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Topic: Second hand or new cheaper make??

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dreamer99

12/5/2016 at 1:11pm
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Hi All
We sold our vango 500 last year after we got soaking wet and I had a tantrum and said right that's it no more camping!

Anyway a year on and husband and child are nagging to go camping again, plus they want to take the three dogs, I am compromising at two. So am I better off getting a second hand dearer tent ( worried about mildew if buying from eBay), if not, what can I get that is any good on a £200 budget. Needs a good living area to accommodate dogs and a sewn in groundsheet for no escaping! We have a Starcamper 3 which I love but it's not big enough for woofs as well. Keep going around in circles with my choices... Thanks!

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loydall

13/5/2016 at 1:06pm
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You should be able to get something ok second hand for £200.

If it's on eBay check if the seller mentions how many trips the tent has been used for and for how long.

I've actually seen Outwell polycotton tents going for about £300 which may be better second hand as polycotton is less likely to go brittle and damage through UV exposure.

A new £200 tent to meet your requirements might be pushing it.

Aladi Ruals

13/5/2016 at 1:43pm
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Check out nearlynewtents on ebay they have some good deals on ex demo tents that have been fully inspected before they are sold and I imagine you have a bit of come back should anything go wrong.

They've got a Vango Avington 600 Tent for £200 that may be suitable for you.

Hope that helps :-)

duffs54

14/5/2016 at 9:12am
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Agree with above, you might be able to pick up a bargain due to people upgrading their tents, try gumtree and preloved and the ads on here too.

My son got a great 6berth tent off preloved,owners emigrating and it hadn't sold so just gave it away.

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hankakampa

16/5/2016 at 1:26pm
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how about this nice Vango package - new free delivery right at your budget!...

a good size tent and closed in awning.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vango-Kaveri-500-Tent-and-Canopy-Package-Herbal-Brand-Ne........

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