Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping under canvas

Topic: Never been camping before, advice please

Page: 1 2

dk168

07/5/2013 at 7:14pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/6/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9596
Tent Reviews: 6

Site Reviews Total:	56

Site Reviews 2024:	9
Site Reviews 2023:	9
Site Reviews 2022:	8
Site Reviews 2021:	9
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	45
Site Nights 2023:	47
Site Nights 2022:	46
Site Nights 2021:	34
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

A tube/roll (

at Mucker) of Tenacious tape is handy for emergency tent repair.

I have used it when the tent was up as I did not spot the tear until after I had pitched the tent.

It was letting in water as it was raining, and the Tenacious tape did not stick to the canvas. I held the Tenacious tapes down on both sides of the canvas using duct tape (another useful item in your repair kit) as temporary measure.

When the tent was eventually dried, I found the Tenacious tapes under the duct tapes firmly attached to the canvas.

I would say it is probably easier to apply Tenacious tape to repair tears in the fabrics with the tent not erected. However, it is not always possible to do so, like in my case as described.

Good luck with your first trip.

DK

-------------
* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *

Mucker1884

07/5/2013 at 8:47pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 01/7/2012

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9052
Tent Reviews: 5

Site Reviews Total:	40

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	2

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	6

I put the TT on whilst pitched, but it was easily accessible, and on a flat area of fly sheet, rather than an area that was at a seam, or on an awkward part, such as a pole sleeve (it had been "stabbed" with a king pole spike.)

I would have thought it would be easier for yours down on the ground, but maybe with the pole through the sleeve, just to give it some shape?

PS... DK... Do you have something in your eye?

-------------
2024: 38 nights thus far...
2023: 47 nights
2022: 40 nights
2021: 30 nights
2020: Just 24 nights
2019: A personal best 50 nights
2018: Just the 30 nights
2017: 34 nights
2016: 32 nights
2015: 38 nights
2014: 34 nights
2013: 36 nights
From July 2012: 23 nights

mcguire6078

07/5/2013 at 9:03pm
Location: London
Outfit: Kampa Frinton 4 Classic Nevada M

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 24/6/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2637
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

The other product for tent repairs is "Tear Aid" designed for canvas repairs (type A). Having used both products (don't ask) I personally think the Tear Aid is a better product (not that my humble opinion is that significant).

Tear Aid

I have a large roll (not boasting) and would be happy to cut some off and drop it in the post...?

dk168

07/5/2013 at 9:34pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/6/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9596
Tent Reviews: 6

Site Reviews Total:	56

Site Reviews 2024:	9
Site Reviews 2023:	9
Site Reviews 2022:	8
Site Reviews 2021:	9
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	45
Site Nights 2023:	47
Site Nights 2022:	46
Site Nights 2021:	34
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 07/5/2013

PS... DK... Do you have something in your eye?

Nothing in my eyes, how about yours?

DK

Mucker1884

07/5/2013 at 10:12pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 01/7/2012

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9052
Tent Reviews: 5

Site Reviews Total:	40

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	2

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	6

Just tears of joy, DK, tears of joy!

DamianL

07/5/2013 at 11:06pm
Location: Derby
Outfit: See sig

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 16/4/2013

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 593

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO STAY AWAY FROM THE OUTDOOR SHOPS!!

I went there.. A happy carefree mildly interested in my first camping trip individual.. I left having to take out a second mortgage, maxing out 3 credit cards, emptying my bank account and overdraft then started on my partners. We then had to sell the kids to keep up with my GoOutdoors buying addiction :(.

Okay, maybe it's not QUITE that bad, but not far off!! It is addictive, I keep finding excuses to go back there and buy things but 'accidentally forgetting something' so I have to go back again ;)! That wouldn't be an issue.. If it wasn't almost 20 miles away..

In all seriousness now, you will LOVE your first trip to a large camping/outdoor shop. Just try to leave your wallet in the car (or better yet, at home) so you don't spend too much.

In terms of the rip... If you're not too fussed about honesty you could try returning it and saying it was already like that? Personally I'd take the advice of the good people here though. It has never steered me wrong (Apart from my bank account suffering).

Mucker even advised me to get my roll/tube of tenacious tape and that's where it all began......

Mucker, did we decide on whether it was a tube or a roll yet?

-------------
There is a place to hide, it's in our minds.

Outfits:
Hi Gear Kalahari 8 (Plus porch)
Vango Icarus 500 (Plus enclosed front canopy)
Hi Gear Solus Horizon 4
Vango Banshee 200
Vango Dart DLX 350
Vango Alpha 250
Yellowstone Alpine 2

sjs1909

07/5/2013 at 11:12pm
Location: Manchester
Outfit: Gelert Bliss 4

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/6/2012

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 61

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi Faisar

Just a quick hello to a local (we're in Radcliffe :-))

Have you been to Winfields camping store in Haslingden? We love it there, huge tent display and everything you will ever need for camping.
Plus Castlecroft in Radcliffe, near Newbank Garden Centre is quite good too.

As far as camping questions and ideas go, this site has been a godsend, everybody is so helpful and friendly. Im quite new to it too, been a member since last year but only really started posting last couple of months.
I love it!
Happy Camping :-))

-------------
I'll make a list ......

feisar

08/5/2013 at 11:59am
Location: Bury
Outfit: Hi Gear Rock 4

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 07/5/2013

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 7

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

hi sjs, I knew this was the right place to come, everyone is so helpful, thanks everyone

I will have a look at Winfields definately.
I have just arrived at Go Outdoors

oh my god, its like heaven.
Damian, your right, I won't be coming here on payday,

Mucker1884

08/5/2013 at 12:15pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 01/7/2012

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 9052
Tent Reviews: 5

Site Reviews Total:	40

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	2

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	6

You won't need to, feisar....
Once you become a GO card holder, you have it taken out your wages at source!!

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Jump To Page: 1 2
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping under canvas - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

5849 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024

UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder