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Cinderbecca

03/8/2009 at 12:13am
Location: Hertfordshire
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Where can I buy some poles to make a canopy out of my door? I've spotted that the door has eyelets to allow this, but no poles to do it with...how tall should they be?

Any ideas?

I would love to get them by Thursday if you can think of any real life shops near Hemel Hempstead in Herts or online that deliver quickly.

TIA for helping

dk168

03/8/2009 at 12:41am
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Outwell and Vango do them.

Outdoormegastore has both Outwells in stock (130cm and 200cm):

http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1428744-10475506?url=http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Outwell_Replacement_Tent_Poles.html

If you place your order early tomorrow (before 12:00h), then you should receive them by Wed/Thu, providing there is someone at home to take delivery.

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numbersix

03/8/2009 at 12:47am
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The are often refered to as king poles and are widely available from camping shops. As to height , they should be higher than the top of the door appature , so any thing from 1.8 to 2.1 m ,and cost £10-12 .You could always pick them up on route to your site or even at the destination.

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sunvalleysue

03/8/2009 at 7:20am
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What about these £5.87 each

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Valk_scot

03/8/2009 at 10:07am
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Remember you'll also need a couple (or four) spare guylines with sliders and pegs to support the king poles while in use.

dk168

03/8/2009 at 11:05pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Valk_scot on 03/8/2009
Remember you'll also need a couple (or four) spare guylines with sliders and pegs to support the king poles while in use.

Both Vango and Outwell poles come with 2 guys per set of 2.

I agree about extra guys, e.g. for holding a tarp up all the time etc...

Cinderbecca

04/8/2009 at 1:00am
Location: Hertfordshire
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thanks for your help - I haven't got a tarp (yet!) so won't need too many spare guys I don't think

I can't get hold of any before we go anyway - unless I can get some between Watford and Holmsely so I'll have to wait til our next trip instead....

sunvalleysue

05/8/2009 at 7:50am
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Thanks for the link DK,I've just ordered a set myself.They should be here today.
The ones I posted look like they could be steel,so will be much heavier,and with the Outwell you get the guyropes and pegs.

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Simon W

05/8/2009 at 2:35pm
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Quote: Originally posted by numbersix on 03/8/2009
The are often refered to as king poles and are widely available from camping shops. As to height , they should be higher than the top of the door appature , so any thing from 1.8 to 2.1 m ,and cost £10-12 .You could always pick them up on route to your site or even at the destination.

Im curious - as to why they need to be higher ?? if used in the rain wouldnt this cause the water to run tentside ?

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05/8/2009 at 2:41pm
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We always slope ours away from the tent

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05/8/2009 at 2:45pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Simon W on 05/8/2009
Im curious - as to why they need to be higher ?? if used in the rain wouldnt this cause the water to run tentside ?

I keep mine lower so that any rainwater runs off the end away from the tent, it also reduces the strain on the tent and zip.

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sunvalleysue

05/8/2009 at 3:23pm
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Just to add,my Outwell 200cm canopy poles have just arrived from OutdoorMegaStore.
Excellent service from a company I have never ordered from before.

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