Tanami Tourer Imported Seconds

Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:19

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Alan S (NSW)

Hi,

A tent is advertsied in the trader section.

Tanami Tourer

Add in Trader secion

I don't know anything about these tents, does anyone have an opinion on how good they are and if this is a good deal?

All advice greatly apprecited,
Thanks

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Reply By: Alan S (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:20

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:20

I meant to type "appreciated" sorry

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:36

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:36

Darren (go_offroad) has a couple of them, and is happy with them.

I've looked for one myself few weeks ago, he must have got some more - if I had the $ I'd buy one today.

For the price of them, you could never lose!!!

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Follow Up By: Alan S (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:41

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:41

Going to have a look at it next week, put it up etc.

Seems like good value but all it takes is one miserable wet night......

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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:48

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:48

Very true..

is there good waterproofing stuff for Canvas? Maybe call Southern cross etc and ask them their ideas on it.. say to them you have an old one of their tents and wanna re-proof it!

but for $600+ cheaper than the top brands again you could sell for $500 on ebay I reckon and make money!

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Reply By: Member - Jack - Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 12:11

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 12:11

I had a second at a "trial" and sold it and bought a new Aussie made canvas one for just over a grand. This was a disaster, and I recently got a full refund. I then got another "second" off eBay a few weeks ago and have waterproofed all the seams myself with canvas sealer (purchased from a Saddelry) and some beeswax furniture polish and it is fine. Seems good at present. I think they are a terrific touring tent, and it is a shame they could not get the heavier Aussie made one to work.
Jack

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Reply By: AT4WD ADVENTURES - Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 15:26

Wednesday, Feb 23, 2005 at 15:26

Hey Alan,

I bought one as I like the concept but could never bring myself to pay the top dollar for one. I have follwed the instructions for waxing the seems and added a few eyelets where missing and will wet down the canvas on the weekend and let you know how it all goes. I am also going to make up a safari top for mine as well to be sure that the roof seams cope with an extreme downpour as well as providing the breezway in the upper part of the tent.

Regards,

Stuart M

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