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Starting to think about those lazy, hazy days and have decided to ditch the Diablo 600. Fantastic tent but just too big and the wife has to enlist the entire campsite to help put it up if I am not on the trip.

So, we are downsizing a bit and have narrowed it down to Coleman's Weathermaster or Sahara 4 vis-a-vis. Can anyone recommend either of them - or indeed advise against them? We want some space for two youngsters, plenty of ventilation and light.

By the way, the Diablo is for sale - one season (5 outings) old.

Thanks  in advance for the help.

PS My wife has asked me to add that whatever we replace the Diablo with should be easy for her to put up - and for me to put up with.

p.s. forgot to the say, the ventilation is excellent in the weathermaster, and also has plenty of light from the plastic windows.

pps   welcome to UKcampsite.   

We have the Sahara 4 Vis a Vis and it is great for two adults.  I wouldn't fancy having two adults and two children in the tent though.  We use one of the bedrooms as additional living space. 

It's a superb tent though -  double skin throughout, so no condensation at any time. The doors and canopies all around the tent mean that it can be very versatile in hot or cold conditions.  You can choose which doors to open depending on wind direction.

Hope that helps.

Forgot to say that it can be put up inner or outer first.  If you put it up outer first, it would be better to have two people working at it.  Inner first is managable by one person.

it seems both tents are excellent but you should have a look at both erected to decide whether there is enough space for your family.

Although I am a loyal Coleman fan, have you had a look at the new Outwell Montana range, very similar to the Weathermaster and Sahara, they come in 4, 6 or 12 berth.  (why do I feel like a a traitor every time I mention the Montanas)?

Quote: Originally posted by misselaineous on 11/03/2005

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(why do I feel like a a traitor every time I mention the Montanas)?

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ROFLMAO

Thanks for all the advice folks. Appreciated and will take it on board. Hope to bump into you all one day.

Have a good summer.

Hi Elaine

I see you promoting the weathermasters again and why not, great tent but you forgot to tell about the sewn in groundsheet. Hope you are looking forward to getting out there soon luv, I am praying I get a chance to use mine this year as much as possible. BUT i agree with the others WHY are you looking at others go buy a weathermaster and be a happy camper.

Regards

 Steve.

Hi Everyone

I have to agree about the weathermaster, BUT as it is looking like I'm gonna be in it on my own ( wife just not into camping in anyway shape or form) I think it will be big enough for me hahaha. I will only need to put in one inner and leave the other out so as to give me plenty of room, maybe invite a few Weathermaster people, or UKCS members round for a drink and nibbles hahaha.

Steve.

First posting on UK Campsite

Interesting comments on the Weathermaster.  We have a Wynnster Condor 6 dome tent at present, but its quite difficult to pitch and seems to take forever.  It will be quite a bit bigger than the Weathermaster, but having seen a weathermaster I think this may still be big enough for 2 adults and 2 children, at least if you leave a pod out during the day.  Looks easy to pitch as well.

Anyone out there with a Weathermaster care to offer some advice

Thanks  .