Canvas Cabin Tents

We have a 15x12 canvas tent ("freetime" I think - although they are all largely the same). It probably takes about 45mins with 1.5 people (better half is mostly watching kids).
The fiddliest thing is the awning poles with about 8 interconnecting poles. On the plus side there aren't many ropes/pegs required and no fly, obviously.
It gets hot in direct sunlight and if you're using in summer you'd probably want that tarp over it.
I imagine you could get setup time well under 30mins with 2 people and a bit of practice.
We've since given up on ours though as it is too bulky and difficult to manage/carry compared to our new blackwolf turbo tent, which is still big enough (just).

I have a Carlton Canvas, (local manufacturer in Sthrn Sydney), it is a great tent but like all tents of that type it takes about 45mn to set up. Putting the walls around the awning (sunroom) takes another 10 min.

I rarely use the tent these days. Because the tent is so bulky I was forced to either tow a trailer or fit a roof rack for virtually any trip. I hate roof racks, so for me it was towing. I figured if I was towing anyway why not tow a camper. For us it was a great decision, the camper is quicker to set up, more comfortable, has more storage space which is waterproof and accessible from inside the camper. It is also better built than the average box trailer and I have no hesitation taking any where I want to.

We now only use the tent to provide accommodation for friends who are travelling with us if they don't have their own gear.

Duncs

Thanks for the relpies guys, 45 minutes is not too bad i reckon! I too will have the 1.5 people to put the tent up, so thats not a problem. I understand they will be big and bulky but most if not all of our camps at this stage involve towing an 18 foot boat along for the ride so we have plenty of room for "accessories" or "junk" whichever way you look at it.

Thanks again for the replies
Cheers and Beers
Scott

45 minutes to set up a tent!

We have the Primus Tourer Extended centrepole type tent. Made from same material but takes only minutes to set up.

Unroll tent, 6 pegs into the ground and then put up the centre pole and rear poles - if it is not fully done in 10 minutes there is a problem. Also they are around $400.

An alternative for you and the boys would be to use two of these instead of one big tent. Then you get a bit of separation and privacy (while still being right next to each other) as well as having the opportunity to just use the one tent if the boys don't go on a particular trip.

Cheers
Muddy