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Mucker1884

09/6/2015 at 5:52am
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Quote: Originally posted by MissesT on 08/6/2015
In the field behind in the Karsten.

I think somebody needs to get some pics up of their own, over in the Karsten Klub thread!

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duffs54

09/6/2015 at 8:21am
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Quote: Originally posted by Hellothere on 07/6/2015
Well we are back from our first trip in the Euphoria and wow, what a test! We had gale force winds, it was actually quite scary.Half the campsite gave up and went home and there were broken tents everywhere, but the Euphoria was amazing, totally solid. Will do a proper review as soon as I get a chance!

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So glad you bad a good time and the tent stood up to the awful weather, did you take any pics?

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duffs54

09/6/2015 at 8:23am
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Quote: Originally posted by geoffprinter on 08/6/2015
You inflatable owners are all mad. You are always upgrading. Yet another super looking tent. Stop tempting me you naughty lot.

Ha ha anything for an easier life,we are obviously a lazy lots

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betematty

14/6/2015 at 4:19pm
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Hi hope you don't mind me asking a couple of questions. We have finally managed to view a Europhia although it didn't have the front canopy up. The joy family can I ask where u managed to to get the alterations ? What was the problem with the bedroom compartments ? We have also seen the croyde but not in the polycotton. Duffs what put u off the europhia ? Finally what sort of discount would u expect from an ex Demo at a two week camping show outside? Thanks in advance

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duffs54

14/6/2015 at 8:41pm
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Hi betematty:

The bedroom pods were divided and we wanted one just one big bedroom.

It looked dark inside, but we viewed it at the NEC camping show so no natural light and it just looked very glum

The front extension didn't look as tho it fitted properly.

Wasn't too keen as it was so crumpled looking we loved it in the pictures of it, but in the flesh we didn't.

But having said that and now having seen the modified one with the alterations, it looks a much nicer tent.

Although adding the front and the alterations would of taken it out of our budget.

The quality is much higher than our Croyde but we loved it as soon as we saw it, layout etc and enclosed porch included all well within our budget.

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epa611

14/6/2015 at 10:50pm
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Any chance of some pics and explanations of the mods you carried out?

TIA... Paul

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duffs54

15/6/2015 at 7:48am
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This is Joy family pics and explanation of what they had modified,as you can see it is a lovely tent and huge with the bedroom pod changed.

pics and explanation

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joy_family

15/6/2015 at 10:11am
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Thanks for posting the link Duffs.

Sorry not had chance to reply - been away camping this weekend to the lovely Chestnut Meadow campsite in Bexhill. Went well - got the tent up and down even quicker than usual. Weather held just about.

Like Duffs I spent some time toying between the Croyde and Euphoria. If I hadn't been able to get the mods done or had the budget (I had sold my Eden for a good price) I would have gone for the Croyde, which looks like a nice tent and a great layout.

Here are some pics.

This is the bedroom inners after they were stitched together and a removable wall put in (zips down each side and attaches at the top) - makes it into one big bedroom:
Pic1
Pic2

Another view from inside (sorry about the mess!)

Pic3
Pic4

They also put velcro on the edges of the awning (although I haven't worried about this) and an extra toggle in the middle to hold the awning door up.

If you have any other questions, fire away.

All the best

betematty

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They are amazing thanks. We have been toying between the two and currently have a kampa polzeath. How did you find a place to alter the tent and was it expensive & did it take long to change? How many people use the tent ? This year we have got 6 to fit but I'm thinking of getting the self inflating mattresses. Would we fit ?

joy_family

15/6/2015 at 1:15pm
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I used CIT camping in Walton (local to me) - was around £200. Took about 3 weeks.

There's only 3 of us in the tent (like the space) and use off the floor Posadas beds. Its meant to be 6, but would be very tight. You'd be better off if you adjusted the bedrooms into one room. The Croyde is narrower so that would be even more of a squeeze.

The Vango Illusion might be an alternative although its not polycotton it does have an extra bedroom in the living area.

duffs54

15/6/2015 at 4:43pm
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Fab pics it is a smashing tent,what a good job they did.

I agree the Croyde might be a bit of a squash, there are only 2 of us and a dog, which is fine for us, but 6 of you it would be a bit like sardines and nowhere to put your gear.

But we do like to keep the lounge as a lounge area, but I suppose putting a bed in at night wouldn't be a problem.

The illusion is a good option though.

Tough choice for you

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betematty

15/6/2015 at 5:27pm
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And I so hate decisions!!! As I mentioned we have a polzeath which I love but the domestics putting up with the poles can be a tad stressful as oh isn't very patient. We have also had problems re pitch sizes so thinking slightly smaller would be better ;) I understand that u can get an additional inner from vango have u had any experience of this? Also noticed compared to our present tent the front area appears bigger than the lounge area is that correct? Many thanks

duffs54

16/6/2015 at 8:14am
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You can buy pop up bedrooms, not sure who makes them but the lounge in both tents would be big enough.

The lounge is bigger than the porch area in the croyde.

The porch area comfortably fits cooking and food cupboards and enough room to sit too.

Look at pics in my review of the tent
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The porch in the Euphoria pics looks bigger as its got the front extension on. On the normal tent it is a similar size to the Croyde, but not enclosed.

Is it specifically polycotton you are after?

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Those pictures look great thanks. We would need the front enclosure on the europhia. Yep would prefer polycotton as that's what we are use to and have become a polycotton snob 😜

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17/6/2015 at 9:28am
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So we will await your decision then

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