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Topic: Camping exhibition Codicote Herts

bridgeywidge

12/5/2012 at 3:08pm
Location: North Herts
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Hi, just come back from this and can safely say there are more tents than last year, but Kampa is missing, ditto Easycamp. Lots of bargains to be had should you be in the market for a new/extra/replacement tent and if you're not, fun to have a mooch around and see them in the flesh. It's in a lovely setting within a garden centre and a pleasant way to while away an hour or two. Didn't buy anything today but I may be going back...without the OH...

Codicote and Wokingham Tent and Accessories Show 2012

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Eileenhoops

12/5/2012 at 7:15pm
Location: Hounslow Middx
Outfit: Sunncamp Constellation 800

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going in 2 weeks with some friends , shame about kampa , cos they're looking for a kalahari 10!

went there 2 years ago and its a lovely place

whhoops just realised the kalahari isnt a kampa lol its a hi gear , did you see any of them there?

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dylan1975

12/5/2012 at 10:09pm
Location: coventry
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shame to far from me and busy at work

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bridgeywidge

13/5/2012 at 8:41am
Location: North Herts
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Hi Eileeen - no Hi Gear (Go Outdoors brand)but masses of other gear (apologies for the pun

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Winner of the 'most interesting thing I spotted' award: a curved windbreak with poles top and bottom (Outwell). Very sturdy - but for over £100 it should be!

Semi-circular windbreak

Ah, another one: the Sunncamp polyester canvas frame tent was cute too.

After going in and out of quite a few models, I'm still struck by the irritating SIG thresholds. Why oh why can't all the tents have fold-down doorways? Some almost need a good run-up... I think the doors could be longer on the outside to cover the join and include velcro or some other kind of closure should that be needed to hermetically seal the tent. I can't be the only one who thinks this?

While I'm on a roll... I still don't see the point of the incredibly sloping fronts on many tents - these cut down on space and would also let rain in via the doors. Or is this just me?

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Eileenhoops

13/5/2012 at 1:00pm
Location: Hounslow Middx
Outfit: Sunncamp Constellation 800

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thanks for the info, much appreciated, i must admit i fell over a few door entrances on my visit there 2 years ago too lol

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ashwellgirl

13/5/2012 at 1:29pm
Location: Herts
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Ooh i didn't realise it was on yet even though i know its May lol. I usually see a post reminding me that it will be happening soon :(
Having my op on Tuesday so may not even get there this year :( Do you know how long it goes on for?
I look around the trailer tents the same way, they never seem to do what i would want them to do lol. Luckily they don't as i can't afford a new one lol.

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bridgeywidge

13/5/2012 at 4:53pm
Location: North Herts
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Hi Ashwellgirl,

Good luck with the op - and a speedy recovery

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It's on until June 10th: there is a mention on the Events listing here with a web link, but here it is to save you looking: Codicote tent show

Yes, trailer tents are ££££££££££

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Ratty

13/5/2012 at 5:01pm
Location: Hertfordshire
Outfit: Lots of tents and a 72 VW Camper

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Camping Exhibition, Codicote, Hertfordshire

12/05/2012 to 10/06/2012

The Codicote Camping and Caravanning Exhibition, held in Hertfordshire just 5 mins from the A1M, offers a massive range of tents, trailer tents and accessories. Including some major brands, check out the tents on display and wander around them at your convenience.

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. and

Saturday to Sunday 09:30am to 5:30 pm.

Situated at the Vanstone Park Garden Centre, 1 mile north of Codicote on the Hitchin Road (B656), Codicote, Hertfordshire. 01438 821544

Click here for the link for this event

Cheers Ratty

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folkie

13/5/2012 at 9:26pm
Location: Bedfordshire
Outfit: Three now - in sig.

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We went yesterday and bought a Vango Omega 250 for only £99 - a really good deal. We're going to dip our toes into the water of motorbike touring this summer so needed a small tent with room to keep the bike gear dry so this was perfect. Probably heading off to Brittany in July

And yes, it's a lovely place to spend a few hours - I could have spent a fortune in the garden centre!

ashwellgirl

14/5/2012 at 9:52pm
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Thanks :) Hopefully will be out and about very soon and fit enough to wander around all those tents :)

Glad to hear you are pleased with your bargain buy folkie :)

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Ratty

15/5/2012 at 6:59pm
Location: Hertfordshire
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We went down there today and what a great show.

Codicote and Wokingham Tent and Accessories Show 2012
Two great shows held in May, June and July in Hertfordshire and Berkshire. Both displaying a massive range of tents and accessories from a variety of brands.

Cheers Ratty

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cal1

15/5/2012 at 11:24pm
Location: Bham
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Any ideas what sort of saving could be made on a Bear Lake 6, retailing on the whole for £999. If anyone notices what they are asking let me know thanks. I assume bartering is expected ?

Thanks in advance

Cal.

bridgeywidge

17/5/2012 at 6:12pm
Location: North Herts
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Cal, why not give them a ring and find out? Number's on the web using the link above

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