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This seems to be a problem with Outwell tents. I don't know if they skimp on the material but I can never seem to get my flysheet to sit centrally on the poles hence the SIG is always raised off the ground slightly at one side. It is always the same side, the door side, so I don't think the slope of the pitch plays a great part in it, although it does seem to be better on a dead flat pitch. I have heard reports of other owners of the Outwell Carolina having similar problems so I know it's not just me. Your report suggests it is not just Carolinas either.
Every time I pitch I spend a long time trying to adjust this that and the other to get the flysheet central and although it is possible to adjust it slightly by messing with the tension straps etc; I can never totally resolve the problem. Unfortunately the tension straps are only on one side (the door side). If they were on both sides it might help. It annoys me no end but then sooner or later I have to give up and live with it. Although I know it is skewiff it looks ok and doesn't cause a problem...still annoying though 
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Topic: Trouble pitching
