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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5711  
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See you there
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15th Feb 2011 6:38am |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748  
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Brendan, are you likely to have any oztents on display at the show?
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16th Feb 2011 8:41pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581 
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I understand that Boab will have 2 Oz tents on display at the NEC. Also apparently a range of Australian cookware as well
Warpig since you are in S Yorkshire please note we can show you any of the Oz tents in Halifax. At the Driffield show we will have the full range of Oz tents displayed along with some of the new Jet Tents and some of the new Tagalong tents plus a couple of the Autohome/Maggiolina roof tents. Will you be spoilt for choice? 
Brendan |
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16th Feb 2011 9:00pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Sounds good
Ive been thinking of getting an Oztent for some time now, possibly the RV5, although I did learn about the new Jet Tent recently. I definately would like to see them both on display so I can decide between them. Are you able to offer any general opinions on the two ranges? I would only be using it in the UK, for quick weekend trips to sleep two people. I know the selling feature of the oztent is its ease of erection  , but is the Jet tent just as easy to erect with its external frame?
Perhaps I ought to come and visit you, or one of your shows. By the way, are there camping facilities at Driffield show? Cheers |
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17th Feb 2011 1:55am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Hi Warpig,
Yes there is camping available at the Driffield show, although people do comment on the standard of the facilities there. I can not comment on the Jet tent yet as I have not got my hands on one yet. Currently they are in a container at sea. We will probably get our delivery early March. I am not sure if Boab will have one on display at the NEC but would imagine they will have a sample up. I have a lot of respect for Australian gear so would expect the Jet Tent to be good. I understand that the Jet Tent does take slightly longer then the Oztent to erect but still goes up fast. For two people I would suggest either an RV3 or RV4 Oztent. We use an RV4 and a double airbed and put a Kakoda chair in and a 'bedside table' In general terms an Oz tent is about 2 metres long and normally rides on roof. Dependent on vehicle and number of occupants it can ride inside. The Jet tent is 1.1 - 1.5m long so is much easier to pack inside a vehicle. At the Driffield show we will also be showing Oz tents attached together, onto Foxwings, caravan etc Plus a couple of te Jet tents. Sounds like our stand will be more like a tent village! 
Brendan |
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17th Feb 2011 8:48am |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Thanks for your help Brendan. I hope to visit Driffield so I'll come and see you there, your display sounds impressive by the way
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17th Feb 2011 9:11am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Boab are in hall 4 close to the cafe in the hall.
2 Oztents up plus a new jet tent and 7 roof tents. The braai is there plus a range of Aussie cookware. If you go to the show come and say hi. Brendan |
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21st Feb 2011 8:50pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Im hoping to make it on the Saturday, especially as Ive just found out the inlaws are over for the weekend
 Means I can escape on my own and look at some bloke stuff. Might not be in a position to purchase until late spring, but at least I can get a chance to see the oztents errected. Any King Kokoda Chairs on display by any chance?
Ill come and say hi
Cheers Steve. |
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21st Feb 2011 9:13pm |
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| BarneyRubble Member Since: 08 Mar 2010 Location: Naphill Posts: 103 
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Sorry, never made it to say hello, but had to stop at a stand near you selling Demountable Conversions.
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I think he said £35K if you supply the Defender. Barney D4 - 2016 Graphite, Montalcino Red Written Off - 2010 90 Hard Top, Stornoway Grey |
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23rd Feb 2011 8:29pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Don't worry Barney we will not hold it against you. 'onest Guv! I saw that yesterday on my way into the stand. Must admit I am going to have to have a chat with them. Not my cup of tea but an interesting idea. Saw one in Denmark a few years ago don't think that one had all the chequer plate on it though
Today was a quieter day then yesterday. Some people have never seen a roof tent before and think they are a great innovative idea. Then you tell them Autohomes have been made since 1958! Also the concept of the Oztent, what a great idea are they new?
Some of the motor homes are enormous and with a price tag to match. Brendan |
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23rd Feb 2011 8:40pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Brendan, I can visit either Friday or Saturday, but im thinking of coming on Friday to avoid the weekend crowds. Do you expect Friday to be quieter than Saturday, or is it hard to guess?
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23rd Feb 2011 10:43pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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This is the first time we have helped out at the NEC so can not say from personal experience.
However talking to various people it goes like this. Tuesday busy with lots of people on complimentary tickets. Wednesday is quiet, Thursday slightly busier, building up to busiest day on Saturday. Sunday is quieter. So choice between Friday and Saturday? Would suggest Friday if you want to talk to traders in a more relaxed way. HTH Brendan |
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23rd Feb 2011 11:04pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Thanks Brendan. Might come friday
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24th Feb 2011 9:37am |
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| NeVeTaS Member Since: 27 Mar 2009 Location: Eürope Posts: 9 |
Good to see you Brendan, thanks for making me a handy carrier bag for my BOAB frying pan
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24th Feb 2011 4:29pm |
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