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| Terryt Member Since: 28 Jun 2012 Location: Lerryn. Cornwall. Posts: 750  
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Nice set up Sparky .like the windbreak.
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8th Feb 2015 10:32am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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Nobody is favouring a 'bag on the ground' then?
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8th Feb 2015 10:44am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765  
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Christ, that looks better equipped than the British HQ in Basra... Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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8th Feb 2015 7:24pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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I like the Oz RV4, we use it without side and front if we only camp for a few day days, if longer than full set up with side and front walls, and front and side awnings. @Mac22, I always use the flysheet, and by using to poles to create an airgap between flysheet and main tent, it is a great help to reduce condensation.  Click image to enlarge Cheers, Vincent 1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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8th Feb 2015 8:21pm |
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| Mac22 Member Since: 22 Nov 2013 Location: Merseyside Posts: 675 
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Yep, got poles for it from The LRO show....
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9th Feb 2015 12:24am |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512
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^^^
The first time we camped with the Oz tent we didn't have a flysheet and in the morning the condensation dripped from the ceiling, really wet inside. Now we always use the flysheet and I always leave the vents above the front door open, as well as a little flaps from the vents at the sides. If it is warm weather then also the big vent flap at the rear. The combination of good ventilation at night and the flysheet means almost no condensation even in cold weather. Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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9th Feb 2015 8:10am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6676
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I've had a couple of Oztents now and they are amazing bits of kit, really well built, but (for me) had the following downsides:
They are nearly 2m in length when packed and heavy. If you have a 90 and also a 110 (if you use the 2nd row seats) then it'll have to go on the roofrack, it's a two man job to get it up there and then you worry about a £1000 worth being stolen. Although incredibly quick and easy to erect, it is then no quicker to peg out the guys than any other tent. The additional awnings are great for cooking under or storage but again require two to put up and if you have the extra sides and front are time consuming. They are 'OK' in the wind but not amazing and you'll not feel confident that something isn't going to get torn off. They were designed to be Australian Outback base camps transported by trailer and in that guise I'm sure they'd excell, but for single night use in the UK, I personally thought they were hardwork. For camping now we use the 'throw up' Decathlon tents, as quick to erect, a fraction of the price, easier to transport and store, light and stable |
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9th Feb 2015 8:30am |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Forget all these things with walls, go simple
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9th Feb 2015 8:35am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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How do you pretend your on an epic overland expedition then? I have to admit I just don't get Oz tents or Roof tents for UK / European camping especially if you have a family with you. I can see the value if your driving with overnighters through Africa and need quick pitch collapse but otherwise they just seem heavy and small.? Much better more suitable tents available from Outwell / Vango / Decathlon at a fraction of the cost that are well designed for a weeks camping with a family. |
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9th Feb 2015 8:48am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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Good work, pretty sure the people in the Red Citroen have no idea you're there  |
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9th Feb 2015 8:51am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765
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What, are Poles now erecting tents as well as buildings.mcpuldn't you have done it yourself or at least used British labour....?  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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9th Feb 2015 9:41am |
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| Mac22 Member Since: 22 Nov 2013 Location: Merseyside Posts: 675
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Them Poles hey, £1:75 an hour and 4 cans of Tennents....
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9th Feb 2015 1:00pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279 
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Love the basic setup of Mash, although I'm not sure how my face would look in the morning with all the mosquitos happily drinking my blood...
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9th Feb 2015 1:13pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674
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That's easy loose the bed and use one of these:
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9th Feb 2015 3:20pm |
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