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17/7/2012 at 8:55pm
Location: midlands
Outfit: caravan swift challenger

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Hi, At the end of last summer I posted about my leaking SIG and was given some excellent advice. We have just got back from a very soggy week in Devon and had no water inside the tent at all.

I got 3 large groundsheets from Argos to add to the 2 I already had and completely covered the floor. Job done

Sadly I think that the Scenic 7 has just about reached the end of its life as we had quite a lot of water seepage through the seams and many bits are becoming fragile.

It has been a good tent and we have had it for 6 years so I suppose it has done well.

Thanks again for the advice.

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17/7/2012 at 9:06pm
Location: teesside
Outfit: kalahari 8 gelert lunar 3

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Glad you managed to stay dry!!

It's sad when you have to thnk about a tent going to the big campsite in the sky, but just think of all the fun you can have getting a new one.

Good luck finding your new best friend!!

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17/7/2012 at 9:12pm
Location: midlands
Outfit: caravan swift challenger

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I am thinking about the Outwell Oakland XL, it looks like a really nice tent.

I think I have seen one on display somewhere but will probably have to go and have a mooch around some before I make a decision.

Luckily I have the base seconds 4.1 and a couple of mini outwell pop ups to keep me going over the summer

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RTS5

17/7/2012 at 10:07pm
Location: North Wiltshire
Outfit: Elddis & 3 tents

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The Oakland is a great tent. We have a 2010 one and they have improved on it since then so it is even better. There is plenty of room for the 3 of us in it, but I'd say you wouldn't want anymore more than 4 of you in it (2 adults, 2 young kids)

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Edthecamper

18/7/2012 at 2:00pm
Location: Exeter Devon
Outfit: Outwell Oakland XL

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I also have a 2010 Oakland XL, and it is a great tent. It' pretty easy to erect once you've got the hang of it and has ample space. I'd def recommend getting the carpet though, gives it a whole different feel.

clunty

18/7/2012 at 2:33pm
Location: Worcestershire
Outfit: Montana 6 Icarus 500 & Cabana 4

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Don't know where you are in the Midlands, but Winfields at Feckenham had a Oakland on display. ( I've not been able to camp yet this year because I've been I'll, so have had to get some tent therapy somewhere!)

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18/7/2012 at 3:10pm
Location: NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Outfit: OUTWELL OAKLAND XL & FRONT AWNING

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We also have the oakland xl 2012 with the little porch thing above the side door...we got ours really cheap after pricing it online and getting Go outdoors to pricematch it There is only the 2 of us but there is plenty of room...we open the bedroom into 1 and have a massive bed...we purchased the side extention also to cook in but now i want the new front closed in awning but Garry says no we will need a bigger car so that will have to wait...we also have the carpet but wished the done a one for the bedroom bit aswell

HELEN

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JAN   - LANZAROTE
JUNE - BENIDORM
AUG   - PACKING FOR JOLLIES
SEPT - MEXICO

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19/7/2012 at 2:12pm
Location: midlands
Outfit: caravan swift challenger

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Thanks everyone, I am not very far from winfields and have been to look at tents there before. I will pop over soon and have a look.

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