Caranex H4 Car Tent

Banshee · 01-07-2018, 23:22

Walking around the car boot local to me earlier and saw an elderly couple who had a little board they had made lying against their stall with some photographs attached to it of what looked like a really weird tent at first until I read all of the text with it.

It was in fact a Caranex H4 Car Tent, this one had the extras too so it can be left erected without the need of the vehicle being there.

I tried to put it up earlier but failed miserably due to not being able to move the truck at the moment, it really needed to be pinned down to do any good with it.

I'm really excited to use this for the first time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rlh...ature=youtu.be

1min 45 seconds in, same one as mine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SH7Sg-o_Io

Banshee · 01-07-2018, 23:28

http://www.ukbizlist.co.uk/caranex/main.html

http://www.caranex.com/about.html

Blocky10 · 02-07-2018, 00:58

They've been advertising in the camping and caravanning magazine for years pal. Quite a popular tent apparently. That's a good find.

jims-terrano · 02-07-2018, 06:47

You lucky sod, bet you got it for peanuts too.

Banshee · 02-07-2018, 07:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky10

They've been advertising in the camping and caravanning magazine for years pal. Quite a popular tent apparently. That's a good find.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

You lucky sod, bet you got it for peanuts too.

It was advertised at £150 and the 3 pics on the board had already sold it for me. I asked them what the best price was and after they told me they had only use it 3 times knocked an extra £50 off

When I got it home and unbagged it I was thrilled to find the Terrano was listed and that this was the right one

According to the literature the freestanding bits are extra which are also present.

The paperwork also has the original invoice and shows a total of £265 back in 1994.

It's certainly in fantastic condition, just hope the height of my truck isn't an issue, there is a next size up with bigger vehicle flaps

Did I mention I have got my 3" body lift kit too?

Davey Boy · 02-07-2018, 10:33

I had one on the back of the Paj Zac. Your height should be fine.
If you have a spare wheel on your back door you may want to offset bias towards the wheel side. So you can open your door.
Great little tents.
Ooh, keep the elasticated under-skirt away from you exhaust to!
D

Jay666d · 02-07-2018, 10:47

What A Find!

Looking forward to seeing some pics of it set up!

johnb5177 · 02-07-2018, 15:00

Well done Zac m8, looks like a good' un......seems easier than faffing about with tenty things to me....(now anyway.....!).....

01-07-2018, 23:22	#1
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	Caranex H4 Car Tent Walking around the car boot local to me earlier and saw an elderly couple who had a little board they had made lying against their stall with some photographs attached to it of what looked like a really weird tent at first until I read all of the text with it. It was in fact a Caranex H4 Car Tent, this one had the extras too so it can be left erected without the need of the vehicle being there. I tried to put it up earlier but failed miserably due to not being able to move the truck at the moment, it really needed to be pinned down to do any good with it. I'm really excited to use this for the first time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rlh...ature=youtu.be 1min 45 seconds in, same one as mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SH7Sg-o_Io __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

01-07-2018, 23:28	#2
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	http://www.ukbizlist.co.uk/caranex/main.html http://www.caranex.com/about.html __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

02-07-2018, 00:58	#3
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	They've been advertising in the camping and caravanning magazine for years pal. Quite a popular tent apparently. That's a good find.

02-07-2018, 06:47	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	You lucky sod, bet you got it for peanuts too.

02-07-2018, 10:33	#6
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	I had one on the back of the Paj Zac. Your height should be fine. If you have a spare wheel on your back door you may want to offset bias towards the wheel side. So you can open your door. Great little tents. Ooh, keep the elasticated under-skirt away from you exhaust to! D

02-07-2018, 10:47	#7
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	What A Find! Looking forward to seeing some pics of it set up!

02-07-2018, 15:00	#8
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Well done Zac m8, looks like a good' un......seems easier than faffing about with tenty things to me....(now anyway.....!).....