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Subject Topic: 1st time - daft question about pitching
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Personsam7hh
27/7/2016 at 7:25am
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My biggest tip if its a pitch where you want site is take your time, maybe park up and wander round till you find the perfect pitch. Nothing worse than having your tent up and your camping partner deciding they want to move pitches..if the guy lines comne off triangle pieces of materiual look what way the pull out, this shows the best angle for the guys. Above all if you need help, advice, sugar, ask, fellowcampers are more than happy to help.


PersonDonething
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I have exactly the same tent which I am using for the first time this weekend. The beauty of this model is that regardless of where the porch is, there is a front and back entrance and you don't have to use the poles to hold up the door so you could in theory pitch either way round. We did a trial run on some grass next to my house and it was very easy to pitch, took no more than half an hour (excluding guy ropes as we didn't bother). I think you've chosen a good one (for its size) as for a first-timer's tent as it is quite easy to pitch and the bedrooms are added in after which means you can get the thing up and sort the bedrooms out once it's up. If your kids are able to help you'll have it up in no time and be able to relax with a beer or wine. Where are you going?


Personfran1000
27/7/2016 at 3:52pm
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Quote: Originally posted by HEJC72 on 26/7/2016
I can only echo what has already been said.
Ask the wardens/site owners if you have any queries or questions when you arrive.



When we arrived at the C&CC site at Veryan last month, the warden pointed out where the sun came up, so we could pitch for maximum sun, and which direction the prevailing wind came from.

It was very helpful, and I should have mentioned it in my review!


PersonOlanic
27/7/2016 at 4:46pm
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We are going to Ashbourne which is about 45 minutes from us - we booked at short notice as I didn't realise how quickly everywhere gets booked up.


PersonLLCJ
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Also don't be embarrassed to tell the site owners that its your first time ever. Most will be very helpful and cover the basics with you.

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PersonCross Camping
28/7/2016 at 7:26am
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This might help...
https://youtu.be/0qSEeASXw68

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PersonCross Camping
28/7/2016 at 7:27am
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And this maybe...
https://youtu.be/K5l8ZOrCP18

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PersonOlanic
28/7/2016 at 3:57pm
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They are really helpful, thank you Gary!


PersonCross Camping
28/7/2016 at 4:03pm
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Person74giggles
31/7/2016 at 2:33pm
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Good advice on both videos, going to share them with a friend who struggles to understand how to guy out a tent (or as she calls them guide ropes )



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PersonDonething
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It's amazing how many people call them 'guide ropes'.


Personseanfdh
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Well how else are you going to get back to your tent when you've tripped over one in the dark?


PersonOlanic
02/8/2016 at 7:59am
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Well we survived the trip and had a great time.

Obvious mistake was pegging out the tent entirely (too tightly in my opinion but husband disagreed) then wondering why we couldn't get the bedrooms to fit in, or closer the doors...

We are going again this weekend to try again (any excuse!)

Oh and I ordered the footprint so that will add an extra challenge!


PersonTigermouse
02/8/2016 at 8:59am
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If you have the doors partially open when putting the tent up you should get some air through it which will help with lifting it. Once it's up, close the doors fully before pegging out and the zips should all work okay once it's fully pegged and guyed. If you do the process in reverse when taking it down, ie open the doors before you drop it and take the poles out, that should help with getting any air out when you fold it/roll it up.

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Great tip thanks!



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