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Hi - Newbie here and having a nightmare needing advice

I have a trusty Outwell Hartford S 2005 - the old style dark green 5000hh dome tent with 2 sleeping 'pods'. We need more space (due to granddaughter needing a holiday) so I've been trawling the net for days and have found the front extension/canopy yet I cant fathom out if it will fit our tent - I've sent emails to sellers yet have had no reply! Please can someone help or advise me (no I dont really want a larger tent). HELP!!

Hi Rachael -

Many Thanks for your reply and I'm gonna try it out cos a neighbour has one!!

I thought the same as you yet his diagram & mine on our tent bags = 210cms

Watch this space if it works!! You may hear screams of anger or Cheers of joy???

Thanks Again Ginasnap

Quote: Originally posted by ginasnap on 29/5/2008

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Hi Rachael -

Many Thanks for your reply and I'm gonna try it out cos a neighbour has one!!

I thought the same as you yet his diagram & mine on our tent bags = 210cms

Watch this space if it works!! You may hear screams of anger or Cheers of joy???

Thanks Again Ginasnap

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was also thinking you could try either a tarp for the front of the tent

My Store - 2008 Outwell Tarp

or maybe a free standing canopy

Outdoor Megastore Outwell Free Standing Canopy

Outwell tent sliding canopy 2008 Model online - World of Camping

Wow Thanks for all your help I didnt know that these were available - still havent done it yet - maybe at weekend!?

Last night think the heavens opened and threw all the stair rods possible - you should see Crewkerne so its a sodden Devon & Somerset!

Anyone who was down here will need a few glasses of wine to recover!

Thanks again Rachael

Quote: Originally posted by ginasnap on 30/5/2008

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Wow Thanks for all your help I didnt know that these were available - still havent done it yet - maybe at weekend!?

Last night think the heavens opened and threw all the stair rods possible - you should see Crewkerne so its a sodden Devon & Somerset!

Anyone who was down here will need a few glasses of wine to recover!

Thanks again Rachael

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Hi Cliff n Pat

Thanks for your advice and I've managed to buy a 2nd hand extension 2006 model from a classified ad on website 'Preloved' for £40 - what a bargain and its on its way.

SO I think my husband will be taking a small hacksaw, some insulating tape and a bottle of whiskey (just in case it gets that bad). I've written down your suggestions and I've had a few replies from sellers of the extension to say it will fit as our tents opening is 210cms and so to is the older style (2003-2007). Mind you they maybe just be saying that to get rid of old stock??

Went to the tent show at Haldon Nr Exeter and they want £89 for the same yet newer (2008) extension and ebay are doing them cheap £69 not inc. postage.

Many Thanks for your help  

We wont be able to have a trial run 'til the summer hols so I'll get back to posting and let ya all no.

Regards Ginasnap

P.S. We used to have boxer called Rex when I was little and when he went up to doggie heaven my grandfather said he would never have another dog as that dog was his life - he never did and I'll never forget what a super dog he was - happy memories

I have the Outwell Hartford S and the front extension/canopy.  They fit better on the old models that we both have as the front entrance on this model seems to be slightly wider so making a better fit.  It is a great extension but the colour on mine is the 'new green' but that matches the hartford windbreak i also bought!

Enjoy camping using your new extension.

Lorraine

Thanks Lorraine - You're making me feel like have done the right thing in buying the canopy!

Cheers Ginasnap

Hi again and this is a year on and I can honestly say we are delighted with the canopy! It fits a treat and friends that we went with are desperate to get their hands on one too. It gave us extra room and was fab to stick our fridge in (as it tends to be a bit noisy overnight) and wet clothes - those from the rain and washing! Just a brilliant piece of kit.

It was easy to assemble - in the rain and although stood up to the wind, if it had been gale force we would have to have down.

If you have an old Hartford pre 2006 dont be tempted to buy a new 2008/09 version as they do not fit.

These are definitely a must for the extra room!