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Topic: Vango Icarus Porch

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yozza64

27/5/2017 at 12:31pm
Location: Runcorn Cheshire
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Hi guys have just purchased the Vango Icarus 500 Deluxe, porch, footprint and carpet from Go Outdoors.

I do have one question that I am hoping that someone can help me with.

When erecting the porch how is it secured and how can I get a nice snug fit around the sides that join onto the tent

mighty-mondo

27/5/2017 at 9:23pm
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Hi Yozza

I have a Icarus awning which I think is the same thing but mines didnt come with carpet (although I simply bought a caravan awning carpet which is brill as its hard wearing and stands up to muddy feet very well)

Its very simple to fit, although when you say snug fit its not draught proof as it is intended to be a porch/awning

Fitting it is easy - attach the clips at the top middle onto the first Icarus tent pole (at the door) then start working down each side attaching the velcro loops around the tent pole and stretch it out/fit the tent poles as you would the main tent, set the guy lines and away you go

Its a brilliant thing by the way and makes an excellent space to come in an take your shoes off etc before entering into the main living space onto the nice soft vango carpet

As im writing this I can almost feel the vango carpet under my feet.......I miss it!....its been well over 18 months since ive managed to get away - hoping to get away next weekend

anyway hope that helps - youl see mine in my profile pics

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