camping 2nd hand family tents uk?

Amanda jan

any websites about where they do cheap 2nd hand family tents?

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just take some tarps and use some string and sticks and make a leanto or a fort!

Electric Tent Hook up advice please?

I am going camping with my family in the next few weeks and we would like to have electric for our tent I have checked the campsite we are staying at and they provide electric hook up for tents it says its it has 10 amp hook ups?

I was looking on ebay and i am unsure of what cable to buy as there seems to be different types

should it be one like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Camping-HOOK-UP-Yellow-Cable-Electric-Lead-Caravan-Tent-/180533535970?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Cables_Hookups&hash=item2a08a324e2

I did see a different one but cant rem the link but it looked like a yellow box with plug sockets enclosed does that mean for a tent the sockets need to be covered? if i brought the ebay one would it be compatible with a campsite hook up unit? sorry i have no idea as i have only recently got took up camping any advice would be greatly appreciated

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You need to have electrical sockets protected from damp and damage whether at camp or in your back yard or garden. It's just the same.
Yellow cables are easier to see and are therefore safer to use on camp sites. You can use black ones, blue ones, all sorts. Some very heavy duty cables are in bright blue.
The end that plugs into the campsite socket is just a standard fitting three pin plug but one designed for outdoor use.
You can buy them in B&Q and other DIY stores and wire one onto a long cable or buy a lead already made up.
The link didn't work for me, but here is one which might be the same one...I just did an eBay search for a similar item.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Trailer-tent-camping-electric-hook-up-cable-lead-Yellow-/270608690187?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Cables_Hookups&hash=item3f0188ec0b . . . . .
It'll be fine for camp if ten metres, around 32 feet, is long enough for you.
The price is OK but the postage makes it expensive. You can get one in DIY or electrical shops for less than £20.
Just ask for a lead with a waterproof plug and socket on it.
You can take an extension lead from home if you have one and use a wooden or plastic box or a plastic bag to keep the sockets covered and dry if they are going to be outside.
Some people tie a plastic bag round the campsite hook-up socket, which is normally on a short post sticking out of the ground. Or put a plastic bucket over it to keep the rain off. Doesn't need it because the thing is made for outdoors anyway.
Sandwich boxes are handy for keeping sockets dry. Just put a couple of wide slots in for the cables to go through and the the socket fits nicely inside. If you use a four or six way socket from home just get a long food container to put it in and put slots in for the cables so you can fit the lid on. It's safer in case you get a bit of leakage in the tent but in dry weather you'll be OK without the box. Just be careful where you put the sockets so they are safe and the cables can go in a safe route to them.
Keep cables neat round the tent so you don't trip on them and use mats over the cables if you have some in places like doorways to keep them safer.
10 amp hookup just means you can use up to 10 amps total on one cable so you need a cable and sockets rated at 10 amps or more.
In the tent or trailer you can use items that together don't come to more than 10 amps.
In UK that gives you 2300 watts of power available.Multiply amps by volts to get watts
It used to be 240v in UK but now it's officially 230v, not that it makes any difference to most stuff anyway.
That gives you say a 1000 watt electric fire, two 500 watt cooking appliances like grills, and 200 watt TV and 100 watts of light.
Any combination that adds up to no more than 2300 watts is OK.
In USA on 120V ten amps gives you a total power available of 1200 watts.
Have a good time. It's OK on camp sites...nice life.

Just seen where you are from another Q. Looking to see if a UK answer was really needed although it said UK on the eBAy link, just making sure.
I'm from near Dunstable,haha. I was at Willen Lake a few days ago.
In MK you've got B&Q, Comet, Waites, Homebase, Aldi. plenty of places to get a waterproof extension lead.
You can get a 10-amp or a 13-amp lead. Doesn't matter at all, so long as you don't use more than 10 amps when it's plugged into the camp site socket.
If you buy one with a waterproof plug and just one waterproof socket the other end it's more useful and you can take a 4-way or 6-way adapter from home to plug into it. That's what we do. The same lead does for my mower at home too and other outdoor jobs.
Have a great time.

