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Subject Topic: gutted damaged tent Post Reply Post New Topic
Person1st time camper
18/5/2013 at 9:53pm
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Had our vango icarus since 2010 and used it several times and love it. We have lots of trips booked this year so thinking of getting porch for it. However took it away bank hol weekend and one of the poles split while we were putting it up, We somehow manged to rip the tent (only about 3cm on area where pole goes through) not related to split pole and when we got tent up noticed brown patches on tent and window area....gave it all a wipe with antiseptic wipes and appears to have worked, gaffa taped the pole and left the small tear. NOW what shall we do....buy a new tent or buy a new pole? I say first option but husband says latter. 


PersonV8trikemids
18/5/2013 at 10:06pm
 Location: Midlands
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Poles are an easy fix, if youre slighty diy minded, or alot of tenty shops will repair them for you. Tenacious tape will fix the tear, or needle and thread. However, the psycological damage is harder to repair, it is so annoying/upsetting when a tent gets hurt, its just not the 'same' anymore is it? When we got wed last august we used all three of our tents for guests to stay in with us, needless to say it was a wet weekend, and because we were camping for an extra week we couldnt dry them out til we got home. That week was enough for the dreaded mould - gutted. It was the first time out for the Diablo too, we've never even slept in it!!


Person1st time camper
18/5/2013 at 10:12pm
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we have found new poles for few pounds but really worried about the brown patches do you think it is mould? if so will the mould will just come back or can we get rid of it?


PersonDamianL
18/5/2013 at 10:33pm
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With tents being synthetic fibers mould doesn't have anything to sink in to so if you cleaned it off and it's gone then it should be gone. Same as if a pair of swimming shorts go mouldy because you forget to wash them. Clean them and it's all fine :).

In terms of new tent or pole, I'd say stick with the one you have. What happened could just as easily happen to a new tent, I don't see it as a reason to upgrade if you're happy with what you have.

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Personadsheadv
18/5/2013 at 10:46pm
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Give your Iccy a bit of TLC & keep it. Perhaps you could buy an extra new pole to keep with it just in case it's ever needed (peace of mind).

I don't think mould comes up as brown patches. I think it's more like black spotting? So chances are, if cleaning it worked then it'll be fine.

If money's not an issue, you could still buy a new tent as well, just because you want one

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PersonJK98
19/5/2013 at 1:46am
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Oh come on now, she really wants to buy a new tent - it's her hubby's idea to do a cheap fix on the damaged tent

I'll say that you should certainly consider buying a new tent - you know you want to



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PersonJimCall
19/5/2013 at 6:20pm
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You can never have too many tents

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PersonRTS5
19/5/2013 at 7:08pm
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Well my heart would be saying 'new tent, new tent'. However my head would be going new pole.

The brown patches don't sound like mould as they are usually black spots. A diluted solution of milton will kill the spores if it is mould.


PersonCAZ1959
19/5/2013 at 7:28pm
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     Whisper sweet nothing's in hubby's ear,bet you get a new tent.



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PersonDaveP65
19/5/2013 at 9:24pm
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Buy the new tent. It's still only May and I've bought four this year so far.

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Personjelboy53
20/5/2013 at 9:49am
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Pole can be replaced...tear/rip can be sewn and covered in seam sealant.. Job done...and you get to use a much loved tent once again....

Methinks OP WANT'S a new tent......Not NEED'S a new tent...

Jelboy.

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