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walfy

Member Since: 29 Aug 2007
Location: Frome
Posts: 2658

Advice on upgrade

I'm now in a dilemma, I currently have a Howling Moon 1.4 tourer tent with annex and then down the side I have the Howling Moon 2.1m awning with side walls.
I now have an OZtent RV4 with deluxe panels and deluxe front panel so have a decent size tent.
But now looking at upgrading, I'm toying with the idea of the either the tag along tent for the Oztent or going all in and buying a foxwing. Initially when they hit the market I didn't like them as the side panels didn't meet and left a gap. Now they have zipped panels they are more appealing.
To fund the upgrade I'd be selling the side awning and adding cash but keeping the rooftent. So what would be the best way to go? It's only the Mrs and me and 2 dogs.

Edit to correct size of awning 110 D250 SE HT
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Last edited by walfy on 28th May 2017 12:20pm. Edited 1 time in total

28th May 2017 10:01am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

What are you trying to achieve? We've got an RV4 and tag along, which is great, but we've got two kids. That set up plus an enclosed awning and a roof tent sounds like overkill for two people

Or have I misunderstood? Darren

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28th May 2017 10:21am

walfy

Member Since: 29 Aug 2007
Location: Frome
Posts: 2658

Sort of. We have 2 set ups currently. The RTT and side awning, and then the RV4. We want to keep the RTT as a trip to sunnier climes is possibly in the works and a RTT is way better than a ground tent.
So I'd be looking at selling the awning as it's nearly new and only been used a dozen times or so and purchasing either the tag along or the foxwing.
As much as the wife annoys me when setting up camp I don't think she'd appreciate having separate tents when we are away

110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD
RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it
VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys

Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD

28th May 2017 10:26am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10379

I've got a Foxwing with all the tapered sides sand it's good enough an spacious enough to sleep under. Though not really good in bad rain!

28th May 2017 11:53am

walfy

Member Since: 29 Aug 2007
Location: Frome
Posts: 2658

I'm assuming because the rain/water comes up under the outside edge? Or for other reason? The foxwing would be used in conjunction with the Oztent just to create a bit more day space rather than trying to enjoy the day inside the tent. 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD
RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it
VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys

Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD

28th May 2017 12:19pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Ah ok, I see what you mean now. As good as the tag along is, it's not really comparable with an enclosed awning for providing additional day space. It's a lot lower, for a start. Go for the Foxwing for that purpose. Darren

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"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

28th May 2017 3:39pm

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