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Hi, We have just bought the Arkansas 7. I WAS very excited about our first camping trip, however I've just read reviews regarding the poles not coming apart, has anyone else had this problem? Or does anyone have any advice?

Thanks

Hi, thanks we'll bear that in mind. We got ours from Camperite in Colchester (they have an Arkansas 5 on display). Going out for the first time on the 27th so will let you know. We went for this one because it's very light and airy with lots of space and the canopy at the front.

Here's hoping!

Hi there.  We have purchased an Arkansas 7, and also became a bit nervous over the poles.  I read on this website about using a little copper-slip (spray) on first use.  We did exactly that (took a bit of time to do it carefully) and have never had a problem with the poles coming apart since.  I have put it up and taken it down a few times with no problems too! 

My best advice is to do an online search for erecting the Arkansas 5 - it really helped us in putting it up easily (between my wife and I).

It's a great tent, and we have since added to ours with an imporvides awning arrangement - looks fab and is really great to use.  We had a few caravn users visit us, who traded up from a tent as there family grew (they wish they hadn't after seeing our tent).  Have a great time.

hi there,

I think it would be useful if somebody posted an idiots guide (for my benefit) for using copper slip.

David 

I have bought some Fabsil as it was recommended on here for putting on poles/zips etc and as its waterproof spray won't harm the tent fabric.

Yet to try it out ... !