Shower Tent

Hi graham,
Yes there is a knack in 'folding' these tents up but once mastered you will find it very easy to do.....
Who said you cant teach an old dog new tricks!

These things are really dirt cheap so buy a few and that way you are 'Boy Scout' ready to face any issues when folding/collapsing the mother up.

Any Suggestions: Yep! only one - always carry a litre bottle of Shellite and a box of matches.

Why:Well when that sucker refuses to fold up, apply shellite liberally, stand back and light it up with one of the aforementioned matches.

Problem solved in a 'Black Balloon' puff of smoke and then use one of the extras that you bought.

The saving on time, effort, money and stress is exponential.

Oh! and by the way these type of tents are just excellent for showering in. They come in Two sizes and I respectfully suggest you get the larger one for shower purposes.

Add a pack of 4 interlocking perforated mats and away you go.

Regards

DD

Graham,

try thread 87188 or better still google"to fold a shower tent"

Ken

Graham

Had one of these for 7 years, and never had a problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysoulbr7TuE&feature=related

Copy and paste this clip from youtube
and good luck

Cheers
Bucky

When we travelled in the landcruiser we had one of those folding tents that would just not fold. We used to leave it on top of the bed in the roof top tent unfolded. Well it was collapsed flat but not into the little circles.

One day we decided to have a little competition with our fellow campers - after each contestant's effort we all held up our cards giving a rating of 1 to 10. This was great fun but the shower tent was twisted and bend so many times (and often the wrong way) that the tent was completely stuffed after this fun event.

Rob

I got one for a Christmas pressie a while back. First time I tried to erect it (at home), it took me 90 minutes & the air was blue. My wife and MIL were in hysterics of laughter. I almost threw it in the bin.

In the end I Googled how to erect one. Found the BCF website had the best demo. Played the vid throughh a couple of times and Bob's your aunty.

So So simple once youve got the hang of it.

As said above use one of those foam squares as a floor mat.

When the time comes to pack up the shower tent simply pretend to find something else to do then mention to your missus that it needs folding. Works for me every time Regards

When the time comes to pack up the shower tent simply pretend to find something else to do then mention to your missus that it needs folding. Works for me every time Regards

Hi Graham

I have had 2 of these and sometimes got it first go and sometimes struggled .It seems I always struggled when I am trying to show someone else how its done.

My main advice is when you buy one make sure its a loose fit in the carry bag. The first one I had was very tight and it ruined the bag and the tent trying to put it in which is why I am now on number 2

Cheers Peter

BCF have Oztrail ones on special at the moment for $79

You don't need a rocket science degree to fold these ones.

Oztrail Shower.

Regards
Craig

I have had my foldup shower tent for 5 years now. My only suggestion is to practice, practice, practice. And always set it up and practice folding a few times before you go away. Then its fresh in your mind.

wizzer

hello Graham.
I bought mine at a garage sale for $2 still standing, the bloke that owned it just gave up he said he was over it, well i have had a hit and miss relation ship with this sucker sometimes it will fall into the bag other days it travels on the roof rack unfolded but I must say when you are camped they are the best things since sliced bread cheers Bill.

A young fellow in a camping shop showed me how and I've not failed since. But I lent one of my old ones to a mate and it came back after 2 weeks in the desert unfolded.

They have got easier. I've recently updated with 2 of the $39 Oztrail spring up tents and they fold easily. Try in the shop before you buy.

We have 2 of the oztrail instant ones, (After a little practice we have found) one folds up perfectly almost everytime but the other one has a kink in the frame that lets it twist, so often the frame needs to straightened out before we acan even attempt a foldup - husband hates it.

Noticed that Rays is selling a Coleman instant up ensuite for $149ea in their latest catalog sale.

Biggest problem we have had with the ones we have is that when using it as a toilet and it rains or in heavy dew that the toilet paper just doesnt make it.