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Subject Topic: Corrrr That Stinks!! Post Reply Post New Topic
29/7/2012 at 6:02pm
 Location: Aintree
 Outfit: Vango 300 cos it fits me bike!
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Nope, we hadn't had Curry and copious lager..

Foolishly, after a damp night in Settle, I packed away the tent slightly damp. Fortunately, it was only a week, and this weekend I whipped out me Vango to go and sleep in a farmers field I have access to with some pals in my Amateur radio club.

The stink when I popped open the carry bag was rank, now being an ex-gamekeeper, I am pretty used to rural smells, and this was nasty.

On one of the vents, there was a damp, mouldy looking goo that the smell was oozing from, I have hung the tent up to dry and tried to clean the mesh and fabric where this was, but can i get rid of the smell? No!

Any advice on how to de gunge and de stink my lovely little tent please?

Thanks very much

Kev


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always in the poop, its just the depth that varies..


29/7/2012 at 10:39pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
 Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
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Get a dog, and let it roll in some fox poo, everything else will pale into insignificance afterwards.

That's what I have to put up with at the mo.

Apology to jelboy who came to visit me at Glencoe, and had to put up with my stinky dog, sorry!

DK

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29/7/2012 at 10:59pm
 Location: eastbourne
 Outfit: Gelert Saturn 8 with Canopy
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This reminds me I must unpack my tent and let it air out as there were a few wet muddy patches on the underside when I packed up yesterday!!

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29/7/2012 at 11:08pm
 Location: Rutland
 Outfit: Outwell Salinas L + Awning. Vango Ark
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Some really helpful comments so far! Keep it coming!!


29/7/2012 at 11:22pm
 Location: North West
 Outfit: Obelink Familia 6; ESVO Bedouin 280
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Most people recommend a weak Milton solution to kill spores. To get rid of the gunk rinse with plenty of clean water. Detergent is the enemy - keep it away!


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29/7/2012 at 11:54pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Leisuredrive VW T6 campervan
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Bicarbonate of soda is the stuff you use to deodorise fridges, and trainers. Maybe a sprinkle over the bad patch then brush away. Or cat litter?



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