By: Johntheprint Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating: Date: 07/05/2008
We changed from I think the Family vario 600 not a lot of difference but has the sewn in ground sheet, an extra panel in the length of the tent, plus small storage extension. Bedrooms 4 plus 2 is ideal for us as normally it is just the two of us which gives good room in one and allows us to have the odd visitors sleeping or the second bedroom is used for storage and clothes etc.
We camped at Easter in this tent and had 4 inch of snow in the night, it collapse the main poles down to almost ground levels without any damage. Our only criticism and it is a small one, although in our tent there are hanging points for electric lights there no cable exits from the bedrooms as there was in the old one which is a bit messy having to use the main door zips for the cable.
Everything else is first class with room in the main area to sit 10 adults around a couple of tables for a few drinks, games or quiz in the evening.
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By: Bettyj69 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 31/05/2008
We bought this last year (October) and have just used it for the first time. Wow - we are so pleased and very impressed with the tent.
Lots of living space, lots of light. We were able to fit a double airbed in the '2' room - which some people had said they were unable too.
The annexe was great for storing luggage.
We found this so much easier to put up than our previous tent (Vango Colorado 800dlx).
The only problem we had was some mud/water came through the seams of the groundsheet - we did have horrendous weather!
We are so glad we bought this model.
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By: TheThrashers Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 13/08/2008
This is our First tent, and we have just spent our first weekend camping. The Vario 600 plus is fantastic it does not take to long to put up and take down and because of the large living space is a dream to camp in (no getting under each others feet when stuck inside). The tent managed 3 hours of thunder storms and very heavy rain on the first night, heavy rain day two and three and very high winds and driving rain on night 4. We had no leaks and felt safe in the high winds, with the fitted ground sheet the tent kept the rain water and wind out and with the windows and skylights did not feel dull and enclosed with the doors closed.We found this tent on display at a camping show in March 2008 and paid £270 for it (new).
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By: Creepycrawlies Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 25/02/2009
Agree with all other positive comments, we have found this tent to be fantastic. Its put up with some hefty weather! Snow and hail storm in July 07 on its first trip (as well as lots and lots of rain) and a magnificent thunder and lightning show in France last year 08 (We did chicken though and watched the two storms collide above us in the car, middle of the night), although as advised we bought down the sun canopy for fear of it getting damaged. The tent didn't batter an eyelid (or loose a guy). Plenty of space to bring in chairs etc overnight, and lovely to hide away our four teir clothes storage thingamy in the wardrobe extension. We have a double height double bed - posh campers us, and this fitted nicely with room to walk around in the bigger bedroom. Our children are still rather small and enjoy being together in the smaller room (2 singles or a double airbed fit fine). Our previous tent was very dark and and a dome tent so this really is so much easier to move around in. Cant remember exactly how much we bought it for £300 approx new I think including the canopy. Love it, get quite a few visitors for a nosey. Only possible downside- it is really huge so you need to check pitch sizes are adequate when you book!
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By: Russells Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 05/04/2009
Having owned several tents in the past, this tent is far superior in quality and sturdiness. We love its size and ease of putting up. The side awning is ideal for our porta-loo. It is light and airy. The sewn-in ground sheet keeps us warm and snug in the heaviest winds. Can't wait to go away for our fortnight's holiday in August to Cornwall.
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By: Crossfire Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 06/05/2011
Purchased this tent in 2010 after having the vario 400 for a couple of years. We needed a bit more room when we went away for longer trips. Really like this tent. Loads of room when the weather is bad and found there was no problems when battered with the wind and rain. Good addition is the canopy to allow you to cook outside.
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By: Barnettc Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 31/08/2009
We purchased this tent last summer and have been really pleased with it. After a lot of research we decided on this tent for the size of living space and also how light it was (as in day light not weight!).
After going in other tents they felt dark and dingy where as this felt very light and spacious. We have two children under 3 and on those wet days - the space is definitely needed and made full use of.
We also purchases the full canopy which gives us a large dry outdoor space - again well worth the money
All in all a fantastic tent.
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By: The bfg Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 15/05/2010
I have had my vario 600 for 4 yrs now and have never had any problems with it .
I can have it erected in about 25 mins on a good day and 45 mins on a wet and windy day.
I am gutted that they have stopped making this model that I have, with the extra section and the clear roof panels .
These are great for watching the night stars.
And the SIG has never let me down even when we were pitched and we had a 2 inch puddle under the middle off the tent .It was like our own water bed . But not a drop of water got in to the tent .
I will definitely try and find the same tent again.
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By: Amanda and co Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2009 Rating: Date: 21/06/2009
Having only read up on this tent on the internet and not actually seen one up and tried to buy one second hand we purchased a brand new one in March. We are so pleased with the size of the living and bedroom areas especially the width in the living area. Our two boys have the bedroom for two and we have the bedroom for four. Bedroom for two fits a double air bed only and not two singles. 4 berth bedroom comfortably fits two double air beds or one double and single.
The annexe we have used for cooking in or as a changing room. Plenty of pockets for putting all the bits and pieces away. Very light as lots of windows and we especially like the front windows for looking out. Purchased the footprint and carpet to go with it and pleased with both.
Only gripe would be its not so easy to put up and take down as our other previously owned tunnel tent the campus Indiana 8 and as other reviews have said it is easy. But with any tent this is something you don't know until you purchase and put it up. We have one small leak where the taped seam is not finished off in the annexe. Have only done 8 nights so far and we have had sun, persistent rain and very strong winds and the tent has held up to all.We would recommend.
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By: John @Langley Mill Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating: Date: 04/06/2011
This is one big tent. We had a few problems putting the tent up on uneven ground but got there eventually. The size is immense with loads of room to actually live in, plenty of storage space etc. This tent has plenty of positives and only a couple of negatives. The side porch arch poles bent and broke when erecting and the draft from the inner extension can be quite bad quite bad on cool breezy nights. Overall this is a beaut. Anybody know where to get some spares for it from?
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NEW WIDER VERSION OF OUR TOP SELLING FAMILY TUNNEL TENT, NOW WITH AN EXTENDED STOREROOM AND A FITTED CANOPY TO FRONT AND SIDE.
Sleeps: 6 Pitching: Flysheet first Hydrostatic Head: 3000mm Poles: X-Flex (With five year guarantee) Inner Tent: Breathable Polyester Groundsheet: Sewn into Flysheet Weight: 37.5kg Height: 220cm
EXTRA FEATURES:
Integral Sun Canopy Front door and side door with covered porch Enclosed Storeroom extension area with ventilation Internal side support bars Two separate inners 4+2 Removable divider curtain to 4 berth inner Two front windows with curtains Five half vent side windows Two roof light windows Cable entry point Cable tidy ‘O’ ring hanging points in living area and both bedrooms Central organiser Two wall organisers Double seamed zips on doors Secondary mesh to inner tent doors Six triangular pockets to inner tents Zipped rear vents to inner tents Additional valance/mudwall for extra protection Full sun canopy extension available
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THIS MODEL:
*MADE TO MEASURE CARPET *FOOTPRINT GROUNDSHEET *FULL SUN CANOPY EXTENSION
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