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Subject Topic: Bear Lake 6 - Extensions
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Persondolphinswimdolphin
06/6/2013 at 4:16pm
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Hi

I have a 2010/11 Bear Lake 6 and wondered if anyone had successfully used any other extension on their Bear Lake?

I really want one that gives the option of an enclosed door if required.

I know some people use a Montana 6 one for this reason.

Do any other Outwell or other makes, extensions fit the BL6?


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Personmikim
07/6/2013 at 5:04pm
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Hi ,
We have a Bear Lake 6 and use a Montana 6 open extension.
It works really well for us.
If you check out the reviews on here for the Bear Lake 6 there is someone who uses the Montana 6 fully enclosed awning on their Bear Lake with no problem. They have also added photos.
We have a 2011 Bear Lake which we bought last year second hand, brilliant tent.
The front awnings for this tent prior to the new 2013 are like rocking horse ( do I really need to say it?)
The new 2013 extension has an increased height of 10cm..taking into account the Montana awning we use is already 5 cm too high , plus a bit wider but works, I am not sure about taking the risk and spending £350 plus on a 2013 awning that might be useless. Also this years extension zips on although I do have a suspicion that the zip might also fit the tents prior to 2013.

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I have TAD !


Persondolphinswimdolphin
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Thanks for the update. Will try and have a look at those photos


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10/6/2013 at 12:50pm
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I have a 2010 Bear lake 6 and have just accidentally purchased a 2013 extension, I'll let you know how I get on. School boy error...


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Persondolphinswimdolphin
10/6/2013 at 1:15pm
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Oh no!! Is that a Bear Lake extension? Not a cheap mistake.


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Quote: Originally posted by dolphinswimdolphin on 10/6/2013
Oh no!! Is that a Bear Lake extension? Not a cheap mistake.


It is indeed, checking returns policy now.....


PersonClewis74
19/6/2013 at 8:06pm
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I am after a BL6 front extension (pre 2013), but have had little success other than dodgy looking options on eBay.
Does anyone know of anywhere that still sticks them, or a suitable alternative?
I heard the Montana 6 is a good option, but I really prefer the polycotton canvas.

Much appreciated

Chris


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Personandyfisher
19/6/2013 at 8:34pm
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Try the extensions - they don't need to be perfect Size. I used a Yukon river 6 on an arrow lake and then changed to a Montana lake (colour matched).   The second I got adapted - shortened poles by 5 cm each side and had a seam sewed to reduce fabric. Also added strap to it to fit it to tent like the Yukon rover one fitted.   



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