Coleman Shower Tent

Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 15:56

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Member - Julio C (VIC)

Hi. Im looking at buying a coleman shower tent,but after a few failed attemps at asking at my local Rays outdoors for a demo.I'll put the question to you guys. how hard or easy is it to put up ,and down....thanks.

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Reply By: Moose - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 16:11

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 16:11

Is it similar to the other "spring-up" types? If so they are very easy to do.

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Reply By: Shaker - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 16:17

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 16:17

The best & easiest shower tent is the Sitro Change Shelter, distributed by Gasmate.
Most Aussie Disposals have them around $79.00.

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Follow Up By: Moose - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:33

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:33

G'day Shaker
Have you tried all of the multitude of offerings to be able to make such a statement?
We don't own the one you mention and ours is dead set simple to erect and fold up.
Cheers from the Moose

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:41

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:41

Sorry to generalise, as I didn't realise that anyone would split hairs!

Let me try again .....

The best & easiest shower tent THAT I HAVE OWNED, OR SEEN USED is the Sitro Change Shelter, distributed by Gasmate.
Most Aussie Disposals have them around $79.00.

Disclaimer. Please note that the author of the above concedes that he has not personally owned or used every brand of shower tent on the market. He also declares that he has no affiliation with either Sitro or Gasmate.

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Reply By: RovingOz (QLD) - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:33

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:33

it's a left brain thing. once you've got it your right. :-)

took me a couple of practice runs, deep breaths and now quite easy.

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Reply By: SKP - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:50

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 17:50

Easy to erect.

We used ours once, then the wife decided she wasn't camping any more.

You can buy mine at a cheap price, make me an offer.

Steven

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Follow Up By: Member - Julio C (VIC) - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 18:12

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 18:12

how does $50.00 sound

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Follow Up By: Member RayJen Paj05 (NSW) - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 21:49

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 21:49

that's a lot of money for an erection, Julio ;-)

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Follow Up By: Member - Julio C (VIC) - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 22:05

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 22:05

now ,now keep it clean.

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Reply By: GREENDOG - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 18:40

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 18:40

Just shower out in the open,problem solved.cheer's GREENDOG

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Reply By: The Parts Guy - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 18:48

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 18:48

We have the Coleman tent and it is easy with two people but a bit of a handful by yourself, as it goes all over the place and there are not enough hands available. I have only used it twice, so might be better with more practice. Kept the girls very happy once it was up though. MMc

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Reply By: Steve - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:21

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 20:21

ever tried putting half a dozen brown snakes into your pole carrier? Packing your dunny away is similar to that - putting it up is a breeze. I can't be bothered putting it away and just put the bugger under the mattress. Takes up about 10mm thickness and I don't feel the need to down a case of the golden stuff in 10 mins afterwards.

;-))

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 00:28

Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 00:28

Looking at the Coleman Web site, the "Insta-Set" shower tent is not the same as the other "pop-up" style tents. it uses a different principal with external supports.
(Not exactly cheap though)

There is reference to an instruction .pdf file on their Web site.

Coleman Insta-Set Tent

As for the other style of "pop-up" shower tents, it is just a matter of practicing a couple of times.