Leesbay
Member Since: 20 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
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Since the Peak District weekend i am now desperate to buy an oztent!
I knew this would happen, but the tent is the first item on my long list of must haves!
So dilema time
My needs are simple, a big quick tent, fast to put up and take down, that will go in the boot of the D3
It will be used for weekends by me and some kit, and then the kids when me and the mrs kip in the tin tent
I loved ENTs R5 tent but have seen a cheap oztent jet 30 (£350)
Im likely to buy the sides to make a bit of sitting space but i believe the sides are common to both models
Concerns at present are length of bag, condensation without a fly for the R5 (jet 30 comes with a fly in the bag)
General views of forum members of both models as one is external frame and other internal
Can you all give me a steer on which model i should go for and why ....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
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 29th Jan 2013 11:18 pm |
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Garym2000
Member Since: 17 Apr 2012
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
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I wondered when this post would appear Lee !  These oz tents were impressive !
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| 29th Jan 2013 11:48 pm |
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Leesbay
Member Since: 20 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
Posts: 1581
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Im surprised it took me this long to start looking!saying that, my fingers have only just thawed out so i can type again!
Im sure you share my thoughts after nearly freezing to death the first night after sleeping in our cars! Never again my friend!  ....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
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| 29th Jan 2013 11:59 pm |
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epninety
Member Since: 12 Oct 2012
Location: Hampshire
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In my experience, don't buy a Jet tent unless you can swim. I spent a very wet fortnight in the Pyrenees last year, and both my F25 and my friends F30 had serious problems with water ingress every time it rained.
I'm not talking just a bit of damp, but deep enough to float a rubber duck halfway across the floor.
Shame, because it's a great tent in many ways.
My friends F30 has just been replaced under warranty, I never got around to complaining about mine (bought from a different source).
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| 30th Jan 2013 12:55 am |
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Leesbay
Member Since: 20 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
Posts: 1581
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Thanks epninety
These are the kind of opinions im looking for in responses so i can make an informed decision ....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
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| 30th Jan 2013 8:44 am |
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epninety
Member Since: 12 Oct 2012
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 327
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There is a second problem I just remembered... if you aren't very careful with how you pack it up, the lower 'kuckle' joints tend to wear small holes in the canvas. This also occurred on both tents.
As I say, it's a great shame, I really want to like the tent. It's big enough to stand up in, sets up really easily, and packs down small enough to fit sideways across the back of my Ibex (which is shorter than a Defender 90, so sideways is important!), . It easily stood up to high winds while camping on a beach in Scotland last spring, and seems generally robust and well made.
Trying to be positive about it, but in the end I never got wet in my £100 Kyham in 5 years of use.
Dave
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| 30th Jan 2013 10:37 am |
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steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
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Love my RV5,never tried the others so cant really pass coment. Steve
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| 30th Jan 2013 5:49 pm |
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leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
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Please be aware that there is a price rise in the pipeline. Prices will rise sooner rather then later.
Brendan
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| 31st Jan 2013 7:06 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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been really pleased with my oztent - but the flysheet is essential if you want to avoid the condensation and water ingress in heavy rain and high winds. Duncan
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| 31st Jan 2013 7:09 pm |
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Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
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Tipi is the way forward Lee see RLD for details as he can do you a cracking deal on a Hellsport tent with stove. You will never be cold again! Club Exped trailer
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| 1st Feb 2013 8:28 am |
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Leesbay
Member Since: 20 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
Posts: 1581
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Cheers Lee
How quick is the tipi to put up? Is it similar price to rv5?
The tipi looked great but i was just so impressed with your tent and the ease it went up even with a bit of snow to contend with ....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
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| 1st Feb 2013 10:52 am |
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Mark Y
Member Since: 14 Sep 2008
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 1249
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Leesbay where have you seen a jet tent for £350, i'm interested in one?
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| 2nd Feb 2013 8:29 pm |
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Leesbay
Member Since: 20 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
Posts: 1581
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F30 jet tent just sold on ebayat 7.05pm from norwich leisure for £350 today (brand new stock).
I placed my bid with a higher price a few seconds too late due to laptop being slow and missed it.
Seem to be a few bargains at present, looks like retailers are getting rid of old stock and making good discounts
I have more or less decided on an RV5 after info received on the forum, and I like the spped that they go up. ....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
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| 2nd Feb 2013 9:26 pm |
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Mark Y
Member Since: 14 Sep 2008
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 1249
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I know, I was bidding on it, outbid in the last 3 seconds 
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| 2nd Feb 2013 11:12 pm |
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Leesbay
Member Since: 20 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
Posts: 1581
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I thought i had entered a bid of £400 with a minute to go but it didnt register on ebay even though it said I was the highest bidder on my screen!!!!
Looks like I have a software glich. I have emailed the seller to see if I can get one for the same winning ebay price, yet to receive a reply, but may be worth a go  ....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
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