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Subject Topic: Vango Killington 600 - putting up? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personslewis1972
26/4/2010 at 8:47pm
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Hi

I am looking at getting a Vango Killington 600 off ebay as seems to fit my needs (bedroom for each of my kids) and great reviews.

Anyway - how easy or not is it to put up?

Thanks

Scott


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Personforce ten
26/4/2010 at 8:58pm
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Vango Killington video

 

have a look at that video



Personslewis1972
26/4/2010 at 9:17pm
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Good lord, how long does it take?


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26/4/2010 at 9:27pm
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the one thing that struck me was that they had three putting it up as well


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26/4/2010 at 10:06pm
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Hi Scott, I reckon you need to put aside around 45 minutes to erect a Killington. It's a big tent so I would hope you have help with the job. With a tent this size, you do need a fair amount of strength and at least two of you to do the work. However, as you pitch the outside first, you can relax a bit more over the inners. Once it's up, though, you should find there's plenty of space.

Pete
ps. Don't forget when the tent is erected to have a goodly sized drop of what you fancy, because then you've got to start putting everything inside.

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Personslewis1972
27/4/2010 at 7:29pm
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Hmmm, starting to think the tent is too big but I can also see the pros.

Also looking at a Coleman trispace 8 which looks a bit easier to erect but smaller of course.

Scott


Personjaktent
27/4/2010 at 9:05pm
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I haven't seen this tent but have owned a Diablo 600 for a few years. It looks an interesting tent as it does away with the main problem of the Diablo which is the inner first pitching

With practice the Diablo 600 can be pitched in about 30-45 mins.Depending on how windy it is. You do need at least two people to raise the main dome. The real key is practice pitches before going away.


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PersonMandiNKel
27/4/2010 at 10:11pm
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I have a Killington 600 and love it!

I chose the Killington over the Diablo as you can pitch it in the rain without getting the inner socked.

It is a big tent and to begin with isn't that easy to pitch but practise makes perfect, and its all part of the expierence. Two can pitch the Killington the third person just makes it abit easier to raise the dome.

It's ideal for kids especially in bad weather when you need the space.



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