We have hartford xl and although great tent we have had problems finding sites that can take us (7mx7m). With 4 pods you may have problems also. In hindsight I should have gone for a tunnel tent as you still get the space but more compact and will fit onto most standard pitches. I would check out the dimensions of tents when pitched and ?ring a few sites you fancy to see if will take you. We have had to buy a second tent for such occasions. Hope this helps
------------- 2026
Various weekends, weather and time permitting
April - Yorkshire and Yorkshire
June - Wiltshire and Oxfordshire
Autumn - North and Scotland
We have a Vango Vista 800 and it as 4 seperate sleeping pods, got it from Go Outdoors for £99 last year but might be a bit more now. Posted a review if you go onto tent reviews.
How about a Royal Montpellier 12? They are not 'easily' available as they are discontinued but i know some websites still have them. 4 sleeping pods, large living area, front porch and SIG.
-------------
Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes
I like the layout of the Sunncamp Vario 900 , the quality of the living space looks much better to me that in either a vis-a-vis tunnel or a multi-pod dome. Also, although its a big tent it will fit onto most pitches unlike a giant dome! You'd also have the option of leaving the extra annexe bedrooms at home if the older children chose not to come along one time.
I was looking at the Ohio XL today. It is not cheap but does have lots of options and may fit on more pitches as it is tunnel tent type.
It only has 3 pods (3 bed, 2 bed and 1 bed) but as it has a front canopy we though you could easily pup a small pup tent under that at night for an older child. That would give them their own space but they would still be really close.
------------- If you see a family struggling to put up the tent then it must be us!
Hi Kim, have you thought about pup tents, when we started we all slept in a small four-man tent which as we all know is good for sleeping two, so as Brats grew up, instead of larger tent, purchased pup tents, and Brats loved it, still room in main tent for meals etc, only bought Lichfield as was great bargain, pup tents are inexpensive and could give you breathing room for a few years till perfect tent comes along, as i`m sure it will.
we are downsizing from our Khyam Ridgipod Excelsior which has two zip in pods as well as capacity to add another (its just we only have the two) Each pod is extremely roomy and sleeps 4 with ease. We also use a four birth porch inner. The beauty of this design is that it is versatile and you take what you need. If you want to know more then do get in touch and I'll send you some pics. We are looking to sell. Its in good condition with groundsheets, etc.
We also have the Excelsior Rigipod with the extra pods and the porch liner, but no sooner had we got it and our kids all started to become teenagers and wanted their own pup tents! It may cost a few quid more each night to stay (on some sites anyway), but it still has to be cheaper than a whole new tent!
Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes
We have an Outwell Georgia XL which has three pods, but huge living area. It is of a similar ilk to the Diablo 900 and Harford XL.
We are going to sell this tent with the footprint groundsheet as I have a bad back and struggle with camping these days and my kids (6+4) can't help pitch the tent!
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
Topic: 4 separate pods
