
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Trailer Tents and Folding Campers

Topic: Decisions, decisions! You`re thoughts..

Post Reply

roofie41

29/7/2013 at 2:42pm
Location: East Yorkshire
Outfit: Hyundai i800 Jamet Arizona TT

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 13/8/2007

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 321
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

In January of this year I bought a Conway Canterbury DL 1993, having wanted a trailer tent for the past few years.
When the weather was right I put it up in the garden.
The rats had been in - one sleeping inner destroyed, front of cabin canvas has two holes - one about 6 inches across the other just 1 inch. The cabin, mattresses and canvas stank of rat urine.
I removed mattresses to garden shed and canvas and awnings to an outbuilding; washed curtains and liners.
The canvas is waterproof - a little grubby in places.
Put it up again this week.
I love it and believe it will serve us well - want to spend some money on replacing, repairing etc.
(no holiday planned this season but may do a couple of 2/3 nighters which we could use the trusty Quebec for!!)
I plan on going to France/Italy/Spain next summer for a minimum of three weeks.
OH isn't getting the trailer tent at all especially after we went to Winfields yesterday and she's fallen in love with a new tent (we have looked at many and have not seen anything either of us loved until now!)
So - do I get the TT shipshape for next summer OR buy the new tent?
Really don't know what to do!

Ruth

alisonme

29/7/2013 at 5:05pm
Location: Manchester
Outfit: Pennine Countryman

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 26/4/2006

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 1637

Site Reviews Total:	6

Site Reviews 2026:	1
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	1
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	4
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	2
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Which tent is it? There are some really lovely ones out there, but personally I wouldn't give up my comfy bed or breathable canvas!

Can you get everything in the boot or will you need a trailer for the kit? Towing does slow you down, and that's worth thinking about if you are planning a long trip.

-------------
All the best,
Alison

vikkiloulou

29/7/2013 at 7:25pm
Location: nottingham
Outfit: conway canterbury dl

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 28/4/2013

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 8

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

we bought the canterbury (1992) earlier this year...its easy to tow, pretty quick to put up and has lots of space. also nice to have the raised sleeping/ sitting area and running water...don't think i could ever go back to a tent.

we have done several weekend trips so far and every time have had other campers come to have a nosey and comment on how spacious it is! i would say repair it, try it for a few trips and then decide!

-------------
Quite clueless!

Ronni54

30/7/2013 at 11:25am
Location: Shropshire
Outfit: None Entered

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/4/2004

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 1783

Site Reviews Total:	42

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	4
Site Reviews 2021:	2
Site Reviews 2020:	6

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	22
Site Nights 2021:	8
Site Nights 2020:	36

My concern would be the dangers of rat urine on the mattresses - google Lyme's disease. I would definitely want to scrap them - you can sometimes buy replacements off Ebay or use airbeds. You will also need to deep clean the cabin and canvas to remove all traces from there.

-------------
Ronni

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Trailer Tents and Folding Campers - Top of Page

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Motorhome and Campervan Show Exeter 20/11 to 22/11

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

5428 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Special Offers]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Tent Reviews]

[Contact Us]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026