Groundsheets. The Camplet has a loose groundsheet and mud skirts that peg out. It was our first TT and we expected no different since our previous tents had worked this way. We never had any difficulties with this system, but the dog did find it easy to get out!
The Jamet was zip in. I can't say I noticed any difference in bugs or draughts, but it was a godsend with the dog! It was really easy to zip in, and quicker to set up since it only had four pegging points, and we didn't really need to use them. If for some reason you are having trouble lining it up, or want to speed up the process you don't have to use the zips!
With the Combi Camp we are back to a loose groundsheet but on this one the mud skirts tuck under and can be pegged down. Again, no difference in comfort levels, but it takes a bit longer to sort out. Our slightly tubby Cairn Terrier can't get out, but the new live wire Jack Russell can! She can't do it quickly though, and I've just altered a generic groundsheet to fit better and peg down, so I'm hoping that will work better next year.
Of the three my favourite has to be the zip in. Its quicker because there's no pegging of mud skirts, and its secure with the dogs. Second is what we have now. It's just as snug but more time consuming to fit and not dog proof. Peg out has to be the least effective for me, but there's really very, very little in it, and it's mostly because of the dogs. Don't base your choice on groundsheet, it doesn't make that much difference, but I do agree that if you can get it zip in is the way to go!
We have just brought a Raclet Solena absolutely fabulous it can be erected in around 3 minutes by one person then extra time to set up awning and sleeping annex if theres more than two of you. with this you get to sleep off the ground on a comfy bed and it has a hard top also comes with a zip in ground sheet.I have been camping all my life for the last 20 or so in a caravan but storage is always a problem so we went back to a tent and loved it,i suppose to some we have taken a backwood step but the tent is much more fun and a lot less hassle so we have now upgraded to a trailer tent, its light easy to tow and pitch loads of space but very cosy too. I only wish we had done it years ago. we considered a Camplet they are very nice but settled for the Solena because they are a lot cheaper without a compromise of quality and the awnings detachable unlike the camplet so if you did come home after a wet trip to dry for us would be simpler as we have a small garden i.e trailer cabin fits on front drive and wet awning drapes over washing line. Only downside is theres no fixed cooker like the camplet has on the other hand it don't matter you don't get one in a tent
There are a few things to look out for when buying any trailer tent or folding camper. Hopefully, most of them are covered here; Used Camper Buyers Guide
There's also an article on there telling you what you will need to think about, once you've bought one; What Else Will I Need?
By the way, Scott, you also mentioned, earlier in this thread, about the towing limits. Hopefully, this explains it all clearly; UK Towing Laws
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There are a few things to look out for when buying any trailer tent or folding camper. Hopefully, most of them are covered here; Used Camper Buyers Guide
There's also an article on there telling you what you will need to think about, once you've bought one; What Else Will I Need?
By the way, Scott, you also mentioned, earlier in this thread, about the towing limits. Hopefully, this explains it all clearly; UK Towing Laws
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