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03/6/2012 at 6:19pm
 Location: Moffat
 Outfit: Gelert Horizon 6 2010
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We were just away this weekend for a nights camping. As we got their we starting top erect our tent. it is a 2010 Gelert Horizon 6. When we put the poles in every pole split. So needless to say we packed everything up and headed home. Good job we hadn't went far.
So now we are looking for a new tent with steel poles. Our budget is around £300. Ideally we would like a big enough one for were the cooking is done in a canopy or porch and not inside the tent. Either a 4, 5 or 6 man tent. we have been looking at the Hi-Gear Corado in go outdoors. So that type of tent would be ideal. If anyone can help it would be fantastic.


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03/6/2012 at 6:41pm
 Location: south wales
 Outfit: Sprite Alpine XL 1990
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We have the corado 4 and it's a fantastic tent can't fault it the best one we have had, the corado 6 is on offer I think it's ether this week or next at go have a look at the web site it should tell you there.

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03/6/2012 at 6:45pm
 Location: Leicestershire
 Outfit: Outwell Glendale 5 & a Cabanon Emma
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Hi

We've got the corado 6 and its a great tent, very roomy inside.

Its heavy though due to the metal poles, but sturdy. It comes in 2 bags.

Look at the reviews for the tent. My only grumble with it, is that you have to push to front poles together, which causes the SIG to ruck up a bit, if not the door doesn't shut properly and causes strain on the zip. However its a great tent and I'd recommend it to anybody.

If you want all metal poles (the corado has metal on the sides and the plasticky ones over the top), then why don't you look for a second hand frame tent on e-bay? You should be able to get a decent one for the price that you've got to spend.

HTH?



03/6/2012 at 6:58pm
 Location:  Lancashire
 Outfit: Vango Samara 400 +Coachman VIP 520 4
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We had the same problem with our Horizon 6.So I bought a replacement pole set and replaced the sections as they split,the replacement pole sections for some reason always seemed to be stronger than the orginal.Once a section was replaced we never had a problem with it,could be a cheaper option than a new tent.We eventually down sized to a Vango Samara 400,which we have used twice now,and has been reviewed on this site.

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03/6/2012 at 9:23pm
 Location: Sheffield
 Outfit: Enough!! No more room in shed!!
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Samara 400 is a great tent. Love ours

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03/6/2012 at 10:32pm
 Location: south wales
 Outfit: Sprite Alpine XL 1990
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Quote: Originally posted by MrsQ on 03/6/2012

If you want all metal poles (the corado has metal on the sides and the plasticky ones over the top),


Our corado 4 has metal poles on the sides and the top we dont have any of the plasitc ones on our tent?

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04/6/2012 at 12:49am
 Location: Barnsley South Yorks
 Outfit: Hi Gear Corado 6 Gelert Ottawa 6
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Quote: Originally posted by MrsQ on 03/6/2012

Hi

the corado has metal on the sides and the plasticky ones over the top.


My only grumble with it, is that you have to push to front poles together, which causes the SIG to ruck up a bit, if not the door doesn't shut properly and causes strain on the zip. ,




      I must disagree, we've got the 2012 model Corado 6 and canopy and all poles and parts of, are made from steel, making the bag heavy, but the tent incredibly sturdy.

      I've read a few old reviews on the corados and alot of them state this problem with the door not closing properly and the SIG folding down at the entrance, creating draughts. After talking with the staff at GO Outdoors before making my purchase I was told that these problems had been rectified,and I can confirm that they have. As mentioned earlier, all poles are completely steel, also, there is a flyscreen on the front door which zips fully round in a 'D' fashion (creating a 'step over' to get in) with the fly outer zipping fully down vertically to ground level.

I cannot recommend this tent highly enough, excellent quality for a lot less money than some of the so-called 'superior brands'

As mentioned by an earlier poster, I'm sure Go Outdoors have a Package deal on offer sometime this month, I managed to pick ours up (Tent, carpet + canopy) all for £250, a combination of a really good deal to start with, with a little bit of good luck by being under charged.

Rob


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04/6/2012 at 6:34pm
 Location: south wales
 Outfit: Sprite Alpine XL 1990
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We have the 2011 model and like I said all ours are steel poles, this really is a fantastic tent we love it.



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