Quote: Originally posted by Homer1961 on 20/7/2006
We've decided we want one that has a SIG and you put up in 'one'...like the Outwell Montana 4/6 ( good video on yeomans site )
From a previous SIG list, the tents that can go up flysheet first or as one were listed as:
Sunncamp:
Vario (#)
Haven (#)
Evolution (#)
Ventura (#)
Aspen
Aurora (#)
Outwell
Nebraska (#)
SunValley (#)
Montana (#)
Lakes (#)
Coleman
Magellan (#)
Weathermaster (05)
Outdoor Revolution
VRX Scenic 5.0i (#)
From this list the "cheaper than a Montana" ones would be the Auora, VRX Scenic 5i, Magellan, Evolution & Ventura.
I personally can vouch for the Auora as a darn good tent (but it needs two people to put it up, it is not a single handed tent - not hard, just needs two). A few on here have now got Scenic 5s and Evolutions, so they could give you input. the Magellan and Ventura I know very little about, other than standing in them at the Wokingham show a few weeks ago.
With a preference for seporated bedrooms, for a bit of privacy with the boys, I would start with the Vango Aurora 600/800 or Coleman Magellan as tents to go and see.
------------- Big Bunny
Robens Valley Lodge & Cabanon Pyramide 6 "... kids you distract the bear, while I run to the car...."
Quote: Originally posted by Homer1961 on 20/7/2006
did they make the montana in 2005 , as if could find one it would prob be cheaper than the 2006 model ??
Yes, but it had braking pole problems, so you would be advised to find one that had replacement poles. Do a search in the archives and you should get all the details.
------------- Big Bunny
Robens Valley Lodge & Cabanon Pyramide 6 "... kids you distract the bear, while I run to the car...."
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looked at those suggested but wanting one with a full SIG like the montana , thats easy like it to erect all in one , also has good windows for light , good bedroom sizes etc
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