Just returned from 17 nights in France. New equipment tried this time was a Coleman comfort double airbed, Quechua tarp and a 3 shelf aluminium tube/fabric enclosed camp cupboard.
The tarp was the star of the show, very useful in both the very hot and in the hail and rain. Can't believe we didn't try a tarp years ago; best 20 notes spent recently.
The camp cupboard replaced one of the metal concertina types. The win for us is that, as we have a large vehicle, we could leave it up and stocked when we moved campsites - just plonked it in the back of the van. It is also lighter but does take longer to assemble/disassemble. If I was in a car I would probably stick to the old concertina model.
The airbed is not for me. I can honestly say that it is far better quality than others I have tried and stayed firmer for longer. If you are looking for a good quality airbed for sensible money then this should be on your list. However, I'll be trying a thermarest type mat on our next trip.
Just a closing stat for those interested....our 907 gaz bottle kept a portacool 35 fridge going for 12 days at full tilt and I still have gas in the bottle for at least another day or two.
Campsites visited this trip were:
1. Château des Ormes Campsite, Dol-de-Bretagne, Brittany
2. Campsite Le Rochat, Belle-Isle, Châteauroux
3. Camping Fontaine-Vielle, Bassin d'Arcachon, Andernos les Bains,
4. Ile D'Offard, Saumur
So glad you had a great time. Could you tell me where you got your tarp for 20 squid? I bought the same one at that price a couple of years ago on fleabay but my friend is having difficulty finding a tarp for under £50. We dont live near a Decathlon store so cant pick one up from there.
Feeblecat, sorry to say it was from Decathlon. We don't live that near one either but took a detour to pick one up on a trip to Cornwall earlier in the year. Was a pain at the time but glad we did.
I have to be honest, you've surprised me that that the similar products from the likes of outwell are so much more expensive. Maybe somebody on here who does live near a decathlon would post you one. Even if postage was a fiver it would be well worth the money.
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: Returning camper :(
