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 Topic: I just can`t decide ! What to do !
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06/8/2013 at 7:58am
Location: Dartford Kent
Outfit: VW+T6+conversion
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Don't sell the Vango - get the boys their own 'pup' tent to sleep in. Gives them something to do while you're setting up, and also a measure of independence.
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06/8/2013 at 9:41am
Location: Northern Ireland
Outfit: Bell Tent Vango Coleman and Quechua
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If you like the Diablo my thoughts would be get one quick before they get discontinued! I already did that with one tent although the company changed their mind and didn't discontinue it after all, and just as I was about to buy another one in case the first one wore done from overuse!
The 'bits' you refer to is poles and zips, all univeral. A pole, steel or flexible, can be cut simply with a hacksaw to the correct size. The 'ferrules' which are the metal bits on the end of a flexible pole, are available for every flexible pole diameter on the market. The ring and pins are universal. The elastic needed to re-string flexible poles can be bought in Halfords.
If the tent fabric gets torn you can repair it with 'Tear Aid' or 'Tenacious Tape' and if it really gets bad it can be sent off for repair to a sail maker or tent repair specialist for sorting out.
My point is, if you like the style of tent then go for it. The dilemma about something better, we all have that with car purchases and phones and other items so at some point you have to just go for it. I have seen tents increase in price over the last four years especially and don't think next years will be any different. We really have reached a stage where a grand for a large family tent is not unusual. Was it only a few short years ago you could drop a couple of hundred pounds and get a decent tent that would last your family for years!
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06/8/2013 at 12:45pm
Location: North Wiltshire
Outfit: Elddis & 3 tents
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The Vango Maritsa 700 may be an option, though not sure how it compares in size to the Diablo (suspect it is probably a bit smaller). Has a built in porch and 3 bedrooms though.
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