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Topic: new montana 6

archie70

12/8/2007 at 11:03pm
Location: tyne and wear
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Hi all

i have put new tent up today for first time, but have noticed that the side canopy pole holders seem to press against the tent can any body tell me if this is supposed to happen.

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12/8/2007 at 11:16pm
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Post last edited on 13/08/2007 10:51:27

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Rob Johns

13/8/2007 at 2:20am
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Apparently it is quite normal for the porch pole holders to impinge on the outer tent without causing any problems. I must admit that I was a little alarmed when I first saw this but according to many of the posts on this site, it is quite normal.

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dodoharv

13/8/2007 at 9:47pm
Location: hopton nr great yarmouth
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Hi archie70, we had the same problem (if you can really call it a problem) when we first bought our monty 6. There were many threads about this topic last year and I decided to take someones advice and shorten the canopy pole a little at a time with a hacksaw until it no longer touched the tent. I feel it's much better for it and looks better too. I find it hard to believe that after a long period, the rubbing against the outer wouldn't cause some sort of damage/wear and tear. (If shortening, remember to file any sharp edges.)

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archie70

13/8/2007 at 10:27pm
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thanks dodoharv, i think i might give this a go.i know some people on this site say dont cut poles but i think this is the right option. i am going away on friday so will take my saw.

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14/8/2007 at 11:44am
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i adjusted mine over the days away. have you tried someone pushing againt the pole from the inside while you take the slack from the outside?Be careful as if there is other problems with your tent you will knacker up the guarentee if you start cutting poles

dodoharv

14/8/2007 at 4:17pm
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Valid point suns, but I contacted the supplier of the tent before I cut the pole and he said go for it, as he agreed with the proceedure. I did try adjusting the tensioners before cutting the pole but with no luck. (PLEASE DO NOT HOLD ME PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE IF YOU:- SLIP WITH THE SAW AND CUT YOUR ARM OFF, CUT THE POLE TOO SHORT AND FLY INTO AN UNCONTROLABLE RAGE, CUTTING YOUR OH'S ARM OFF, CUT THE WRONG POLE AND END UP WITH A LOP SIDED MONTY!

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irn bru

14/8/2007 at 7:27pm
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Mine was doing the same, and I was concerned at first.It does not seem to affect the tent at all, my concern was because it was pushing rather a lot that the tent may leak in that particular spot, but it didnt and hasnt.

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