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Subject Topic: diablo 900 or brekenridge deluxe? Post Reply Post New Topic
25/4/2006 at 5:44pm
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hi everybody im new to the forum.we are buying a new tent and we have narrowed it down to these 2.can anybody give me any advice on the pros and cons of these tents,so we can make our minds up.. any help greatly appreciated.. thanks in advance... carl


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25/4/2006 at 7:54pm
 Location: Wiltshire
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Hi

I'm sure that those who own these tents will be able to give you loads of good advice. I've only seen them up in displays and we were originally taken by the Diablos but didn't really like them when we saw them up. It was the pod (sleeping) spaces we didn't like as they seemed quite small and the sides sloped.  In the end we bought a more expensive Outwell Nebraska xl, which gives us the porch space, living area and 2 x 4 birth inners which we can easily stand up (including my 13 year old who is taller than me and still growing!)

It's worth finding somewhere to see them on display and look for yourself - it gives you more of an idea.

Enjoy looking



25/4/2006 at 7:56pm
 Location: Mid-Wales UK
 Outfit: VW + Bailey Pageant Burgundy 08
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Virtually the only difference in these two tents is the bedroom pods. The Brekenridge has an extra pole per pod so it doesn't slope nearly as sharply as it does in the Diablo.

We had the same dilemma and went for the Brekenridge. Fabulous tent and currently the 2005 model can be bought at a fraction of the new Khyam price.



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25/4/2006 at 11:48pm
 Location: Sale
 Outfit: Khyam Harewood Dlx Montana 4 Diablo6
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We looked at both tents and had the same thoughts. In the end we went for the diablo and have no complaints about the tent. However we only have 2 people in a pod and I think if there were 3 the one at the edge would endup sleeping with a flysheet in their face especially after you take the airbed into account.

Don't think you will be disapointed by either tent.



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26/4/2006 at 12:18am
 Location: South Gloucestershire
 Outfit: Avondale Kingfisher Super 1979
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If you take your time pitching the diablo then you will be seriously impressed by it and there shouldn't be a problem with the pods if someone is inside when pegging out. It's warm and very light and airy the porch is perfect if you dont want to take a utility tent with you.


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26/4/2006 at 8:12pm
 Location: Warrington Cheshire
 Outfit: Vango Aspen 500 and a Diablo 900
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The diablo is excellent as the porch and living area are huge so you've got space where you need it. I can vouch for it standing up to gale force winds and horizontal Welsh rain.

Comments about the bedrooms are valid. They do slope a lot so to sleep the correct way around someone will end up with the inner in their face. we actually had to turn a double air bed around so that our heads were sticking out of the bedroom for this reason.

I've just bought the Vango Aspen 500 as well and it is AWESOME. They do a bigger one so check it out if it's not too late.

Not familiar with the other model so sorry, can't help there.



27/4/2006 at 11:23am
 Location: Nottingham
 Outfit: Vango Diablo 900
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I would suggest the Diablo (but I am bias!!!)

We have a 900 and it suits us (family of 4) just fine.  Had ours for 2 seasons now and its still in great shape, can't wait to get away again this year!!!

When we were lookin 2 years ago the main choice was the diablo or the hartford, now there seems to be a lot more choice so really I would suggest go with your instincts.

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27/4/2006 at 12:34pm
 Location: Suffolk
 Outfit: Diablo 900 Landrover Freelander
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Just to agree with Woofy .... the Diablo 900 - we have ours for a family of 3 + kayaking kit.

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