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No Faff

25/5/2009 at 8:00pm
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Hello, could anyone tell me how the outwell side canopy performs in the wind? I'm looking to buy one for my sunncamp evolution 600 DL but keep flitting between this and a outdoor revolution outhouse. How does the canopy stand up when the wind starts blowing or would I have to take the whole thing down in gusty weather?

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kev+julie

25/5/2009 at 9:19pm
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Hi there! We have one and it has stood up to some pretty strong winds with no problems providing it is properly pegged out, obviously!

hlk01

25/5/2009 at 9:24pm
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Agree with above .. use with delta pegs and should be solid as a rock. Obviously if very high winds forecast take down, takes 5 minutes.. same goes for OR Outhouse.

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i debated between the side canopy, oklahama day tent etc etc

ending up getting the outwell sliding canopy, was perfect for what i wanted. couple of delta pegs and it was fine over the last weeks winds

P1030691.jpg picture by valbarley

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JellyBabyRiot

25/5/2009 at 10:26pm
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Hi No Faff,
do you mean the outwell univeral side canopy?

there's a picture of one on an evolution 400 in chris.cop's profile. if that helps at all?

hlk01

25/5/2009 at 10:53pm
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Pics in my gallery .. couldn't load them in thread for some reason.

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hlk01

25/5/2009 at 10:54pm
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And a side view..

also in gallery

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sunvalleysue

26/5/2009 at 6:48am
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Done it for you hlk01

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dave and max

26/5/2009 at 9:08am
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hi we have one ours is fine remember the poles are the steel framed ones asnd because of there shape very hard to bend weve been out in really stromg winds the most that happens is that a peg or two has come out be i think it all depends on were your camping and how strong the wind is dosnt matter what equipment you have agood wind win take it away but the outwell performs fine very very robust cheers from david and maxine

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No Faff

26/5/2009 at 9:32am
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Quote: Originally posted by JellyBabyRiot on 25/5/2009
Hi No Faff,
do you mean the outwell univeral side canopy?

Yes, that's the one

there's a picture of one on an evolution 400 in chris.cop's profile. if that helps at all?

No Faff

26/5/2009 at 9:37am
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Thanks everyone for the advice.hlk01 for the photos, looks like a good fit for the evo.

Valbarley, wot has your lovely dog got stuck to his nose!

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Quote: Originally posted by No Faff on 26/5/2009

Thanks everyone for the advice.hlk01 for the photos, looks like a good fit for the evo.

Valbarley, wot has your lovely dog got stuck to his nose!

That's his squeaky christmas grizzly bear of course....!

snugglebabe

05/6/2009 at 9:47pm
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Dont know if you have got one yet but we are selling ours-going on ebay in a couple of weeks. We got it this season, put it up once, and it doesnt fit our tent (its only an outwell oregon 5, with 3 poles and I think you really need one either side of the doorway for the canopy to work well) and I found it tricky to put up though that could just be my inexperience! Does look v smart have to say so shame to let it go

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05/6/2009 at 11:54pm
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We had ours up on shell island 2 years ago when shocking gales hit us. Our friend's tent was completely flattened by the wind and we snapped 3 fibre glass poles on our sun valley 6 but the side canopy was solid as a rock. The steel poles helped, as well as facing it away from the prevailing wind, but that is just common sense as it is the place you will likely sit and who wants to sit with the wind blowing in their face.
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08/6/2009 at 1:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by No Faff on 26/5/2009

Any idea if this will fit on the front porch of an Outwell Georgia Xl - we have been desperatly looking for an extension but to no avail.

How does it connect to the tent?

daemongm

18/6/2009 at 11:31am
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Quote: Originally posted by snugglebabe on 05/6/2009
Dont know if you have got one yet but we are selling ours-going on ebay in a couple of weeks. We got it this season, put it up once, and it doesnt fit our tent (its only an outwell oregon 5, with 3 poles and I think you really need one either side of the doorway for the canopy to work well) and I found it tricky to put up though that could just be my inexperience! Does look v smart have to say so shame to let it go

Do you still have this? We're trying out our new tent in a couple of weeks and it maybe nice to add a little extra covered space. Cheers

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