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Subject Topic: HELP WITH MY T.TENT !! Post Reply Post New Topic
17/10/2009 at 12:49pm
 Location: south wales
 Outfit: tent
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hi we have just purchased an old erka trailer tent which needs waterproofing, can u tell me which is the best stuff to buy for the canvas please the tents is over 30 yrs old also the trailer tent leg is missing!! so what can we do about that, also the other 3 legs dont touch the floor can any one help please17thanks ....

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17/10/2009 at 4:42pm
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In reverse order:

The legs should be adjustable.

The spare leg is an issue but you sould be able to fashion a replacement out of a spare tent pole. If you get one of those universal adjustable poles you might be able to cannibalise it for parts.

Waterproofing, you can either use Grangers or Fabsil, which is astronomically expensive (about £120 for a whole TT plus awning), or Thompsons Waterseal (form a builders merchants, make sure you get the one which says it does canvas, don't be put off by it being essentially a brick sealant) which is about a quarter of the price

Charlie


17/10/2009 at 6:52pm
 Location: south wales
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thank you ,as u said the legs should  be adjustable but they just fell out of the underneath of the trailer and they wouldnt reach the floor...  but thanks again for you help 17

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19/10/2009 at 8:33pm
 Location: Leicestershire
 Outfit: None Entered
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My sister in law has a story and half about her second hand TT. Please all i say is make sure you have good legs and its all secure, put it this way before to long they thought they was in a proper tent by the distance between them and the ground once they got into bed 17.

Sonia



19/10/2009 at 9:24pm
 Location: Leics
 Outfit: Melinda folding caravan Picasso 2.0Hdi
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171717 Oh yes.....my TT

Very funny it was....but yes....the bed broke free of the trailer body. One bracket ripped through (our head end), so there I was head on the floor feet up in the air laughing so hard I couldn't move. I wouldn't wish it on anyone though as it's a bit of a shock to the system if your bed falls a few foot whilst your in it 17 I would suggest you go over your legs and bed boards thoroughly....just to be sure.



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20/10/2009 at 8:46pm
 Location: south wales
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thanks for that lol, i will be makeing sure we stay put !! we have a friend who is going to fix the problem tomorow i hope as we are due to go away friday for the first ever time in the trailer im keeping everything crossed.17

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21/10/2009 at 2:07pm
 Location: Newport
 Outfit: 3 Tents
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Hopefully Jo you will have 4 legs on your wagon soon. lol and if not we can have a blinking good laugh xx

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21/10/2009 at 9:09pm
 Location: south wales
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thanks hun, i just hope the bed stays up and me to lol, anyway we will make a toast to izzy our trailer tent sat night 17

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21/10/2009 at 9:34pm
 Location: Leics
 Outfit: Melinda folding caravan Picasso 2.0Hdi
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Ooooh how exciting! That first trip out in your new baby 17 I have to wait until next year for my first trip in my new baby 17 GL with her...I shall keep my fingers crossed that your tent stays up 17

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22/10/2009 at 8:09am
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thanks nicky hopefully all will go well tomorow ,  looking forward to the weekend then she will go away till next year when we will have lots of happy camping to look forward to, our friend has sorted the legs for us so im keeping everything crossed and i wont end up on the floor 17



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22/10/2009 at 8:26pm
 Location: Newport
 Outfit: 3 Tents
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pmsl i have 3 new legs for your wagon here . just hope they fit, all welded by the trixama

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25/10/2009 at 9:20am
 Location: South Manchester
 Outfit: Camplet Concord
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Look at the 'Secondhand Trailertents' thread


01/11/2009 at 7:12pm
 Location: Newport
 Outfit: 3 Tents
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Got to be fair blog had a bargain , the cabin and the awning in very good condition, just needs waterproofing, big enought for what they want, yes its old but it will do them till they save enough to get a newer one in maybe a years time. One leg was a bit wonky donkey but all sorted with a new leg.

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01/11/2009 at 7:21pm
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Not being funny, but...

Cloudryder seems a bit down on buying tents on the 'bay.

It's almost as if he was losing business to it or something....

Charlie


02/11/2009 at 9:59am
 Location: Newport
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i got that feeling as well, blog certainly had a bargain yes it was gamble but u cant always gurantee a good deal from reputable companies either so its swings and roundabouts in a way

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