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Hi guys.

This is my first post so I hope my request for help is not too cheeky?

My husband and I have decided that we would like a Dutch tent  but we have no idea where to start.

We would appreciate any help, ideas or suggestions with regards to which tents we should be looking at and the best way to purchase a great tent.

We are open to suggestions of new or used  but we would like to see before we buy so we are prepared to travel to Holland in order to get our dream tent.

But then there is the problem of the language. I am sad to say that neither my husband or I speak any Dutch at all.

Are we asking for the impossible?

Thanks in advanced for any help and suggestions

Dawn and Dave

Hi Dawn and Dave and welcome to UKCS :)

We live in Holland and have a Dutch tent (or 3 lol) ourselves.

Are you looking for new or preloved?

What kind of size do you want?

Are you after any make in particular?

How much do you want to spend ?

What style of tent do you want?

As Bob said, most people here speak some English and Obelink is a fab store with great tents at top prices. If you want De Waard, Karsten or Esvo then the price will be alot higher and you deal with the manufacterers rather than a general store.

I would always recommend coming to Holland to check out a preloved tent before parting with your cash but if it was closeish to us then we could check it out for you.

Shipping up to 30kg is very reasonable but going over that weight means a courier and mega bucks :(

But as long as the canvas is under 30kg then the poles can be shipped seperately :)

If you decide on preloved then I can help you look, translate, email the seller for you etc if you want.

Also you can email me if you are stuck etc :)

angievanwinsum at live.nl

Hope this helps

Angie

Thanks for that information Bob. I will look at the site you suggested.

Angie, thanks for the email and offer of assistance. I am very gratefull for your very kind offer and hope I am not being too cheeky in accepting. An email is on its way.

Dawn and Dave

Quote: Originally posted by ArtJackson on 28/11/2009

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I guess by Dutch tents you mean Dewaard & Karsten

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Quote: Originally posted by ArtJackson on 28/11/2009

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... you won't get any change out of £1500 for a decent size ....

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Quote: Originally posted by ArtJackson on 28/11/2009

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There are plenty of cheaper canvas & polycoton tents from Holland but I guess most of these are made in China

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Hey John (waving like a wild woman here lol)

Was beginning to think you had been abducted by aliens lol

Of course all Dutch tents are made in China. Well if China is in The Netherlands they are lol

Dawn has emailed me and we are on a quest to find her perfect tent :)

Angie

Quote: Originally posted by AngelicMinx on 28/11/2009

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Of course all Dutch tents are made in China. Well if China is in The Netherlands they are

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Quote: Originally posted by dadsbeaniemad on 28/11/2009

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Another absentee is your new English-Dutch friend Angie - Rochford.
Haven't seen him about for ages and was going to ask how his trip home to UK was.

Oh yes, there's also De Witt isn't there?

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 I havent spoke to Roch for a while. I think he is going back to the UK in the new year . I will have to give him a call or send him an email and see how he is doing.

Yes there is De Wit but they are not my favorite people at the moment grrrrrrrr.

Angie

Quote: Originally posted by ArtJackson on 28/11/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by AngelicMinx on 28/11/2009

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Of course all Dutch tents are made in China. Well if China is in The Netherlands they are

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Certainly the cheaper(ie cheaper for Holland not UK) Dutch supplied tents will be made in China, where do you think Outwell tents are made. Denmark?

Lets not allow our patriotism to mislead the op!

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This is not about patriotism. The OP asked for a DUTCH tent and that is what I am helping her find :)

I am not being misleading, patriotic or anything. And just for the record, I am actually English and not Dutch !!!

Angie

I feel terrible now that this looks like it is turning into a fight with talk of patriotism etc.

I asked specifically for a Dutch tent as that is what both my husband and myself want.

I wish I had not asked now but  warm thanks to those who helped and offered advice, especially Angie .

Dawn and Dave

Quote: Originally posted by AngelicMinx on 28/11/2009

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I am not being misleading, patriotic or anything. And just for the record, I am actually English and not Dutch !

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Hi Dawninatent,

Regarding Karsten Tents, Myself and my wife have just become the new UK dealer for Karsten and will have their complete range of inflatable tents available for viewing in the New Year, together with the new Dutch range of 'Human-Comfort' Camping Equipment and Accessories. So no need to go to Holland!

There is also a wealth of information regarding these tents on the Karsten Tent Club Website.

Hope this helps...

James