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I have a 2006 montana 6 tent has anyone used a 2010 or 2011 awning with it?  A camping supplier asked Outwell if the 2011 would fit and they said no but I wondered if this is really the case or is there any way that I can make it work.

Can I ask how often you have used your tent 2006 Montana 6, the reason I ask is we are told that these tents will last for around 12 to 14 weeks in sunlight and then begin to turn brittle. If you are a 2 week per year camper and your Montana 6 has seen 12 weeks in the sun, you might want to rethink the idea of spending several hundreds of pounds on extras for it.

I am in no way a Montana guru, but when the awning pulls over the Montana, at the front loop, there might be some pressure and rubbing in the wind ....... this on old roof fabric ( the bit that gets the sun most )  might be a problem. I hope one of the more experienced Montana owners on here can offer you more advice.

Thanks for your advice I did not know that they only lasted that long, however inspite of the fact that I have owned it since 2006 I have only used it for about 3 weeks in total so its still quite new really.

 Just checked and yes my tent has the same measurents as the current model, but Outwell says that the 2011 awning will not fit, does anyone know why?

Dezzie ... guess a lot of people are also wrong, seems includes retailers that are honest enough to tell you ........

Quote: Originally posted by Speedcamp on 04/6/2010

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The average supposed age of a 70-75D polyester tent (as Outwell like many use) is 16 weeks of UV exposure - although some seem to last far less and others longer. It depends how often and long you camp - even in Wales. The Monty's seem to be lasting quite well though going by the age of some of those still being used, although some Outwells have not proven to be so good (there's the occasional report of flysheets becoming brittle and splitting quickly).

The 100D flysheets produced by Kampa will last potentially significantly longer. Here is an interesting quote, although it doesn't give an absolute for either.

"75D Polyester is 10-20% stronger than 70D nylon, and has 30% longer life under UV exposure. 150D Polyester is 50% stronger than 70D nylon, and has 200% longer life under UV exposure".

Most proofing agents won't protect against UV exposure unfortunately.

Helen

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Quote: Originally posted by Valk_scot on 04/6/2010

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Rule of thumb is six months of cumulative use (that's what I've always been told, anyway) which is supposed to work out at about 5-7 years worth of "average" use. For a quality tent like Outwell, I'd belive that. Less though if you always camp in the South of France where the sunshine is fiercer.

Fabsil is a complete waste of money at this point, sorry. Synthetic tents don't need waterproofer till their last year of life when the laminating starts breaking down...and at that point, more cost effective to look for a new tent.

I wouldn't worry about your Monty for a few years yet. Once the flysheet starts going stiff, crunchy or milky on the inside though, it's time to think of a replacement.

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I quote from the advice before buying tents from Allweathers........." How long will my tent last ?"

Answer:  Due to UV exposure, polyester tents have a lifespan of between 12 - 14 weeks depending on quality. Poly-cotton tents have a lifespan of 25+ weeks (if cared for correctly)

They do fit by the way. The only issue is that the 2010 model tent does not have fixing points for the groundsheet. These fixing point were added to the 2011 Montana 6. I have a 2011 awning fitted to a Montana Lake and again the lake was based upon the 2010 Montana 6 so no groundsheet fixings . No big deal.

Andy

Yep, they do fit, and although the two toggle fixings are missing from the tent front, for the ground sheet, it seems to make no difference.

Hi Denise and andy

Thank you both for your comments I am just checking that you realised I have a 2006 model of the montana 6, not the 2010. Do you know if it will still fit?

Kate