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Subject Topic: Eden 600XL defect in roof Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonSkelN
31/3/2014 at 10:04pm
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Got our new Vango Eden 600XL from Attwoolls last week, test pitched on Sunday. I'm not sure its a big issue but found a slight defect in the polycotton near the front door in the roof. This is our first polycotton tent and wondered if this was normal or should we take the tent back. I hosed it down with plenty of water and it didn't leak.


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PersonMucker1884
31/3/2014 at 10:21pm
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It's only cosmetic... and it doesn't leak...

But then, this is meant to be a quality tent, (Certainly as UK tents go), costing quality money.

I'd be very tempted to take it back for an exchange.

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Persongeoffprinter
31/3/2014 at 11:11pm
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Or a discount. Do they do a side canopy for free?


Personlidds0
01/4/2014 at 12:16am
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I think I'd maybe have shown them the pics, before getting the hose out!


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01/4/2014 at 12:18am
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It's not a cheap tent, I'd want a replacement. What if it's weaker at that point? It looks like it's missed a thread, in the weave?


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Personpaul+kate s-o-t
01/4/2014 at 7:14am
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For the price and want it replacing

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PersonVangoOutdoor
01/4/2014 at 10:18am
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Hi,

I work at Vango and saw this. It would be best to either get in touch with Attwoolls or contact us directly with additional images to info at amg-group.co.uk so we can take a closer look.

Many thanks,

Emma


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Personscamp
01/4/2014 at 11:22am
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Does not look too bad, I too was looking closely at the vango 600 but decided against it. The main reason I had never seen one in the flesh and vangos quality has plummeted in the last 10 years.

This should be interesting to see the outcome as I sent them 3 e-mails and never got a single reply. If this is genuine you should feel very privileged. Maybe they are actually trying to raise their quality and customer service back to the way it was.


Persondmsplat
01/4/2014 at 12:32pm
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I wouldn't be happy with it, personally.


PersonSkelN
01/4/2014 at 7:57pm
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I emailed the pics to Attwools, taking it back tomorrow, will let you know how I get on. On the plus side, managed to get it back into the bag , sun canopy poles in middle, bit of a squeeze tho.


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PersonBasichendo
01/4/2014 at 8:27pm
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I'd definitely want it to be tip top A-OK. These things are a small fortune!

Also, it'll always pray on your mind and you will deffo always notice it!

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PersonSkelN
07/4/2014 at 10:08am
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Got an exchange from Attwoolls, customer service was absolutely superb, new one is test pitched and currently getting weathered and we slept in it over night. Love this tent and thanks again to Attwoolls.


PersonBasichendo
07/4/2014 at 9:27pm
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top stuff, always nice to hear about good service

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Personmssk
05/8/2014 at 11:02pm
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I have had a similar experience with the same tent.
When it was finally delivered I couldn't wait to test pitch it.
So up it went and I must say what a fine looking tent it is. However it had a similar sort of defect on the roof. For the amount of money this tent costs I believe it should be of good quality.
So I contacted Taunton leisure and they quite happily sent out a new one and picked up the defected one.
So today I test pitched the new tent again with high hopes. Sadly again it had the same defect but in two places. Then on further inspection I found a number of really poor quality stitching and pulled threads.
I am really disheartened to tell the truth as this is the second tent and it is in even worse condition than the first.
Vango really need to look at their quality control side of things as they shouldn't be letting tents go out like this especially for this price.
It was to late to call Taunton leisure so I will do it tomorrow and find out what will be done about it.
I have got pictures of all the defects, but I'm a bit unsure on how to put them on here.
Matt.


PersonMarty2711
11/8/2014 at 5:38pm
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Quote: Originally posted by VangoOutdoor on 01/4/2014
Hi,

I work at Vango and saw this. It would be best to either get in touch with Attwoolls or contact us directly with additional images to info at amg-group.co.uk so we can take a closer look.

Many thanks,

Emma


Emma from the Youtube Videos?


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Personkirsty12
11/8/2014 at 6:03pm
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Quote: Originally posted by mssk on 05/8/2014
I have had a similar experience with the same tent.
When it was finally delivered I couldn't wait to test pitch it.
So up it went and I must say what a fine looking tent it is. However it had a similar sort of defect on the roof. For the amount of money this tent costs I believe it should be of good quality.
So I contacted Taunton leisure and they quite happily sent out a new one and picked up the defected one.
So today I test pitched the new tent again with high hopes. Sadly again it had the same defect but in two places. Then on further inspection I found a number of really poor quality stitching and pulled threads.
I am really disheartened to tell the truth as this is the second tent and it is in even worse condition than the first.
Vango really need to look at their quality control side of things as they shouldn't be letting tents go out like this especially for this price.
It was to late to call Taunton leisure so I will do it tomorrow and find out what will be done about it.
I have got pictures of all the defects, but I'm a bit unsure on how to put them on here.
Matt.


Weren't they recalled?, unless it's the special edition colours?. I might be barking up the wrong tree though, as it was a few months ago.



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