I bought the 'Khyam Classic Annexe' in Spring this year and have used in on two of my camping trips this year (10 days & 14 days). It's very good and adds a huge amount of extra space (9 sq. metres). It's as weatherproof as the main tent and has stood up to some fairly strong Norfolk winds, with no problem....
I've found it very easy to pitch, though I attach and secure the roof flap over the main tent, while the main tent (Ridgidome XL Classic) is on it's 'knees'. I leave it hanging on the side of the main tent and finish pitching that as normal, then complete the annexe afterward...
All in all, it's a very useful bit of kit to have and I'd certainly recommend it...
hopefully AndyPandy666 will be along soon, he knows a lot about khyams & annexes.
2tents
Must have 'logged on' as you sent that!... I Wouldn't say I know a lot about them, but I've used 'Khyam Ridgidomes' for five years without any problems, so I'm happy to recommend them... Thanks anyway...
I really want a Khyam annexe, but my tent is the older XL Classic which doesn't have a side door opening.
2tents
I think someone once asked "Would the 'Classic annexe' fit against the large canopy door opening, of a "Classic XXL" rather than the rear 'J' door... I looked, when I last used the annexe in August and couldn't see why it shouldn't... The same should apply to the 'XL Classic' but it would end up nearly 8 metres long! (by 3 metres wide!)...
Unfortunately, like you, I can't see that it would be practical to use the annexe with the older 'XL Classic'. Even if you could fit it against the canopy door. Without the side 'J' door panel to open, I reckon it would get pretty hot inside during warm weather!... Also, if you're bothered about the 'aesthetics', the two might look a bit 'odd' together...
I certainly wouldn't get rid of the maroon 'XL Classic' for the sake of using an annexe. I had the older style 'XXL Classic' and it's still going strong, after five years & still in very good condition. We camped with the friends who now have the tent, earlier this year. The only thing they've had to do, is replace the guylines. They're certainly made to last, that's for sure...
I was just thinking last night.. i don't see why you can't put the annexe against the canopy door. If you were stuck in a field in really bad weather and you were with a group of people you would have a good sized communal sitting area. It would probably get a bit steamy though.
Quote: Originally posted by Andy Pandy 666 on 16/9/2006
Quote: Originally posted by 2tents on 16/9/2006
Hi Andy,
I really want a Khyam annexe, but my tent is the older XL Classic which doesn't have a side door opening.
2tents
I think someone once asked "Would the 'Classic annexe' fit against the large canopy door opening, of a "Classic XXL" rather than the rear 'J' door... I looked, when I last used the annexe in August and couldn't see why it shouldn't... The same should apply to the 'XL Classic' but it would end up nearly 8 metres long! (by 3 metres wide!)...
Unfortunately, like you, I can't see that it would be practical to use the annexe with the older 'XL Classic'. Even if you could fit it against the canopy door. Without the side 'J' door panel to open, I reckon it would get pretty hot inside during warm weather!... Also, if you're bothered about the 'aesthetics', the two might look a bit 'odd' together...
I certainly wouldn't get rid of the maroon 'XL Classic' for the sake of using an annexe. I had the older style 'XXL Classic' and it's still going strong, after five years & still in very good condition. We camped with the friends who now have the tent, earlier this year. The only thing they've had to do, is replace the guylines. They're certainly made to last, that's for sure...
Do you reckon the 4oz fabric is substantially better quality than the current 2oz, then, A.P? What about the weight/bulk trade-off?
To be honest I prefered the heavier fabric, it just felt a bit better quality. In practice though, it doesn't make a jot of difference, the new (lighter) fabric is every bit as weatherproof as before... I had an 'XXL Classic' in the old material and have the smaller 'XL Classic' in the newer stuff, so can't really comment on difference in weight/size of the packed tent, but I don't think it's enough to worry about...
P.S. The 'XXL Classic' is about to be used for it's 6th. season and still going strong, so they do last well...
sooo excited coz im hoping to use it on saturday (waiting for it to arrive first!)
anyway, i was thinking, could two annexes be put on the main tent at the same time? or maybe a porch by the smaller J door and then an annexe by the large canopy opening??
my family is growing, so it would be great to have loads of space plus somewhere else to leave the wellies!!
would the classic annexe fit the ontario 8 .....it has side opening door, as I need an annexe for it and cant get hold of one if someone can help please
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Topic: Khyam Annexe
