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One Door or Two?

Postby Seth A » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:43 pm

:thinking: Any one have any thoughts to one vs two doors? I was thinking it would make construction alot easier and save on materials as well. I am still thinking about putting a window in the doorless side. I having two exits that important or do most of you end up using only one once you get camp set up?
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Postby john » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:49 pm

two. i use them both at every turn. no regrets in two.
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Postby Wimperdink » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:00 pm

2.... 1 normal exit, 1 fire exit :? All BS aside, if its just you camping in it, 1 will suffice. If you ever intended to bring another, 2 is much easier for late nite gotta go moments.
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Postby planovet » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:47 pm

Also, it's been stated that 2 doors help the resale value over just one. But build it how YOU want it. Personally, I think 2 doors is worth the small extra cost/effort.
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Postby Leon » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:49 pm

I built with one and wish I had two. That's the only thing I would have done differently if I did mine over.
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Postby fornesto » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:58 pm

It makes making the bed easier too. Also, some campsites are left handed.
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Postby CAJUN LADY » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:01 pm

2...you won't regret it.
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Postby Seth A » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:04 pm

Thanks all. Two it is. I just had a moment of doubt there and started to think of ways to streamline the process. Onward...
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Postby Classic Finn » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:08 pm

Its a mattter of preference but my preference is 2 due to the fact I hate to crawl over someone to get in or out of the tear. :lol: :lol:

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Postby boardhead » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:17 pm

I built mine with two doors. It's nice not to have to crawl over your wife when you need to get up in the middle of the night.
It also adds to the resale value. When mine was rear-ended, the second door was a large factor when determining the settlement amount I received from the other driver's insurance company. The increase was significant.
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Postby Arne » Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:24 pm

one person, one door (is okay)... two people, 2 doors... I've never regretted 2 doors.....
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Postby Reddiver » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:03 am

I put in two . I figure if a bear is coming in one door I got the other to get the hell out of there :lol:
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Postby hiker chick » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:11 am

Definately two.

I always use both doors during a camp trip but which one we use the most depends on the campsite we're in.

And the extra light through the second door window is priceless.

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Postby dwgriff1 » Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:50 pm

I have just one door and I have not regretted it.

We are getting close to 90 nights and it works well for two 70 year olds!

My door is as wide as possible, so those get up at night moments are not as difficult as they seem.

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Postby Airspeed » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:16 pm

I have only one door in mine and I am very happy with it. It has not been a problem at all. If I were to build it again I would still go with one door.
Never had a problem making the bed or getting in and out. With one door there is less chances for a leak, less maintanance, stiffer body. I think having one door makes it look better as well. A.H.
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