Coleman Octagon 8 Front Extension, awning extension for all Octagon 8 models, a robust construction made out of steel rods, space for a table and chairs or more sleeping space

Good a bit time consuming to set it up

The 1st time we installed this it took a much longer time to fit and 4 of us, however the 2nd time was a much quicker, after reviewing the installation video and only 2 of us. It added much needed space but still maintains a small footprint which for us was more important, as it all needs to fit into a small car. The space could be used for a few chairs or folding table and chairs with additional space for storage. It's worth paying attention to the storm straps directions they need to be strapped pegged down in the direction they face, and I found they didn't need to be to tight to hold the extension in place.

Perfect for large family. Gives you extra space. Assembly is not straight forward for first time but once you learn its easy…

Threw away

Do not attempt to put up when it’s windy!! Once we’d watched the video a few times we managed to get it up when it was less windy. Gave us so much more room.

The instructions are awful; and I hasten to clarify I am not particularly bad at tent assemblage. To give you an idea, I assemble and take apart the Octagon this was designed to attach to, completely on my own, from the first time. But this porch, supposedly made by Coleman, no less, made me scratch my head. To begin with, some of what should be guy ropes are actually the kind of fabric tape you get on the shoulder straps if a back pack?? This means they get soggy as soon as it rains or condensation happens, and the bottom parts soak up mud. They're also not finished properly – how am I supposed to book them onto the tent pegs. The instructions at this point are a joke –they just show you the thing already laid out 😂😂😂. Then you're supposed to lay the back of the porch over the tent and just somehow secure it round the roof and down the sides of the Octagon, the Octagon ends up deformed and you have soggy backpack straps in direct contact with the roof. ??? There is no anchorage point, no place to attach so you know you have the correct positioning, so you end up going round the tent five or more times readjusting until you get tired, because there is no right way to set it up. Then you set up the front and readjust another ten times... Meh... I'm sorry, but this not the Coleman standard I'm used to.

Made a big difference to our camping experience! Gave us the extra room needed for cooking, eating and sitting!

We put our Coleman Octagon 8 up in about 5 minutes, this took much longer! Had to watch a youtube video a number of times to understand how to place the straps over the top of the tent to get it in the right position. Once up though it gave us enough space to store our kitchen and other stuff but I wouldnt call it spacious. Loved that the door can be made into a canopy with the supplied poles as this gave extra sitting space and shade in the heatwave while we camped. I wish the windows had zip up blinds though.

Wir hatten die Extension zweimal dabei. Sie haben immer auf beiden Seiten Zugluft über die ganze Höhe. Auch Kleintiere fühlen sich dadurch herzlich eingeladen. Innenboden Fehlanzeige. Fenster abdunkeln Fehlanzeige. Fensteröffnung Fehlanzeige. Insektenschutz Fehlanzeige. Die Extension heizt unheimlich auf, da auch im Dachbereich keine Lüftung vorgesehen ist. Wir hatten ständig tote Insekten auf dem Dach unserer Octagon. Jeder kann zu jeder Tageszeit reinschauen, auch wenn Sie nicht da sind.