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What should camping gear include?

Q. Camping gear includes camping tent, sleeping bag, ground sheet? Is there anything else?

Thanks a lot.

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Yes, besides the camping tent, sleeping bag, ground sheet, you can consider to take a camping stove, water filter, torch, clothes, toilet roll, fire lighter, medicine kits, insect repellent, food and water,

However, you should try to bring a tent as lighter as possible, as travelling light is a necessity.

If you wanna buy a tent, you can choose family camping tent in http://www.quictents.co.uk/peaktop-family-camping-tents.html, you can't miss it.

How to choose a family base camping tent?

Q. I am planning to buy a family camping tent, what things should I consider?

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1. Consider how many people will be sleeping in the tent and if you'll be requiring one or two tents to house everyone. Make sure you have enough room for everyone to be comfortable. Every tent has its dimensions specified on the package, listing how many people it will house and how big it is. If you're looking for roomy comfort, subtract the number of people the tent says it will hold by one or two.

2. Figure out what style of tent will best suit your needs. There are two basic types of tents: dome and cabin. While there are a variety of styles of both, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. A dome tent is easier to assemble, having only two poles for the tent and one for the top cover. Since it's shaped like a dome, you'll give up some space in its height. A cabin tent offers more room since it is built in a square shape, but because it has more poles, it can take longer to assemble and be heavier to carry. If you're looking to house more than four people comfortably and have only one tent, a cabin tent is probably the best option.

3. Consider what extra requirements you need in your tent to properly accommodate you and your group. Do you want an extra attached screen room or a tent with several rooms? Do you have a tall person in the pack that will want to stand up straight while inside the tent? Will you be spending large amounts of time inside the tent? All of these things need to be thought out before you buy a tent. There are many varieties of tents on the market that come at a variety of prices.

4. Think about the area where you will be setting up your base camp tent and what the weather will be like. If you'll be camping in a cold region, you don't want a tent that has a screened top with a liner that allows more air inside. You also don't want a tent that allows little ventilation if you're staying in a hot area.

5. Consider the camping experience of the people you're camping with. If you're a novice camper, you might want a tent that's easy to set up. Generally, the fewer poles you have to deal with, the easier it is to set up and take down and the lighter weight.

http://www.quictents.co.uk has quality family tents, you can have a look.

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where are the hiking trails in black hawk campgrounds in milton wisconsin?

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Bri

i am going th blackhawk campgrounds for the first time and hear there were hiking trails but dont know were they are.

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hi there,they have them no worries!! email them to be sure.have fun..

Blackhawk Campground
Street Address:
3407 Blackhawk Dr.
Milton, WI 53563

Local Phone: (866) 652-2586
Toll Free:
Fax: (608) 868-3191


Email: camp@blackhawkcampgrounds.com


At Blackhawk we're a family campground that's run by a family, for a family...yours! Plan your stay for a weekend, a week, or all season. We've got plenty of room with water and electric sites, tent sites, and seasonal sites. We'll treat you to a real vacation with swimming, boat rentals, and fishing on beautiful Clear Lake. We have trails for hiking and biking, sand volleyball, horseshoes, music and planned activities, and a game room.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hiking+trails+in+black+hawk+campgrounds+in+milton+wisconsin%3F&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7;&rlz=1I7GZEV_en


regards pops..

Single parent holidays with teenagers in UK?

Claire

I want to take my two children (a boy and a girl) on holiday this summer as it may be the last time before my daughter goes to university. We haven't got much money and want to go somewhere in the south of England, but how on earth do I keep two teenagers amused?! I am at least grateful that they are willing to consider coming away with me. I will be happy reading a book and relaxing and we can eat simply but I hate camping, so any ideas welcome!

