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[Closed] anyone done their own diy work on a lightweightish tent?

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i wanna cut out a section of roof, add no see umnetting instead and then put a lightweight water proof cover over that with about a 2" gap

its on a Coleman Rigel so kinda sticking to the original design, just [i]improving[/i] it (tiny tent with not enough venting so drips a lot of condensation from respiration)

if so, any recommendations on suppliers and tips

ta


 
Posted : 20/06/2011 4:35 pm
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hmm, the tent material is quite hard to cut, you could try using a blow torch to cut out the section you want


 
Posted : 20/06/2011 4:41 pm
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well, just in case no else responds... Don't use a blowtorch on your tent


 
Posted : 20/06/2011 6:13 pm
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never done it, never thought about doing it. But it must be possible, are you planing to re-sew by hand or are you handy with a machine?


 
Posted : 20/06/2011 8:52 pm
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Wouldnt it be simpler to make a new one from scratch. Dont have a handy link but a bit of googling should turn something up.


 
Posted : 20/06/2011 9:12 pm
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Stupid question but I thought the Coleman had that?
http://www.cestajecil.cz/2007/09/14/stan-coleman-rigel-x2-podruhe/

Mine was like the one shown on this site with a mesh 'window' and roll back cover?


 
Posted : 21/06/2011 8:26 am
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db - yes you're correct, but its only 1/4 the length of the tent, it airs the top quarter but on my garden sleepover test the bottom 3/4 had a lot of internal condensation which dripped from the roof and onto my bag. I got the tent bnib for £40 so might try "improving" it


 
Posted : 22/06/2011 8:26 am

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