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08-27-2024, 09:39 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2024
Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Trailer: Tent campers
Posts: 1
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Screen Tent with staked-down door?
We're in need of a new screen tent and are looking for one with an interior pole structure. With this requirement, we are finding it hard to find one with a stake loop at the bottom of the zippered door, so we can stake down at least one side of the zippered entrance. If anyone is familiar with a currently-available 10x10 or larger screen tent with an interior pole system that has this stake feature, please send me suggestions! Thanks!
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08-27-2024, 12:10 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,246
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Our Gazelle 5 wall screen room has a grommet on both doors, so you can choose which side you want staked.
Enjoy
Perry
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08-27-2024, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Trailer: "Side Effect" 2022 21C
Posts: 1,466
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We have the Clam Venture Screen Tent and love it. Super easy to setup and tear down.
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08-27-2024, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,885
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Happy with Coleman
Compact in storage, pretty lightweight, quick & easy erection, a clever design and I've had 2.....upsized and bought a larger version.
A good value, and I recall there are loops at the bottom panels of the 2 doors.
The one I have allows erection over a picnic table and room for 2 camp chairs.
They come in various sizes.
Clams and their ilk are swell, but heavy, some quite long in length when folded and hot in the sun.
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08-27-2024, 03:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Trailer: 2012 E19
Posts: 1,829
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HABBERDABBER
Compact in storage, pretty lightweight, quick & easy erection, a clever design and I've had 2.....upsized and bought a larger version.
A good value, and I recall there are loops at the bottom panels of the 2 doors.
The one I have allows erection over a picnic table and room for 2 camp chairs.
They come in various sizes.
Clams and their ilk are swell, but heavy, some quite long in length when folded and hot in the sun.
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Very true about the heat retention of the Clam and Gazelle screen rooms (I've had a Clam and my current unit is a Gazelle, about 4 years old). But what 'gets me' about the Coleman and similar models is revealed by the photo you included: the people are not as well shaded by the tapered top.
I have recently seen a Gazelle listed with a newer, less restrictive screen material. But I haven't shelled out for one yet.
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08-27-2024, 03:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2024
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: looking for an Escape... currently 2012 ATC Puma PopUp
Posts: 3
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+1 for CLAM
We have had the 12' clam for years and love it. Our friends are now buying them as well. With the sidewalls up and a cookstove going, it gets nice and toasty when camping in foul weather.
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08-27-2024, 04:11 PM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 2,215
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We have the Gazelle because its folded length is shorter than the Clam. These shelters are nice, but yes they do get hot. We seldom use ours. Probably shouldn’t have bought it.
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1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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08-27-2024, 05:05 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,885
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Coleman screen shelter
I got mine for insect avoidance, and I've never considered the sun shading aspect. The Coleman does provide some lighter rain protection. I've not been interested in hanging out in a shelter in inclement or cold conditions. That's why I got a trailer, and let go of my nice tent.
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08-27-2024, 05:47 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Trailer: "Side Effect" 2022 21C
Posts: 1,466
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brroberts
We have the Gazelle because its folded length is shorter than the Clam. These shelters are nice, but yes they do get hot. We seldom use ours. Probably shouldn’t have bought it.
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Agreed but we hate mosquitos. They attack us to no end.
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08-27-2024, 09:51 PM
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#10
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Hinesburg, Vermont
Trailer: 2022 5.0
Posts: 12
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+2 for Clam
I have the Clam and like it. It's easy to setup / takedown and is well made. It's just under 6.5 long when folded down so it fits in the bed of my truck with no length to spare.
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08-28-2024, 06:18 AM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Madison area, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
Posts: 1,885
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Here's a deal!
https://sport.woot.com/offers/gardim..._cat_sprt_2_56
Woot is a discount clearance arm of Amazon. It's where I scored my larger Coleman screen shelter at a sweet discount.
Move quick if you're interested....stuff sells out on this site.
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08-31-2024, 02:50 PM
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#12
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2022
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Trailer: 2023 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 1,117
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WillyB
We have the Clam Venture Screen Tent and love it. Super easy to setup and tear down.
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Thumbs up on the Clam Venture. We use ours quite a bit. Also have some side panels that can be easily attached to block sun.
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