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Quote: Originally posted by linny2008 on 13/8/2008

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Yes the only think I was worried about was the pitch size - would be over your 5m i think!

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Here's the dimensions etc :-

Try this item number Linny.  It's all still there. Coleman tent used twice and load of extras.

110278475023

We don't need most of that kit and kaboodle - the only thing we still need is the main event - the tent (however, a new airbed that we didnt need to pump up in the middle of the night would be good too). How have they managed to break the tent in 2 places if they have only used it twice? It just makes me think that either they haven't really looked after any of their equipment or that the tent is not robust enough. Hey it's not yours is it? The diablo we borrowed is about 4 years old i think and I am not joking it was pristine and I know it has had a life its not just been sat in the loft. That, if nothing else, has given me bags of confidence in the vango make.

Thanks again for looking for me!

Linny

Bought the larger Zambezi this summer after being really impressed with the showroom display and sales patter.

To be fair it is a lovely looking tent, loads of room and plenty of nice touches. Looked a great family tent which is what we were after.

First time we pitched it there were a couple of issues, loads of stress on one side leading to some damage when we tried to secure one of the poles. I assumed it was something I was doing wrong but after loosening and tightening everything on the tent for the next hour I couldn't make any difference to it.

Next day it rained and the Zambezi sprung leaks everywhere.

Add to that a couple of other manufacturing faults and I was really dissapointed with Vango.

Took it back to the dealer when we got back, the "excellent family tent" patter was quickly replaced with "yeah, leaks like a siv, we're not stocking them anymore". Thanks mate.