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23/7/2008 at 12:11am
Location: Clowne Derbyshire Outfit: Conway Countryman Folding Camper
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Excellent Thank you
I spoke to someone at a different Yeomans today and she said that she didn't know much about tents, but said they had to flex and move so the poles didn't snap.
I got the reply from Vango about the Lifetime Guarantee, which basically said it only covered manufacturing defaults. If the tent moved so much that the poles split then that didn't matter, it would be nothing to do with them.
Yeomans on the other hand, called today to tell me my tent has arrived instore, and the guy who reccomended it and helped us out says that if it's nice he will put it up on the grass to show me how it's done and to make sure it's ok. Now if that isn't service I don't know what is!
I don't have any deltas, but there are plenty of caravan places nearby I can get them from if it turns out we need them.
The quality control thing could be true, as there are 4 reviews on this site that mention nothing about the tent re: poles/movement in wind.
Just seen you're from Derbyshire, whereabouts?
------------- Boootiful Norfolk <3
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23/7/2008 at 9:49am
Location: Central Belt Outfit: Vango Diablo 600 Orchy 500
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Hi
I am just back from a very gusty weekend in my Orchy 500. I had pitched in pouring rain so probably was not the best pitch that I had ever done!! (For one I had forgotten to tighten the tensioning straps other than at the pins - blame water on the brain - at least 1/2 inch fell while I was pitching).
Compared to a Diablo 600 (our big tent) the Orchy does move considerably. Whilst I pitched back to wind, the wind turned on a number of occasions with gusts coming from different directions during the stay. The back was fine, wind to side did cause considerable movement but this was exacerbated by having the canopy over the front of the tent adding extra movement.When from the front had to use side door to prevent ballooning.
I think that it probably could do with slightly thicker poles, but mine suffered no damage even with gale force gusts due to the flexibility in the poles. I was also guyed down with deltas on the guys. It also performed well in extremely heavy rain.
Make sure that you guy well with good pegs and have adequate tension. In gusty weather I would say that this is the main thing to ensure that you do not snap. Also ensure that your pins are firmly down, double pegging them and that the straps are tightened well.
Hope this helps.
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24/7/2008 at 12:05pm
Location: East Midlands Outfit: Avondale Rialto
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I've missed the replies on this thread.
Well, after consistantly contacting Vango, they have picked up the tent for more testing. I have to say, we had no problems with the dome section and to be honest, I don't think it would matter if you had delta's or not as the poles are flexing in.
We bought ours from Outdoor Action and they have ignored my plea for proper testing. I feel as though we just got a bad batch of poles which Vango replaced. However, the tent wasn't properly tested but just erected and they saw no damage.
I was really shocked when seeing the 600 on display not even guyed out and it didn't flex or move at all. So hopefully they will get it sorted for us as we really like the tent.
As for a tunnel tent, we've had a few Outwell ones and they have always held strong. We currently have the Bear Lake 6 and feel very safe in it, it doesn't budge!
Best wishes with your tent, kup on how it goes.
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