Austrack or Market Direct camper tent?

[bowser]

I'm leaning towards the Austrack with the 1200mm drop at this stage
whata re the MD tents like?

[BigJules]

How much are you paying for a tent like that?

[bowser]

How much are you paying for a tent like that?

Austrack are $2400 as per their website, awaiting MD to get back to me with prices

[Bird]

Have you priced getting one made?

[WaituiRob]

We`ve had our Austrack tent for three years, been in all sorts of weather including a mini cyclone, no problems at all.

Cheers, Robyn.

[bowser]

Have you priced getting one made?

No, I live in Mudgee and everything is studid expensive thanks to the mines. I would be surprised if a local ones isn't twice as expensive

[dungee]

I looked at the Market Direct tents at the show on the weekend, was told that they don't do a 1200 drop.  The guy suggested that I dig a hole for the wheels or let my tyres down.  Neither options nor his attitude appealed to me.

The Austrack 9 foot isn't a 1200 drop either, since I'm looking for a really quick setup with a 9' tent I'm reluctant to go for a 12' + tent.

The XTrail 9' looks good on paper but I haven't been able to find anyone with one in Brisbane so I can take a look.

I spoke to the people at the Emu stand, really helpful,  good looking tent but again only 1100 drop.  They are going to get back to me on a custom made 1200 drop version, hoping that works out.

The imports are looking at between $2000 and $2600, local products are $4500 to $6000 for a similar layout, now I'm keen to buy Australian and was willing to go to $3500 but no one could go near that locally.  Sorry but I'm not going to pay more than double to keep it local.

If you are happy to get a bigger tent you get the option of the Austrack of XTrail.

[bowser]

thanks for the replies guys.

I emailed MDC asking for prices, they responded back straight away saying all prices are on their website. I replied saying yes they are for trailers but not the tents separately. Waiting for a reply.

yeah I need a big tent, 3yo and 1yo boys to tag along.

not too worried about drop height as i'm planning on using airbags, that way I can have higher sides/more storage and just dump the air for camp setup.
thanks for the PM's too.

[Bird]

yeah I need a big tent, 3yo and 1yo boys to tag along.

You dont need as big as you may think... most of the time isnt in the tent. 9ft would suffice.

[BigJules]

I don't know Austrack, but by all accounts XTrail produce some good gear. Make sure you tell them you're a myswag member and you expect a discount and will be telling potentially 11,000 members how good or bad their tent is. Sam from XTrail is a member.