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| ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945  
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I had a little Guy for around 18 months they’re ok if used with awning ect easy to hitch up ,not so good if you have back problems easy to sell on too
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6th May 2018 10:48am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109  
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Personal choice but won't put loads of strain on defender mechanicals is not so much a worry as Defenders are designed to tow 3.5 tons.
If you do not wish to buy a full-size caravan then a trailer tent would be my choice easy to put up most have a good size kitchen at the back and if you buy a toilet tent and a porta potty you would have a toilet for when you are caught short! Another option could be a roof tent. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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6th May 2018 12:18pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7904 
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Personally, if you're going to tow something it might as well be a proper caravan or trailer tent?
Have you seen the Opus trailers? Chuffing expensive though! 
 Click image to enlarge James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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6th May 2018 12:38pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3486 
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Yes. Chuffing expensive, that's how I would put it too. But they do look nice and save space (and daylight) on the driveway.
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6th May 2018 1:00pm |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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Have a rummage here https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/for...ailers.42/
Some really cool Teardrop builds on there, all US based but lots of feedback on pros and cons |
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6th May 2018 7:33pm |
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| Sticky Member Since: 07 Dec 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 245  
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Have you looked at things like the Swift Basecamp?
There seems to be a new market for walk in small vans that you can store stuff in and then set up for adventure weekends. I'm starting to see these at cycling and triathlon events. |
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16th May 2018 10:45am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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Made me innediately think of GREENI's trip http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15011.html?highlight=Scotland
Why not drop him a pM - I think he sold his  Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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16th May 2018 12:50pm |
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| simon67 Member Since: 18 Jun 2015 Location: west sussex Posts: 569 
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I would love the Swift Basecamp, but our four berth cost £5K and it's a doddle to tow
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16th May 2018 1:12pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665
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having whet my interest, I see GREENI's was a T@B Offroad
http://www.springbankleisure.com/offroad.html Looks great!!! Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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16th May 2018 1:24pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10380
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Great bit of kit...German made and a whole load better quality than the Airstreams.
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16th May 2018 1:50pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665
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Just replaced my Vango Force 10 Mk4 with a Mk5. Lots more room, still the same fast erection (oooh err missus)
Click image to enlarge If it's anything like as well-built as the Mk4 (seems so) then I expect to be using it in 20 years time! Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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21st May 2018 10:54am |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 352 
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Good choice, classic tent.
Click image to enlarge Keith |
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21st May 2018 10:59am |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1833 
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Brilliant choice the Force 10.
Our Scout troop must have 20 of these things, the youngest one is at least 20 years old and still going strong. Sadly the youth of today deem them out of vogue, but if we keep hold of them for another 20 years they'll come back into fashion  2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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21st May 2018 12:48pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665
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Are they still made in Scotland? Vango is an anagram of Govan where they were originally made. My last Force 10's had "Made in Scotland" on them, but the new one does not...
Been a user for 20+ years myself - always use them for out-of-the-car camping (i.e. if I don't have to backpack with them)... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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21st May 2018 12:52pm |
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