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sarahj17

27/4/2011 at 1:56pm
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hi i need some help been camping for a few times now and the family love it so its time we brought a good tent.
there four of us, so i need a tent big enough on those rainy days, i have been offered two tents but i don't know which one.
one is a outwell montana 4
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two a outwell virginia 5 with porch and carpet
both are like new but i need the best tent for a family.
so pls help as i need to buy one of these tents by friday many ths

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Gareth29

27/4/2011 at 2:15pm
Location: Lincolnshire
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The 5 berth if there are 4 of you. I think the 4 berth will be far too small for the 4 of you.

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Merlina40

27/4/2011 at 2:24pm
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I personally would only consider at least a 6 man tent when there are 4 of you, especially if you are planning on staying under cover if it rains.

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Gareth29

27/4/2011 at 3:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Merlina40 on 27/4/2011I personally would only consider at least a 6 man tent when there are 4 of you, especially if you are planning on staying under cover if it rains.

Thats exactly what I've recommended on Sarah's other post asking which tent. I'd go with the larger of the 2 but still think it'll be too small for the 4 of you to camp in comfort.

Why do you have to have either of the 2 you have mentioned? How much is your budget? They well may be a better option for you than the 2 tents you have mentioned above.

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arsenaldes

27/4/2011 at 5:50pm
Location: Aston Clinton
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They are both nice tents and out of the two the 5 berth would be the better option bedroom wise. As has already been mentioned a 6 berth tent would be more comfortable for longer trips. Outwell bedrooms do tend to be a bit larger than most but its a tight squeeze to get 2 single airbeds in a 2 berth bedroom pod.

We use our Outwell Nevada M which is a 5 berth for shorter weekend trips and use narrow airbeds (from Argos)in the 2 berth bedroom which gives a bit of room to get in and out for the 2 kids. Something like an Vango Icarus 600 would be better if you are going to camp for a week or more

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sarahj17

27/4/2011 at 7:21pm
Location: truro cornwall
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hi thank you very much for your replies.
i did think the montona 4 was to small but all the reviews were all good.

i have found a outwell sun valley 8 which is in very good condition but as they don't do this tent any more i didn't know if any other tent bits would fit it like a canopy and carpet.

so i got think if its the outwell virginia 5 or the outwell sun valley 8 for me.
i have 200 to spend on a good second hand tent if anyone has one for sale.

sarahj17

27/4/2011 at 8:27pm
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hi just to let you all know i have just opted for the sunvalley 8 which i brought for 130 and was in as new condition and only used a handful of times. My question is do you know what carpet or extensions i can add to the side of this tent. many thanks

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robdavis

27/4/2011 at 8:28pm
Location: chesterfield derbyshire
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outwell montana 6 - its superb. loads of room and will sleep 4 very nicely. used ours plenty of times with 2 adults and 2 teenage kids. i personally wouldnt even think about any other tent.

3madboyz

27/4/2011 at 9:11pm
Location: Essex
Outfit: Bell Esvo Bedouin 280 Flagstaff 4ATC

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There are always bits and bobs for the Sun Valley's popping up on E bay and the likes... These tents were very popular on here a while ago and have a good reputation....

I'm sure that there were some add-ons on an online retailers site not long ago.... I'll be back

3madboyz

27/4/2011 at 9:14pm
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I was right, Is THIS any good....? Bargain price, if you ask me

As for the carpet, you may just want to measure the living area and get one thats a close fit, a lot of us on here do that and quite often end up with something a lot cheaper than the "real deal"

Hope this helps and congrats on your new tent

sarahj17

27/4/2011 at 9:24pm
Location: truro cornwall
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thank you very much for your help just what i wanted
i've just brought that now my tent is complete and i hope it will look good on site.
and is there any good weather sprays for the tent
many thanks sarah

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3madboyz

27/4/2011 at 9:38pm
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By weather sprays, do you mean water proofer? There are many brands but Fabsil seems to be the most common contender, If you have not pitched the tent, wait until you do and give the tent a good hosing, If the tent is in as good a condition as you have ben told then there should be no reason for you to waterproof it at all.... "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"

The main problem with buying a pre owned polyester tent is that the fabric can (and will) be broken down by the suns U.V rays over time, rendering the fabric brittle and like tissue paper!.... However, if again, the tent has had minimal use, there really shouldn't be a problem.....

sarahj17

27/4/2011 at 9:49pm
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i will put it up tomorrow and get it wet and see what happens.
once again many thanks for your help this is one top site for new campers like me who haven't got a clue.

sarahj17

28/4/2011 at 8:25pm
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well what day ?
put the tent up but it tock me and other half about a hour and half with lots of words being exchanged.
the tent is like new and lovely and roomy when we final got it up lol
i have just got to fined a easyer way of putting the tent up

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