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Subject Topic: new springs in tent poles Post Reply Post New Topic
14/5/2005 at 1:08pm
 Location: Wirral
 Outfit: sunncamp 400
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I have just put up the frame for my 3rd hand trailer tent, and some of the springs are not holding the poles,  how difficult is it to replace the springs,  can it be done at home or do they have to be professionally fitted ?  Are they key to the rigidity of the frame, or does the canvas hold every thing in place ?

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Jonathan

 



14/5/2005 at 2:22pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 570 Hyundai ix35
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real doddle to do .  just seperate the two poles push the old spring clip out of the way if can't remove it and then push the new one in its place but make sure you line up the new clip with the hole it will go through then put the two poles back together. you can get a metal rod with a V end to it that sometimes come in the packet for putting it in with .

hope this helps .

keiron...



15/5/2005 at 8:21pm
 Location: Wirral
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Thanks,  Glad to know it is quite simple, will have to order some from sun flair.  Pitty the form doesn't have a way of emailling people directly with a thanks.

 

Jonathan

 



15/5/2005 at 9:25pm
 Location: Derbyshire
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hi jonathan dont go direct go to any camping store they will be cheaper. cost under a couple of pounds for a packet of 5/6 all camping places sell them some caravan places do them too. check them out before spening money unecessarily.

 keiron



16/5/2005 at 3:05pm
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: 1994 Conway Countryman FC
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It must be easy to do, I replaced all the springs in my awning poles last year, worked a treat. The 'special' tool saved me a lot of hassle and cut fingers too.


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18/5/2005 at 8:14pm
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Thanks Kerion,  I got the springs, and the tool for about 6 quid,  all my poles are flexing the springy muscles, also, I don't have 30 odd parts just 10 easy assemble bits

 

thanks again




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