Tent advice requested

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Permalink Reply by MICHAEL ALAN STIPEK on April 6, 2011 at 11:04pm

Melinda,  I replied to this question:  look under "Home" in the subject bar.

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Permalink Reply by Melinda Hutton on April 7, 2011 at 10:32am

Ok Michael...you are assuming that I am smarter than I look !  ha, ha,  :)   I am new to this site...and haven't figured out where to look.   The only "Home"  I see is at the very top of the site page...and when I go there I don't find anything.  Help?!

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Permalink Reply by Jacki Bilsborrow on April 6, 2011 at 11:22pm

Hello Melinda.  I think the more durable tent is better than a lighter tent.  Tent must be durable because you never know what the weather will be like.  You have to be ready for anything!  I don't think fewer pieces is worth it.  I know setting up that tent and taking it down can be a real hassle, but a tent that can't stand up to the weather would be a bigger hassle to me.  Just a thought.  Hope that helps.

Jacki B

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Permalink Reply by Harrison Otalor on April 6, 2011 at 11:52pm

I agree with Jacki, just made my purchase and i went with trimeline over showoff, durability for me was more important and the parts might be smaller but at the least it is steadier when put together. Easy for me to say though for i dont have much problems with heavy weights or setup. If thats an issue for you then you can consider the showoff. Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Jacki Bilsborrow on April 7, 2011 at 12:00am

If you have ever been anywhere and seen the cheap tents fly into the air, you know that the more durable ones are worth the extra price and work to set up. Of course, it does help if you have a guy to help with the set up.

Jacki B

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Burks on April 7, 2011 at 9:38am

I am an older woman with a Trimline and have no problem setting mine up by myself.  I have found it's not the setting up but the hauling things from my vehicle to the site that wears on me as it is heavy.  So, get a good dolly!  Also, a riser kit makes raising it by yourself much easier.  I love my Trimline.

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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on April 7, 2011 at 10:37am

Great. I'm looking to hire an older woman to set my Trimline up for me.

Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

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Permalink Reply by Melinda Hutton on April 7, 2011 at 10:35am

     Thanks everyone for all the input...it really helps.

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Permalink Reply by Marilyn Weisberg on June 12, 2016 at 2:21pm

Hi Melinda, just wondering how you are doing with your trimline tent? Are you happy with it? How much time does it take you to set it up?

I am considering buying one, but am worried that it's too heavy and too cumbersome to load and move (with two four-door cars).   I do have a helper and we are both healthy seniors. 

Any words of advice? 

Thanks. 

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Permalink Reply by Bill Shattuck on June 15, 2016 at 4:31pm

Trim line is rock solid and breaks down into light and easy to carry pieces. Will fit easily into most vehicles.

Where are you located?

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Permalink Reply by Barbara Rabek on June 19, 2016 at 1:39pm

I have a used .....like new...used 3 times Trimline and ProPanels.....not sure where you are.

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