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Quote: Originally posted by rexgrant on 21/4/2008

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Hi romany
When the poles are set at 45 degrees to a centre storm pole the frame is strong and rigid but as it is not attached to the ground a strong gusts force is taken by the stretch in the guys and the whole tent frame moves together. the bottom of the poles are still free so will move on the elastic pegs around the base of the tent as as the canvas bulges in.

I forgot to say about putting my very strong wind brake hammered into the ground at an angle with the poles all guyed at the side of the car to help deflect the wind, I did discuss this back along in a previous thread.

Thanks for your input
Rex.


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Either system works Rex I just can't be bothered to carry poles. Just a quick update on why washing line its plastic coated so does not make the tent leak as opposed to ordinary rope which will

Repair of sig is where good old gaffer tape comes into its own 

Quote: Originally posted by rexgrant on 21/4/2008

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Hi again
Yes I have been thinking how I could strengthen lengthways and your system will do that for me.
Thank you for that, as they say in camping you never stop learning new ways
All the best
Rex

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Of course if its reall bad Rex the beauty of a frame tent is you can bring it down to a kneeling position  

Seriously though for everyone out there if you get into really bad weather DO NOT  try and take your tent down at the very least you will lose everything at worst you could get very seriously injured Iv'e seen it happen

This really is a fantastic thread.....

We are new to camping and this site and have found this so interesting and informative so well done and thanks and keep it going............

Kind regards

tony

Quote: Originally posted by miss campette on 21/4/2008

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Was going to say the same Tony&dawn - thanks Rex for all the info

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Quote: Originally posted by rexgrant on 21/4/2008

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Hi tony + Dawn
Your welcome, Members on UKCS will always try to help if they can.
Regards
Rex

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Thankyou Rex.....

Out of idle curiosity how does a yorkshireman end up in somerset????

regards

tony

Quote: Originally posted by tony+dawn on 21/4/2008

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Quote: Originally posted by rexgrant on 21/4/2008

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Hi tony + Dawn

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Your welcome, Members on UKCS will always try to help if they can.
Regards
Rex

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Thankyou Rex.....

Out of idle curiosity how does a yorkshireman end up in somerset????

regards

tony

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Rex, some good tips for tent pitching. I do look to pitch near hedges, and not under trees, as I am told rain drips from trees for hours after it has stopped raining.

I think we all need reminding of the basics of a successful pitch, campers new and old. Well done for starting the post.