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Subject Topic: New family tent suggestions please Post Reply Post New Topic
17/2/2015 at 4:47pm
 Location: suffolk
 Outfit: Vango Illusion
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We are looking to replace our royal pescara 8zg - it has been brilliant, but is sadly not going to make another summer. Happy to downsize a little as it would be lovely to have something a little quicker to put up and smaller to fit in the boot.
We have had a good look round, but haven't yet found something that fits what we're looking for. Can anyone share their likes dislikes of a tent with the following criteria (ideally, I know we'll have to compromise!)
- 3 (or 4) sleeping compartments 2 adults, 2 kids,
- about 2 metres tall in majority of living space
- room for 4 to sit comfortably inside and eat / play if wet
- porch extension / attachment if possible
- not so big we have to pay extra on some campsites
- not so heavy that I can't lift it in and out of the boot on my own!
Always quite impressed with outwell and vango, but some of the new hi gear ones look nicely designed in the pictures. Are they as good quality? And found a review of obelink, which look great, but never seen one up and haven't found one that matches what we're after.
All ideas and suggestions gratefully received,
Many thanks.

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ktjc
Cherry Tree Farm, 2016
Porthclais Farm Campsite 2015
Cherry Tree Farm, Croyde 2014
Seefelden, Lake Constance, 2013
The Secret Campsite, 2013
Cliff House, 2013
Southwold 2012
Masons, Appletreewick, 2012
Le Petit Rocher, 2011
Cliff House, Dunwich, 2011
Bolberry House Farm, 2010


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17/2/2015 at 8:18pm
 Location: stoke on trent
 Outfit: Bailey 75-2
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Outwell Vermont xlp best polyester tent we've ever owned and the obelink pallermos 6 gets great praise and looks awesome

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April Peak District Beech Croft Farm
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17/2/2015 at 10:42pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Bell Tent Vango Coleman and Quechua
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Look at the Vango Oravo XL from Cross Camping, which is being sold in a bundle and is going to be one of this years best sellers by the looks of things


17/2/2015 at 11:57pm
 Location: Lancaster
 Outfit: Kampa Hayling 6 Air
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We have pre-ordered the Kampa Hayling 6 Air. Fantastic spec for the price (£650)

The bedrooms are 2 rooms big enough for 3 in each. As we are also a family of 4, the 2 little ladies and myself and the wife get rooms that are big enough to get airbeds and a bag or two in. We wanted a tent that we could grow into and certainly think this will do the job.

Very big living space and a large porch area for cooking which can also have a front added to it, to enclose it.

The fabric is 150 denier which according to the people in the know is very tough compared to vangos 75.

Check it out before you decide on anything.



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June 2016 Austwick


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18/2/2015 at 10:38am
 Location: norfolk
 Outfit: vango tempest 200 icarus 500
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we`re a vango family! we need a new tent too as our old vango (i forget its name, but its so old its discontinued!) is on its last legs. vango`s seem to last well for us and easy to put up.

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18/2/2015 at 10:39am
 Location: norfolk
 Outfit: vango tempest 200 icarus 500
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the tempest 200 on my name tag is "mummys adventure tent" lol

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18/2/2015 at 3:48pm
 Location: suffolk
 Outfit: Vango Illusion
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Thank you very much everyone for your suggestions. I particularly like the Vango Orava as it has 3 bedrooms - our son and daughter would prefer some privacy if we can find the right tent. Any other 3 bed (or more) family tent recommendations would be great, just to have something to compare the Orava with. If not, it makes shopping easy!
Many thanks,

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ktjc
Cherry Tree Farm, 2016
Porthclais Farm Campsite 2015
Cherry Tree Farm, Croyde 2014
Seefelden, Lake Constance, 2013
The Secret Campsite, 2013
Cliff House, 2013
Southwold 2012
Masons, Appletreewick, 2012
Le Petit Rocher, 2011
Cliff House, Dunwich, 2011
Bolberry House Farm, 2010


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19/2/2015 at 3:56am
 Location: Glasgow
 Outfit: Vango Monte Verde 900
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I agree that the vango orava 600xl is a really good choice. Nice touches like the storage pockets and zip up windows. The only other thing I would look at would be the similar spec and layout tents that are airbeam as pitching would be quicker and easier. Does double the cost though.

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April- rosetta 3 nights
May - walled garden 3 nights
June- ??
July- monkey tree 14 nights


19/2/2015 at 5:55pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Bell Tent Vango Coleman and Quechua
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Vango have it cornered this year with the 3 bedroom tent. I don't think you'll find anything like it and it's priced to sell - and I predict it or a renamed Vango version of it will be more expensive next year.


22/2/2015 at 8:54am
 Location: Gateshead
 Outfit: Kampa Croyde 8 Lightwave trek t1
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We have the kampa croyde 8 and its by far the best family tent we found after searching the internet and showrooms for weeks.


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23/2/2015 at 8:47am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: outwell tent and quechua popup
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Love our outwell whitecove 6man as living space is large and no slopey windows.

We use the end bedroom for the loo. Its about 399 pounds and you can get an extension


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