Opinions on tent sizes for Camper Trailers - family of 4

[Bird]

Is it that simple??
What sort of camping and for how long?? all overnighters? weeks? days?

Are the kids of "assisting you set it up" age? or you'll be doing it on your own while the missus looks after the kids...??

Overnighters a small tent would do 4 nicely - quick to setup, and good space... if your there for a week, you would want bigger. IMWO...

We are sometimes 4 people, and 12ft is perfect for long stays...

But for overnighters, its a bit too big - well lots of unused space! thankfully its extremely easy to setup (without awning) so the extra space doesnt bother me.

That thing in the photos above,  I'd slash my wrists.. I couldnt imagine doing a trip with all overnighters and having to set that up each time with 2309820349820394823098 poles. But each to their own. the bloke is out there and enjoying the great outdoors which is what its all about.

There was some bloke on here ordering a 16ft tent on a trailer with a 16ft awning! he'll hate that after about 0 times setting it up in the wet.

Anyway enjoy what ever you get..

[Boriscangocamping]

Lost!!! that is some serious funny Shit!

[Boriscangocamping]

To all that have contributed to my thread - a big thanks! It's great getting feedback from fellow swaggers ) and really enjoy reading the posts.

Well I guess I better let you all know how the weekend panned out!

We set out on Saturday to look at the two Ct's.  The first being a 2010 Customline offroad deluxe 9ft (used 3 times).  Well I have to say I felt like crying.  The canvas on the tent was covered in mould and mildew!  You looked up above and mould on the roof, on the screens.  Even inside the trailer underneath where the bed sits the base was covered in mould and you could see fungus growing and hanging down.  A couple of small holes in the canvas walls where mould had eaten through!  I really could  not believe it.  This is the current shape tent and was good for the bin!  They even admitted packing up wet while being away and didn't seem to add they dried it out afterwards.  Such a shame for such a good quality camper.  (they would take 8500 no lower!)

After that disappointing inspection we made the call to our next ct to ensure all canvas was in good condition (was told would not be disappointed). 

Well we certainly were not!    2007 Camel Beachcomber 10ft was a winner! She was parked out the front and we could tell by just looking at the ct she was in good nik without even seeing it set up.  So off we went with the seller to set up and really couldn't  believe our luck.  It is such a well looked after ct.  It comes with everything we were after including, complete annex/gazebo set up, additional extra awning, permanent LED lighting in tent, battery box and amp, additional 12volt sockets for extra lighting, deluxe kitchen, water tank and many other extra features which would cost big $$$$ if bought new.  Boris was more than happy with this CT, yes I may have liked the 12ft but I think we would have been crazy to walk away.  In the end we have got ourselves a well built Aussie made trailer and tent in near new condition  We pick up on the weekend and can't wait!

Looking forward to getting out there amongst it all!   Will post some pics shortly

Cheers
Mrs Boris 

[Trex_s4m1]

great work. pays to look around! looking forward to pics of your setup guys. congrats

[Xoe01]

Great choice, have a camel bushman plus 10ft, bought 2nd hand a year ago. Love it, and think we got a great deal too.
Enjoy your CT!!!

[xmasbaby67]

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Boris..

Sounds like a great set-up & can't wait for the pics!!!!

Boggles my mind why anyone would try & sell a mouldy camper let alone the utter shame of letting it get in that condition in the first place...

Camel were second on our list when we were looking and are a great aussie product 

[KingBilly]

Congratulations.  A couple I know have Camels and they are happy campers.  Look forward to seeing some photos.