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Have you tried contacting Small Families, the tour operator who specialise only in providing holidays for single parents.

Small Families use a very pleasant hotel complex in Torquay (don't worry, not a tent in sight!). Groups are usually around 10 single parents (mums and dads) + children, so the children have instant new friends and the parents have instant adult company. The hotel has an extensive games room, indoor & outdoor pools and full evening entertainment programme, (all you need then is the weather!). Website is www.singleparent.travel

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Hi, I would like to plan a trip to Ireland, but am not sure where to start. I need to save, and be frugal.?

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lindsey h

I really want to travel to Ireland, but am not exactly flush with funds. Any ideas on some cost effective, but safe ways to travel and see Ireland? Thanks so much!
I would like to be there for about a week, and hostel accommodations would be great if they are safe (are they? i have no clue). I would love to see the countryside more than the cities. I like in Rochester NY, USA. Thanks so much!

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Can you give us some more info on this please?

How long are you coming for?
Would you make do with hostel accommodation?
Are you wanting to see the countryside or the cities?
Where are you coming from?
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OK, first thing to bear in mind is that Ireland is split in two. In the North (Northern Ireland) they use Sterling (British money), in the south (Republic of Ireland) they use the Euro, so if you are going to visit both, try to make sure you have both currencies.

For Hostels, in Belfast there's Arnies ( http://www.arniesbackpackers.co.uk/ ) and in the south theres An Ãige (The Irish Youth Hostel Assoc) ( http://www.anoige.ie/ - they have hostels all over)

If you can afford a little more and are stopping in Belfast, then the place we use to put up friends/family if there is not enough room in the house is Kate's B&B ( http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/product.aspx?ProductID=4534 )

To make the trip cheaper, there are a number of bus tickets you can get that give you pretty much unlimited travel ( https://www.buseireann.ie/asp/ExplorerList.asp ) and you can view the timetables on line for Northern Ireland ( http://www.translink.co.uk/ ) and for the south by visiting ( https://www.buseireann.ie/site/home/ )

Something else you need to bear in mind is that Ireland is colder than a lot of the US. The reason it is so green is that it never stops raining :-)

There are also quite a few camp sites, but unless you have a very waterproof tent, you are taking a risk.

If you want to look up non-Ãige hostels or Bed & Breakfasts on your own, a good place to start is http://www.goldenpages.ie for the south or http://www.thephonebook.bt.com/publisha.content/en/index.publisha for Northern Ireand.

Now, all you need is to decide where you want to go, find local hostels, and plan the buses.

Need any more help, email me.

places in jersey to go camping and fishing?

jay

so i live in central jersey and i'm thinking about going camping. is there anywhere i can go with a couple of other people that's just away from a lot of other campers and people or if not some kind of campground and how much it would be to stay on the campground? preferably somewhere where we can catch some fish.

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Jersey, as in the Channel Islands of the UK, or New Jersey, in the United States? If the former, I don't know. But as for the latter, camping is available 16 state parks and forests, and over 100 commercial campgrounds throughout the state of NJ.

For a place that's away from other campers and offers good fishing, you might consider the Wilderness Camping at Round Valley Reservoir. Although you might be able to see other campers from your spot, it is a 3+ mile hike from the parking area to the closest campsite, and 6 miles to the furthest. So not a lot of people go here. The reservoir is 2,000 acres and 180 feet deep, hosting lake trout, browns and rainbows, as well as bass, pickerel and other species. I camped here a few times many years ago, and it's a nice campground and the reservoir is amazing. Recommended.

In the NJ Pineleands, Wharton State Forest has several Remote and Primitive Campsites. Remote campsites are available via sand roads only (4WD recommended), and vehicles are prohibited in Primitive Campsites. No facilities are available. There are many streams, rivers and lakes in the area to choose from for fishing. Prices range from $2 per person to $20 per night. I go to the Pinelands frequently, and usually stay at one of the remote sites where I will encounter one or two other campers during most weeks. Also Recommended.

