Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping under canvas - Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations

Topic: Have my new, all be it 2nd hand tent :)

Owens101

05/9/2011 at 11:26am
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/9/2011

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 85
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi we have just purchased a kampa holkham 6 :)

It was advertised as used once and only a little muddy, but on closer inspection it appears to have damp stains on it in few areas where they must have packed it wet :( Does anyone have experience of this with polycotton tents? Can it be cleaned at all and will it effect it's waterproofness?

We got it with footprint, carpet and matching windbreak as well as outwell kitchen unit, outwell table with 4 matching chairs and 2 intex double double electric pump airbeds for £400. I had thought I got a got a good deal, but if the tent is stuffed then obviously not. What are your thoughts?

Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!

OArthur

05/9/2011 at 4:00pm
Location: Suffolk UK
Outfit: Outwell Arizona L & Kampa Holkham 6

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/7/2004

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 313

Site Reviews Total:	6

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Did you get it on eBay as I was watching that lot! I have a Holkham 6 for sale on here and wondered how much I might get for it.

You got a really good deal by the sounds of it, despite the stains. The accessories you got with it are probably worth around £400 alone.

If the damp has dried and left marks, it is likely to remain waterproof on a polycotton, but the seller should have listed all its faults and been honest.

If you're completely satisfied and you haven't got an item as described, then you're more than eligable for a refund.

I recently bought a Sunncamp Day Room off eBay and it wasn't in 'great condition' as described as there were a number of relatively small faults, but enough for me not to want it. I contacted the seller and he offered me a refund. I have yet to hear back from him as to when I can return it though!

Owens101

05/9/2011 at 4:08pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/9/2011

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 85
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Lol yes it was the one on eBay, I was impatient so asked if they had a price to end it early. Stupidly that meant it was a cash sale outside of eBay so no help if any problems. Really we should have un packed it there to check, but I'd sent hubby to collect it as it's an hours drive and all the extras take up a lot of space in the car! I don't think the condition is awful but won't know full extent until we get to test it out.

Why are you selling yours? I didnt see it on here, but then I only looked on south east

OArthur

05/9/2011 at 4:32pm
Location: Suffolk UK
Outfit: Outwell Arizona L & Kampa Holkham 6

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/7/2004

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 313

Site Reviews Total:	6

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We have decided to buy a caravan! Please don't shout lol!

It's a great tent and we'll be sorry to see it go, but just want to try caravanning now.

I may put it on eBay on Thursday for 10 days but probably the wrong time of year to try and sell. Hoping the sale will at least pay for the towbar!

Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!

vonc

05/9/2011 at 5:27pm
Location: west midlands
Outfit: Swift Conqueror 630

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 29/8/2011

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 810

Site Reviews Total:	4

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

We got an outwell Idaho xl off e bay earlier in the year! Travelled a couple of hours to collect it ... Didn't check it straight away as it's not that easy when you don't have enough room to erect it .. At first opportunity we did only to find "the immaculate" tent had mildew marks nothing that will effect the tent as it is on the inner door and sleeping pods... I washed those and sponged the inner door . There was a small book in the sleeping pod that was ringing wet ! I contacted the seller who said it was fine when they packed it away ! To be honest I should have returned it but I didn't unpack it to check until a few weeks later ! I will now sell it next spring and tell prospective buyer about the marks ! And it will be my loss.. I am now going to buy a new one so any marks will be my marks !

Owens101

05/9/2011 at 5:39pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/9/2011

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 85
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Caravan! Boo, lol.
Good luck with your sale

Yes you live and learn with eBay, we are hoping to take tent out for a couple of nights locally this month, maybe ashurst? If it's all sound then I will have to just live with marks and pretend they are mine. We could never have afforded the £1300 they supposedly spent on all the gear so I don't mind it not being perfect. I do think it is such a shame they didn't air it out though, and even more that they didn't say it had stains! People really should take more care of such expensive items, surely?

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

11159 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder