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Subject Topic: Gelert Atlantis Horizon Porch Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonEula
18/2/2011 at 12:49pm
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We have a Horizon 8 with a blue porch purchased last year.

We are looking for a weekend tent and have considered the Atlantis 5. Does any one know or has used the Horizon porch on the side of the Atlantis? Dimensionally it looks like it would cover all but the sloping front and back, but not sure on the fit over the top? It would save the investment in a canopy for the tent as it is similar colour


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PersonM0KAS
18/2/2011 at 1:21pm
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I have an Atlantis 5, but never used any porch on it, to be honest, its never been out of the bag, been to wet, cold to pitch it yet, be interesting to see what happens, as the reviews for the Atlantis 5 are a bit thin on the ground.

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PersonBrandNewDay
18/2/2011 at 3:58pm
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I'm also curious to see how this goes for you. I just bought an Atlantis 5 last week and haven't had a chance to pitch it.

I think Vango make a universal tunnel extension. Well, they make two: one to go on the front and one to go on the side. I'd be interested in seeing how either of these do. They make the extensions either as just an open arch, or with a zippered door.

I think they'd very likely work.

I, for one, don't care about the colour matching.


Personarsenaldes
19/2/2011 at 3:04pm
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I think brand new day is probably right with the vango porch idea to use on the front


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PersonM0KAS
19/2/2011 at 5:08pm
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I have seen on a website that there is a gelert atlantis 5 front canopy with doors, but its the 2011 version and its not the same colour as the 2010 tents, I just have to find the the site now, once I find the site, i will post it here, If memory serves me right it was around £120..


EDIT: Found it

Gelert Porch

Another thing to look at, look at the size of the Vango Icarus 500 and the Gelert Atlantis 5 and the Hi Gear Blackrock 5, they are virtually all the same tent, but i haven't checked up on the measurements,

Post last edited on 19/02/2011 17:20:27


EDIT 2

Done some looking up on the tents and porches, and it may fit nicely, measurements are from data available

Vango Icarus 500
200h x 465l x 315w

Gelert Atlantis 5
210h x 465l x 320w

Hi Gear Blackrock 5
210h x 465l x 320w

Horizon 6 and 8 porch
L196 x W345 x H205 cm

Gelert Atlantis 5 Porch
L250 x W320 x H205

Icarus 500 Front porch
L270 x W315 x H200

Vango Tunnel Extension
L460 x W310 x H220


Post last edited on 19/02/2011 17:56:17

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PersonCorrinaJ
22/2/2011 at 5:27pm
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You can use the Horizon porch on the Atlantis, but just be mindful of a few things...


There may be a problem securing the edge of the porch at the front of the tent as it may cover the front door and prevent it from opening properly.

Also

If not secured it will also lift off the tent in windy conditions.

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