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Subject Topic: Outwell Montana 6 Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonAndyBooth779
30/6/2008 at 9:43pm
 Location: West Yorks
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Thinking of buying one of these, but my budget won't stretch to the front canopy or extension this year - has anyone any experience of using the Montana 6 without canopy or extension - I'm a little worried the rain may find its way in without.


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Personphil+ruth
30/6/2008 at 9:52pm
 Location:  North West
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Have you looked at the Outwell indiana 6, you can pick up one of last years models new for £199.00 ( some on ebay the other day)to £250 (yeomans) and they incluse a canopy, very similar design as the Montana but never seen any reports of leaks like some on the montys. The front does not slope so uses the space well, may be worth considering. lots of pics and video here

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PersonSeptic
30/6/2008 at 10:02pm
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Yes we've used our Montana quite a lot without an extension or canopy. Not a problem. If its heavy rain you can always give up on the front door and use the porch as the main entrance.

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Personfeebee
30/6/2008 at 11:03pm
 Location: Cumbria
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We have used the Montana without extension or canopy, as Septic says when it rained the front door is no go, and you have to use the porch, but this isn't really such a big deal. After saving the pennies we got the extension recently and are pleased with it as you can sit out / cook when the weather turns against you. I would strongly advise to get the footprint to protect the SIG £20 well spent though.....and I personally wouldn't be without the carpet but thats another story!!!


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Personbeefysmum
30/6/2008 at 11:07pm
 Location: swansea
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worth a look at the sunncamp global 600, similar style and dimensions to the monty, and comes with canopy included, £250 at outdoor megastore.

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PersonCas54
30/6/2008 at 11:39pm
 Location: Kent
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If you use the side porch in the rain it comes in at bottomof the zip .... don't know about the bigger doorways ....... YET!!!!! [8D]


Personjascon
01/7/2008 at 12:11pm
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There is an extension on preloved for £60, if you can stretch to that, has been there a while.


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Personpomo
01/7/2008 at 4:01pm
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Hi

We have  a Monty 4 and used a view times without canopy. Just use the side door and you are fine. 

 


Personhall68
01/7/2008 at 4:12pm
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The Royal Bordeaux tents are similar to the Montana layouts but include a canopy in the price. May be worth a look at. They also have straight sides so have a lot of internal space. If you look under tent reviews there are loads for the Montana 6 so these may give you more information about using the tent without canopy/extension.

 



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PersonAndyBooth779
01/7/2008 at 8:08pm
 Location: West Yorks
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Budget went out of the window!!!

Just got the Montana 6, Front Extension and Carpet for £375 from Go Outdoors using their price match with 10% discount policy


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PersonSeptic
01/7/2008 at 8:32pm
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Good for you. We have the carpet and footprint, but I develop selective deafness when my wife mentions the extension. We're away for a fortnight in the first two weeks of August, so may get it before then.

James

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Personslinger
02/7/2008 at 8:50am
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Quote: Originally posted by AndyBooth779 on 01/7/2008

Budget went out of the window!!!

Just got the Montana 6, Front Extension and Carpet for £375 from Go Outdoors using their price match with 10% discount policy

Thats a very good price! We bought a Montana 6 with extension from Yeomans in Ambleside at the weekend and it cost us £429. However, I do prefer to deal face to face when spending that kind of money, then I know should I have any problems its a case of just jumping the car.


PersonAndyBooth779
02/7/2008 at 10:08am
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fortunately for me there is a go outdoors round the corner - have an acquaintance there and he couldn't beat the deal with his staff discount!!


Personcatchpjd
10/7/2008 at 12:02am
 Location: Ipswich
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Definitely only use the side storm entrance in the rain as the slope of the tent sides means that opening the other doors immediately lets the rain in and onto the SIG. We've used the Monty 6 with and without the front extension, and although we prefer having the front extension in the rain (you're not constrained to just sitting in the tent), it's perfectly usable without - only downside is that if more than one person is trying to get in, you have to queue outside in the rain whilst people remove wet clothing, etc. - front extension removes the need for all that.



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