don simon
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I'm torn between a rooftop tent (£1k plus roofrack) and an Oztent (£700) for quick set up and thought about something for when I want to camp but also use the truck to explore. So I decided to take the plunge on a decathlon inflatable jobbie just to see how useful it is.
Lastnight was to night to have a play and I headed off to Cwm Bychan.
I bought an awning extension to go with the existing awning and tent configuration, unfortunately the seller didn't tell me that it was an either or situation. I could either use the tent ot the awning extension. Which was not what I asked for (negative point seller).
Tent valeting Services Ltd of Bolton to the rescue and now I can use the tent plus the awning.
20170705_201601 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
Unfortunately it can take a bit of time to set up and the truck can't move once set, nor is their adequate protection while cooking at the back of the truck.
I have played with tarps and awninng rails unsuccessfully and couldn't see an way forward until the recent heavy rain and a visit to Decathlon.
Et voila!
20170706_085140 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
For when the weather is bad, the tent completely covers the kitchen and has enough room for the cot.
20170706_082826 by Simon Carter, en Flickr
Or open it up a bit when the weather is good. Surprisingly it only takes a couple of minutes to set up.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96036923@N05/35374136540/in/album-72157683196378153/
Even the door is on the right side.
I'll see how useful it's going to be, especially as it allows for drive away camps.
There are a lot of guy ropes though.
Lastnight was to night to have a play and I headed off to Cwm Bychan.
I bought an awning extension to go with the existing awning and tent configuration, unfortunately the seller didn't tell me that it was an either or situation. I could either use the tent ot the awning extension. Which was not what I asked for (negative point seller).
Tent valeting Services Ltd of Bolton to the rescue and now I can use the tent plus the awning.
20170705_201601 by Simon Carter, en FlickrUnfortunately it can take a bit of time to set up and the truck can't move once set, nor is their adequate protection while cooking at the back of the truck.
I have played with tarps and awninng rails unsuccessfully and couldn't see an way forward until the recent heavy rain and a visit to Decathlon.
Et voila!
20170706_085140 by Simon Carter, en FlickrFor when the weather is bad, the tent completely covers the kitchen and has enough room for the cot.
20170706_082826 by Simon Carter, en FlickrOr open it up a bit when the weather is good. Surprisingly it only takes a couple of minutes to set up.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96036923@N05/35374136540/in/album-72157683196378153/
Even the door is on the right side.
I'll see how useful it's going to be, especially as it allows for drive away camps.
There are a lot of guy ropes though.
