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Topic: Robens Kiowa with tent stove

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scott brannan

09/7/2025 at 9:29pm
Location: Droitwich
Outfit: Robens Kiowa

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I have a Robens Kiowa and decided to fit a tent stove. I bought one from life under canvas, some additional flue from Temu, Flue protector from outbacker which is OEM fit. In addition I have added some fire wrapper to the upper and lower pipes.
The problem is the top flue section and protector is a nightmare to fit and remove with the tent up. Is there a trick or is it easier to put in the protector in and then assemble the tent?
Any advise welcomed on this one. Thanks Scott

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scott brannan

10/7/2025 at 1:31pm
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As an update on inspecting the flue protector I have found weld spatter which hooks into the fabric like a fishing hook barb. I have contacted Outbacker to complain

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Welcome to UKCS.
I could agree that “fit flue first then put tent up” is worth trying (based on similar experience). However, someone with direct experience might see your post & advise soon.
But it might be worth searching the forum because people do ask questions about fitting stoves & you might get more ideas (eg hang up a CO monitor inside the tent, how to protect the floor of your tent etc).

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