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19/8/2013 at 3:18pm
Location: Essex
Outfit: Cabanon Andorra Rotunde + 96 Previa
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I picked up this Andorra on eBay for £50 and was pleasantly surprised how good condition the canvas, inners and curtains were in though disappointed to find a broken metal c-clip and missing spikes from the bar that separates the two kitchen area supports. My disappointment was short lived when I found a Cabanon repair kit on the internet which contained exactly the items I needed - I guess this must a common problem with this style of tent that has the protruding kitchen area.
The tent is up in my garden now ahead of a trip for the Mrs and me to Belgium this weekend. I bought this tent as i wanted a large single sleeping area which could take an airbed and leave us a bit of room for bags and stuff.
Here are some pictures I took in the garden today
There is one problem I couldn't get sorted out straight away and that is one of the poles has been bent out of shape so will get that replaced at some point in the future after our first trip away.
Other than that I am very happy with my £50 tent!
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19/8/2013 at 7:36pm
Location: Essex
Outfit: Bell Esvo Bedouin 280 Flagstaff 4ATC
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Quote: Originally posted by sjray on 19/8/2013
There is one problem I couldn't get sorted out straight away and that is one of the poles has been bent out of shape so will get that replaced at some point in the future after our first trip away.
Other than that I am very happy with my £50 tent!
Whereabouts In Essex are you? I have a spare set of Andorra poles hanging around and I'm sure I could spare a leg........
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19/8/2013 at 9:25pm
Location: Essex
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Quote: Originally posted by 3madboyz on 19/8/2013
Quote: Originally posted by sjray on 19/8/2013
There is one problem I couldn't get sorted out straight away and that is one of the poles has been bent out of shape so will get that replaced at some point in the future after our first trip away.
Other than that I am very happy with my £50 tent!
Whereabouts In Essex are you? I have a spare set of Andorra poles hanging around and I'm sure I could spare a leg........
Hi 3madboyz,
I'm in Upminster (RM143BA) but happy to travel to find a better leg! It's the front right (looking face on) that's bent. Check my profile page and you will find my email address. Thanks, Steve.
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27/8/2013 at 12:53pm
Location: Essex
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Quote: Originally posted by sjray on 19/8/2013
Quote: Originally posted by 3madboyz on 19/8/2013Quote: Originally posted by sjray on 19/8/2013There is one problem I couldn't get sorted out straight away and that is one of the poles has been bent out of shape so will get that replaced at some point in the future after our first trip away.
Other than that I am very happy with my £50 tent!
Whereabouts In Essex are you? I have a spare set of Andorra poles hanging around and I'm sure I could spare a leg........
Hi 3madboyz,
I'm in Upminster (RM143BA) but happy to travel to find a better leg! It's the front right (looking face on) that's bent. Check my profile page and you will find my email address. Thanks, Steve.
FAO 3madboyz
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27/8/2013 at 3:42pm
Location: Buckinghamshire
Outfit: Karsten 350 Esvo Stolp
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Bargain indeed, we'll done you!
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03/9/2014 at 8:33pm
Location: Essex
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It's been a year since I bought this tent have just come back from a trip with it (and the wife) to Belgium and France where it held up very well with no problems dealing with a couple of thunderstorms. The tent is just the right size for the two of us, room for our table and chairs, and easy to put up.
Last year I managed to fix the buckled pole by cutting it back and fitting a piece of steel tubing which turned out to be a strong and robust repair. A few of the pegging rubbers are going and that's an easy thing to fix.
On the 'nice to have list' would be a sun canopy for some additional shade which i'll keep an eye out for on here, eBay etc.
Overall i'm very happy with my £50 Andorra.
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03/9/2014 at 9:59pm
Location: Scotland.
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It was an absolute bargain for £50 I'd say. I love the kitchen door, it makes me think I need a tent like that! I need another tent like a hole in the head actually but if I found one for £50 too....
I quite like furbishing up older tents too, a bit of TLC goes a long way with a basically sound tent like this.
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10/9/2014 at 9:06pm
Location: Essex
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I have noticed with this tent having a plastic roof that rain water does not always run off it not pegged out correctly keeping the roof taut. I woke one morning to find the roof over the kitchen area bulging with trapped rainwater. Another Cabanon tent I owned with a canvas roof didn't seem to have this problem. I just need to make sure I've pegged out correctly (plus I have made up an additional roof support now from a piece of 22mm aluminium tube and a couple of C clips).
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03/10/2014 at 2:02pm
Location: Essex
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Managed to pickup a sun canopy on eBay though paid more for than the cost of the tent. It's arrived and in very good condition so worth the extra money. Tightest pole springs i've ever come across. Also been promised a Cabanon utility tent from my sister so I'll have a full Cabanon rig soon! Will put up some pictures when it's all out together. With this warm weather I might be going away at the end of the month if it holds out.
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