Thanks for all the replies.
I get it's a costly bit of kit but I'm expecting it to last a fair while.
One other question, how is the groundsheet? I've seen some mention it seems thinner than previous ones, is this correct?
I get it's a costly bit of kit but I'm expecting it to last a fair while.
One other question, how is the groundsheet? I've seen some mention it seems thinner than previous ones, is this correct?
In reply to Post #16
One other question, how is the groundsheet? I've seen some mention it seems thinner than previous ones, is this correct?
I wouldn't let that put you off, you can always use the original as a template and cut one from a much heavier duty material if it bothers you
One other question, how is the groundsheet? I've seen some mention it seems thinner than previous ones, is this correct?
I wouldn't let that put you off, you can always use the original as a template and cut one from a much heavier duty material if it bothers you
In reply to Post #17
Appreciate the idea, but that's more work for something that is already costing a fair whack.
Do you have one? Is the groundsheet thinner than previous versions of it?
Appreciate the idea, but that's more work for something that is already costing a fair whack.
Do you have one? Is the groundsheet thinner than previous versions of it?
In reply to Post #18
Appreciate the idea, but that's more work for something that is already costing a fair whack.
I don't blame you for thinking that. No I don't have a RS but if the GS is thinner that's a bit of a poor show from Trakker.
A lot of manufacturers cut costs on their GS. I'm out of touch, my last purchase was the Air V2 and that groundsheet was very poor compared to my old Fox Eurodome ground sheet. Cost of tent seems to be irrelevant nowadays, even expensive family tents have really poor associated ground sheets, just plain nylon or polyester weave and thin at that. Whenever we buy a new tent we always buy a HD GS for it, lots of sellers on Ebay, I'll be doing the same if I get the RS, which I'm sorely tempted by, if it's GS isn't up to scratch. I'm still using my Eurodome GS with my Air V2.
Appreciate the idea, but that's more work for something that is already costing a fair whack.
I don't blame you for thinking that. No I don't have a RS but if the GS is thinner that's a bit of a poor show from Trakker.
A lot of manufacturers cut costs on their GS. I'm out of touch, my last purchase was the Air V2 and that groundsheet was very poor compared to my old Fox Eurodome ground sheet. Cost of tent seems to be irrelevant nowadays, even expensive family tents have really poor associated ground sheets, just plain nylon or polyester weave and thin at that. Whenever we buy a new tent we always buy a HD GS for it, lots of sellers on Ebay, I'll be doing the same if I get the RS, which I'm sorely tempted by, if it's GS isn't up to scratch. I'm still using my Eurodome GS with my Air V2.
In reply to Post #19
Think its a weight saving thing to ensure the stats look better for all those mobile wannabees. . .daft really as if your going to bother using a groundsheet it really needs to be heavy (like the original Armo gsheets) and maybe priced as a separate accessory rather than a bundled cost.
Think its a weight saving thing to ensure the stats look better for all those mobile wannabees. . .daft really as if your going to bother using a groundsheet it really needs to be heavy (like the original Armo gsheets) and maybe priced as a separate accessory rather than a bundled cost.
In reply to Post #20
There's a certain irony from the marketing pov in that most will end up on barrows where weights a mute point
There's a certain irony from the marketing pov in that most will end up on barrows where weights a mute point
In reply to Post #21
I would say 95% will be on a barrow.
I would say 95% will be on a barrow.
In reply to Post #20
It's a cost saving thing for Trakker
It's a cost saving thing for Trakker
In reply to Post #16
I have the rs150. Also the older 100t. Over nights or as a day shelter the 100t is fine. For longer sessions then the rs150.
Downside is the plastic elbows are flipping tight to pull open. I have health issues and grip is poor and trying ro hold and pull two half's apart was a piggin mare.
I ended making some plastic doughnuts with grub screw in. Slid them up the tube, from bottom. Then clamp them 10mm from the elbow. Makes life so much easier and does not damage anything. The grub screws have rubber inserts to help prevent digging into the tube paint
I have the rs150. Also the older 100t. Over nights or as a day shelter the 100t is fine. For longer sessions then the rs150.
Downside is the plastic elbows are flipping tight to pull open. I have health issues and grip is poor and trying ro hold and pull two half's apart was a piggin mare.
I ended making some plastic doughnuts with grub screw in. Slid them up the tube, from bottom. Then clamp them 10mm from the elbow. Makes life so much easier and does not damage anything. The grub screws have rubber inserts to help prevent digging into the tube paint
In reply to Post #24
Mmmmmmmmm 🍩
Mmmmmmmmm 🍩
In reply to Post #24
Im sure something like that will be on the mk2 version to justify the astronomically price. I can imagine it would be quite difficult to pull them pole out of the knuckle with wet slippy hands. It definitely needs a little flange or something to hold onto.
Im sure something like that will be on the mk2 version to justify the astronomically price. I can imagine it would be quite difficult to pull them pole out of the knuckle with wet slippy hands. It definitely needs a little flange or something to hold onto.
Not impressed, had my RS150 up
In the garden today drying after packing up in the rain yesterday.
One of the metal poles just sheared in the knuckle and now needs replaced. Only used it 5 times.
Now I'm about to find out how good the customer service is.
In the garden today drying after packing up in the rain yesterday.
One of the metal poles just sheared in the knuckle and now needs replaced. Only used it 5 times.
Now I'm about to find out how good the customer service is.
In reply to Post #27
Not the first person I've heard having issues
Not the first person I've heard having issues
In reply to Post #28
Don't think I'll bother then.
Don't think I'll bother then.
In reply to Post #27
what happened about this??
what happened about this??