Title: 12 Man Tent
Post by: Robspot on April 17, 2005, 11:45:57 pm
I'm looking to buy a 12 man tent, preferably with 4 rooms. Can anyone recommend one and where to buy it?
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Fran on April 18, 2005, 01:04:56 am
My mind is boggling at the thought of 12 men in a tent at le mans!
(.. not in a good way..)
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(.. not in a good way..)
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Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: jpchenet on April 18, 2005, 09:38:14 am
My mind is boggling at the thought of 12 men in a tent at le mans!
(.. not in a good way..)
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(.. not in a good way..)
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Hmmm, thoughts of it turning into a hot air balloon overnight spring to mind!! ;D
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Robspot on April 18, 2005, 09:41:04 am
Theres only three of us (although I should really count for at least two) and we want one "bedroom" each and one for storage.
Although your fears are well grounded JP becasue one of our party can produce the same amount of gas as at least 12 men.
Although your fears are well grounded JP becasue one of our party can produce the same amount of gas as at least 12 men.
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Piglet on April 18, 2005, 09:41:11 am
http://www.somersetcaravans.co.uk/det/90/1/11/
http://www.somersetcaravans.co.uk/det/100/1/11/
I can't vouch for the first one, but I have the 9 man version of the Sunncamp and am very pleased with it - it has a large living space in case of crap weather but if you've got gazebo's etc to use for this you might find that it loses you sleeping space. You'd have to be very friendly to get in as many people as they say you will!
I was very disappointed that you have to supply your own 9 men...; ;)
http://www.somersetcaravans.co.uk/det/100/1/11/
I can't vouch for the first one, but I have the 9 man version of the Sunncamp and am very pleased with it - it has a large living space in case of crap weather but if you've got gazebo's etc to use for this you might find that it loses you sleeping space. You'd have to be very friendly to get in as many people as they say you will!
I was very disappointed that you have to supply your own 9 men...; ;)
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: jpchenet on April 18, 2005, 09:46:32 am
Theres only three of us (although I should really count for at least two) and we want one "bedroom" each and one for storage.
Although your fears are well grounded JP becasue one of our party can produce the same amount of gas as at least 12 men.
Although your fears are well grounded JP becasue one of our party can produce the same amount of gas as at least 12 men.
Very sensible Rob. We tend to take individual tents, but each person has a three man or four man tent. How the hell they expect you to get three people into one of those tiny ones is beyond me, unless of course you are very friendly!! Don't forget you can pitch more than one tent per car so that is another option for you!
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Robspot on April 18, 2005, 09:49:48 am
We've currently only got one 2 man tent between us so we thought rather than buy two more tents and a gazebo we could get a better package with a large tent, oh and a gazebo.
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: jpchenet on April 18, 2005, 09:53:40 am
Towsure have a reasonable range of various sizes
http://www.towsure.com/default.asp?d=35&t=267&p=0&op=
As do 1 Get Fit
http://www.1getfit.co.uk
http://www.towsure.com/default.asp?d=35&t=267&p=0&op=
As do 1 Get Fit
http://www.1getfit.co.uk
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Piglet on April 18, 2005, 09:55:45 am
We sleep either one person or a couple in each of the "bedrooms" of the Sunncamp and that's about enough!
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: TonyT on April 18, 2005, 02:12:00 pm
I am sure that site beginning with 'e' will have a good selection.
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Robspot on April 18, 2005, 05:05:02 pm
They do but all claiming to be the highest spec you can buy. Only problem is that if you search for the make of tent they are selling, it doesn't seem to exist in the real world.
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: amazing 1 on April 18, 2005, 05:24:23 pm
Theres only three of us (although I should really count for at least two) and we want one "bedroom" each and one for storage.
Although your fears are well grounded JP becasue one of our party can produce the same amount of gas as at least 12 men.
Although your fears are well grounded JP becasue one of our party can produce the same amount of gas as at least 12 men.
Very sensible Rob. We tend to take individual tents, but each person has a three man or four man tent. How the hell they expect you to get three people into one of those tiny ones is beyond me, unless of course you are very friendly!! Don't forget you can pitch more than one tent per car so that is another option for you!
Its called spooning!
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Fran on April 18, 2005, 05:53:19 pm
You blokes are so nervous about sharing.... you wouldnt get girls worrying about snuggling up together - didnt in my convent boarding school anyway! ;)
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Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Steve Pyro on April 18, 2005, 06:07:52 pm
You blokes are so nervous about sharing.... you wouldnt get girls worrying about snuggling up together - didnt in my convent boarding school anyway! ;)
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Oh dear!!! ................... I may have to go and lie down for a while. :P
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Andy Zarse on April 18, 2005, 06:51:47 pm
Fran would be bitterly disappointed if I didn't suggest an alternative to camping in a twelve man tent....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14256&item=4542570681&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Nobody is ever nervous about sharing one of these, (except for in mine, which is haunted :o) , folk are normally delighted with the offer of such luxury accommodation.
Oh and Steve you're welcome to come along on our next trip out to the local convent school with the puppies and a big tin of dolly mixtures..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14256&item=4542570681&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Nobody is ever nervous about sharing one of these, (except for in mine, which is haunted :o) , folk are normally delighted with the offer of such luxury accommodation.
Oh and Steve you're welcome to come along on our next trip out to the local convent school with the puppies and a big tin of dolly mixtures..
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Steve Pyro on April 18, 2005, 07:24:42 pm
Oh and Steve you're welcome to come along on our next trip out to the local convent school with the puppies and a big tin of dolly mixtures..
Andy, I'm on my way.
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Andy Zarse on April 18, 2005, 07:44:33 pm
Then you better bring a new starter motor with you, or your wrist will get tired from using the 4ft long starter handle.
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Fran on April 18, 2005, 11:10:44 pm
Well done Mr Zarse.......another potential soul for the cult of the Commer. (or maybe twelve disciples)
Mind u, that must be the deluxe version, its £15 just for ONE!
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Mind u, that must be the deluxe version, its £15 just for ONE!
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Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Andy Zarse on April 19, 2005, 12:20:20 pm
Well done Mr Zarse.......another potential soul for the cult of the Commer. (or maybe twelve disciples)
Mind u, that must be the deluxe version, its £15 just for ONE!
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Mind u, that must be the deluxe version, its £15 just for ONE!
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Here's an earlier Commer out on the streets searching for lost souls. The Motor Church Of St George.
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Canada Phil on April 20, 2005, 12:38:16 am
Hey Andy of topic again I believe that picture belongs on "Commer Replacement" where it does indeed qualify
as I think it is a FODEN circa 1943. or the set of Dads Army ;D
Canada Phil
as I think it is a FODEN circa 1943. or the set of Dads Army ;D
Canada Phil
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Andy Zarse on April 20, 2005, 03:55:54 pm
Hey Andy of topic again I believe that picture belongs on "Commer Replacement" where it does indeed qualify
as I think it is a FODEN circa 1943. or the set of Dads Army ;D
Canada Phil
as I think it is a FODEN circa 1943. or the set of Dads Army ;D
Canada Phil
Phil, actually I think it might be an AEC. With a Gardner diesel engine. But it looks like the sort of thing the wierdos at Commer could have built.
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Gilles on April 22, 2005, 10:09:50 am
I may confirm the AEC origin, because the radiator looks like the one of our AEC london bus...
Title: Re:12 Man Tent
Post by: Canada Phil on April 23, 2005, 06:04:17 am
Hi Gilles, Surely not a 97horsepower Omnibus ???
Canada Phil
Canada Phil
