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28/12/2009 at 10:10am
Location: Bolton-upon-Dearne Outfit: Vango Icarus 500
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I've done it, I've just ordered my new Vango Icarus 500 (2010).
I posted a topic a while ago to ask people their advice on a new tent, and from your help, I've gone for the Vango.
Thanks very much, I'll make sure I let you all know when it comes :-)------------- The Tentguy cometh
28/12/2009 at 11:31am
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Happy New Tent.
28/12/2009 at 1:35pm
Location: Bolton-upon-Dearne Outfit: Vango Icarus 500
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Thanks a lot :-)------------- The Tentguy cometh
28/12/2009 at 3:04pm
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Well done and happy camping
28/12/2009 at 11:12pm
Location: Norfolk Outfit: Cabanons - 5 of them!
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Excellent!
Let us know what it's like and don't forget pics when you get it pitched!
------------- Anne - mad mum to one - foster mum to many - adoptatent to you guys!
29/12/2009 at 6:20am
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pics please! ------------- every weekend is a dirty weekend!
29/12/2009 at 10:08am
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I can recall earlier this year a fault in the Icarus from some purchasers of this tent inasmuch as the gap between the door flap and the SIG was enough to let in water if it rained. I think that some of it was cured by applying velcro to the door flap.
29/12/2009 at 10:58am
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ArtJackson.....how do i get smileys onto this forum without doing it as a link? i use other forums, just copy and paste, but doesn't seem to work like that here? ------------- every weekend is a dirty weekend!
29/12/2009 at 12:54pm
Location: Bolton-upon-Dearne Outfit: Vango Icarus 500
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Quote: Originally posted by Safeway56 on 29/12/2009
I can recall earlier this year a fault in the Icarus from some purchasers of this tent inasmuch as the gap between the door flap and the SIG was enough to let in water if it rained. I think that some of it was cured by applying velcro to the door flap.
Hi,
Yes, i was reading some of the reviews for it lol Apparently, the 2010 version has had it's design modified. There's now mesh on the front door and a place to hang your light. Maybe they'll have sorted the flap, as well?
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29/12/2009 at 12:55pm
Location: Bolton-upon-Dearne Outfit: Vango Icarus 500
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Quote: Originally posted by fostermum on 28/12/2009
Excellent!
Let us know what it's like and don't forget pics when you get it pitched!
I sure will.
Going to have to go to OH's Mum's house to pitch it lol my garden's not wide enough :-)
------------- The Tentguy cometh
29/12/2009 at 2:51pm
Location: Stafford Outfit: Vango Icarus 400
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Hi
We wanted an Icarus 500, but they were all sold out when we were buying last year, so we got a 400. You've made a great choice if the 400 is anyhting to go by, we love ours, and it withstood some serious gales and storms last August when other sturdier looking tents collapsed.
I did put the recommended velcro on the bottom of the main door, and it seriously reduced the draft and chance of rain getting in.
Happy camping.
29/12/2009 at 3:30pm
Location: Bolton-upon-Dearne Outfit: Vango Icarus 500
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Thanks kyoto49 I was looking at the 400, 500 & 600 and decided the 500 would be best for me regarding the head height and living area versus cost of purchasing
glad to hear you're happy with yours. It's reviews from actual owners that put my mind at rest when buying stuff lol
I'm moving from an Argos/proaction tent so it's a bit of a step going for a brand name tent :-) I'm imagining the quality is going to be much higher than my old one------------- The Tentguy cometh
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