ftwildernessrick 10 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 This is one of things I bought since retired. I wanted a large family tent that my girls & their friends could use when they join us while we are traveling. After owning a few of larger tents and researching others available in the US, I decided to look further and decided on the Outwell Florida 8 made in the United Kingdom. They design tents not just for sleeping in, but for living in. It is also closer to being an all season tent.Bear with me, it has been a while since I have posted photos.This is the right side of the tent. The front is to the right. I bought the optional front awning kit. You can see where it attaches.Front of the tent looking into the porch area.Inside the porch looking at the front door to the tent. The porch has a fitted tub style floor that attaches with toggles.Looking through the front door. The tent has three bedrooms.I took the third bedroom out to make for a larger living room and to allow for the heat pump unit.Looking at the two remaining bedrooms. Each can hold a queen size air mattress. This tent is massive. I can walk anywhere inside without my head coming close to the ceiling and I am 6' tall. The remaining open floor could probably hold 4 more queen size mattresses. Bedrooms closed and carpet on the floor.Looking back towards the front door.Of course, there is a downside to such a large tent. First it won't store in any of my motorhome's storage compartments, I will have to stow it in my toad. The entire unit weighs about 130 pounds, including the optional front awning/porch, but I have it in 4 separate packages, two are wheeled. It only takes two people to set it up, but even with practice, a full set up would take 45 minutes to an hour to do. It has a lot of stakes and cords, which makes it very sturdy, even in high winds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Very nice just needs A/C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdancemom... Pam 113 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 wow! That tent is big enough to have fit my DD's entire dance team! Very impressive. :waycool: What are the measurements? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 :waycool: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta 42 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Very impressive!! What's that about a heat pump unit? Is there climate control? People are going to be taking pics of this wherever you go. It's unbelievable. Throw in a porta potty and I would be perfectly happy living in that thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polkadotsuitcase 12 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I think that tent might be bigger than my house! ;D You guys are going to have so much fun with that -- it's amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 VERY NICE!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 That thing is huge! It's good to be able to have folks stay with you without actually staying WITH you in the RV! They are gonna love that tent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 now that is impressive, what are the measurements? :popcorn: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I saw that tent set up at Cabellas a couple weeks ago. NICE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzy Dorie 777 1 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Wow that is really an awesome tent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Love it. I looked at that one too. Buyers remorse, wish we had gone with this style instead of the one we got. I am sure you will love it!!! :dance: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta 42 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Love it. I looked at that one too. Buyers remorse, wish we had gone with this style instead of the one we got. I am sure you will love it!!! :dance:I think the style of your tent is better for families with young children. Mom and Dad can be in the middle and be equally close to all the little ones. It would also be easier to heat/cool from the center point with one of those ACs that don't need venting or a portable heater. Hopefully, once you camp it in, you will enjoy the benefits and not have buyers remorse. All of these huge tents are just are really cool. I don't know where you guys find this stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I think the style of your tent is better for families with young children. Mom and Dad can be in the middle and be equally close to all the little ones. It would also be easier to heat/cool from the center point with one of those ACs that don't need venting or a portable heater. Hopefully, once you camp it in, you will enjoy the benefits and not have buyers remorse. All of these huge tents are just are really cool. I don't know where you guys find this stuff. I found our on Ebay. This one was there too. We wanted a big tent to fit us all and have floor space. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent... Just Brent 83 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Great tent! That's essentially what I was looking for, just a little smaller. I definitely have buyers remorse. It's much better than the one I finally chose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momofmany...Christina 17 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Cool tent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Great tent! That's essentially what I was looking for, just a little smaller. I definitely have buyers remorse. It's much better than the one I finally chose.Brent, I'm glad to see you posting. I came across your trip report when I was searching for something the other day and thought you hadn't been on in a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessrick 10 Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 The basic tent is a little over 13' wide X 22 long. The front awning extension adds another 9'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CKCK 45 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 That's a monster. I wouldn't be surprised if it eats campers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 New TV show---monster tents. very nice and huge! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 That thing is as big as a nice sized TT. Wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I think that is bigger than our camper - Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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