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Subject Topic: vango idaho 400 Post Reply Post New Topic
18/4/2007 at 12:00am
 Location: stirling
 Outfit: outwell minnesota 4
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hi all

just bought a vango idaho 400 cos it looked good on video and fitted our rquirements

anybody got one  and are they simple to put up ( as shown)



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19/4/2007 at 7:02pm
 Location: Sheffield
 Outfit: Cabanon Guadeloupe Zephyros3
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It is a brand new model, so you may be one of the first!

But I have a Sunncamp Bravo 4 that is very similar and we can put that up in 15-20 mins now. THe only bit to look out for is when raising the dome - it is best if someone can be inside to lift the poles where the ycross whilst another person goes around the outside fastening the pole feet - this method minimises strain on the poles.

 I would also expect the Vango to be slightly better build quality that this model - whilst the specs look similar (2000HH etc)  we have not been terribly impressed with the fabric of ours - bit prone to tears.



19/4/2007 at 8:23pm
 Location: stirling
 Outfit: outwell minnesota 4
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thanks for that,will post an update when i first try it,

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20/4/2007 at 8:05pm
 Location: Sheffield
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Quote: Originally posted by BIGDAPPLE on 19/4/2007
thanks for that,will post an update when i first try it,

Well that's the spirit that makes this forum so great! Will look forward to hearing about it. It is a layout I like (hence having the Bravo) because I don't need a stand up height bedroom - in fact a lower bedroom is more cosy cos there is less space to heat up with your own body heat.

Good luck with your virgin voyage with it!



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24/5/2007 at 11:52pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Vango Idaho 500
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Hi BIGDAPPLE,

I was wondering how you're getting on with your Idaho 400 as I've just bought one?

I had a dummy run in the garden recently, sun shining and NO wind to contend with and I managed to get it pitched in under 30 mins (not bad for a girlie I thought!)

I've got my delta pegs on standby just in case!



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25/5/2007 at 8:18pm
 Location: Dorset
 Outfit: Lots.mainly Cabanons!
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I've poked around the 600 and I thought it was a cracking tent. Looked very simple to put up, good quality, well thought through and a good price.

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27/5/2007 at 8:47pm
 Location: stirling
 Outfit: outwell minnesota 4
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HI

HAVENT HAD TIME FOR A BREAK YET BUT WILL UPDATE YOU SOON

CHEERS ALL



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27/5/2007 at 8:54pm
 Location: london
 Outfit: light wave eurohike WC halo 43
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Used ours for the first time yesterday, really pleased with it easy to put up and plenty of room - after 2 hrs of rain
it started leaking.


27/5/2007 at 9:01pm
 Location: stirling
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ONLY SEEN THE VIDEO SHOANROB, CANT REAALY COMMENT NOT EVEN HAD IT OUT THE BAG YET.HOPE TO GET AWAY THIS FRIDAY WILL POST A REVIEW, MIGHT HELP YOU .

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27/5/2007 at 9:10pm
 Location: london
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I think we might have a dud and OH thinks it's a design fault! Hope you have better luck if it rains!


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28/5/2007 at 7:35pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Coleman Lakeside 4
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Went to see the idaho today in rain and wind and you would never have known it - no leaks, hardly any movement.  Think you might need to take yours back shoanrob.


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24/7/2007 at 11:29pm
 Location: stirling
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used mine last week near harrogate, superb tent.

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