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| MagnersMick Member Since: 16 Feb 2015 Location: Overlanding America's Posts: 93  
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I replaced my Maggi (wind up and down version) for one of these.
Very happy with the Baroud... It goes up just like their video but the gas struts are quite strong so getting it down is not as easy as they show in the video. I was hoping this was because it was new and there's still a chance for this being the case. Even so, it's quicker and easier up and down than my previous Maggi. A minor point to note but this has nothing to do with the tent per se, is the ladder fixing locations and their compatibility of other things you may have on your truck. I have a Foxwing fixed on one side and an OzTent strapped to the rack on the other. Both of these other bits of kit mean the ladder does not 'slot' into its intended position. When we're making a camp for a few days, the OzTent comes off and is 'pitched' (not the right word for an OzTent) so it's not a problem because the ladder slots in nicely where it was designed to do so. But if we want to do a quick stopover the OzTent stays on and we've had to improvise a solution for the ladder access. I'll post a review of the tents performance at the end of our journey...if we get there! One Life...Living it. www.rove-overland.com |
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14th Mar 2016 2:30pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3750
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What sort of price are these?
Cannot see price mentioned on the website? Could be an option for my Brother. |
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14th Mar 2016 3:50pm |
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| sharkey964 Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: On a muddy track Posts: 574  
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I've just bought one to replace my Maggi.
Very nice well made piece of kit. Marc |
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14th Mar 2016 4:41pm |
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| Shroppy Member Since: 25 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 866 
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I got one of these last summer and am over the moon with it! Took a bit of a gamble and ordered it from Spain as there was no stock in the UK. It saved a bit of money too which was a big plus and arrived pretty much unscathed.
My only gripe would be the ladder, unless you're on nice level ground I've found it to be prone to collapsing into the vehicle, this might just be me but I'm not that heavy at 13 stone! Only other thing I've changed is adding a memory foam mattress topper, super comfy even for me at 6"5. EDIT - Think it came to £1400 ish off the top of my head |
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15th Mar 2016 9:06pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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I have one, upgraded from an air top maggi- super tent !!
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15th Mar 2016 9:48pm |
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