Any Starcraft Owners?

We might be looking to upgrade from out Santa Fe to the Starcraft 2406. Was just wondering if there are any Starcraft owners out here and how they like their PU. Does it tow well? I like it alot and it has everything I want and then some. I seem to be drawn to their […]

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Camper Mod

I have a pop-up and when we went to the dealer where we bought it, they told us that we couldn’t hang things from the ceilings, like those cute baskets and those wire shelves. Do I have to do anything special to be able to hang stuff from the ceiling? I have seen those special […]

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Self Erecting Tents – Someone Looking For?

Somebody asked about tents that you throw up into the air and they set themselves up! I can’t remember which group asked. What are your opinions about self erecting tents? Answer: My advice is forget the self erecting tents! While it may seem like a novel idea, the (bunjee-like cords) on the inside of the […]

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Catalytic Camping Tent Heaters

I have a 12×9 tent and was looking at the Coleman ProCat Catalytic Heater but wanted to be sure it was worth the $100. Anyone have experience with these? I easily get cold at night in the Autumn/Winter but want to extend my camping season. If no experience with this particular heater, can you suggest […]

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Stove as a Tent Heater – is it a Good Idea?

I am wondering how I can adapt a stove into a tent heater. I do a mixture of 1-2 day tramps and car camping (with my wife, although I am trying to ease her into tramping/hiking). In many NZ national parks and camping ground there are fire bans imposed, usually when conditions are very dry. […]

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Coleman Weathermaster Tent – Is it Really Good?

I am looking at the Coleman Weathermaster tents for my camping adventures. Has anyone used these Coleman tents? If so, what do you like about or not like. Thanks! Answers: We have the Coleman Weathermaster The first year, it was wonderful. However, since then I have had some problems with water leaking in, even with […]

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What is the Best Lightweight Backpacking Tent?

Any one had in experience with back pack tents that are small and lightweight if so any recommendations? Come this spring I am gonna go for three days in the Great Smokey Mountains. Just wondering what someone who has backpack camped would recommend that and a good lightweight pack? For I have always camped and […]

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Pickup Tent – Tents for Pickup Trucks

I’m thinking of purchasing one of those tents that you set up in the box of a pickup truck. Does anyone here have one of those or has any advice, suggestions or ideas on them before I purchase one. I have been using my old military tents but they are very heavy to carry and […]

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