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Hot Topic (no new replies) Anyone for garden camping?
Posted by bridgeywidge on 19/07/2022		 7 Replies
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on 23/7/2022
 Anyone out there also taking refuge overnight in their gardens, with a 'B&B' heat-retreat that feels a veritable 'home from home' .b....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) What have I got?
Posted by HappyCamper1971 on 13/07/2022		 22 Replies
2,035 Views 		Last reply addy01
on 20/7/2022
 I have inherited this tent from the in laws after bereavement and I have no idea what it is. Can anyone shed any light on it? One of the bags we have has got a label with 'San Rem....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Scarcity of 4.5kg Butane - Portable Hob
Posted by junglesim on 18/07/2022		 14 Replies
1,116 Views 		Last reply junglesim
on 20/7/2022
 Hello. As I suspect most your will know you cannot get refills of Calor Gas 4.5kg butane bottle for love nor money. I have a few trips coming up which have EHUs of 10amps and I am pretty certain that....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tent insurance
Posted by Southcoastcamper on 19/07/2022		 2 Replies
795 Views 		Last reply Southcoastcamper
on 19/7/2022
 Bottom line is it worth it? Does it cover anything our travel, car and household insurance does not cover? We have used ClubCare for the past 7 years Our tent is over 5 years old so although expensive....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Electric for tent
Posted by ElaineT on 04/06/2022		 22 Replies
2,711 Views 		Last reply hartfordxxl100
on 18/7/2022
 I have camped for years without electric. Gas powered everything. My daughter uses a hook up. My daughter in law uses some kind of generator. I want to keep my phone charged and use a heater when nece....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Insuring camping gear
Posted by nora on 16/07/2022		 4 Replies
1,291 Views 		Last reply Belle-tent
on 17/7/2022
 I want to insure my trailer . Plus all camping gear Can a small trailer be added to car insurance x Do travel insurance cover camping gear ? ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Wonky Tent 🤔
Posted by JenAndThem on 14/07/2022		 8 Replies
1,112 Views 		Last reply Bramston
on 16/7/2022
 Hi all. This is my first post and I’m hoping it’s in the right bit. I have an old ring and pin (technical term 🤷🏻‍♀️) tent. Each time I put it up the....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Power supply for camping
Posted by Mickash01 on 07/07/2022		 3 Replies
907 Views 		Last reply Mitchamitri
on 08/7/2022
  Hi, If I bought the 16 to 13 converter shown in the picture, would this connect to a re....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Putting lights in a bell tent?
Posted by Mogzx on 27/06/2022		 5 Replies
2,655 Views 		Last reply Belle-tent
on 07/7/2022
 We have set up a few bell tents for camping but cannot figure out how to get fairy lights in the tent! Seen loads of set ups online that look beautiful and we would love to have some. We don't ha....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Double camp bed advice
Posted by SG24 on 11/06/2022		 10 Replies
4,378 Views 		Last reply SG24
on 05/7/2022
 Hi all, Deciding to go down the campbed and self inflating mat route for a comfy night's sleep! However cannot seem to find any info on what the best option would be. Doub....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Camping abroad
Posted by Virsec on 26/06/2022		 22 Replies
1,896 Views 		Last reply Virsec
on 03/7/2022
 Hi, we have just started camping this year, we have a Hi-Gear Hampton 4. Next year we're hoping to travel down to Spain. How do we find out which tents are suitable for Europe and hopefully their....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Compact fast pitch tent for family of 4
Posted by BlownDownTent on 09/06/2022		 7 Replies
2,423 Views 		Last reply urbster
on 03/7/2022
 Hello all, We are off to the south of France later this year. I was originally planning on doing the drive in one hit, but as time goes by I’m starting to think it’s unrealistic. So I’m currently pla....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Sealant
Posted by dashriprod on 16/05/2022		 4 Replies
954 Views 		Last reply woodcock_s
on 02/7/2022
 Just back from Buxton on a two nighter in the Khyam Freelander. Absolutely hoofed it down Sunday, all night. Looks like I have a significant leak from the seams where the bed attaches to the main dome....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tent recommendations for beginners
Posted by Rcw123 on 26/06/2022		 5 Replies
1,052 Views 		Last reply bridgeywidge
on 29/6/2022
 Hi everyone I'm looking to buy our first tent so we can start annual camping trips as a family. We're a family of 3 (little boy who turns 1 this August) I&....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Suggestions for a 9 day trip to Outer Heb
Posted by Wet Never Again on 23/06/2022		 13 Replies
1,230 Views 		Last reply gari
on 25/6/2022
 With a 12 and 10 year old! We did Mull last year and loved it, so now looking further afield, but aren't sure if there's enough to do with the kids. Anyone else been camping g wi....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Spares & Repairs
Posted by Graham Leitch on 19/06/2022		 0 Replies
571 Views 		Last reply Graham Leitch
on 19/6/2022
 Does anyone have experience finding original Cabanon spares in the UK or shipped from abroad? Looking to replace an inner tent for a Calais plus some other bits. Seen the universal options, not sure a....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) sticky tent
Posted by dazhall on 06/06/2008		 20 Replies
14,271 Views 		Last reply franbee
on 18/6/2022
      just come back from a weeks camping in the lakes, we pitched our tent under a large tree, when packing the tent away it is all covered in all this stic....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Roof tents
Posted by marrajack on 12/06/2022		 5 Replies
790 Views 		Last reply Discoverystu
on 13/6/2022
 First post so hope it’s ok As a family me and Mrs Marrajack have camped and used to have a wee camper There has been a rise in number of roof tents available. Any information on the ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) waterproofing sunncamp shadow 600
Posted by TheBiddicks on 29/05/2022		 3 Replies
889 Views 		Last reply urbster
on 12/6/2022
 hello all, We are getting excited to go to brittany in july. Our sunncamp shadow 600 has not had proper use since 2018 ( only weekends where no rain was guaranteed!), its 12 years old and from memory ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Pump for Berghaus Air
Posted by paulfoel on 06/06/2022		 9 Replies
4,490 Views 		Last reply gari
on 08/6/2022
 Seen people mention Kampa Gale which is great I guess if you're car is close by. BTW does this have the screw-fit sort of connector for the Berghaus tent (not sure which model I have). ....   ....more

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