outwell minnesota 4 tent

[dawny]

Hi, my husband and i are new to the world of camping, having recently purchased an Outwell Minnesota 4. After using the tent once (in the back garden) we quickly realised we needed the front extension to cater to all our needs, but are finding it impossible to purchase the item. We have been told by several retailers that Outwell discontinued this range at the end of last season, but Yeomans who we bought the tent from three weeks ago,are claiming this isnt the case, and they have simply sold out? We are confused, have Yeomans sold us a tent knowing it was discontinued and so we would not be able to purchase accessories, or is there a stockpile of minnesota 4 extensions somewhere in a wharehouse in Denmark? We dont want this situation to put us off camping completely, but at the moment it is leaving a bitter taste in our mouths, thinking we may have been seen coming as novices, so mis-sold this tent to clear retail stock prior to the end of the season. Any views, advice or comments would be appreciated.

[Mabels Old Man]

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[MickRV]

Hi Dawny, I dont believe the minnesota 4 was discontinued this year, it still shows up on the 2010 Outwell website, although there are rumours that it will be discontinued for next year.
Also, being a popular tent, they were pretty much sold out last year by the end of august, so I think it unlikely you were sold last years model.
Unfortunately the extensions, (as opposed to the front canopy) are usually sold out by august most years, as they seem to be a very desirable addition for both the older montana 4 as well as the minnesota 4 so, by now, will be very hard to come by.
If the minnesota continues next year, buy the extension asap.
They do crop up occasionally on ebay or other s/h camping equipment pages, but be prepared to pay heavily for them.
Good luck, . . . Mick