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Personloulabellexxx
27/6/2012 at 1:15am
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Hi all, a few years ago we had a trailer tent & have now decided to start camping again but would like to get a tent this time, trouble is we are a family of 9 & would therefore need a large tent with at least 4 or possibly 5 sleeping compartments.

I have been looking at reviews but really have no clue what to get, can anyone offer  any advise please

lou xx


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PersonSpeedcamp
27/6/2012 at 10:06am
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Kampa do a high quality 10 berth tent - see kampa.co.uk  - The Kampa Tenby 10.

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Personnewnatjj
27/6/2012 at 10:29am
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Hi

We have a Hi Gear Kalahari 8 which has four bedroom pods plus the porch. My review & pics are on here: http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Hi-Gear-Kalahari-8/1185

I know there's a Kalahari 10 too, so that may be more suitable. Info for that is here: http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/tents/p/Hi-Gear-Kalahari-10/1157

 


Personpally
27/6/2012 at 1:56pm
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There's a 20 (yes 20!) man tent on offer in Argos at the mo for £450. Don't know if it's any good or what you want though. Bear in mind that if you get one of those odd shaped tents (sort of triangular with pods going off a central area), that not all sites like them and may charge more, though this can apply to any large tent regardless of shape.

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Personshelleyloliver
27/6/2012 at 5:31pm
 Location: Shropshire
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Have a look at the Vango Monte Verde 9, saw one errected at a tent show recently, it was mahoosive!


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Personjoe+rich
27/6/2012 at 5:50pm
 Location: swansea
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 kamppa studland classic 8 pollycotton is well worth a look huge tent with option of a vestibile extension on front , costs a few quid but will last


Personjoe+rich
27/6/2012 at 5:52pm
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also if your looking for reviews on this and photos look at the polzeath 8 the earlier version the version is exactly the same but they ditched the yellow zips inside


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Personkatycymru
27/6/2012 at 6:52pm
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How about a Khyam/Wynnster Marseille 9 dlx. on sale at Somerset camping.

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Personcampasarow
27/6/2012 at 8:23pm
 Location: Somerset
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Quote: Originally posted by katycymru on 27/6/2012
How about a Khyam/Wynnster Marseille 9 dlx. on sale at Somerset camping.

Seen those in the flesh as I called in and had a look round their display yesterday.

Don't think it would be big enough for 9 of you.

campasarow

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Personloulabellexxx
27/6/2012 at 8:59pm
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thankyou everyone, Im off to have a nosey at them all now xx


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Personashwellgirl
28/6/2012 at 2:52pm
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Have you considered a trailer tent? They are 8 berth, two doubles with 2 double under bed pods though the doubles are big enough for 3 imo or you could put a single airbed in the space between the two upper doubles :) We have a huge one with extensions and a sun canopy and have loads of room for 5/6 people and our 2 labs :)

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Personshirleys
28/6/2012 at 5:19pm
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Don't think it's been mentioned but the COrado 8 has 4 bedrooms but it's a huge tent.

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