I'm Joy and new to the site. My husband and I have just purchased a vango Maritsa 700 which we found fab. However we had to pack up when it was a little wet - do we have to pitch it back up to dry before we go again in the summer or can we just drape it in the garden?
We are new to this (if you can't tell lol) help please!
cheers Joy
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Hi, Joy. Welcome. We just drape ours elegantly over the rotary drier in the garden!! Doesn't take long if it's not raining. If you can take the bedroom inner out, all the better.
We lay our large tent out in the garden and then put garden chairs inside and open the doors to allow air to flow through and dry the tent on the inside as well as the outside. Don't leave it many days to do this once you get back - it doesn't take mildew long to take hold. Its best if you can pitch it, but not essential. Just keep an eye on it in case the wind picks up. It won't take long.
If its raining when we get home, we spread it out and do the same in the conservatory, moving it and the chairs around until the whole thing is dry. A garage is an alternative if you cover the floor and any sharp objects.
Helen
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Topic: packing tent in the rain
