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I just got delivery of an Ultima 26O and thought I had better check it before using it next week. I have been confused by the poles and intructions for them.

I see what the fibre glass ones do and the two adjustable horizontal ones with the flat ends that fit into the pockets on the inside. But there are two other sets that have a spike at one end and a white cap at the other. There is no mention of them in the instructions and I can't see what they do!

I'm sure someone out there can point out my obvious oversight.

thanks

The front panels unzip and roll upwards, but instead of doing this you can bring one out horizontally and support it with the two extra poles, spikes go in holes at each corner.  You should also have two extra guy lines which you then use to guy the poles.  You will end up with an extra, shady sheltered bit.  But I must warn you that when I first erected my Ultima I did this and left the flap up all night.  When it got cooler and dew came, it collected on the roof part above the flap bit and the whole thing sagged and the cross poles came out of their pockets.  Distaster!  I phoned the supplier who was very understanding, but I agreed to give it another go.  Took it to Italy this summer, had it erected for about 4 weeks and it stood some heavy rain and terrific wind, no problem.  But I didn't use the flap arrangement again!

Hope this helps!

Lovely. That explains it. From what you say I don't think we'll bother with them. Nice to know you found it ok it bad weather though.

thanks