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Topic: Oakland xl front extension

Armitage campers

03/8/2011 at 5:33pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Outwell Oakland xl

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Considering buying either a side or front extension for the outwell Oakland xl. Does anyone know if the tent will still fit on a standard size pitch with the front ext on, friends have got the side one but for the extra room I am tempted by the front ext in stead. Thanks for any help

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arsenaldes

03/8/2011 at 10:47pm
Location: Aston Clinton
Outfit: Kampa Holkham + Outwell Yukon River*

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HI and welcome

What is a standard pitch, does one exist???

If youre after a marked pitch with EHU its a good idea to keep the width including extension to under 500cm The length of the tent doesnt seem much of an issue at a lot of sites.
Hope this helps

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Armitage campers

11/8/2011 at 11:49pm
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Outfit: Outwell Oakland xl

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Thanks for the advice :-) have looked at both on the outwell site and decided the front ext is for us. Looks a lot less hassle attaching it to!

Karenina

12/8/2011 at 9:08am
Location: cumbria
Outfit: Vango Maritsa 700

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we were looking at an extension for our oakland, had been using the universal canopy that we use with our Monty 12 but its starting to show its age and fancied a new one. The only problem I have with the front canopy is that it blocks off all the gorgeous windows!!! I also have this nagging feeling as soon as i buy the side canopy they'll bring out one with a door on which is the one thing i would love!!!

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rockster

13/8/2011 at 4:11pm
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We have an Oakland XL with Side canopy and I think it is a bit of a pain to put on, but then I am a perfectionist and I like clean lines!

shirleys

13/8/2011 at 6:29pm
Location: Stalybridge
Outfit: Outwell Oakland XL

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We have the side canopy on our Oakland XL we chose this tent because of the extra large windows. That's why we decided against the front extension but it's horses for courses, some have both.

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06/10/2011 at 3:00pm
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I have just posted my photos to the Tent Showcase. Not many people on there so far using the Front Extension, but it worked brilliantly for us freeing up indoor space completely for our young children to play...

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The pitch photographed is 10x10m and the Oakland fits easily with front extension and guy ropes with about 1m to spare. You'll be fine with this, especially as the front extension is optional so quite simply if it doesn't fit, don't put it up!

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