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Yes its helped me!!!!!

I didnt think for one minute i would ever be able to pitch my tent on my own but I didnt think about putting it up half way first!!!

Thanks

 7 days too late for me  i had a struggle getting to grips with putting the poles in the pins with poles fully in place will certainly try this method next time i'm out.

Cheers for the tips

Mo

Hi,

Check this link out, the guy erects a Vermont XL on his own in 10mins. This video changed the way we put our vermont L up and has certainly made it easier and far quicker

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdLpxDCQkHs

Hope you find it useful

Regards Dave

Quote: Originally posted by Rodders1470 on 18/4/2011

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Hi,

Check this link out, the guy erects a Vermont XL on his own in 10mins. This video changed the way we put our vermont L up and has certainly made it easier and far quicker

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdLpxDCQkHs

Hope you find it useful

Regards Dave

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Personally I would be a little hesitant in pulling the tent up with the last pole section hanging loose. There is a wire spring connector between the sections and that must put a lot of strain on it. Also, as your photograph shows, you are likely to get dirt, leaves, grass etc; in the joint.

I erect mine pretty much the same but I don't put the pegs in the corners first. I fit the metal poles completely and fit the pins while they are still lying on the ground, then I lift one pole and balance it using the guy ropes, then lift the other pole and pull it all taut, then peg the four corners.

I used to lift the poles first and then put the pins in but that was a heck of a struggle and I scraped the skin off my knuckles doing it. This man does it in 6 minutes... Outwell Carolina 3 erection 

However, I am considering just putting the rear pegs in then pulling up the poles and stretching it out all in one go like a concertina. I am not sure if that will work.

Incidentally, beware of the plastic clips that clip the tent to the main poles...they bite too!

Quote: Originally posted by JimCall on 19/4/2011

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Thats a very good point you make about the spring connector Bob, I will need to pay particular attention to that next time. And oh yes the plastic clips dont just bite! they take the skin as well!!!

I had a Vango equinox tunnel which I used to pitch using the "concertina" method you mention. Time for experimentation I think

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It is good to see how other people erect their tents and your explanation and photos are great. I struggled with it a little at first...mainly getting the pins in after it was standing so your idea solves that.

I have also always had trouble centralising the fly on the poles. It always seems to want to sit further over to one side or the other which means the groundsheet is slightly lifted on one side. Not a big problem once everything is inside the tent weighing it down but a little annoying.

I am glad to see Outwell have improved the end clips for the fibre poles on the Carolina M. The clips on the Carolina 3 are dangling on a strap. These can be adjusted tight but I would imagine having fixed clips attached to the main poles makes the tent much more rigid in windy conditions.

Thanks for this thread, it will prove very useful for me when I finally get round to pitching my Carolina as its the tent I'm taking in June.  I'm hopeful I will be able to solo pitch it.

Quote: Originally posted by sevens on 19/4/2011

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Thanks for this thread, it will prove very useful for me when I finally get round to pitching my Carolina as its the tent I'm taking in June.  I'm hopeful I will be able to solo pitch it.

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From the looks of it, it will most likely be easier to pitch solo than the 3 berth tunnel tent I'm now getting rid of, since there isnt any major bending of poles.  If I could manage that one, I can manage this (fingers crossed) ;)  Just channel a few Xena vibes as I did before..

I may have a go this weekend if it fits in my garden and the weather stays this good.  I'm only 5'3 so it will be ...interesting! :)

You'll be fine...if I can erect it any fool can.