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Hot Topic (no new replies) Anyone else bought a tent this weekend?
Posted by DeborahTurner on 01/05/2022		 35 Replies
3,070 Views 		Last reply seanfdh
on 08/6/2022
 A bank hol, when the tent displays are up? I didn’t even make it to Saturday morning without a new tent…on Fri afternoon took a detour to the CTS on my way between family business in Norfolk an....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Berghaus Air porch repair
Posted by Bullet16 on 07/06/2022		 0 Replies
502 Views 		Last reply Bullet16
on 07/6/2022
 I have a Berghaus air porch that has 2 broken webbing straps that are used to anchor down the beams. I live near Bath and I am looking for any recommendations for a repair service near. ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Newbie campers seeking advice
Posted by LowKee on 02/06/2022		 8 Replies
1,171 Views 		Last reply Ernie DB
on 03/6/2022
 Hey, So me & my partner have been talking about going camping for a while. We've started looking into it a bit more & finding it overwhelming. We're not wanting to spen....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Noobie Question - bedding
Posted by Marmo on 04/04/2022		 13 Replies
2,329 Views 		Last reply Mitchamitri
on 30/5/2022
 Hi all, I am in the process of buying everything from scratch and need some advice in regards to bedding. Is the most popular choice a sleeping bag and a SIM? I shall be camping solo. ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Airgo Stratus 600 repair
Posted by Campingfamil on 29/05/2022		 1 Replies
589 Views 		Last reply Trip Hazard
on 29/5/2022
 Hi all - has anyone had any experience with repairing an Airgo Stratus 600 centre beam? Last year we had a herniated beam - and after having a professional repair done to the stitching that had burst,....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Protect bell tent floor from log burner
Posted by ar2000d on 10/04/2022		 7 Replies
2,158 Views 		Last reply Fiona W
on 28/5/2022
 Hi We are new to bell tents and had a mishap 2nd time we used the log burning stove in our bell tent. The thermometer only said 200C so we kept adding wood then realised is was getting too ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Marktplaats use?
Posted by Basichendo on 10/05/2022		 2 Replies
822 Views 		Last reply Basichendo
on 16/5/2022
 Hi folks, as the kids are now nearly taller than me we are thinking this year will be our last camping for our main holiday. As such I have listed our Holtkamper trailer tent, but wondered if anyone ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Roof top tent ladder ?
Posted by Cornish Rattler on 09/05/2022		 2 Replies
1,072 Views 		Last reply blueexpo97
on 13/5/2022
 Hi guys Sorry if this is a daft question but if going out for the day off site on foot say beach or local shop / pub or what ever do you leave the ladder up or remove / fold away mine is the deta....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Off grid electric set up
Posted by Dioncrozier on 08/05/2022		 2 Replies
798 Views 		Last reply Dioncrozier
on 09/5/2022
 Hi, just wondering if anyone has made a portable power unit before, for when at a site with no electric? I was thinking of using my camp trailer to house, a leisure battery, inverter and solar panel!?....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Obelink Eldorado
Posted by nanashirley on 23/04/2022		 5 Replies
881 Views 		Last reply nanashirley
on 02/5/2022
 I have an Obelink Eldorado which has only been used 3 times, and doubt it will get used in the near future, what sort of price should I be asking for it?....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Roof tented Overlander Take 2
Posted by Cornish Rattler on 11/04/2022		 11 Replies
791 Views 		Last reply Cornish Rattler
on 02/5/2022
 Hi guys Well after a good think we have decided to re-do the boarding out in plywood as we thought when screwing stuff to the MDF like my 2 metal detectors and stuff they may not stay on or come ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Thinking about electric
Posted by JLines on 01/05/2022		 1 Replies
775 Views 		Last reply Monty15
on 01/5/2022
 Just back from a couple of days in Wales. Lovely dry weather but the second night was clear and very cold. As a result there was quite a lot of condensation in the tent. I haven&....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Footprint
Posted by JLines on 18/04/2022		 3 Replies
975 Views 		Last reply SyeJenPlus4
on 25/4/2022
 I hung the footprint over the washing line as it was damp when we packed up. Unfortunately it slipped and rubbed on the paving, leaving a scuffed area but no hole. Wondering whether to reinforce the....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) tent carpet cleaning
Posted by philipb11 on 21/04/2022		 6 Replies
1,646 Views 		Last reply lidds0
on 22/4/2022
 Just got back from my first caming trip since before all the covid lockdowns. it was a good shake out of my equipment but the carpet of my airgo tent did get a bit muddy. I had managed to k....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Pro Action Arizona 8 man tent
Posted by AutumnKing on 12/08/2016		 5 Replies
2,622 Views 		Last reply Cate m
on 21/4/2022
 Hi, Does anyone have the instructions for the Pro Action Arizona 8 man tent that they could send me a copy of? Many thanks, Jo.....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tunnel Tent attempt 2
Posted by Marmo on 15/04/2022		 5 Replies
950 Views 		Last reply daveyjp
on 15/4/2022
 Hi all, 2nd attempt putting up the tent this afternoon. Overall, I'm happy. It certainly went better than last week's hissy fit! My concern, and the photos aren't great, is that on....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Tunnel tent advice
Posted by Marmo on 14/04/2022		 5 Replies
932 Views 		Last reply Bramston
on 15/4/2022
 hi all, bit of advice needed putting up my Coleman Coastline 3 as the instructions are so horrible. Once I have inserted the three poles and raised the rear of the tent and pegged the rear down should....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Vango Winslow ii 500 newbies
Posted by Benrosvall89 on 07/04/2022		 3 Replies
649 Views 		Last reply Bramston
on 10/4/2022
 Evening all, New here and new to camping with my family! we recently bought a Vango Winslow ii 500 tent, myself and my wife used it last weekend and we really enjoyed everything about the ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Inner bit to outer bit thingy
Posted by Marmo on 05/04/2022		 3 Replies
795 Views 		Last reply Bramston
on 06/4/2022
 When it is time to take down my tent would it be unwise to leave the living quarters/bedroom still attached to the main tent/outer shell to make life a little easier when i next put it up? ....   ....more
Hot Topic (no new replies) Guy Lines
Posted by Marmo on 05/04/2022		 3 Replies
972 Views 		Last reply Bramston
on 05/4/2022
 In regards to packing my tent away, is there a particular knot you could recommend to tidy up the guy lines? Thank you.....   ....more

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