Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Camping under canvas - Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations

Topic: Advice needed for old canvas tent...

ejred72

17/6/2010 at 12:51pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Bear Lake 6 & Cabanon Guadeloupe

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 03/6/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 43

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I have an old family canvas tent in my parents loft ... my question is, do you think it's got any life in it now? I need to get rid of it, but am not sure if it's a dump job (I don't know if I have the heart to just dump it) or if it still has any value. Would anyone be prepared to pay anything for it or has it just seen better days?

I reckon it's probably 40 ? years old. It's a seriously big old frame tent and we had lots of fantastic holidays in it around France in the 70's/80's. There's a side kitchen area we used to cook in and 3 double bedrooms plus big lounge. Colouring is blue and orange. I don't have a make name at the moment but will endeavour to get in the loft and find this out. It's definitely had good use, and, as far as I know, it went away for the last time in reasonable condition.

It's not seen the light of day for probably at least 20 years but has been kept in a good dry environment over this time and has one careful owner. I offered it to the local guiding centre but apparently they don't take canvas tents anymore!

So, canvas lovers out there, what would you do with your old loved family tent??? I just don't have the space.

All advice and suggestions welcome, thanking you in advance for your help.

Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!

rochford6

17/6/2010 at 12:55pm
Location: norfolk
Outfit: Hypercamp Esvo Cabanon

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 06/3/2009

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2046
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Get it out of the loft, check it over for damage etc. If you still want to get rid of it and it is still in reasonably good condition then take some photo's and stick it on ebay. somebody will buy it. Or advertise it on the free ads section on UKCS

-------------
Brian

Magicman2

17/6/2010 at 3:55pm
Location: King's Lynn
Outfit: Karrimor Ultralite Icarus 600

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/5/2010

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 697
Tent Reviews: 1

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Get it out one weekend and check it over, even if it needs a few minor repairs it will be worth it waiting for the stores to have thrier end of season sale, when you can pick and buy the model you really want.

Steve

dadsbeaniemad

17/6/2010 at 4:16pm
Location: Cumbria (Upper Eden Valley)
Outfit: Cabanons SunValley Michigan Khyam ABI

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 23/6/2008

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 8127
Tent Reviews: 5

Site Reviews Total:	7

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Take it out and pitch it.
Have a good look over it - if it's all ok then give it a good brush down to get rid of any dust/dirt and then give it a really good soaking, let it dry and give it a good soaking again.
If it's all fine and no major water ingress then it's a good 'un and I can't see why it wouldn't sell.
If it's letting water in then it will need reproofing - so you could sell it with this info (or do it yourself)

Make sure you take lots of pictures - they help when selling (any ou could scan of when you had family holidyas in it?). Also let people know that you know about tents and it will give buyers confidence in the tent and how it has been looked after all these years.
Free ads on here, eBay, Preloved etc.

Even if the canvas is not salvegable then you might sell the poles as spares.
The canvas can also be sold as spare - old canvas is good for making bags for canvas tents - or any tents/pole sets

Please come back and let us know what the tent is - pics if possible.

-------------
Keely :-))

Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!

ejred72

17/6/2010 at 8:42pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Bear Lake 6 & Cabanon Guadeloupe

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 03/6/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 43

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Thanks for your thoughts all really helpful. Yep, I really need to get it out of the loft and yes, I'll let you know what it is when I find out!

Thanks again for your help.

ejred72

21/11/2010 at 9:43pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: Bear Lake 6 & Cabanon Guadeloupe

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 03/6/2008

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 43

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi there Keely

Well, it's a long time since my original post but I did get the tent out as you suggested...I didn't manage to pitch it but I did take lots of photos. You can check them out at

http://gallery.me.com/jleedelisle#100031

Would love to know what you think. I will put a ad for it on the for sale board here and see what interest I get.

Best Wishes and thanks for your help.

ejred72

ejred72

valbarley

22/11/2010 at 10:32am
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/8/2008

Guest

Forum Posts: 5289
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	5

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

That's a lot of pics!

You still need to pitch it though!

Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!

cathyh

22/11/2010 at 10:35pm
Location:
Outfit:

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 04/6/2006

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1058
Tent Reviews: 4

Site Reviews Total:	11

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

But from what I've seen on the pics it's a Walkers Tencate - very good make! Definitely don't bin it, whatever you do! Lordy I'd love this - how far are you from Leicestershire?

Finnboy

23/11/2010 at 3:33am
Location: Medway Kent
Outfit: Base Sec 4.2 Base Sec 2 Sec+III

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 05/1/2009

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 1183
Tent Reviews: 2

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

I love the colours of it. Really vivid and "cheery" even after all those days under the Sun!**

**As the days were in France AND in the 70's/ 80's..... back when we had REAL Summers.

-------------
(Quechua popup addict!)
Planned for next year, hopefully!

Summer Solstice wild camp.

Chilled in a Field, July.

Crantock, August. Fouth year with the fantastic Quechua Base Seconds 4.2!
..... and the odd night wild camping in my Argos 1 man tent...

bluenosewidow

24/11/2010 at 5:28am
Location: West Midlands
Outfit: Bailey

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 09/5/2004

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 799
Tent Reviews: 3

Site Reviews Total:	7

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

The tent looks lovely, but why didn't you erect it when you took the pics?

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

6038 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024