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13/6/2009 at 12:33am
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: Raclet
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I've just re-proofed our 25 year old Raclet frame tent (a 6-berth, can't remember the name). Left it overnight and it dried a treat, then started to pack it all away single-handed. I was congratulating myself on how well it was all going, when I snagged a corner, tripped and snapped one of the poles. These are either duralumin or aluminium tubing, and I really want to replace the pole as the tent has been a family friend, standing up to a force 6 storm once (when some caravans were blown away).
I've spent hours trying to source a supplier. can anybody point me in the right direction please?


13/6/2009 at 2:07am
 Location: Coventry
 Outfit: Cabanon Elody & Julie & Combicamp
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Most independent camping shops have a 'box of spare poles'. My local shop sells them for £1 each. You will need to take the damaged pole with you to make sure you get the correct diameter replacement. Don't worry too much if you find a pole which is longer than your broken one, you can cut them quite easily with a hack saw.

Welcome to the forum by the way 17



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13/6/2009 at 7:29am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Bell tent & lavvu & Coleman Avior X2
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Hampton Works are fantastic and will be able to sort you out http://www.hampton-works.co.uk/


14/6/2009 at 5:07pm
 Location: Kent
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Thanks JK98, but can't find an independent supplier locally (mid Kent). There used to be an excellent place in the Medway Towns, which has now closed down. Any one got any ideas for independents in Kent?


15/6/2009 at 1:28am
 Location: Coventry
 Outfit: Cabanon Elody & Julie & Combicamp
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No idea, but I'll bump your post back up to the top, so hopefully someone else will be able to help you 17

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15/6/2009 at 9:22am
 Location: sussex
 Outfit: DethleffsGlobebus
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You could try Camping International at Gillingham

HTH

Cas




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