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hi, i pitched mine with no poblems, so i would ask where you bought it from if they can help.

atko

We've got the Outwell Explorer and had the same problem, I cut a 1 & 1/4 inch piece off the centre section of the brow pole and it now fits perfectly.

As Scout says: if it has angle bends it is a 2010. I too found it a bit tight first time I fitted it, but as the pole fixing holes are on webbing that clips to the ten poles I find it easier to fit if you unclip the webbing (at least at one side).

I personally think the pole is still a little too tight, compared to other door poles I've come across, but you soon get the hang of fitting it. It doesn't appear to put the tent under any undue stress.

Ditto the Lancman. The pole is tight, so I purposefully checked my webbing straps for any sign of damage and I found none; and the tent has been is some serious wind recently that was violently blowing the porch around.

Sometimes on tents you can see holes on joins that are either outside and cause no leak threat, or have been sealed so should not leak. Can't say I've seen any holes on my Nevada though.

As already suggested, try to pitch the tent, and see if it leaks - a hose pipe is good for speeding the process.

However, if it is peace of mind you are after then try to get an exchange. We should trust our kit and not have any doubts lingering in the back of our minds.

Quote: Originally posted by babygoo on 19/7/2010

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Hi, we did get it in after a struggle,but I feel the tension on the seams (where the webbing meets the tent) is too taut, you can see the sky through the stitching. Surely I can't leave it like that can I?

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