DK, We are heading to france in july, family of four in our new tent, can you advise me of anything extra I should take, just saw your note, always take extra guy and pegs, all I have is the tent and standard stuff it comes with. We have SIMS, lights, carpet, footprint, bags, folding table n chairs. I've seen comments about different peg types, I've also purchased a wind break.
Thanks
its an inflatable tent, not sure if there's places for extra guys n pegs ,,, thanks for any tips
George
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Tiecat, sounds like a bad experience hope you are all ok
George
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Garangeoire Vendee 2 weeks july16
Garangeoire Vendee 2 weeks June 17
Strathclyde march 18, Anstruther Week April, Blairgowrie, May 18
Chateau de Lez-Eaux Saint Aubin Des Preaux 2 weeks 2018
Loree du bois Les Mathes 3 weeks jul19
Belhaven Bay 1 week july 2020
Well an update. We sorted out our stuff over the weekend after letting it dry out.
The tent is undamaged, the zip wasnt damaged at all which was a surprise and things seem to have recovered. There was some damage to the pole but we managed to stick a bit back on the top, only the black bit that is on the end. Im now seeing if we can go away for the May bank holiday so I must have survived, thanks everyone.
tiacat, if your talking about the black rubber cap that goes on the end of the pole I can lend you one of ours if your stuck for one. Or get onto Karma, they sent us one straight away, just tell them you got the tent from them they were as good as gold with us. I see your in Kent so you cant be too far from us, just let me know if we can help.
Thanks Geoff thats really nice. We have the black bit, but I thought (when I picked it up half blinded by the rain) it looked broken. However my OH (I havent seen it since) said that he has managed to stick it back on, however Im not convinced it will be ok. Did yours come off and did you stick it on again?
Quote: Originally posted by tiacat on 05/4/2016
Thanks Geoff thats really nice. We have the black bit, but I thought (when I picked it up half blinded by the rain) it looked broken. However my OH (I havent seen it since) said that he has managed to stick it back on, however Im not convinced it will be ok. Did yours come off and did you stick it on again?
It should have a coller on it, that you push inside the pole to hold it on. Our 1st one had a very slight split in it. So Karma sent me a replacement. It just pulls out from the pole, and just pushed replacement one on pole.
What a rough time you had - completely sympathise about the dog too. We had really wet weather last year - I mean so wet I would've awake all night waiting for the site to be evacuated wet - and I was so worried about the dog (I always feel she's like my boys were as toddlers). Anyway sounds like you are bouncing back but just to acknowledge.
That's the spirit lass bouncing back from a trip like that....A few lessons learned and measures put in place to combat mistakes made....
I have had a few stinkers weather wise myself over the years(The last 3 yrs main holidays being a point in case)But these nightmares fade and most of my camping memories/stories are of the good times!!
As I am fond of saying "The good times camping...Far FAR outweigh the bad" I'm sure you will find that if you persevere with trips away....
Jelboy.
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Quote: Originally posted by GEORGEBB on 04/4/2016
DK, We are heading to france in july, family of four in our new tent, can you advise me of anything extra I should take, just saw your note, always take extra guy and pegs, all I have is the tent and standard stuff it comes with. We have SIMS, lights, carpet, footprint, bags, folding table n chairs. I've seen comments about different peg types, I've also purchased a wind break.
Thanks
its an inflatable tent, not sure if there's places for extra guys n pegs ,,, thanks for any tips
George
Apology to the OP for thread-jacking in advance.
Here are the pegs I carry:
* Delta Groundanchors (yellow nylon)
* 9in Angled V pegs (from the likes of Ronnie Sunshine)
* 6in Angled V pegs (again, from the likes of Ronnie Sunshine)
* 6mm Stainless Steel (SS) hook/rock pegs (also from Delta Groundanchors, much stronger than the standard hook pegs that come with a tent/canopy/tarp/etc.)
* Delta Rock (no prize in guessing where to get them)
* 8mm SS T-bar rock pegs (also from Delta Groundanchors)
* A set of Rock Pegs purchased from a shop that sells fishing gears
* Peggy Pegs (need a power drill for these)
* Mushroom pegs for the cheapo tarp that serves as a primary groundsheet (also useful for holding down the interlocking mats if used)
With the above, I am covered for most ground conditions, except for very soft/wet/sandy soil.
Apart from spare guys and gliders, I also carry the following:
* Claw Hammer
* Clingon clips (to make extra attachment points on a tarp/canopy etc.)
* Extra long peg remover (makes the job a lot less strenuous, again, from Delta Groundanchors)
* Gorilla tape
* Tenacious tape
* Power drill (for the Peggy Pegs)
For gliders, I highly recommend Clamcleats Line-Lok CL260, as they are much easier to use, especially when wet. I also recommend their reflective guys to minimise the trip hazards.
Hopefully, others such as Mucker who has a more comprehensive peg list will come along and offer their advice.
Think I have covered everything.
Hope this helps.
Have fun camping in France.
DK
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Well, thanks for taking all that time and the links, very useful, Camping world discount code, if its any use THANKS10
Sorry about the thread diversion, etiquette learning curve for me
Off to buy some pegs and clips, I've added a wardrobe and stove tonight.... our two boys have been rolling around in their sleeping bags today, mum confiscated the zip torches, batteries can be easily swallowed
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Strathclyde march 18, Anstruther Week April, Blairgowrie, May 18
Chateau de Lez-Eaux Saint Aubin Des Preaux 2 weeks 2018
Loree du bois Les Mathes 3 weeks jul19
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