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Title: Tent pole covers
Post by: lowflyer on February 23, 2017, 01:27:44 PM

I have noticed on  my new camper that the canvas has been getting pinched between the poles on pack up from the previous owner. Has anyone any ideas or a source for some covers to help minimize any pinching. I do try to pull all the canvas out so its not sitting between the bows but would still like some further protection.

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: Bird on February 23, 2017, 02:13:41 PM

What make and model of trailer

Is it the uprights or the cross bows causing the issue?

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: lowflyer on February 23, 2017, 02:23:05 PM

Leisure matters Ranger. The up-rites. I see the new MDC voyager have them just wondering if there is a supply for them somewhere?

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: Tim - Stratford on February 23, 2017, 02:43:50 PM

Quote from: lowflyer on February 23, 2017, 02:23:05 PM

Leisure matters Ranger. The up-rites. I see the new MDC voyager have them just wondering if there is a supply for them somewhere?

Have you got a link that shows the covers?

Sarah

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: lowflyer on February 23, 2017, 02:50:45 PM

Can see them at 5:30 .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89QZuvFgHtI&t=499s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89QZuvFgHtI&t=499s)

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: Nomad on February 23, 2017, 08:25:55 PM

Tim can probably knock some up for you.....what about those hollow pool noodles?

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: lowflyer on February 23, 2017, 10:08:35 PM

Thought about a noodle but bit too thick I think.

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 24, 2017, 05:48:59 AM

On my old Tambo it had a piece of thick rubber attached to one of the bolts of the bottom bows which would keep the canvas out of the pinch area when folding up. It was around 200mm wide and a little taller than the bows when all folded up, was around 8mm thick and when the trailer was set up never got in the way

(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh502/GGPatrol/20160717_132846_zpsj5oqngse.jpg) (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/GGPatrol/media/20160717_132846_zpsj5oqngse.jpg.html)

GG

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: Bird on February 24, 2017, 08:24:39 AM

I honestly don't believe those sleeves would do anything to save your canvas pinching.. ???

Title: Re: Tent pole covers
Post by: BigJules on February 24, 2017, 10:39:40 AM

The covers won't stop pinching, a piece of protection such as GG has used, or better pack up are what will fix it.