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Hey!! all you TENT FANATICS, over here please.......

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LadyTophamHatt · 23/04/2006 11:07

This year we are going to start buying camping equipment for future holidays, been camping pre-kids and always went on camping holidays as a child.

Ok, Dh thinks we should get a big frame tent. I'm sure you know the thing I mean. Big window at the front, 2 layers of canvas.
I prefer the big dome tents, they look so much more 21st century for a start.

Which is better?

Also if you have any other helpful hints and tips of stuff to add to our list I'd be grateful.

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leggymamba · 03/05/2006 17:13

The factory second with postage is £200 - thought that was a bargin!

Blandmum · 03/05/2006 17:15

Didn't see that bit. Why is it a second?

leggymamba · 03/05/2006 17:18

the factory seconds are customer returns/trade display /photographic stock. they may have had some use and may have been repaired in some way. (don't panic-they haven't been on holiday for 6 months)

we take all of the khyam seconds so I can't give an accurate description of each tent . we do check each one before it leaves and would not send one if it was not in good condition, however we can't guarantee that the tents will be in 'as new ' condition in each case, so if you are only willing to accept a tent that is brand new, untouched, condition then these bargain priced tents are not for you!

What do you think?

Blandmum · 03/05/2006 17:25

If you are sure any probelms will only be minor/cosmetic....then go for it!

Khyams are a highly respected brand and they really are supposed to be that easy to put up!

Filyjonk · 03/05/2006 18:02

can't get my head round khyams, there are 2 types, yes? The ones that basically put themselves up, and the ones you have to faff around with.

Anyway, we have just bought a Campus, which apparently the same as a faffy khyam, ie its made by the same people, but cheaper. We have the campus harvard and its too big to put up in the garden, which I feel is a good sign.

Peachyclair · 03/05/2006 19:13

If looking at that price range, we just got our Tahoma on ebay for £189.99 including postage, supposed to be good (see my other tent thread) and it's- ta da- bug safe!! it's from a shop rather than a second, and he still had a couple left earlier on there.

Milliways · 03/05/2006 19:27

We have a Khyam Sun Shelter (posh camping gazebo) which is very easy to put up. If you look at the Khyam website you can watch videos of the tents being erected.

madamechocolat · 08/05/2006 14:24

Just bought a haven 800 - and am dying for some good weather to test it out!

Wisp · 08/05/2006 16:39

Hi
Joining the camping club !
DH and I loved it pre kids, but I have decided cheap and cheerful holidays here we come !!
We have 3 kids, nearly 5, 2 and 11 months.
Reeeeeally like the Vango Aspen 500 DLX.
We want a large living space to have a table, cook in/sit in etc, and I like having the bedrooms next to each other at the back, also like the idea of a porch.

My only fear before I bite the bullet and order is that it says it takes 2 people 55 minutes...hmmmmmm I can't see the kids sitting in the car for that long ! :o
Any advice greatly welcomed ! Thank you !

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