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    Any one use a awning tent???

    As I'm selling my camper I'm thinking of either one of those awning tents or the cheaper version of the 30 second tent

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191209452...84.m1423.l2649

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121108609...84.m1423.l2649

    just need something that's simple to use and light weight as well,
    was going to buy a small caravan but I'm over towing,
    the other alternative is to get a tarp made to wrap around the awning frame
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    WA 489 bought ODs off him and has used it a few times, hopefully he see this


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    I have looked at them at ARB, pretty good value for money, I think they were $269.00. They were still a couple of weeks away when I was looking. I'm keen on them too, saves setting up the camper trailer for one night stays!

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    I would not like that at all. PITA if you want to move the car for something.
    I've got this tent and I love it. It is so easy to set up.

    http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/onlin...d=252827#Cross

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    Mate has the 4 peg one pole pyramid tent but they are a bulky item when packed about 900 x 900 x200 Ok if you have a roof rack,plus they weigh a bit as well
    Not knocking them as easy as to erect, That's why I thought the 30 second tent may be better, still move the Patrol if required.
    , downside is they are 2mtrs long packed,
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    Yeah Darren's is massive when packed. Again no good if you don't have a roof rack. I throw my tent on the back seat

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winnie View Post
    I would not like that at all. PITA if you want to move the car for something.
    I've got this tent and I love it. It is so easy to set up.

    http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/onlin...d=252827#Cross
    yeah but the awning ones would work well for an over nighter where you knew you weren't going to be driving off anywhere after set up. Too small for me & the clan but ok for a couple.

    But yes, I also like my new tent.......


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    You’ve lost the plot TD. Them canvas things with pegs n ropes n poles n stuff...... and laying on the ground .............maaate that’s all for the young guns, not old farts like you & me. And you with a bad back to boot. You’re nuts! what’s made you even think about getting rid of the camper?

    Best tents I’ve owned was centre pole affair with similar design to Winnie’s & the OzTent RV3 I currently have ........ but even the best tent is a ......tent!

    A lot to be said for a permanently made up bed......... & minimising set up & pack up times as much as possible.

    Keep your camper I reckon.

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    Mate the way I see it is I don't need it I only need it to take Phil and Cons gear.
    And that's a lot, they take heaps, I love the camper and with only my gear in it it would be great.
    Phil and con take about 200kg plus of gear I keep telling them to cull but falls on deaf ears.
    All Phils gear alone fills his ute plus the front seat, that much gear
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    Quote Originally Posted by Winnie View Post
    I would not like that at all. PITA if you want to move the car for something.
    I've got this tent and I love it. It is so easy to set up.

    http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/onlin...d=252827#Cross

    Damn that's cheap right now


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