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By: CarerQuie Reason: I've used one Made in: 2005 Rating:  Date: 15/08/2008
I have just returned from a 4 night break with 3 children in this tent.
It wasn't a brand new one; I bought it secondhand because I knew it was a good make.
It bowed alarmingly in Wednesday's storm but the only damage was two torn guy ropes.They were easily replaced.
I was very impressed that it withstood the prevailing conditions because my friend's (new) tent was utterly destroyed;poles snapping and splintering.
I am going to keep this tent as a back up because it would be useful if 3 of us were going camping.
I found the 5 person suggestion to be rather optimistic and the living area wouldn't have accommodated 5.
All in all a very good tent for a small group.
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By: Katelilyb Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating:  Date: 13/08/2008
We used this tent for a family weekend away in the sun and it was perfect, but when we took it away during a very windy week it was a disaster. It stood up to the rain reasonably well with just a few leaks - but it is not sufficiently sturdy to cope with strong winds. The front kept collapsing in the wind, and then the pole shattered in three places. Ended up having to come home early.
Would not recommend for anything other than short stays in pleasant weather.
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By: Jules N Rob Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating:  Date: 11/08/2008
This has been a great tent. Used for at least 6 camping trips including a two week holiday last year.
We only got a new tent as our Labrador needs more space then this tent can offer.
The only reason it didn't get a 10 was because of the problems we had when it was windy.
On one occasion, We had to swap bedrooms with our nephew who was 7 in the middle of the night as the wind was blowing the back right corner right into the tent. It wasn't blowing a gale, just a few gusts which woke him up every time.(as he was getting hit by the wall of the tent)
We have used it many times since then and it has never leaked or had any lasting damage. We have tried making the guy lines extra tight and changing there position in the ground but if its windy, this tent just does not react well.
We attached a vango large canopy to it this summer and it worked really well, but can't be used in even the slightest wind with this tent as it isn't strong enough to hold it so be became a bit of a nightmare having to collapse the canopy every time we wanted to go out!
We also took a point off as I fail to see how you would fit 5 people in it, though we never tried. A smaller than double ready bed and 2 small kids ready beds fit but all were touching. You could not of squeezed anyone else into it!
We don't plan to get rid of our venture 500, it will be kept on stand by 'just in case'!
I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who has more than 1 child or anyone with a large dog, when the weather is bad, we had to lock our poor dog in the boot of the car as we simply couldn't fit him in the porch area with us and a child. He would of had far to much fun with the air beds if we had let him in the bedrooms. Labrador puppies like to chew :-)
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By: ElizaD Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating:  Date: 21/07/2008
We bought ours for £59 from Go Outdoors - they said it was last year's model (it's sage/laurel). We are first time campers (well since school anyway!) and think this tent is great. Even at the full price it would be a bargain. There are only 2 of us and the space is great. During our recent trip to Norfolk, we encountered endless rain for 24 hours - it never let a single drop in, apart from at the bottom of one zip that I hadn't fastened properly. We have bought the footprint groundsheet and the carpet to make it more homely, and to be honest, I don't think we could do any better for the money. It would definitely be cramped for 5 adults, but for 2 adults and 2 children it would be fine. We could easily spend a week in it no problem. The quality is brilliant.
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By: Drog Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating: Date: 04/07/2008
We travelled 14 days through France to Andorra and erected it quickly and easily in all weathers. It was a great success and was dry and comfortable. It was an ideal tent for two of us travelling with all mod cons with just enough room for table and chairs and camp kitchen in living room and portaloo and TV in divided bedroom. It let us down however in may 2007 when weekending near Morecambe. The wind was gale force and most of the site binbagged there tents and slept in cars or went home during night. Our tent distorted and the front hoop snapped and shredded in spite of ingenious guys and pegging. A replacement pole was supplied within 10 days and we were soon back in action. BTW our grandchildren love staying in it with us. Perhaps internal crossbracing would help in bad weather.
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By: Shridd Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2005 Rating: Date: 30/06/2008
Absolutely brilliant! Especially for 2 people. You can get a double airbed + large suitcase (used as headboard) in the undivided bedroom and have room and height (6') to each get dressed/undressed simultaneously too! Plus your own door for late night 'visits' to the bucket ensures you do not need to disturb your partner. Living area great - room for table for dining, sitting out of elements, etc but unfortunately not enough room for the double burner stove too (would have given 10/10 if been so).
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By: Rogueslayer Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2008 Rating:  Date: 28/06/2008
I bought this tent for my first ever camping trip on my own and im delighted with it. I found it straight forward to pitch and there was lots of room. I really liked the fact you can stand up in the bedroom it made dressing much easier. The living area was fine for me or a couple but it would be cramped for anymore. Although I did see a family with the sun awning on there's and they looked to have much more room. I also liked the full ground sheet in the bedroom as I am adverse to sharing my bed with anything that has more legs than me ! The tent stood up to some heavy rain and strong wind well. Excellent value for money.
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By: Allan_1983a Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2003 Rating: Date: 11/06/2008
Me and brother (both experienced campers) bought this tent in 2003 for a two weeks camping stint. The first time we put it up, in a bit of wind, the pole snapped. We did some quick camping DIY involving black tape and it lasted the two weeks without a problem, it was great! Now me and the girlfriend are using it, she had never camped before and we still manage to erect in 15 mins! so I couldnt say enough good things about it! Only bit would be the living space but as said earlier if you get the porch attachement its fine!
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By: Ai U.K. Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2007 Rating: Date: 07/06/2008
I originally bought a Venture 500 for my dad to accompany us on camping trips as we had a Diablo 600, since then I have bought another for myself as they really are perfect for short trips and weekends as the Diablo is a little too big just for a weekend.
They have both survived everything the good old British weather can throw at you and have never leaked, ripped or shown any sign of wear throughout gales and strong winds etc.
They sleep 2 adults and 1 child fairly comfortably but any more than that I imagine would be crowded, certainly not a 5 berth.
The living area may be a little small but if you add a large Vango sun canopy this makes a massive difference, you can use a windbreak to close the end off if the weather isn't the best.
I would recommend using rock/bivvy pegs to peg out the corners in bad weather, the seem to hold the shape of the tent better if the weather is bad.
All in all I really like this tent and it is great for weekends etc, can be put up and taken down on your own in under 20 mins once you've done it once. Great value for money.
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By: Janners Hat Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2006 Rating: Date: 03/06/2008
This is an excellent value for money tent that is of a good quality, easy to pitch with reasonable internal space.
We have used this tent during the storms in May 2007 and while we suffered no damage or leaking the poles did appear to distort easily in the high winds making for an interesting couple of nights away. Saying that, the tent did stand up to the gales and there was no lasting damage.
Overall, a good tent for short family trips.
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Manufacturer's Description
This is a classic small family dome tent with and extended porch area that forms the main living space. The Vango Venture 500 also features excellent head height throughout, a large front panel door and a side 'J' door for in/out flexibility. The PE groundsheet (5000mm hydrostatic head) is completely detachable for ease of cleaning however, when in place inside the tents, the 'riser' trim of the groundsheet will ensure that it will exclude the worst of the elements.
The bedroom, although advertised as a 5-berth will more comfortably sleep four - and there is a divider curtain down the centre for of the bedrooms for privacy. Other features include, two 'Crystal Clear' windows with internal covers, multiple vents, a Protex 3000 durable polyester flysheet (3000mm hydrostatic head), taped seams, colour coded poles and continuous pole sleeves, flysheet first pitching, breathable polyester inner with mesh vents, Powerflex poles, storage pockets, lantern hanging point, carry bag, repair kit. Flame retardant throughout.
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