trailer tents

96terrano · 01-09-2013, 15:51

looking towards getting one at some point

just wondering what to look out for eg problems with them

do they rot like caravans?

would be spending wee bit on one

can get good ones fairly cheap, and my Hyundai will be able to tow it easilly

zippy656 · 01-09-2013, 16:04

canvas can rot like a tent.

trailers normaly need tlc as no one looks after them

look here too, maybe a 2berth caravan you could pull
http://www.whattowcar.com/

96terrano · 01-09-2013, 16:15

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Originally Posted by zippy656

canvas can rot like a tent.

trailers normaly need tlc as no one looks after them

look here too, maybe a 2berth caravan you could pull
http://www.whattowcar.com/

yeah, would ideally like a caravan, but hav'nt seen one under 750KG would only be for me and a friend so 2 birth would be perfectly fine

zippy656 · 01-09-2013, 16:19

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yeah, would ideally like a caravan, but hav'nt seen one under 750KG would only be for me and a friend so 2 birth would be perfectly fine

use her name

96terrano · 01-09-2013, 16:22

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use her name

ok either Zenka or Jack....one of them will need a tent

zippy656 · 01-09-2013, 16:24

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Originally Posted by 96terrano

ok either Zenka or Jack....one of them will need a tent

poor Jack! its cold i a tent on your won

(RIP) rustygates · 01-09-2013, 16:25

Ryan, depending how much you have to spend on a trailer tent,you can get a bargain you probably need to see a few before buying one,it needs to be opened up to see if any rot, some people fold them away damp and rot set's in,the better ones have acrylic in them which prevents rot happening when folded damp. i moved up from tents to trailer tents and then to folding campers to caravans.trailer tens are light to pull and you can put your bikes on a frame which stradles the trailer and carry most of clothes and food etc in the lockers in the trailer and the best bit you sleep off the floor and there are some with a fridge across the A frame of the trailer for the IRN BRU.lol

"Let you eye be the judge and your pocket be your guide"

rustygates

zippy656 · 01-09-2013, 16:27

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"Let you eye be the judge and your pocket be your guide"

rustygates

wise words my friend, not just in trailer tents!

96terrano · 01-09-2013, 16:29

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Originally Posted by rustygates

Ryan, depending how much you have to spend on a trailer tent,you can get a bargain you probably need to see a few before buying one,it needs to be opened up to see if any rot, some people fold them away damp and rot set's in,the better ones have acrylic in them which prevents rot happening when folded damp. i moved up from tents to trailer tents and then to folding campers to caravans.trailer tens are light to pull and you can put your bikes on a frame which stradles the trailer and carry most of clothes and food etc in the lockers in the trailer and the best bit you sleep off the floor and there are some with a fridge across the A frame of the trailer for the IRN BRU.lol

"Let you eye be the judge and your pocket be your guide"

rustygates

not bad, i'll probably have max of £300 but can't predict the future

bike will be slung on their sides on the roof

ideally a caravan would be good, but don't think i could afford one, also have to be careful of the towing waight with the Hyundai

96terrano · 01-09-2013, 16:30

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poor Jack! its cold i a tent on your won

yes, not sleeping in a trailer tent with jack...i might have long hair, but i'm not gay

firebobby · 01-09-2013, 16:50

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yes, not sleeping in a trailer tent with jack...i might have long hair, but i'm not gay

you sure

96terrano · 01-09-2013, 16:53

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you sure

yeah

firebobby · 01-09-2013, 16:58

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yeah

Only pulling your leg Ryan

Won't you have to pass another test, to be able to tow a trailer ??

96terrano · 01-09-2013, 17:00

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Only pulling your leg Ryan

i know

nope as car and trailer will be under the weight limit for needing a trailer license

(RIP) rustygates · 01-09-2013, 17:47

I have seen and been in one of these excellent for the "trip of a lifetime" we talked about, ideal if Zenka was with you she could't escape if you take the ladder away.lol

Item No 321194465099 on ebay
rustygates

01-09-2013, 15:51	#1
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	trailer tents looking towards getting one at some point just wondering what to look out for eg problems with them do they rot like caravans? would be spending wee bit on one can get good ones fairly cheap, and my Hyundai will be able to tow it easilly

01-09-2013, 16:25	#7
(RIP) rustygates Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N wales Vehicle: 1997 swb + 2003 swb tdi Posts: 672	Ryan, depending how much you have to spend on a trailer tent,you can get a bargain you probably need to see a few before buying one,it needs to be opened up to see if any rot, some people fold them away damp and rot set's in,the better ones have acrylic in them which prevents rot happening when folded damp. i moved up from tents to trailer tents and then to folding campers to caravans.trailer tens are light to pull and you can put your bikes on a frame which stradles the trailer and carry most of clothes and food etc in the lockers in the trailer and the best bit you sleep off the floor and there are some with a fridge across the A frame of the trailer for the IRN BRU.lol "Let you eye be the judge and your pocket be your guide" rustygates __________________ 1997 Terrano 2.7tdi se red/silver swb. 130k . A-frame+spots, privacy glass, tyres 235-70rx15 BF Goodrich a/t ko pulling a 2005 Bailey vendee series5 with powrtouch mover. 2003 Terrano 2.7tdi se ruby red/silver 74k

01-09-2013, 17:47	#15
(RIP) rustygates Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: N wales Vehicle: 1997 swb + 2003 swb tdi Posts: 672	I have seen and been in one of these excellent for the "trip of a lifetime" we talked about, ideal if Zenka was with you she could't escape if you take the ladder away.lol Item No 321194465099 on ebay rustygates __________________ 1997 Terrano 2.7tdi se red/silver swb. 130k . A-frame+spots, privacy glass, tyres 235-70rx15 BF Goodrich a/t ko pulling a 2005 Bailey vendee series5 with powrtouch mover. 2003 Terrano 2.7tdi se ruby red/silver 74k

01-09-2013, 16:04	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	canvas can rot like a tent. trailers normaly need tlc as no one looks after them look here too, maybe a 2berth caravan you could pull http://www.whattowcar.com/