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02/7/2009 at 8:03pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva
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Johnny, glimpsed the picture, and it does appear to be slightly misaligned. Seam sealer, tenacious tape , what ever, it is a smaller repair. I would only move them if I thought I was going to need them though . The reason the imagine has not appeared in post is that you have not copied it ! There is a knack , you have to get your cursor into the centre of the picture so that neither back or forward arrow appears. I will wait and see Sharlenes pic also , just to refresh myself.

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08/7/2009 at 11:43pm
 Location: nottingham
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johnyr123 and kfarrel any updates on your leaking problem as we now have the same. cheers trev


09/7/2009 at 12:56am
 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
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My Evolva will get a wet trial this weekend, I promise to inform everyone of any leaks. Well I'm 80% sure its going to rain

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09/7/2009 at 7:58am
 Location: Somerset
 Outfit: Vango Solace TC 500XL
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Just out of interest, those of you experiencing the leak problem, where did you purchase your Evolva's from?

Is it possible that the large consignments that JR leisure and possibly Somerset Camping purchased are a faulty batch?

campasarow

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09/7/2009 at 11:30am
 Location: Buckinghamshire
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I haven't had problem's with mine yet, bought it from Singers Outdoors. Has been in the rain the first weekend we used it without problems so far.


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10/7/2009 at 2:33am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: coleman evolva
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hi all,
no updates yet,other than buying some tenacious tape(?)seam sealer. going to shell island wales on 21st so we will know the outcome then.

i bought my evolva package at a place nr wigan,lancs if it helps.

ps.is this tape stuff any good? after seeing it it doesn't look like it will stay stuck for too long.anyone else used it before? any tips etc...


10/7/2009 at 8:30am
 Location: Somerset
 Outfit: Vango Solace TC 500XL
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I've bought some on recommendation but haven't had a need to use it yet. Apprently, as it names suggests, it is very tenacious and sticks exteremely well.

Apprently of you snip the corners of and round the edges even less chance of the stuff coming off.

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10/7/2009 at 2:18pm
 Location: None Entered
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thanks for the tip i will do as you suggest and trim the edges before use.fingers crossed eh!


26/7/2009 at 12:00pm
 Location: Bury Lancs
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva
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Hi all, just back from 2 weeks of horrible weather in Cornwall and we had the same leak at the front lantern point, also from the fan port and for added good measure there was so much rain the ground couldnt drain quick enough and the water came up through the floor zip joining the chef annexe to the main tent so all in all not a good start17

Oh, and the zip broke on one of the sleep annexes



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26/7/2009 at 3:24pm
 Location: Buckinghamshire
 Outfit: Karsten 350 Esvo Stolp
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Oh no Uncle Foxy that's awful. 

We didn't have any other issue whatsoever other than a small drip through the ties, can't believe your's was leaking the way it did, I would ring the sdhop you bought it from tomorrow and get it changed.



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27/7/2009 at 12:43am
 Location: Bury Lancs
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Went back to Castlecroft camping aka JR Leisure, Bury today and they couldnt have been more helpfull, they offered us the choice of a full refund, complete replacement (they had 2 left), or pick a different tent and they would adjust the price accordingly, no quibbles or arguments. Excellent customer service I thought17 After umming and arring for what seemed like an eternity between a Vango Zambeizie and the Evolva we decided to stick with the Evolva as we both liked the versatility of having a big tent for main holidays and a smaller one for weekends all in one and also the big bedrooms.

Lets hope the replacement one is a bit drier on the inside or the old twin axle Tabbert will be brought out of retirement and washed down and a couple more years squeezed out of her17



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27/7/2009 at 12:48am
 Location: Buckinghamshire
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Ooh pleased you did that as the Zambezi was not as well reviewed at the Aspen it replaced. We had the Aspen 700DLX, a nightmare to get up and get right as was soo heavy. The Evolva I find way more simple to erect and also like you say-very adaptable!


27/7/2009 at 12:59am
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva
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Glad you kept the faith Uncle Foxy ! Long found JR Leisure to have great customer service . The Zambezi have suffered from being a change in design to all in one pitching , with reports of leaks around the window .

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01/8/2009 at 7:09pm
 Location: Somerset
 Outfit: Vango Solace TC 500XL
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As reported on the Evolva Society thread my overall appraisal (for that is what this thread is called after all!) is a good tent.

Absolutely no leaks despite the downpour we had alll day Wednesday.

Space is fab and was set off nicely by my Outwell  Minnesota carpet.

Pitching was a bit of a struggle but taking down and putting away was no problem.

On the downside, the front door is a poor design, but you will all know about that as my reporting of its falling inwards into the tent has started the pursuit of a canopy that might fit. Also zips do catch on the zip storm covers  far too regularly.

Worst news is my broken zip pull (sheared off completely when fixing CA to tent) and the damage to the seam on the front door left hand wing guying point where a 6" section has torn away from the fabric.

I am hoping for a repair, as Highbridge Caravans have no more in stock. If that can't be done I will have to say goodbye to my Evolva after just one use and buy something else with the refund.

Will keep you posted. If I do end up having to part company with the tent I will have  an unused Link Annexe for sale!

campasarow 

  

 



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01/8/2009 at 10:15pm
 Location: Nottinghamshire
 Outfit: Coleman Evolva
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And I'm certain the annexe won't be laying around too long either !

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01/8/2009 at 10:18pm
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Out of interest, if it wasn't the Evolva what would it be ?In my case I would be torn between going Dutch, or something like the Hi Gear Corado . You never know when it might happen though .

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