You can just tie the guys on, I however tie the end of the guy to a small carabiner which I then attach to the tent guy points, guys can retain moisture longer than the canvas so this way I can easily take them off. removing the worry of them holding moisture and transferring to he canvas when packed away.
I think others on here have soaked guy lines in fabsil to stop the guys taking on moisture, not something I have done
As for the sliders I use camcleats, far easier to adjust and do not slip see link for picture 2nd from last item on page
A small collapsible step for getting into bed, we have a low one for us and a slightly higher one for the kids, double up as stools or little tables during the day.
------------- From tents to trailer tents to a tin tent to an air tent to trailer tent and back to tin tent!
Whether you should wait for good weather is very personal - if your wife doesn't mind being wet and cold and happy to put up with a little discomfort, then you will be fine.
My route to a trailer tent 5 years ago was very similar to yours: I had spent many happy years as a child in my Parents Raclet Iris Delux Trailer tent in the 1980's. One day I came home with a Cabanon Galaxy, that I bought at a bargain price (actually it did turn out to be an absolute bargain). However, first camping trip in June was a disaster - we went out in Derbyshire, it rained all weekend, it was cold, we were pitched next door to the campers from hell, who were intent on holding a 48 hour party, which involved highly improbably quantities of alchohol, and we were woefully underprepared. This was almost the start and end of our trailer tent holidays and my wife vowed never to spend another night in the thing. Luckily a vey wet summer, and lack of money to go on a package holiday abroad meant that my wife reluctantly agreed to go to Spain with the Trailer tent. We had a fantastic holiday and the rest is history
I would say that these items are essential to camping at this time of year: Small heater for the tent. Electric blanket (makes so much difference and will keep you warm at night).
Thanks ever so much, never thought of a step! Every forum I read also keeps on about these delta ground anchors, are they really that good?
------------- First Year Camping 2013
April - Clithroe Club Site
May - Mablethorpe
June - Troutbeck
July/August- 4 Weeks in France Aquinaine, Dordougne, Ardesh and Loire
The nylon deltas are great for guys. We use on our porch awning and they stayed put in sandy soil all week last year without having to adjust at all. They come out easy aswell
Long rock pegs probably just as good (and better in rocky soil or hardstanding of course) and you can always double up (crossed over) on the corners for a nice secure fix
Talking about deltas and pegging reminded me we also have a storm strap just in case.. We have these http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/caravan/outdoor/product_31535/isabella_storm_strap_and_peg.aspx but bought those when we had a different tt and not sure if I would buy these for the odyssee or go for the usual awning type which go across the front of the awning. Far from essential kit but piece of mind, we have used them once in our previous tt.
------------- From tents to trailer tents to a tin tent to an air tent to trailer tent and back to tin tent!
Bottle opener..added to list.. Now we just need some good weather!!
------------- First Year Camping 2013
April - Clithroe Club Site
May - Mablethorpe
June - Troutbeck
July/August- 4 Weeks in France Aquinaine, Dordougne, Ardesh and Loire
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: 1st Camping Trip & New TT