Also, the structures available for rent at many state parks and forests are often isolated from other camping areas. Lean-To's, Yurts and Cabins are available from $35 to over $100 per night, with a 7-day minimum during the summer season. Check the maps on the NJDEP website. I've stayed in cabins at state parks a few times at Stokes and Wharton, and they are a nice family alternative to staying in a tent or RV. Stokes also has a lake and great fishing.

As for commercial campgrounds, many are located on rivers, streams and lakes, where fishing is good. But none that I'm aware of offer sites that are isolated from other campers. Costs at commercial sites range from $25 - $80 per night, depending on amenities and site selection. The principal advantages being you can bring your dog and your beer.
.

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Hi, I would like to plan a trip to Ireland, but am not sure where to start. I need to save, and be frugal.?

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lindsey h

I really want to travel to Ireland, but am not exactly flush with funds. Any ideas on some cost effective, but safe ways to travel and see Ireland? Thanks so much!
I would like to be there for about a week, and hostel accommodations would be great if they are safe (are they? i have no clue). I would love to see the countryside more than the cities. I like in Rochester NY, USA. Thanks so much!

Answer
Can you give us some more info on this please?

How long are you coming for?
Would you make do with hostel accommodation?
Are you wanting to see the countryside or the cities?
Where are you coming from?
=========================================
edit:

OK, first thing to bear in mind is that Ireland is split in two. In the North (Northern Ireland) they use Sterling (British money), in the south (Republic of Ireland) they use the Euro, so if you are going to visit both, try to make sure you have both currencies.

For Hostels, in Belfast there's Arnies ( http://www.arniesbackpackers.co.uk/ ) and in the south theres An Ãige (The Irish Youth Hostel Assoc) ( http://www.anoige.ie/ - they have hostels all over)

If you can afford a little more and are stopping in Belfast, then the place we use to put up friends/family if there is not enough room in the house is Kate's B&B ( http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/product.aspx?ProductID=4534 )

To make the trip cheaper, there are a number of bus tickets you can get that give you pretty much unlimited travel ( https://www.buseireann.ie/asp/ExplorerList.asp ) and you can view the timetables on line for Northern Ireland ( http://www.translink.co.uk/ ) and for the south by visiting ( https://www.buseireann.ie/site/home/ )

Something else you need to bear in mind is that Ireland is colder than a lot of the US. The reason it is so green is that it never stops raining :-)

There are also quite a few camp sites, but unless you have a very waterproof tent, you are taking a risk.

If you want to look up non-Ãige hostels or Bed & Breakfasts on your own, a good place to start is http://www.goldenpages.ie for the south or http://www.thephonebook.bt.com/publisha.content/en/index.publisha for Northern Ireand.

Now, all you need is to decide where you want to go, find local hostels, and plan the buses.

Need any more help, email me.

places in jersey to go camping and fishing?

jay

so i live in central jersey and i'm thinking about going camping. is there anywhere i can go with a couple of other people that's just away from a lot of other campers and people or if not some kind of campground and how much it would be to stay on the campground? preferably somewhere where we can catch some fish.

Answer
Jersey, as in the Channel Islands of the UK, or New Jersey, in the United States? If the former, I don't know. But as for the latter, camping is available 16 state parks and forests, and over 100 commercial campgrounds throughout the state of NJ.

For a place that's away from other campers and offers good fishing, you might consider the Wilderness Camping at Round Valley Reservoir. Although you might be able to see other campers from your spot, it is a 3+ mile hike from the parking area to the closest campsite, and 6 miles to the furthest. So not a lot of people go here. The reservoir is 2,000 acres and 180 feet deep, hosting lake trout, browns and rainbows, as well as bass, pickerel and other species. I camped here a few times many years ago, and it's a nice campground and the reservoir is amazing. Recommended.

