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We have nearly decided to buy an Outwell Vermont L (770 x 415), but we are a bit concerned about whether the tent will be too long to pitch on some campsites.  We generally holiday in France, but would gratefully accept any advice or details of any problems that other people have had with this tent in this country or in France.

In hope,

Jason

Hi jj I have a sunncamp eden which is 4mx 7.50m just a little shorter than the vermont L, and have had no problems but not been to france so can't comment about that.

generally speaking its not the tunnel style tents that have pitch size problems but the ones with pods sticking out making them take up 7m x 7m .

individual sites do vary obviously.

HTH

We've used our Vermont XL on French campsites quite comfortably, and added the side extension.  We've found that the French pitches are generally larger than those at home.

We've now bought a caravan and our Vermont, together with a few extras will be up for sale this season if you're interested.

Hi,

I might be interested in buying a second hand Vermont. We're looking to upgrade our Vario 5, and I do like the look of the Vermont but don't feel we can stretch to a new one. How much would you be asking?

thanks

Agree with other posters that French campsites have larger pitches on average(except in the Vendee where it gets very busy).

But they're also laid back about what goes on. Once you've paid for your pitch no-one I know has ever had a problem with putting up pup tents, awnings or gazebos.

In this country the problem is tents over 5m wide rather than long tents. This is why I bought a Vermont rather than a Monty. It's huge space-hungry pod designs rather than tunnel tents (nice rectangular shape)  that are the bugbear of campsites.

My advice - go for it. Vermonts are exceptional tents.