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Subject Topic: Virginia 5 poles Post Reply Post New Topic
11/9/2010 at 8:55pm
 Location: West Mids
 Outfit: Virginia 5
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Hello guys!
I'm new to tenting and I've just picked up an Outwell Virginia 5 tent. One of the reasons we chose it was because the sleeping compartment was just as tall as the living space.
We got the tent out and put the poles together, just to check that they were OK (and they were - hurrah!).
However, when we read the instructions, they referred to 'colour-coded' poles and the shorter pole going at the back. But, none of the poles has any colour on it and all the poles are the same length(!)
We think that - from what we have seen of the tent in the showroom - the poles will probably fit the tent, because the tent looked the same height all the way along. But it is a bit disconcerting when the actual instructions say something completely different to what you have seen.
Am I right to be a bit paranoid - or should I just relax?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Lulu

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11/9/2010 at 9:03pm
 Location: Costa Del West Sussex
 Outfit: Tesco 4 Man Dome. Outwell Virginia 5
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Hello Lulu.
               The instructions are WRONG!

ALL three poles are the same length.

I bought some special ones for mine.

Take a look.



Kind regards James

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11/9/2010 at 9:06pm
 Location: Costa Del West Sussex
 Outfit: Tesco 4 Man Dome. Outwell Virginia 5
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And another thing.

I never used the plastic pegs supplied, in case there was a need to return the tent.

I have got 4 packs of 8 23cm 'Ground Hogs' bought from Halfords at 3.99 GBP per pack.

The keep the tent nicely secured.

Regards James

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11/9/2010 at 9:10pm
 Location: West Mids
 Outfit: Virginia 5
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Well, that's a relief - thank you James!
And thanks for the swift reply.
It looks quite easy to put up...I'm hoping it is, anyway(!)

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11/9/2010 at 9:21pm
 Location: Costa Del West Sussex
 Outfit: Tesco 4 Man Dome. Outwell Virginia 5
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Hello Lulu.
            I always feel it's more useful when someone actually has the tent being queried, so I'm pleased to assist.

After practising, I'm able (on my own) to get it basically erected in about 15 minutes.
That is, ground sheet pegged, poles fitted, tent lifted (rear first), main guys pegged.
Tip! Before lifting, undo the velcro that secures the top rear guy line. Once it's up, it's awkward to get at.

Pegging, and adjusting the rest I can usually take more time over. BUT! I do peg ALL the guys.

Kind regards James

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Then I bought a tent.
I'm not destitute, I'm just poor.



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