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Personmaggie99
28/3/2012 at 2:59pm
 Location: lincolnshire
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Hi we have brought a new Outwell Magic tent does anyone have any ideas  or tips the best way to put it up   Thanks


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PersonKeanonwuk
28/3/2012 at 4:09pm
 Location: Blackpool
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Hi I may be wrong but isn't the Magic the same as the Oakland XL? If so then there is a set-up video on Youtube, just Google Oakland XL.

Kieron

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Personmaggie99
28/3/2012 at 6:45pm
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Yes its exactly the same shape tent but we were told it takes longer the  way  on you tube and that there is a easier way but they cant remember



Personnkosia
28/3/2012 at 10:04pm
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Or ask where you bought it for them show you how to put it up?


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Personchalky46
29/3/2012 at 8:33am
 Location: sutton coldfield birmingham
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hello maggie

i too have just purchased a magic 5.

are you using a footprint ground sheet or a piece of tarpaulin? the reason why im asking is beacause they want to charge me £50 for footprint where i can get a piece of tarpaulin made to measure for £28 plus its heavy duty like they use on HGV'S to cover goods.

 



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Personmaggie99
29/3/2012 at 9:31am
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Hi we already brought the footprint when we brought the tent  think we paid fifty as well wish we looked around first     We asked where we brought tent and all we got was its on you tube.      Thanks


Personchalky46
29/3/2012 at 12:12pm
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maggie

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREEN-SILVER-HEAVY-DUTY-TARPAULIN-HAY-STRAW-COVER-MULTIPLE-SIZES-AVAILABLE-/400270142074?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item9c0092780a



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29/3/2012 at 3:10pm
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Hi Maggie, the way I would do it is similar to this video by Gary Cross he is on this forum I think,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsmrRyZjYA0

In this clip one man pitches a Kampa Filey 6. We have an Outwell Glandale 5 and a Kampa Studland 8 and I use this method for both tents and it has proved to be quick and relatively easy.

Kieron

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Personsunny day camper
29/3/2012 at 3:46pm
 Location: fife
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hiya,
we also pitch our magic tent similar to the Gary Cross way.We did try to do it like the outwell video,but i just cant seem to be able to hold the poles up and put the pins in at same time.
we pitched our magic in the garden this weekend,it went up no problem,kids love it,we also got the side extension which is handy for all our cooking gear.
hope you enjoy your new tent,we have our first trip easter weekend or this weekend if car is fixed in time(excited)


Personmaggie99
30/3/2012 at 11:28am
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Hi Thanks all.Were going to try the Gary Cross way. Cant wait Have a good week end.


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Personashy55
30/3/2012 at 7:36pm
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Pitching Outwell tents...
Lay it out on footprint if you have one.
Peg down back end (If you have one).
peg down front end (if you have one)
Insert rear pole.
Lift pole and locate pegs.
Continue till you've done all of them.
You might need to peg out a guy line along the way.
SIMPLES! X :-)

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