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Subject Topic: Canopy fitting advice needed please Post Reply Post New Topic
Persondjwflub
09/5/2011 at 10:48pm
 Location: Bristol
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Hi, have just bought a Gelery Horizon 8 blue, needed a porch - not made any more. Called a camping shop & asked what would fit - they suggested a Vango tigris 800 side enclosed canopy. Not having ever erected a tent or canopy before I'm not sure if the canopy fits.

Firstly the height of the porch is higher in spec than the tent height. Is that right? Secondly, we weren't able to adjust the tent tension properly due to our garden being too small & so the whole lot was a bit slack - will it fit better when taught?

How do I know if the canopy fits, or am I being too fussy? Some advice on canopy fitting would be great!


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Personarsenaldes
10/5/2011 at 10:17pm
 Location: Aston Clinton
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You wont be able to tell until youve pitched everything properly, dont forget this is an add on so there will probably be a few gaps here and there

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PersonMick RV
10/5/2011 at 10:38pm
 Location: S. Cheshire
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There,s a blue gelert horizon porch
on ebay now.
Buy it now price of £80.
They usually go for more than that !


Persondjwflub
11/5/2011 at 1:50pm
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Mick - I can't find the porch on ebay! The only one I see has no buy it now price - the oters are all green or brown. x


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PersonMick RV
11/5/2011 at 6:29pm
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It,s there,
Gelert Horizon 6 & 8 porch, in blue.
Buy it now price of £80 has now been removed,
which is a pity as recent ones in blue
(and dark green) have been fetching
over £100 ! !
There is also a hi-gear Kalahari 8 porch
in blue as well, (same as the horizon)
Good luck
Mick

Post last edited on 11/05/2011 18:35:42



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