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Subject Topic: DIY Windows in a Bell
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09/7/2012 at 9:34pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: 4M Bell Tent Ultimate
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Photo doesnt do it justice to be honest!

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09/7/2012 at 9:40pm
 Location: Aberdeenshire
 Outfit: Several tents and a hammock
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I just noticed a question you asked on that thread too, so have answered.

No, the flap will only close when the flashing kit is removed. I need to find campsites which allow the stove then I won't have to keep dismantling it. I think the weight might put a strain on the fabric without the stove and flue to hold it up, especially if the tent was being flapped about in the wind, which tends to happen when I go camping!

By the way, the spark arrestor which Camping Solutions are now selling can apparently be used to plug the hole, although I haven't tried it yet.

Love the lights! I have the chandelier and I do like it but I must admit it's been left behind on the last few trips. I don't have room to take everything in my car.



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09/7/2012 at 10:52pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: Alaska Bedouin 280 De waard & Jambore
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Those are my windows they are ok for looking out of whilst reclined on the blow up sofa. The single window on the other side of the Emperor is much better for nosing out of.


09/7/2012 at 11:22pm
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Quote: Originally posted by jayner on 09/7/2012


Those are my windows they are ok for looking out of whilst reclined on the blow up sofa. The single window on the other side of the Emperor is much better for nosing out of.


Did you add the windows or were they there originally? I've seen round windows on bells but not square ones.

 

 

 



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10/7/2012 at 6:41am
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: Alaska Bedouin 280 De waard & Jambore
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They were there when I bought it I'm not nearly clever enough to add windows sadly .


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10/7/2012 at 7:07pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: 4M Bell Tent Ultimate
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Quote: Originally posted by jayner on 09/7/2012
Those are my windows they are ok for looking out of whilst reclined on the blow up sofa. The single window on the other side of the Emperor is much better for nosing out of.


Hi - sorry for pinching your pic! I found it on FBook! Hope you dont mind - also pinched your foam matt idea too!! Great idea for wet weather camping!!

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10/7/2012 at 7:18pm
 Location: Surrey
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Of course I don't mind, we put them on there to show them in use so to speak. The mats have been worth their weight in gold over the years.


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10/7/2012 at 8:41pm
 Location: West Sussex
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Quote: Originally posted by jayner on 10/7/2012
Of course I don't mind, we put them on there to show them in use so to speak. The mats have been worth their weight in gold over the years.

Well - as much as it pains me to say it, we might just find out how good they are over the next few weeks

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10/7/2012 at 8:51pm
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If you want windows in a bell tent, Canvas & Cast's bell tents all come with pvc windows and they have canvas flaps so you can close them when you want to....

http://www.canvasandcast.com/bell_tent.htm

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11/7/2012 at 7:12pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: 4M Bell Tent Ultimate
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I just found a mosquito net that I reckon would be suitable for the mesh windows - uh oh - looks like I might actually be doing this very soon. Just need some toggles, canvas (or similar) and then waterproof it. Also been looking at the Gennaker tarps - any views on these please?

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'hold hands and jump over the shadows the trees make'



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