GYBE Bus Tent - anyone selling one or thoughts

[MarcoPoloDreamer]

Hi, I recently purchased a second hand MP (2019 model) and have been slowly building up a set of various accessories. Next on my list is a pop-up awning tent and ideally I am after GYBE bus tent. I've been trying to get one second hand but had no luck so far. Is anyone selling one or thinking of selling one?
Alternatively, if I go down the new route, when ordering, does it come with everything needed to attach to the van (we don't have a wind out awning) or do you have to buy the separate fusion panel - the website isn't very clear.
Thanks in advance, for any thoughts or ideas

 

[Samebutdifferent]

The Gybe Bus Tent isn't available to buy new in the UK.

The fusion panel for the Marco Polo fits to rail on the side of the van, it can't be fitted to a van with an sun canopy.

It's the only awning that seems to fit taught to the van with minimal flapping when windy, plus the drivers door can be opened inside the awning. Unlike most awnings It's very light, airy and spacious inside, great for relaxing with a beer or eating a meal, more like a Coleman shelter than a tent. Putting it up is quick and easy as is packing it away. The pack is quite bulky but stowing in the back is no problem.

Punctures are a real problem. removing/refitting the extremely long bladders through tiny zippered entrances in the event of a puncture is a job for a specialist surf kite repairer. A repair on some thing like a Vango is far easier.

It's a really cool looking awning but not without its faults, at 1500Euro new or £1300 it's very pricy. If it suits your use and you can find a second hand one reasonably priced it's fine addition to the MP

A word of warning!! I bought a year old Bus Tent that had never been used. It had a puncture.... to be on the safe side I ordered a new bladder, Gybe will ship the bladders to the uk. It cost £95 I found a kite repairer who removed and repaired the bladder and fitted the new one for £128. I paid £500 for the Bus Tent. Not quite the bargain I hoped for, still live and learn and I'm very pleased (and extremely careful) with it.

 

[MarcoPoloDreamer]

The Gybe Bus Tent isn't available to buy new in the UK.

The fusion panel for the Marco Polo fits to rail on the side of the van, it can't be fitted to a van with an sun canopy.

It's the only awning that seems to fit taught to the van with minimal flapping when windy, plus the drivers door can be opened inside the awning. Unlike most awnings It's very light, airy and spacious inside, great for relaxing with a beer or eating a meal, more like a Coleman shelter than a tent. Putting it up is quick and easy as is packing it away. The pack is quite bulky but stowing in the back is no problem.

Punctures are a real problem. removing/refitting the extremely long bladders through tiny zippered entrances in the event of a puncture is a job for a specialist surf kite repairer. A repair on some thing like a Vango is far easier.

It's a really cool looking awning but not without its faults, at 1500Euro new or £1300 it's very pricy. If it suits your use and you can find a second hand one reasonably priced it's fine addition to the MP

A word of warning!! I bought a year old Bus Tent that had never been used. It had a puncture.... to be on the safe side I ordered a new bladder, Gybe will ship the bladders to the uk. It cost £95 I found a kite repairer who removed and repaired the bladder and fitted the new one for £128. I paid £500 for the Bus Tent. Not quite the bargain I hoped for, still live and learn and I'm very pleased (and extremely careful) with it.

I agree they look really cool and really like the fact it fits the whole side of the van. We currently take a gazebo and small pop-up for my teenage son (who I am sure won't want to come with us for much longer!!) so I liked the fact this wasn't a "tent" as we don't really need that. I hadn't realised punctures could be such an issue so that is definitely a consideration.
I was expecting to do some research at the NEC show in October for other options but I see that has now been cancelled. I guess partly because stock is still limited everywhere and covid of course. I have a trip to Europe coming up soon so was thinking I could potentially pick a new one while I am there but keen to make sure I make the right choice.
Thanks for all the advice - much appreciated.