In the NJ Pineleands, Wharton State Forest has several Remote and Primitive Campsites. Remote campsites are available via sand roads only (4WD recommended), and vehicles are prohibited in Primitive Campsites. No facilities are available. There are many streams, rivers and lakes in the area to choose from for fishing. Prices range from $2 per person to $20 per night. I go to the Pinelands frequently, and usually stay at one of the remote sites where I will encounter one or two other campers during most weeks. Also Recommended.

Also, the structures available for rent at many state parks and forests are often isolated from other camping areas. Lean-To's, Yurts and Cabins are available from $35 to over $100 per night, with a 7-day minimum during the summer season. Check the maps on the NJDEP website. I've stayed in cabins at state parks a few times at Stokes and Wharton, and they are a nice family alternative to staying in a tent or RV. Stokes also has a lake and great fishing.

As for commercial campgrounds, many are located on rivers, streams and lakes, where fishing is good. But none that I'm aware of offer sites that are isolated from other campers. Costs at commercial sites range from $25 - $80 per night, depending on amenities and site selection. The principal advantages being you can bring your dog and your beer.
.

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Hi, I would like to plan a trip to Ireland, but am not sure where to start. I need to save, and be frugal.?

best tents for family camping uk image

lindsey h

I really want to travel to Ireland, but am not exactly flush with funds. Any ideas on some cost effective, but safe ways to travel and see Ireland? Thanks so much!
I would like to be there for about a week, and hostel accommodations would be great if they are safe (are they? i have no clue). I would love to see the countryside more than the cities. I like in Rochester NY, USA. Thanks so much!

Answer
Can you give us some more info on this please?

How long are you coming for?
Would you make do with hostel accommodation?
Are you wanting to see the countryside or the cities?
Where are you coming from?
=========================================
edit:

OK, first thing to bear in mind is that Ireland is split in two. In the North (Northern Ireland) they use Sterling (British money), in the south (Republic of Ireland) they use the Euro, so if you are going to visit both, try to make sure you have both currencies.

For Hostels, in Belfast there's Arnies ( http://www.arniesbackpackers.co.uk/ ) and in the south theres An Ãige (The Irish Youth Hostel Assoc) ( http://www.anoige.ie/ - they have hostels all over)

If you can afford a little more and are stopping in Belfast, then the place we use to put up friends/family if there is not enough room in the house is Kate's B&B ( http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/product.aspx?ProductID=4534 )

To make the trip cheaper, there are a number of bus tickets you can get that give you pretty much unlimited travel ( https://www.buseireann.ie/asp/ExplorerList.asp ) and you can view the timetables on line for Northern Ireland ( http://www.translink.co.uk/ ) and for the south by visiting ( https://www.buseireann.ie/site/home/ )

Something else you need to bear in mind is that Ireland is colder than a lot of the US. The reason it is so green is that it never stops raining :-)

There are also quite a few camp sites, but unless you have a very waterproof tent, you are taking a risk.

If you want to look up non-Ãige hostels or Bed & Breakfasts on your own, a good place to start is http://www.goldenpages.ie for the south or http://www.thephonebook.bt.com/publisha.content/en/index.publisha for Northern Ireand.

Now, all you need is to decide where you want to go, find local hostels, and plan the buses.

Need any more help, email me.

Best place for a Camping Holiday in UK?

Kate

I live in London and im planning to go to go for a 3-4 days holiday somewhere in May. I want to go to a caravan park or something like that where me and my family can just relax and have fun. I want to to be in the forest or something like that. Maybe you have any ideas where i can go. (it should include some interesting/beautiful places to walk around) Please give me so websites or links. p.s and i dont want to spend more than 500 pounds on that. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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If you have your own tents there is a camp site at Postern Hill in the really beautiful Savernake Forest, near Marlborough, Wiltshire www.campingintheforest.co.uk/england/postern-hill-campsite

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