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Persondebb
21/4/2012 at 2:45pm
 Location: Worcs
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Does anyone know if there is any difference between the 2011 and 2012 versions of this tent? Would be grateful for any comments, especially if you have the 2012 version. Many thanks.

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Personmohjy
21/4/2012 at 6:00pm
 Location: Yorkshire
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Sorry, can't help you there, but you won't be disappointed with the horizon 8. We have the 2010 model which doesn't have the canopy thing over the door, but as we have the porch now it doesn't matter.

We also upgraded from the Vango Venture - that used to virtually collapse in the wind, but the horizon 8 doesn't budge.


Personpally
23/4/2012 at 10:02am
 Location: Yorkshire
 Outfit: Gelert Horizon 6 Hi Gear Mojave 5 View pally's Profile View Profile   Reply to pally Reply   Quote pally Quote  
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Don't know but one improvement over my 2009 model is the windows, the old style had a mesh panel ideally positioned to let the rain in if you forgot it was open. Still like my Horizon 6 though, and the new Horizon 8's look lovely.

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Persondebb
23/4/2012 at 10:23pm
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Thanks for your replies mohjy and pally. I think we're going to go for it, as everyone seems to speak highly of this tent :)
The centre part looks like it has plenty of room for a table and chairs- we have finally been defeated by the British weather. Do you find it to be roomy enough?



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Personpally
23/4/2012 at 11:10pm
 Location: Yorkshire
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We have the 6 for 4 of us. The bedrooms are very spacious for 2 each, the living area in ours is a tad small but ok if you're tidy. The living area in the 8 would be great for a family.

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PersonCW52
23/4/2012 at 11:14pm
 Location: durham
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Ooooh, we have Zenobie 6 , Didnt know there was new Horizon 8, must take a look.


Personsaz5178
24/4/2012 at 10:01am
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Gelert Horizon 8 + porch View saz5178's Profile View Profile   Reply to saz5178 Reply   Quote saz5178 Quote  
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Hi
We hav the horizon 8 for 2 adults 1 15 year old and 2 under 7's..
We love it and would highly recommend!!! the living area is plenty bug enough!! we have chairs and table and wardrobe and storage boxes in ours and still room to play on the floor... Go for it you wont regret it


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Personmohjy
24/4/2012 at 4:58pm
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We also have the horizon 8 for 5 of us. Youngest 2 share one small bedroom pod, the teenager has the other to himself and me and DH get the large (4 berth) pod cos we're greedy

The space works really well for us, I would say the only downside is the windows are a little small and when you put up the porch it covers one of the windows (unless we're not putting it up right??).

However, don't let that put you off a really good tent, just bear it in mind.


Personsaz5178
24/4/2012 at 6:31pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mohjy on 24/4/2012
We also have the horizon 8 for 5 of us. Youngest 2 share one small bedroom pod, the teenager has the other to himself and me and DH get the large (4 berth) pod cos we're greedy

The space works really well for us, I would say the only downside is the windows are a little small and when you put up the porch it covers one of the windows (unless we're not putting it up right??).

However, don't let that put you off a really good tent, just bear it in mind.
Thats exactly how we use our space aswell!!! its not greedy we deserve it!!



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