I must say I have never really looked at it as I already have an inbuilt temperature guage which lets me know when I'm hot and when I'm cold

Agree with above that they really should get their heads round the faults issue before trying to WOW us with carpeting and gimmicks.

Pauline



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04/12/2006 at 7:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Andy Pandy 666 on 04/12/2006
   I hope, for the sake of future buyers, they've also spent some time sorting out this years problems with their tents, as well as pointless 'gimmicks'... I believe last years one was a low level 'window', so you could see what the weather was like before you got up!...
Totally agree Andy, lets just hope that the 2007 range of tents are free from the problems we know plagued certain tents in the 2006 range.


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04/12/2006 at 11:35pm
 Location: Good Old Sussex by the Sea
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 4 and Dakota 4
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I had one with my 2006 Monty 4.


05/12/2006 at 8:09am
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I have a see-saw in my head, with a Monty-6 at one end and a Sunncamp Vario 600+ on the other...

I want to get one of them for the new season, but the damned see-saw keeps switching from side to side. I can't decide which one to get, but when I think I've made up my mind I read yet more posts in here and the see-saw balances out flat.

Gimmicks start to weight it down one side (self confessed gadget freak), but then the reports of "problems", etc. re-balance the scales. I don't want to change this into yet another tent versus tent battleground, just spouting my indecisions with everyone :)

At least I now know that my curiosity about the temperature gauge is kinda shared amongst others! :)



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05/12/2006 at 11:58am
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I have just bought a Gelert Lockon 6 tunnel £149 On line

cheaper than the sunncamp but the same spec!
It came to day Iam off to open it now EXCITED!!

Really great reviews too and no temp gauge


05/12/2006 at 6:46pm
 Location: Mid-Wales UK
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Quote: Originally posted by Andy Pandy 666 on 04/12/2006
   I hope, for the sake of future buyers, they've also spent some time sorting out this years problems with their tents, as well as pointless 'gimmicks'... I believe last years one was a low level 'window', so you could see what the weather was like before you got up!...

We had the Monty 12 and I can't say we used the low level windows! In fact, the Monty 12 could use some additional windows as it's not very bright inside, but that's just my opinion.

The temp guage is a waste of time in my opinion. Is it going to affect the tents use?

We've ordered the new Outwell Vermont XL for next year, mainly because Outwell's quality and design is far more superior to most other manufacturers and despite the QC 'hiccup' last year, I am not about to write them off just yet. We did look at the Sunncamp range (the vario 900) but after seeing in the flesh, it just wasn't as substantial as the Outwell range.

One thing is for sure....I ain't going to fall for the carpet that Outwell have introduced! Yerch!!!

 

 



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06/12/2006 at 10:14am
 Location: London Northumberland
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It sounds like the people who make tents have some sort of buget to work to and if they underspend they come up with ideas to spend to money on, low windows, guages etc.  They could lower the price and write in the instructions.

"Thank you for purchasing your new tent, the door at the front of the tent is not only used for getting in and out of, it also acts as a hole in which to stick your arm out to test the outside temperature, oh and by the way the tent poles don't fit, this is due to a busy year and a few other problems with our suppliers. We hope you have years of happy camping"

I don't suppose that would sell many tents though!!

My new tent came has a temp guage and I also thought I'm missing something as well.

 



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06/12/2006 at 3:33pm
 Location: None Entered
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Can't wait for the 2008 models.....Rev Counter and hazard warning lights ??


06/12/2006 at 3:49pm
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dont forget the self inserting guy lines and roof poles and the sturdy shelf unit!!!!


06/12/2006 at 7:59pm
 Location: sunny oldham
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oh my word Daisy have you got yourself another tent lol ! So when are you planning your own tent display in the back garden

 

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Quote: Originally posted by stackridge on 06/12/2006
Can't wait for the 2008 models.....Rev Counter and hazard warning lights ??
And a siren blaring out Its Raining , Its Raining in a true Dashboard style...


06/12/2006 at 8:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by redwoolfy on 06/12/2006

oh my word Daisy have you got yourself another tent lol ! So when are you planning your own tent display in the back garden

 

Red




Fraid so.....lol I wanted a tunnel so got one....sick of cleaning sigs and having to put the inner up first...

How on earth are you last time we spoke we were on our way to the National.....where have you been?

Huggles good to see you again


07/12/2006 at 5:33pm
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Quote: Originally posted by daisybev on 05/12/2006
I have just bought a Gelert Lockon 6 tunnel £149 On line

cheaper than the sunncamp but the same spec!
It came to day Iam off to open it now EXCITED!!

Really great reviews too and no temp gauge

I'd be *really* intrigued to hear about this one? It'd be nice to see one up too, but they don't do it at the C&G showroom over at Canvey.

 



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