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Topic: Got my replacement Idaho

helent7121

08/7/2008 at 9:00pm
Location: Leeds
Outfit: Idaho xl

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Following my post the other day about my new Idaho XL having a hole in it I have today got my new one.

I have not had chance to look at it yet (weather!!!) but fingers crossed there will be no problems with this one!!

Please everyone keep your fingers crossed for me.... we go away next week so running out of time to get sorted!

Thanks

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dadsbeaniemad

08/7/2008 at 9:05pm
Location: Cumbria (Upper Eden Valley)
Outfit: Cabanons SunValley Michigan Khyam ABI

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You have spurred us on to get our new Hartford out of it's box and check it over ASAP before we go away.

One advantage of local buying - we have no hassles with taking it back and exchanging it - but am sure all will be well.

Have a great trip

Keely

helent7121

08/7/2008 at 9:10pm
Location: Leeds
Outfit: Idaho xl

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I am sure it will be fine Keely. The are hundreds of other people who have bought Outwell tents that have been absolutely fine so will just have been my luck. Just wish I could have luck on the lottery!!!

picantose

08/7/2008 at 10:09pm
Location: Shropshire
Outfit: Robens Triple Horizon +Robens Landmark

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OMG.....not more holes in the Idaho XL. Evertonsue I believe had a hole in hers, got it replaced to find another hole in the replacement. Now on her third, but she has recently posted about problems with the roof poles.

I've just purchsed an Idaho XL and haven't yet been able to put it up to inspect it (waiting for some descent weather).

Out of interest, where is the hole and is it easy gonna be easy to spot if my tent has a similar fault.

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Gary

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evertonsue1

08/7/2008 at 10:23pm
Location: herts
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First tent had a hole in the end by the vents in the bedroom plus a zip on the vent that had been sewn to close to shut the vent. Second one had a hole in the main tunnel entrance beneath the curved pole. The roof poles were taken down and all the elastic had come away so whilst usable ( I suppose I could have rethreaded them) why should I when it cost so much. It wasn't windy that weekend. I do just think we've been really lucky but the latest one is still in its bag, and we won't have time (or space) to put it up before the main holiday so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. Despite all this it really is a great tent and the space in side really versitile.

helent7121

08/7/2008 at 10:28pm
Location: Leeds
Outfit: Idaho xl

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Hi Gary.

The hole was on one of the ends of tent near the bottom. It was a 1 inch by 1 inch right angled tear. Very annoying! Don't you worry I am sure yours will be fine, like I said it is just my luck!!

flintystent

09/7/2008 at 9:34pm
Location: fylde lancs
Outfit: outwell idaho xl

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Quote: Originally posted by evertonsue1 on 08/7/2008
First tent had a hole in the end by the vents in the bedroom plus a zip on the vent that had been sewn to close to shut the vent. Second one had a hole in the main tunnel entrance beneath the curved pole. The roof poles were taken down and all the elastic had come away so whilst usable ( I suppose I could have rethreaded them) why should I when it cost so much. It wasn't windy that weekend. I do just think we've been really lucky but the latest one is still in its bag, and we won't have time (or space) to put it up before the main holiday so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. Despite all this it really is a great tent and the space in side really versitile.

not just me then - it seems the elastic bit just isnt supported all the way through like a normal flexi-pole - i have complained to Outwell and the supplier "world of camping" day one and no acknowledgement yet - like you say they are still usable but at £350 I want this to be right :( who replaced yours ? supplier or manufacturer?

flinty

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evertonsue1

10/7/2008 at 6:38am
Location: herts
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Quote: Originally posted by flintystent on 09/7/2008

not just me then - it seems the elastic bit just isnt supported all the way through like a normal flexi-pole - i have complained to Outwell and the supplier "world of camping" day one and no acknowledgement yet - like you say they are still usable but at £350 I want this to be right :( who replaced yours ? supplier or manufacturer?

flinty

It was replaced by PJ camping in St Albans, but there was the hole as well.

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