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Troubleshooting
If you care for your Life Under Canvas bell tent well then it will last for years and years.
Of course packing up and putting away, plus the storage are important and should be
carried out properly but there are other elements to take into consideration too.
Pegs
- Make sure they are securely fixed into the ground to keep the tent in place. It’s
worth checking them regularly while your tent is pitched. Knock them back in if they have
become loose.
Poles
- The guy ropes should be taut at all times to ensure that the pole is straight and
secure. Again it is worth checking these regularly while your tent is pitched. Make sure the
ends of the door pole are always in the webbed feet securely too.
Sliders
- The sliders will need altering depending on the weather conditions. In wet
weather the tent canvas will loosen so the sliders will need tightening. Conversely the
sliders will need releasing in drier weather. Pay attention to the weather conditions and the
shape of your tent so that you will know when to tension the guys.
Doors and windows
- Always ensure that the windows and doors are closed before
adjusting pegs, poles, guys and sliders.
Inside the tent
- Do not hang anything from the hooks around the inside wall of the tent as
this will strain the canvas. Also make sure that you do not leave any of your belongings
touching the canvas as this will cause them to get damp if it rains.
Never leave your tent unattended for long periods of time
- Be on hand to regularly
check your tent. If you’re camping and popping out for the day then run a quick check
before you leave. If you will be away from your tent overnight ask someone to check it for
you. In order for the tent to stay waterproof and not suffer from any damage it must keep
its shape, pegs be banged in securely and guy ropes tight.
Snow
- Life Under Canvas bell tents are not intended for use in snow. If it happens to
snow when the tent is pitched please clear the snow from it regularly, take it down as soon
as possible and dry it out thoroughly afterwards.
Zips
- The zips on your bell tent can become strained if the tent is not pitched properly or if
it is particularly windy. Take care with zips at all times. Do not force them open or closed, if
it’s not easy to move them adjust the tension on the guys before trying again.
It’s a good idea to regularly lubricate the zips to keep them in good working order.
Debris
- Ensure that any debris is cleaned from your tent immediately to prolong
the life of the tent. This includes bird droppings, water, salt, sand, cooking spills or
splashes, mud, grass etc.
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