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Subject Topic: Montana 6 Front Extension
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28/6/2008 at 7:15pm
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Hi,

I posted this just after the first time we used our extension, get your hubby to read it as it may help! 

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=3&TopicID=152795&PagePosition=4

 



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29/6/2008 at 12:01am
 Location: Glossop - Gateway to the Dark Peak
 Outfit: KAMPA Frinton 5 Outwell Nevada S
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Quote: Originally posted by happyhiker on 28/6/2008

I was thinking of getting one of these instead of a utility tent, mainly for cooking in. Whats the chance of being charged extra for the extension ? I've held off from a utility tent for this reason. I was thinking we could compress it when the bloke came to charge us for the tent, then extend it again when it was time to cook....
(Am I bad?)


As to whether you get charged for the utility tent, that all depends on the campsite; some do, some don't. 

I have the Minnesota and am considering the extension not to cook in, as I already have a dayroom/cook tent, but merely so that I can leave the door to the tent open even when it's raining.  Now I know that the side entrance is slightly different on the Monty cf the Minny, but the minny's canopy offers virtually no protection to the tent if you wish to leave the door open - unless the rain is falling ABSOLUTELY vertically, with no wind what-so-ever it WILL get the inside of the tent wet.  And the front door, which is similar to the Monty, is even worse.  It was a pin in the butt having to hurriedly zip and unzip the door to allow people in and out and in and out and in....you get the picture?

The front extension overcomes this.



10/7/2008 at 12:07am
 Location: Ipswich
 Outfit: Vaude Mark II Outwell Montana 6
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Front extension is a must - frees the tent from table and chairs, and changes your whole camping experience when it's raining.


10/7/2008 at 12:13am
 Location: Coventry
 Outfit: Montana 6
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Wish I had purchased the extension sooner - it's fab (in all weathers).

 

 



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10/7/2008 at 7:33pm
 Location: Cheadle Heath
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Just got a extension for a Monty 4 not that easy to get hold of.The photo's look great

gives me a good idea of what it looks like.

John



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10/1/2010 at 8:31pm
 Location: London UK
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6P + Front Awning
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The front extension looks great I think I will need to get one - although might need a bigger car!!! What does it fold down to.

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10/1/2010 at 8:42pm
 Location: Sunny south coast
 Outfit: Columbia 600 Bude 4
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Just a thought - if you just want to protect the front of the tent and have the door open in the rain AND you don't have room in the car or trailer for a full extension, have a look at Vango's Adventure Tarp (grey version) at £20. The elasticated side of the tarp is longer than the roof pole of Vango's Columbia 600 (which is similar to the Monty 6). The tarp extends out 2m from the roof pole of the tent and the width of the tarp is wider at its outer extent than the roof pole side. With the pole that comes with the tarp and two king poles from the tent you make a flame proof and 2000HH canopy (not unlike the old one sold for the Monty). Just add longer guys and it only takes a minute or two to put up and take down. Tiny and lightweight (1.3kg).

For some reason tarps haven't taken off in the UK as much as in the US and Europe...

Helen



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11/1/2010 at 8:53am
 Location: Wakefield
 Outfit: Lunar Clubman SI + VW Tiguan
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New Extension out this year for Monty 6 with enclosed front looks brill but the cheapest i can find it is £199 the decision now is do i sell my extension and buy the new one or do i buy the new extension and keep the old one and see if it fits on the front of the new extension (tent will be like a mansion then). OH has already given me clearence to buy new extension so could be 1st camping purchase this year. 


11/1/2010 at 9:28am
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An enclosed front?????!!!!!!

I'm hyperventilating at the thought of new kit  - I WANT ONE NOW!!!!!!!  Anyone got any pics of theirs? I'm off to search on Google!



11/1/2010 at 9:33am
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I can't find the NEW enclosed version, the Outwell website is still showing the old version (which I already have) anyone find any links?


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11/1/2010 at 9:39am
 Location: Sunny south coast
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Here it is:

http://www.camperlands.co.uk/store/outwell-montana-6-front-awning-2010-72448-0.html

Helen



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11/1/2010 at 10:42am
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oh thanks Helen, now thats what you call niiiiiiccccccceeeeeee!

 price is a bit steep though




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