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Mark_110DCPU



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Tent Recomendations?
I have had a Khyam Highlander quick erect Dome tent for about 10 years, and it is now due for replacement.

I am not sure that what I want exists, but I thought it worth an ask anyway.

I am after a smallish tent for use as an overnight, or touring tent for car (landrover) based camping. It needs to accommodate 2 as a minimum with some kit.

I have really liked the quick erect functionality of the Khyam, so something that does not take long to put up would be good.

I would however like something made of something a little heavier, like a ripstop fabric rather than the thin nylon that the khyam (and most smaller tents seem to use). I would also like something with an inner as well as an outer, rather than a single skin affair as it will mostly be used in the UK.

I have looked at the howling moon tents, and like the idea, but I wondered if anyone had any recomendations for something that I might not have considered.

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Post #140086 18th Apr 2012 2:19pm
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GREENI



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I have the Khyam G4 version and it's great for 1-2 nights....

What about a roof tent??
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Mark_110DCPU



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Roof tent would be nice - but too much ££ in the first place, and then too much of a pain having the extra height when out laning.

Should also mention that my truck is a doublecab - which means the Oztents generally don't fit inside, so would have to go on the roof. Ideally I want it to be able to be stowed inside...

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GREENI



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http://www.laterooms.com/en/p1301/pv080602...18143928:s Wink

Laughing

That's the trouble with the Oztent is it's bulky, so if you have a 90 or DC they're a tad awkward.
Love the concept/looks though, they'd go great with my Foxwing awning.
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How about the oztent Jet http://www.boab.biz/acatalog/JET_TENT_.html Looks like it folds down quite small.

I'd think one of site sponsors could sort one of those out.

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Caranex maybe! They come up for about £150 second hand hardly used - was offered one for that, wish I had bought it now Sad Would be perfect just for me & maybe the wife Big Cry Whistle )

http://www.caranex.co.uk/
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I'm thinking of selling the roof tent and getting one of these Thumbs Up

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Aztec Autohaven - these are good tents, not sold anymore, come up for about £100 second hand, fit on the back of your Landy Thumbs Up Very pleased with mine but would like a Caranex maybe just for myself as the Aztec sleeps two in a pod one side and the other is quite spacious - too big for little old me really...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aztec-Auto-Haven-Tent/dp/B000IAZAUC



I like the tents that attach to the Defender so it can be utilised as a kind of big cupboard and you can take your light from it easily as well. Also zips up so is free standing...

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Post #140157 18th Apr 2012 7:25pm
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Mark_110DCPU



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That Coleman looks very similar to our big khyam tent that we use if we are staying somewhere for a few days.

I rather like the look of The oztent jet tent tho. That might be the right sort of thing. Does anyone know how big they are when packed down? I guess Brendan might be able to help?

The caranex is a good idea, but I have awnings on the truck, so don't really need to integrate the truck and tent together.

Any more ideas or suggestions gratefully received

Ta
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Post #140158 18th Apr 2012 7:26pm
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Mark if you pm me your postal address I will happily send you an Oztent, Jet tent and Authome brochure. HTH


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have you thorght about mounting the roof tent on the rear of the tub ??
or a Tentipe
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I can't recommend Decathlon tents enough. They're not expensive (relatively speaking), well made, easy to put up and nicely designed. Even if it lasts half the time a £1,200 tent does, you could have bought 4 or 5 Decathlon tents.
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Mark_110DCPU



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I have seen a couple of trucks with a roof tent mounted in place of the rear hood. It certainly gets the height issue resolved. My truck has a patriot security cage fitted under the tilt though, so removing it to mount the tent is a pita. The truck is our mobile workshop when we are on challenge events too, so I can't really afford to lose the storage space...

I will investigate the decathlon tents too - I have not come across them...

Ta
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the camping shops are almost giving away tents at the moment... really depends on the climate, for UK and southern Europe there's a massive choice. tipi's look interesting and are becoming quite popular Thumbs Up
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Hilleberg tents are the best you can get,i have a nallo gt 2 man its mega light fot its size if you dont mind the weight they do tents like keron or nammatj take a look.
Post #140206 18th Apr 2012 9:42pm
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