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12/1/2012 at 11:35pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
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Yup, I have been perving this tent on Esvo too, and have seen the new pics.
The issue I have with it is that there is no inner tent for it, just a curtain divider.
I know this is quite common, however, when I camp in the colder months, I would like to have a inner tent to make it cosier.
Still cheaper than a similar De Waard though.
DK 
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05/6/2012 at 9:23pm
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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I have revised the pitching sequence again after I struggled with pulling the canvas over the middle frame after raising the front frame with a partially raised main canvas, due to lack of upper arm strength.
What worked for me was to fit the horizontal sections and the two corners with spikes of the middle frame to the canvas first without the leg sections, as I found it easier to pull the eyelet over the second spike with my arms down and not up. The tension in the canvas was sufficient to hold the partial frame in place without fitting the leg sections to it.
1. Peg down additional groundsheet if used
2. Assemble the following poles and section of poles: centre pole, and the straight leg sections of the front and middle frames
3. Roll out the groundsheet on top of the additional groundsheet
4. Peg down the four corners of the groundsheet
5. Bring the EHU kit out and place it in the living area of the groundsheet before un-rolling the cable
6. Trail the EHU cable along one side of the tent, then along the back, and pass it out of the tent at the opening where the zips meet
7. Hook up EHU
8. Roll out tent canvas (minus the front panel) on top of the EHU kit and groundsheet
(NB: if it rains, it would be advisable to roll out the canvas first, then bring the EHU kit under it for protection etc...)
9. Zip the canvas onto the groundsheet
10. Peg out the four corners of the canvas loosely
11. Partially fit the middle frame to the canvas: the two corner sections with spikes with rain cowls in place, and the middle sections, remembering to feed the pole sections through the sleeves in the canvas (leave out the straight leg sections at this stage)
12. Fit the front frame onto the canvas, with rain cowls in place, remembering to feed the pole sections through the sleeves in the canvas
13. Guy out the front frame loosely but securely in case it is windy
14. Fit the tent carpet if used
15. Raise the central main pole to approximately 80 degrees from horizontal
16. Fit the inner tent, making sure the EHU cable is not sandwiched under it, and hook it up to the main pole
17. Raise the main pole to approximately 80 degrees from horizontal (it is easier to fit the middle frame when the canvas is loose at this position)
18. Fit the straight leg sections to the middle frame, and raise it to a lowered position
19. Zip on the front panel
20. Raise the middle frame to position
21. Close the zips fully and hook up all the hooks on the groundsheet and front panel
22. Raise the main pole to its final position
23. Peg down the remaining eyelets on the groundsheet
24. Peg down the canvas, starting with the one in the middle at the back, then the middle one on each side, alternate between back, right and left etc., until all the guys are in place
25. Adjust the position of the front frame and guys
26. Adjust the guys on the canvas until it is taut
27. Fit the front groundsheet section if use
DK
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* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *
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