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11/7/2018 at 6:09pm
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Greetings to all - Peter posting for the first time here.

My wife and I are relatively new to camping, but my younger daughter is not! She has autism, and has been a camping star thanks to the Duke of Edinburgh scheme for those with special needs. She took to it so much, that we had to invest in a tent and join in - to my surprise, my wife got into it the first time out (despite really heavy rain on arrival at the camp site), so we are now converted and plan many more trips.

I bought a fairly cheap 4 person Urban Escape tent from Halfords which to be fair wasn't too bad. Certainly done us well for the first few camping trips, but the sleeping areas are quite cramp for two adults sharing, so am considering upgrading the tent.

I've been looking at the Berghauss Air 6 which I can get from Millets for a very reasonable price at the moment. So I'm looking to see if anyone can share opinions on this particular tent to see if folk can recommend the make, and the tent itself.

I'm assuming that being a two bedroom 6 sleeper, the bedroom area will be a bit more comfortable and spacious than the current Urban Escape job.

Any advice or recommendations gratefully received, and look forward to being a part of the site in future.


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12/7/2018 at 12:02am
 Location:  North Yorkshire
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant carav
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Hi Peter, so pleased you're enjoying camping. You can read reviews about the Burghaus air 6 on the above heading..'tent reviews' and comes under 'other tents'. There's also plenty of other reviews to look through there. Hope you find one really soon.


13/7/2018 at 3:46pm
 Location: Darlington
 Outfit: Vango Inspire 800xxl Airbeam 2018
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hi peter I've just upgraded my setup from a vango airbeam exodus 800xl with airbeam awning (witch is up for sale at present) I really couldn't fault it at all its been a fantastic tent for my family of four I bought it as a investment I'm glad I did. only reason we've upgraded is we have just outgrown it so we have gone for bigger. hope you find what you're looking for soon.


13/7/2018 at 11:26pm
 Location: North London
 Outfit: Berghaus Air 4 8 Roben Green Cone
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I have the Air 4, Air 8 and Air Porch. Fantastic tents, great quality and well thought out. The only downside is the weight and packed size. It will take up nearly all the boot space in the average family hatchback.
These tents are made by JD Sports Group and only available in Blacks/ Millets/ Ultimate Outdoors and the price fluctuates almost weekly so sign up to their email list to get the best deal.

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14/7/2018 at 12:34am
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Really appreciate all comments.
Have taken note of weight issue and packing dimentions.   Currently have Volvo estate which is quite a good load carrier.

Millets have the tent on at £480 with a further 20% discount. Comes in just shy of £390. Less than half retail price.

Reckon that's not a bad price.....??


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14/7/2018 at 12:40am
 Location: North London
 Outfit: Berghaus Air 4 8 Roben Green Cone
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Quote: Originally posted by loveclose on 14/7/2018

Millets have the tent on at £480 with a further 20% discount. Comes in just shy of £390. Less than half retail price.

Reckon that's not a bad price.....??



That is a good price!



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15/7/2018 at 4:51pm
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Purchased!!!

Seriously considering the Air Porch while the 20% reduction offer is still going....

Mind you, at a length of 730cm, I'm going to have to find somewhere to try the tent out! Don't reckon my front lawn is long enough....!!!

All exciting stuff.

Got a tent to sell now, too....!!


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15/7/2018 at 11:53pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Kampa Croyde 6 Air Classic
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Family next to us had the air 8 with awning on our last trip.

The awning was great as it was free standing so they left all some of their gear under it while packing up the tent.

Was decent weather at the time, but I expect wet weather that would be a decent help if like me, you can't put the tent in last.


16/7/2018 at 5:27pm
 Location: Manchester
 Outfit: Berghaus Air 4
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I've got an Air 4 and they are tremendous tents. Mine suffered a lot of torrential rain last year as the summer was nothing like this one seems to be, the thing was very waterproof indeed.

I've wrapped the beams in tape to give them extra strength, seems to work very well.



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