We have just changed from the Argos Nevada 8 tent to the K8 because it is the size we like, but have never pitched a tent with sewn in ground sheet before, has anybody got any advice for pitching, we are giving tent a try out this week at our local campsite and my partner is hoping to pitch it before i arrive there straight from work, is it possible to do on his own as he never had any problems with the old 8 berth.
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Shouldnt really be much different from pitching your old tent. The SIG makes it heavier and its also worth opening a door before you lift the tent up to let some air in but close it againg prior to pegging it out.
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there are some folks who have said it's easier to put the poles into the ring&pin before you erect the tent..never actually tried this..yet...but might try it next time
means the weight of the tent isn't on the poles when you're trying to get them onto the pins, which can be a struggle sometimes.
Also, I've noticed that a new tent can be very tight, but after a few uses it seems to loosen up a bit.
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Shouldn't be too much of a problem for one - especially if your OH has already put other tents up. Anchor the corners first, insert poles, and I think I would second the ring and pins suggestion too - it will be easier to erect the full arch. The poles do take a bit of effort to get enough bend to insert the pin, just make sure they are getting bent evenly or the pole may break. It hasn't happened to me but I always worry about putting the right amount of pressure on!!
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i'll let you know how he gets on and if there was much swearing, hopefully i'll finish work on Thurs evening and walk into a brand new fully erected tent!
peg the four corners ,put in the first pole ,clip in the ring and pin, put up 2 guys to help hold it up ,then second pole then the rest, then i guy the other end ,have a look round the tent ,then guy and peg down the tent
Quote: Originally posted by richibeno on 27/7/2011
hi i have the kalahari 10
i put down footprint
lay out tent over it ,pull it tightish
peg the four corners ,put in the first pole ,clip in the ring and pin, put up 2 guys to help hold it up ,then second pole then the rest, then i guy the other end ,have a look round the tent ,then guy and peg down the tent
Will try this method richibeno. We have just bought the Kalahari 8. We have put it up twice so far, but have struggled a bit as it is quite heavy, my 17 year old son has helped. However we are off to Wales next weekend, and he isn't coming with us, so me and hubby will have to manage on our own.
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Topic: Kalahari 8 pitching instructions
