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I already have an inner tent and had sussed out the airbed and sleeping bag and we had considered just using that. But then we thought that with a two berth she is likely to want to be outside in the awning if the weather is not very goood as there is a lot more room in that and the inner tent does make a big hole in the usable space. We considered swapping vans but the cost of that makes it a very expensive option, so we are looking at an annex. Also if we make a good job of it from the beginning we will enjoy it more which makes it more likely that we will do it again. Our thoughts are that an annex cost £369 and looking at ebay they sell for about £270 so if we have a disaster and she never comes again we can write the £99 down to experience and move on having tried outr best .

We have an Isabella tall annex.  Unfortunately, the Annex and the poles are both bulky and heavy, so we have rarely found an opportunity to take them with us.

I have seen the new 'one pole' Future Annex and I can definitely see the advantage of the new design.

Unless you specifically need the height of a tall annex (and I can't really see why you would if you only use it for sleeping) - then I would suggest the new design is the one to go for.

On the other hand, if the cost is an issue, you might find a used tall annex, but you aren't going to find a used one in the new design for a while yet.  You could buy a used talll annex and give it a try - and sell it on again if you choose, without losing money.  So that might be worthwhile.

You have just about convinced me that I was correct in the idea that the Fture annex is the way to go. Cost is not really an issue, if I thought I would gain from changing the van I would do so, but the idea of swapping my Hymer for a Bailey Ranger goes against the grain so that is definitely something that is being put on one side. So before long I shall buy a Future Annex and see how we go on. Thank you for your contributions.

Janus

I haven't got any grandkids yet but when I do, I would love to take them caravanning.  Luckily, I have an annex at the ready just in case!

- I wouldn't swap from a Hymer if I had one either!