Then the next night the wind blew and the tent was destroyed. Managed to dry the thing out with aid of other kind Campers and wash all clothes which were floating in the flood. The wind flattened the beams on one side of the tent which allowed a pool of rain to build up and gush into the tent. Was told this was good as a wetting will have sealed a membrane to prevent any leaks ever again (was v dubious to hear this news). By the way I'm selling this one, so if any of the folks who think this is a great tent want to recommended it to their friends I have one doing cheap.Ġ from 0 people found this review helpful, was it helpful to you?īy: Loxyfoxes Reason: I've used one Made in: 2016 Rating: As I said before I have been camping for nearly 30 odd years and never experienced such a consistently awful product. I cannot believe the other reviewers that praise this nonsense, have actually seen rain or understand what a tent is supposed to do. There is no other conclusion.This is just a crap tent, no way around it, I can't go along with the fiction anymore.It simply doesn't function as a tent. Pitched it again when we got home to dry the tent (yes we are those sort of people) no one in the tent and pitched pin tight and still it leaked. This year, it rained properly and but the tent was pitched as tight as a gnats chuff but still it leaked. Now please bear in mind this was the third iteration of this tent we were trying so I assumed it must have been my fault (cognitive dissonance at work) so I got up early and cleaned the pools of water that only formed when it rained.Before my wife could get up and tut about this white elephant I had bought. No leaks (condensation anyone?) Next year we had a little rain but I had pitched the tent at NASA levels of perfection, so while it leaked a little it wasn't so bad but then neither was the rain. Even with all of use breathing heavily inside it. So, the year we got the new version of the tent. Paying nearly 1 and a half grand for a collection of inner tubes and heavy duty Doritos packaging will drag you down that cognitive dissonance highway pretty quickly. It is how religious cults work, the more you put into something the more you have to justify your choices with blind faith and obedience. However, there is a principal in psychology called cognitive dissonance. To be fair to Vango they replaced the tent we had problems with with a brand new 2017 model.
VANGO ILLUSION 800 AIRBEAM TENT UPDATE
Thought I ought to update my review of this tent from a few years back. If you have a photo of this Tent click here to upload itīy: Tonyd3 Reason: I own(ed) one Made in: 2017 Rating: Cash on collection only.Member Uploaded Images - click to enlarge £1000 or very nearest offer (on ebay refurbished ones are selling for £1300 and ex display £1500) this one is unused. Easily pitch this tent in minutes, using the supplied Vango Double-Action Airpump which has been updated for 2017 to be quicker and easier to use". Designed Vango Super Beams the air tubes which replace the traditional pole design create a rigid frame, whilst ensuring pitching time is kept to a minimum. Generous kingsized bedrooms easily accommodate a double airbed or matt, for comfortable sleeping arrangements, all of which will be improved by the luxurious feel of the polycotton inner tent. The porch area is fully enclosed by a large D-shaped door, providing a great storage are for bikes and a shelter against any unwanted rain. Sleeping up to 8 people the Illusion 800 has two seperate bedrooms, a generous living area which has doors either side of the tent for versatile access, in addition to the large front door and porch area. Included: Vango Illusion TC 800XL Airbeam Tent Footprint groundsheet Carpet Pump Pressure gauge Spare new airbeam Tent pegs Rubber mallet Vango state: "polycotton version which regulates temperature significantly better, for a cooler tent during warm days and warmer during cold evenings. It has not been used due to my ill health and Covid lockdowns etc, which is why it is now for sale as I am not well enough to go camping anymore. This tent was bought brand new (I paid £1600, I have receipt) and has only been put up once in our garden to proof it, then it was packed away. For sale: unused Vango Illusion TC 800XL Airbeam Tent and accessories (2017).
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