Thanks looks like centre pole is the way to go!!
Submitted: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 12:28
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Member - G N (VIC)
Just wanted to Thank everyone who posted in response to our question about Domes vs canvas tents.
We had been thinking all along that the centre pole canvas tent was the way to go, but it was great to hear different opinions and gave us some food for thought.
So thanks again!! Decision made!
Southern Cross tent will be coming with us on the trip!!!
Catch you later
Reply By: Strawb - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 12:53
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 12:53
I never saw the initial Thread, just this one. But have some first hand experience of pole or dome tents. Last year while camping down near Wooden Bong a big storm went through. We were in a Chinese centre pole copy of a
Southern Cross tent which rocked and rolled all night (wind related). The top of the tent (1m square) turns into the wind and wobbles around a lot but that's it. Next morning we went for walk around the
camp and there were trees down and lots of tents damaged. Some were just shredded to pieces. All of the broken ones were domes so you made the right choice for sure.
Strawb
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Follow Up By: Pomgonewalkabout - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:18
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:18
Yes I can relate to that, we too had a Chinese copy of a
Southern Cross centre pole.
I say Chinese but I think it was COI Leisure made in NZ.
We had a very windy night at Wilsons Prom and next morning the
campsite was strewn with ripped dome tents.
cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - G N (VIC) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:54
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:54
So your chinese versions didn't leak in the rain?? We have considered these tents but are not too sure how much trust too put in them, some of the seams seem (lol) to be a bit dodgy!! They do weigh less than the aussie made versions I think?! Let me know if this is right or not!
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Follow Up By: Pomgonewalkabout - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 14:11
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 14:11
I say Chinese version tongue in cheek as you could just notice the difference in quality compared to the
Southern Cross brand.
Ours leaked once because I hadn't wet the seams enough, but after that it was fine. It was a COI Leasure brand cost $1000. From memory it was an extended Lightining Ridge model. Only sold it because we brought a rooftop tent
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Follow Up By: Strawb - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 14:58
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 14:58
Hi
No leaks except what blows in the front zip in very heavy wind / rain. I am very happy with it but not the bag it came in! I had it on the roof rack and it spread it's DNA all the way from Alice to
Birdsville. When I arrived at the pub the bag was just a shredded mess. I have no complaints about the tent at all. Good enough I reckon. And only cost about $350 but dearer now. Site Link
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Follow Up By: Member - G N (VIC) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 16:24
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 16:24
Thanks...might be worth a look then!
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:03
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:03
Just make sure you soak it
well for several months before you use it..
ours leaks like flyscreen - was soaked before using.. SC told us it had not been wet enough..
was then left out in the rain for month (last yr), and soaked to bits, and still leaked, they took it back for "testing".. they handed it back saying its now fixed, but we shall see.
i think theres better value to be had out there, but yes single pole is the wya to go
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Reply By: OldMike2 - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 14:15
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 14:15
Southern Cross or Freedom... single pole and high quality. Unlike Trucksters, our SC only had a heavy shower of rain and not a drop of water inside since. Just got to be the best there is, and 1 person and about 10 minutes and your all setup. Packing back in the bag is a different matter.
Both owners of the 2 businesses are very easy to talk to.
You will be happy with either, I know we are.
regards
mike
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