Guy Lines – why these are important
Regardless of the weather conditions we would always recommend that you peg out all the guy-
lines. Whilst there may be little wind when you pitch your tent, this situation can change extremely
quickly so it’s best not to get caught out – especially at 2 o’clock in the morning!
Start by pulling the guy lines out in-line with the poles and seam lines and peg out using the wire
pegs. Pegs should be angled into the ground at 45 degrees away from the pegging point and it is best
to use a rubber or plastic headed mallet to do this. Top Tip – short guy lines with steep angles are
less effective than longer guy lines with shallower angles so if space allows ensure that the guy lines
are adjusted to as long a length as possible.
The guy lines are adjusted using the tensioning runners and the tension should be checked and
adjusted regularly. Top Tip - Do not over tension the guy lines as this will pull the tent out of shape.
There should be just enough tension to retain the tent shape.
The inner tents
The main inner is normally pre-attached but can be removed for cleaning or storage. The extra 2
berth inner can be taken down during the day for additional living space. The inner tents are
suspended from the outer tent using a ring and toggle system and to aid installation several of these
are colour coded. There are also buckles at floor level to align and retain the base of the inner tent.
Top Tip – to attach the main inner start from the bottom at the back and work your way to the top at
the front. Reverse the process to take the inner tent out.
Top Tip - The inner tent can be left attached when inflating or deflating the tent but remember to
leave the inner tent doors open to ease the process.
Front porch groundsheet
The front porch groundsheet can now be installed if required. Simply use the hooks and toggles to
attach to the main tent. You will need to partially deflate the pole in order to install the groundsheet
so you can position the end of the pole on the attachment patch. Alternatively you can leave the
groundsheet out so you can use the porch as a wet area.
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