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| trooper Member Since: 11 Mar 2014 Location: west sussex Posts: 102   
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I am thinking of purchasing a James Baroud hard shell roof tent, however my experience in the past has been with Maggiolina tents. I need some back ground help, has anyone had experience using these tents, good or bad e.g, in bad weather conditions, heavy side winds, conisation build-up etc. Your feedback would be most appreciated.
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7th Jul 2014 11:35am |
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| Steve B Member Since: 22 May 2009 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 586 
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Hello,
Some information here http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/thre...f-top-tent I love my Maggiolina, would be interested in your thoughts if you end up with a James Baroud after using Maggiolinas. Steve  |
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7th Jul 2014 5:14pm |
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| trooper Member Since: 11 Mar 2014 Location: west sussex Posts: 102
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Thank you Steve for the very useful information/link, looks like others have gone down the same path as me. I will keep you informed of my progress. I had to carry out a number of mods/improvements to my Maggiolina to stop water ingress and hope the James Baroud tents don't have the same issues.
Peter |
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8th Jul 2014 8:56am |
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| trooper Member Since: 11 Mar 2014 Location: west sussex Posts: 102
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My modifications to the Maggiolina were around the door area, after experiencing soaking bedding etc around the door, which was facing the heavy rain and strong winds.
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8th Jul 2014 3:18pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8021  
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i have a maggi and looked in detail at the JB ones when D44 started stocking them. i liked the rear door entry option and fan!
in the end i chose to stay with Maggi: its proven material its not let me down better clips for securing top everyone know them so worth more come the end support i would image was better but have no experience of Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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11th Jul 2014 2:25pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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i have a maggi too - for all the same reasons as JST.
Mine (probably all) have a small drain plug in the base. my only criticism is the hopeless plastic strap/ties they fitted to the airtop, not the easiest to operate in the extreme cold. I removed them and replaced with a stainless steel alternative works a treat. |
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12th Jul 2014 7:35am |
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| trooper Member Since: 11 Mar 2014 Location: west sussex Posts: 102
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That was one area I was concerned about with the Maggiolina.
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12th Jul 2014 8:11am |
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