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We have a Conway trailer tent that is several years old but has only been used for family holidays once a year. I have issues with connecting/adjusting/disconnecting the poles using the sprung buttons that are still really stiff. We usually resort to 2-pence pieces, but even with them we usually end up with aching thumbs!

Can anyone suggest anything that will make life easier?

Thanks 

A  bit of silicone spray I think if I remember from other posts will help the poles slip and may make the buttons easier to move. 

Anyone else please correct me if I'm wrong.  I think it's OK to use WD40 too but don't quote me on that and keep away from canvas.

I use pledge on the poles to make em slippy! would not recomend WD40 as this may stain..used to have the same struggle with the sprung buttons but found that if you ensure the poles are going up at the same rate ie. one person either end of the pole adjusts by one hole at a time they seem to slip in easier..does that make sense?...if the buttons have become stiff and lost thier springiness it is an easy job to replace them..sold in most camping shops

Stewart