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Subject Topic: Outwell - Bad choice or Bad luck?
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PersonHolmes59
29/9/2008 at 10:06pm
 Location: Kent
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Quote: Originally posted by Woofers on 29/9/2008

Ahhhh sorry thats a shame you've had all that trouble - I would think its bad luck rather than bad choice - Outwell's do get a lot of good press on this site with the occasional complaint thrown in now and again.

I have a outwell BL6 and a outwell cooler and haven't had any problems.

P.S. How are you getting on with your Bear Lake?


PersonHolmes59
29/9/2008 at 10:12pm
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Hi Woofers

Many thanks for your reply , havent used my Bear Lake yet!! planning to put the tent up this weekend to check if things are ok.

wish me luck.


PersonWoofers
29/9/2008 at 10:45pm
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Good luck!

Don't forget to weather it whilst its up if the weathers good

Oh and if you find the door hard to zip up I think most of the BL's are the same, I understand that in time the material 'gives' a bit - mine has eased after a couple of uses.

And take pictures please



Personsmillie
30/9/2008 at 7:35pm
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I have outwell tent, canopy and chairs, couldn't really fault any of it really.

Hannaxxx


Personwh1tey
30/9/2008 at 8:30pm
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We recently bought the norfolk lake (thanks to advice from this forum) and have had only one outing so far no probs and we absolutely loved it and sodid our 2 and 1/2 yr old. 


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Personjanegibbs
30/9/2008 at 8:58pm
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We started off with an outwell tent and "cheaper extras" and have come to rely on the brand. They have never let us down and we now are replacing items with outwell goodies as they are well thought out and excellent quality.

Outwell did have a problem in 2006 which they have admitted and put right. We are fans of outwell for not only the products but the after care.



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Regards Jane


Personbeezers
01/10/2008 at 12:46am
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 We  have come to the conclusion that the faults started, big style ,when outwell moved production to the far east.  

 If you employ cheep labour,you won,t get first class workmanship.


PersonHolmes59
04/10/2008 at 12:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Woofers on 29/9/2008

Good luck!

Don't forget to weather it whilst its up if the weathers good

Oh and if you find the door hard to zip up I think most of the BL's are the same, I understand that in time the material 'gives' a bit - mine has eased after a couple of uses.

And take pictures please



PersonHolmes59
04/10/2008 at 1:00pm
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PersonHolmes59
04/10/2008 at 1:00pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Woofers on 29/9/2008

Good luck!

Don't forget to weather it whilst its up if the weathers good

Oh and if you find the door hard to zip up I think most of the BL's are the same, I understand that in time the material 'gives' a bit - mine has eased after a couple of uses.

And take pictures please



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Persontea and coffee
04/10/2008 at 1:12pm
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We had 2 minnesota 4's last year both leaked in exactly the same places - seams and zips, although MidWest Camping said they had not heard of any other complaints like this - seemed strange to us as it happended twice - they changed it no problem and we now have a Bear Lake - more expensive but so much better - no leaks or problems just a bit heavier to put up.


valbarley
05/10/2008 at 5:53pm
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No problems with my outwell cooler or Bear Lake 6

it is luverlleyyy!!



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