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I wondered if anyone knew the differences between this year's and last year's model and whether they're much of an improvement.

We're looking to buy our first family tent and think we've narrowed it down to this one but obviously last year's model comes up cheaper.  Is the 2008 worth the extra £50?

Thanks in advance for any information.

Hi golant23

I have the 2008 model, the only difference is the bedroom pods are a bit bigger.

This is our first tent and can not find a fault with it, theres plenty of space for 3 adults and 2 kids.

Takes us about 1 hour to pitch.

I am sure if you spend the extra £50 for the bigger pods you wont regret it.

Thanks for the info.

I think we have decided to go for the 2008.

We weren't meant to be camping until later in the summer so we were going to have a bit longer to do our research but my husband's just booked us for next weekend so we're having to buy everything in a rush.

Wish us luck!

Sarah

buy the 2007 and treat yourself to the large sun canopy with the money you

saved

mat

Hi 8342mat

I like what you have done with your trailer, how high is the extended side's, did you have special brackets made for the roof rack.

Cheers

Charlie

Hi Chick,

Should you not be working at the moment.

Hi,

We have just got a 2008 model based on the larger bedroom size. Havent put it up yet as I dont think our garden is big enough. I will let you know what I think when we 'get it up' as they say

Thanks everyone for the various thoughts.  Luckily, we've managed to borrow my brother's tent for the weekend so we can put off the decision-making for a bit and have a look at what's around on the campsite.

67lofty I'll be interested to hear how the erection goes!

My OH is now pondering the 900 instead.  Here we go again...

Quote: Originally posted by Acadian 456 on 19/5/2008

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Hi 8342mat

I like what you have done with your trailer, how high is the extended side's, did you have special brackets made for the roof rack.

Cheers

Charlie

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The extended sides are the same height as the originals, so a foot. this gives me a two foot height. This makes the trailer a 2x3x4 = 24 cuft rather than the standard 1x3x4 thus a 100% increase in very useable space. It doesn't look as daft behind the discovery now either, infact i can see it through the back window. The roof rack is clamped on with the original gutter clamps. They clamp hard enough that you can pick the empty trailer up by the rack. To be on the safe side i also strap it down with ratchet straps.

Mat

I have a 600xp 2007 for sale, only used once, I struggled to put it up, it has a fgs and carpet if anyones interested