We have a vango tigris 800 and one of the poles has split. I've discovered that vango no longer replace tent poles - we've only used the tent 5 times, but hei ho!
We can buy a replacement section but was wondering if anybody knew how you replace just one piece (It's not the top section). Trying to get the elastic back down the poles looks like a tricky task - anybody got any useful tips?
Thanks in advance.
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buy a shock cord re-thred kit...although if you buy a set of vango spare pole sections(about £10 in Towsure) you get elastic and a wire threader with it.....
You don't need any special tools to handle the shock cord. I improvise a clamp to hold the cord at the desired point by putting rubber bands onto a pair of pliers.
If the cord wont re-thread back easily after cutting you replacement section to size, then a length of cotton masking taped to the shock cord with a heavy needle on it can be used to "drop" through the pole.
It is all a lot easier than it sounds. Just take your time.
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Some places do a full kit for replacing sections, that include multiple pole sections, new shock cord and a threader. You just need to measure your existing poles to get the right ones.
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Topic: vango tent pole help!
