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[tunnie]

Just been Googling your 1952 Sunbeam S8, very nice bike 

I've parked next to a few bikes from the 50's - The GS is a giant in comparison, I'd love to get a smaller bike like that, just for popping around town here, as the GS is a big, big bike.

Don't think MrsT would approve though 

[tunnie]

Hi Ron!

Yes it's me the biker, quickly went to a 2006 BMW GS, due to my height (6ft5) I found it a very natural bike to use. Many other bikes are just too small, also very tight around the gear shifter for my size 12's.

Plenty of space on the GS for feet, me and my camping gear! 

I've done Isle of Man TT a couple of times (FatherT used to work out there) Also done Scotland in a heat wave! Always wanted to do Europe, either full on tour down to the Alps or a starter tour of the WW2 Beaches.

Have a read of these, a couple of my trips:

Scotland: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=103710.0

Wales: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=31076

Isle of Man: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=36452

Just to add to this, the tent I have is fairly wide when packed up, which is a downside.

On the GS it's not wider than the bike, with the side boxes fitted. But looking at photos of that Sunbeam, going to struggle. Will need a tent that compacts more 

[Nick W]

Ive seen them fail very early.

Want something quick and easy...Try a Khyam Igloo, had ours about 20 years, the current design has barely changed...cracking tent.

Rarely see em in the shops, but are available online

Sorry Jimbob.....that's about the same design of my current tent.....its putting up the poles which is the pain, ok for two people, but you'll struggle if theirs only one of you....on the wrong side of 50!

I have a Khyam Freelander which is similar, but bigger and tall enough to stand up in. That was one of my requirements, along with space to sit and for it to be easy to erect and strike. I use at car shows etc, so size and weight weren't an issue, although it is reasonably compact. It wasn't cheap, but I consider it good value.

These use four poles which are integral to the tent; you unroll it, hold the top plate in one hand and snap the first row of hinges into place. That's rigid enough to stand up, so go around doing the bottom hinges. Peg the corners, slide the only loose pole through its clips and peg the guyropes to hold it up. Then you go inside, clip the top and back of the sleeping compartment in place and peg it's front corners.
I can have a beer in my hand less than five minutes after getting out of the car. In the rain. When arriving with friends I usually end up putting up the gazebo etc as I'm first to finish.

[TD]

Ive seen them fail very early.

Want something quick and easy...Try a Khyam Igloo, had ours about 20 years, the current design has barely changed...cracking tent.

Rarely see em in the shops, but are available online

Sorry Jimbob.....that's about the same design of my current tent.....its putting up the poles which is the pain, ok for two people, but you'll struggle if theirs only one of you....on the wrong side of 50!

I have a Khyam Freelander which is similar, but bigger and tall enough to stand up in. That was one of my requirements, along with space to sit and for it to be easy to erect and strike. I use at car shows etc, so size and weight weren't an issue, although it is reasonably compact. It wasn't cheap, but I consider it good value.

These use four poles which are integral to the tent; you unroll it, hold the top plate in one hand and snap the first row of hinges into place. That's rigid enough to stand up, so go around doing the bottom hinges. Peg the corners, slide the only loose pole through its clips and peg the guyropes to hold it up. Then you go inside, clip the top and back of the sleeping compartment in place and peg it's front corners.
I can have a beer in my hand less than five minutes after getting out of the car. In the rain. When arriving with friends I usually end up putting up the gazebo etc as I'm first to finish.

Tanks Nick, that's worth considering, altho a slightly larger one, might suit better 

[Jimbob]

Ive seen them fail very early.

Want something quick and easy...Try a Khyam Igloo, had ours about 20 years, the current design has barely changed...cracking tent.

Rarely see em in the shops, but are available online

Sorry Jimbob.....that's about the same design of my current tent.....its putting up the poles which is the pain, ok for two people, but you'll struggle if theirs only one of you....on the wrong side of 50!

You only need one person for this....everything is ready assembled, its literally take it out the bag and unfold the poles and click into place.  2 mins tops.  extremely easy.  Almost unfolds like an umbrella

Not huge though...plenty of sitting up room, but thats it.

[TD]

Ive seen them fail very early.

Want something quick and easy...Try a Khyam Igloo, had ours about 20 years, the current design has barely changed...cracking tent.

Rarely see em in the shops, but are available online

Sorry Jimbob.....that's about the same design of my current tent.....its putting up the poles which is the pain, ok for two people, but you'll struggle if theirs only one of you....on the wrong side of 50!

You only need one person for this....everything is ready assembled, its literally take it out the bag and unfold the poles and click into place.  2 mins tops.  extremely easy.  Almost unfolds like an umbrella

Not huge though...plenty of sitting up room, but thats it.

Ah didn't read the description closely  ......tho as you say theres not much room inside......

[Auto Addict]

What you need Dave is a Teardrop Cavavan

[TD]

What you need Dave is a Teardrop Cavavan

bit on the small size Barry.....plus id be labelled a pikey.....

TBH I did look on ebay for caravans ...... but you need to spent a fairly decent money for a decent one.....and then I remembered ive got a 1.6TDi Mondeo.......that aint gonna pull anything  unless you reved the nuts of it all the time 

[Nick W]

What you need Dave is a Teardrop Caravan

I've often thought about building a teardrop, but I can't chuck it in the loft for the 49 weekends a year I don't use it.

[Auto Addict]

What you need Dave is a Teardrop Cavavan

bit on the small size Barry.....plus id be labelled a pikey.....

TBH I did look on ebay for caravans ...... but you need to spent a fairly decent money for a decent one.....and then I remembered ive got a 1.6TDi Mondeo.......that aint gonna pull anything  unless you reved the nuts of it all the time 

You would be amazed what you could pull with a 1.6 TDi, in fact you'd be spoilt for choice.

[TheBoy]

My Montana 6p can be put up single handedly, but still needs 2 to lift the bag out of the boot .

Fantastic tent with loads of room, but not for you I think due to shear weight

[Sir Tigger KC]

What you need Dave is a Teardrop Cavavan

bit on the small size Barry.....plus id be labelled a pikey.....

TBH I did look on ebay for caravans ...... but you need to spent a fairly decent money for a decent one.....and then I remembered ive got a 1.6TDi Mondeo.......that aint gonna pull anything  unless you reved the nuts of it all the time 

You would be amazed what you could pull with a 1.6 TDi, in fact you'd be spoilt for choice.

Yes I'm always amazed at Lord Opti's claims of what he could pull with his Austin Princess back in the day!