If this video doesn't put you off nothing will...definitely a job for more than one person with plenty of time on their hands...and no wind to cope with!
If this video doesn't put you off nothing will...definitely a job for more than one person with plenty of time on their hands...and no wind to cope with!
:) - Tent might be up for 3-4 weeks, so a few hours either side doesn't bother me that much
Quote: Originally posted by phathamster on 09/7/2018
I think there is a reason tunnel tents are popular, easy to put up, allow decent amount of practical space.
Often other shapes give a fiddly setup, small rooms spread about really is not useful when co habiting a small space.
Perhaps the addition of a porch awning to give more space but give that option of a quick setup when short staying?
But as always with these types of questions you really need to go and physically see a few tents before making any decisions.
Thanks, I already have an extension/awning, and a dome thingy for kitchen /eating /sitting.
Perhaps a double ended tunnel? The standard tunnel has to be really wide for the bedrooms to be suitable for more than 3 of us just the one end.
How about a vis-vis? Still long and straight, but with living area in the middle, and bedrooms at each end. Usually a "front and back door", one on each side.
Find one with an optional side canopy (and buy it... don't wait!!), so you end up with a "T" shape.
Something like the link below (as an example only, not a recommendation). Scroll down to see the video with side canopy in place.
EDIT: Et Voila... The aforementioned... and almost forgotten... link! Doh!
Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 09/7/2018
How about a vis-vis? Still long and straight, but with living area in the middle, and bedrooms at each end. Usually a "front and back door", one on each side.
Find one with an optional side canopy (and buy it... don't wait!!), so you end up with a "T" shape.
Something like the link below (as an example only, not a recommendation). Scroll down to see the video with side canopy in place.
EDIT: Et Voila... The aforementioned... and almost forgotten... link! Doh!
Thanks, that's another option that'd be good - I could add my dome/gazebo to the entrance/exit for a kitchen
Quote: Originally posted by Bob61 on 09/7/2018
Not many campsites will allow gazebos so be careful on that one and they may also charge you extra for a dome tent on the same pitch.
Thanks for the heads up, luckily the one I go to is ok, they charge, but it makes the whole experience so much easier/nicer.
If I was on my own then a smallish tent that I could stand up in would be fine. However the wider family is not so 'spartan' :)
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After wandering round camping world this morning in the sun, a cavas/polycotton tent appeals. They really seemed much cooler, clearly if I buy one it'll never be sunny again.
Some of the wider tunnel types might be ok as well, a pity some are out because the entrances were too low
Quote: Originally posted by phathamster on 09/7/2018
I think there is a reason tunnel tents are popular, easy to put up, allow decent amount of practical space.
Often other shapes give a fiddly setup, small rooms spread about really is not useful when co habiting a small space.
Bell tents/tipis....one pole, one BIG divideable space...Simples!!
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