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which one shall i buy.....and how long to put up....VANGO DIABLO 900...OR THE OUTWELL HARTFORD XL............2006 MODELS

...HELP ME......MARK

I love Outwells but the Hartfords used to suffer from 'bedroom droop' so to speak

Not sure if the 2006 models are better I'm sure someone will enlighten us soon.

I asked a very similar question last year (link below).  I, like Camper Pete am a real fan of the quality of the Outwells although this year's Hartfords are quite different from last year's.  My friend got the Vango and is really happy with it - especially the extra porch size.  The Hartford porch is a little small but this year there's a new canopy to go with it.  I love the windows in the Hartford - much better than the Vango I think.  Although I do love our Hartford, if I could choose again, I would seriously consider the Outwell Montana 6. Best thing to do is go to a tent show and have a good look around.  Good luck!

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We've just been looking at these tents...I like the Hartford as it''s nice and bright, brighter than the Diablo...Only reason we aren't getting either is the bedrooms...we tried a double coleman airbed in the bedroom of the hartford and the roof was just too close for comfort..felt quite claustrophobic..i'm tall too so I think that makes me want more height....really want the monty 6 but too big for us so kyham yale it is!

good luck...it's so difficult!

Hi there,

I've a diablo 600 and it's a great tent...same as 900 but one less bedroom. I've viewed the 2006 Diablo and harford xl and there's pro's and con's with each, you'll have to weigh up what's more important to you.

The Diablo has a bigger porch which personally I find really useful. The Hartford is a lot brighter inside as it has bigger windows and a skylight in the living area.It can feel a bit like going into a cave sometimes with the Diablo. The bedrooms in the Hartford are quite small but to be honest neither offer much in the way of headroom and the bedrooms in both do tend to suffer from a bit of sag. I don't think there would be much between them as far as pitching goes...allow about an hour.

Now the Hartford with the addition of the Outwell canopy might be an option worth considering.

Personally I've decided on an Outwell Nebraska this year. I don't know what your budget is but I'm sure you'll be delighted with either tent, they are both good choices, and like I said, I think it just comes down to your personal preference.

Enjoy the new season!!

John

Gee.......i can only thank everyone of you for your replys.....we have gone back to the camp shop ( 20th time ).and was there about  two hours.....and finally decided on the vango diablo 900. £329:99.......the outwell hartford was £299:99 + a canopy at £69:99......a total cost of £370.....going by all your reviews we decided on the vangodiablo 900 .and look forward to be going on our camping  trip in two weeks....mind you i will be putting up the tent at the weekend a few times for practice....dont want to be arriving on campsite and look a doungnut .

please keep me informed about anything else i should know.....love you all.....want to swing   lol

Quote: Originally posted by nickandsally on 06/4/2006

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whats the hartford like to put up in the rain and wind plz

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