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  3. Screen room suggestions

    in General Camping Discussion and Questions

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    Most of these screen rooms have good reviews presented first.  I've been clicking on the bad reviews specifically:

     

    The Coleman 12x10 Hex Screen Room:

     

    Do NOT buy this shade shelter unless you want to take it down every time it rains. Our shelter was set up in our backyard when a summer thunderstorm came though. The canopy filled with water and the metal frame failled. When I called Coleman they said the shelter had to be taken down whenever it rained. They would not even repair it if we mailed it to them at our expense. We would not have bought it had we known it was so fragile.
     
    I like the way the top canvas lets light in, but after two seasons the top canvas is so fragile that you can make a hole by pushing your finger through it. The problem is that a replacement top is not available.
     
    Less than a month, and already seams are opening up. The thing went up easily enough, at least. But already seams are pulling apart on the rain cover and at the zippers.
     
    I agree with the other reviews that give high marks to the quality of the frame and the general deign of the structure. Unfortunately, by the second summer of use, the fabric top of the shelter completely deteriorated due to UV exposure. Numerous small holes and tears developed as the fabric became ever more brittle and faded.
     
    Did not last a week, it rained and frame broke. thought Coleman was made for camping but ended up all wet.
     
    Wenzel Biscayne:
     
    Must be relatively new since there are 10 good reviews and the 2 bad reviews are a mis-post and someone who wanted a screen room with a sewn in floor.
     
    EZ up 10x10
     
    New review from July 1st - Several of the trusses just bent and I called to get a replacement only to be informed that they no longer make that model so they no longer make parts for it.

    From June 23rd -We had it up a total of 3 weeks. We had a rain, it collected water and collapsed the top structure. Our previous pop up lasted 3 years frame still good, tiny tare in fabric was our reason for replacing. It was a first up.
     
    From June 22nd - Don't waste your money - ours didn't even last 4 days at the beach. It was fairly easy to put up but the metal legs rusted from the inside out after only days. Because of the rust the frame was impossible to take down and had to be forced - thus breaking two of the legs. It now sits in an Alabama landfill.
     
    Older review - It is very misleading but the tarp is only 8x8. Product works well, but feel mislead by the description. Comparing it o a friendss actual 10x10 tarp (his is labeled 12x12) that he bought at a sporting good chain for 2/3 the price, I saw no difference in quality between the two. The diference that the extra square footage makes is significant.
     

    Clam 1660 Mag Screen Room

     

    I find the video misleading. It looks like the pole assemblies fold in half making the overall length when taken down to be maybe 4 to 4-1/2 feet. Could it be as much as 5'? Oh, yes! Try over 6 feet

     

    The products quality is excellent and it is very easy to set up. The down side is that it can not be transported easily in our suv we have to but one of the seat down make it fit. If you were not able to put the seat down due to children you would have to use the roof to transport it. kind of a bummer

  5. Screen room suggestions

    in General Camping Discussion and Questions

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    That Ozark is similar to the one we got at K-Mart.  Probably went out a different door from the same factory.  Ours had a maroon top and was Northwest.

     

    Is the Coleman top waterproof?

     

    We were at the Meadow pool and people had some canopies set up and they stayed dry during the rain. 

     

    Dick's has some canopies on sale this week.  The middle priced one says the top is water resistant, the lower priced one doesnt say.

     

    We are looking for something to sit under, stay dry and bug free.

     

    Thanks for the continuing input everyone.  Like Travisma, I'm looking for something to sit under, stay dry, and bug free.  In addition I don't want the screens to restrict airflow too much.  It was in the upper 90's this past weekend and we appreciated the little breeze we had. 

     

    There's a Dick's across from work and another on the way home.  I'll check them out. 

     

    Thanks again everyone. 

  8. Screen room suggestions

    in General Camping Discussion and Questions

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    I spent the the last few days at a nearby state park and decided my next camping related expenditure needs to be a screen room. I have a small shelter that is easy to put up but it is too small and doesn't have screens - all it provides is a bit of shade. Tell me about your screen rooms. What brand is it? Why do you like it or why don't you like it. Have you seen another one you really like?

    Thanks!

  15. Two days at Universal - what else besides WWoHP and Diagon Alley?

    in Regular Vacations

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    I'm looking forward to visiting Universal's WWoHP and Diagon Alley; but, what else should be on my list of have-to-do's? I'm not a big fan of big roller coasters like Space Mountain and Rockin' Roller Coaster; but, will ride the smaller ones like BTMRR and the SDMT. I would love to ride the Pteranodon Flyers but adults must ride with a child. What a stupid rule! Maybe the crowds will calm down after Halloween.

    Thanks in advance for your input, etc.

  16. Trying to prepare myself...

    in General Camping Discussion and Questions

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    I did not know that.

    Let me get this straight. You're saying that it's hot in Florida during the summer? Is that correct?

    I'm sure this comes as a surprise to some people........................that live on Mars.

    Of course it's hot in Florida in the summer, always has been and always will be.

     

    I was thinking about that while watching the NBC show about Diagon Alley last night.  3-4 story buildings with narrow streets in between.  Unless they have some sort of air flow system built in, it is going to be miserable there packed in like sardines. 

  19. Tent Camping

    in General Camping Discussion and Questions

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    Welcome. If you don't want to haul your tents, The Fort has tents for rent. Staying at The Fort is all about being social and enjoying the amenities; however, keep in mind that most of the sites around you will have families with kids so anything "not child appropriate" will have to be kept to a minimum. As long as the boistress-ness is before quiet hours, you should be OK.

    Good luck with the races!

    PS: here is the link to the tent rental information:

    http://www.fortfiends.net/_/rental-information/renting-a-tent-from-disney-r329

  24. F&W Brazil Belly!

    in Dining Reviews and Information

    Posted

    I have a photographic memory, so that won't work for me.

    I'm passing on anything that has Brazil and belly in the name.

     

    I agree.  I would get  "skeeved" about the fat on the pork belly.  The only thing I use that type of pork for is boiling it up with a big pot of navy beans.  It then going out with the garbage.  

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