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I'm pretty sure it was my error but I managed to damage one end of a central strut. It kind of split. I don't think I had inserted it completely

I emailed the msr support folk and after clarifying the exact part (some are curved), one is on its way to me FOC.

Great service.

Anyone any experience of fitting a replacement?
The shock cord could make it tricky.

Prise the end cap off and note how the cord is attached. Undo the cord and remove the pole sections, placing them in the order they were removed. You’ll need to stretch the shock cord out, leaving a length that will drop down through each pole section as they’re replaced. You may find it easier to attach fishing line or wire to the shock cord to pull through each pole section.

I have just 3 wks ago bought a Hubba Hubba NX. I have yet to use it on the road but have put it up in the garden a few times. I will remember this procedure if it happens to me.
Looks an ideal cycle camping tent I hope.

I've used it 9 times. There are a couple of ( for me ) tricky points to learn in the beginning but soon mastered.
I also use a tarpaulin ground sheet. I would suggest that's a must, to prolong tent life.
And fully insert the pole struts. I didn't, & caused the issue described.
Oh, and some of the struts are slightly curved. Make sure you position those accordingly when assembling.

Antbrewer wrote: ↑3 Jul 2021, 4:04pm I have just 3 wks ago bought a Hubba Hubba NX. I have yet to use it on the road but have put it up in the garden a few times. I will remember this procedure if it happens to me.
Looks an ideal cycle camping tent I hope.

I’m okay with mine but it’s not a favourite. I got a big Agnes for solo stuff that I think I prefer (haven’t used it enough to come to a final conclusion).

I still miss my single skin 1-2 person Vaude (early Taurus I think) that then boyfriend and I could squeeze into ok. Daughter saw that tent on its final outing and looked at rather rotund parents and for every afterwards has expressed amazement that a)we like camping and b) used to share a single person tent!

out of interest is this part something specific to the tent - ie: non generic?
Am always a bit wary of such things/try to minimise the use of.

Sweep wrote: ↑7 Jul 2021, 4:55pm out of interest is this part something specific to the tent - ie: non generic?
Am always a bit wary of such things/try to minimise the use of.

The part that split is specifically for the Hubba Hubba. Maybe there are temp repair options.

Fantastic service.
Today I received X3 replacement struts for the one broken.
Plus a guide for fixing.
Not a hard job but took my time and perfect result.
The struts do vary in length ( & some are pre curved ) but I think I'll carry a spare on my trips.

The actual pole sections are pretty generic, although the exact diameter & length, and any pronounced curve will be specific to a particular model of tent.

A replacement section is needed for a permanent repair, but it's quite common for people to carry a temporary repair splint like this:
https://www.openair.co.uk/camping-c11/g ... 026/s40009
With many of the better brands, you get an appropriate splint included in with the tent.
As it say on it (in this case) you need to tape it in place so it stays put over the damaged section.

In order to minimise the chances of damage, make sure that the joints are fully pushed home, that you don't manage to partially separate them when threading the assembled pole into a sleeve, and that you don't allow the shock cord to just snap the pole segments together.

" In order to minimise the chances of damage, make sure that the joints are fully pushed home, that you don't manage to partially separate them when threading the assembled pole into a sleeve, and that you don't allow the shock cord to just snap the pole segments together."

Good advice. I think I hadn't pushed the joint fully home when my section split.

I take my time now but am still amazed at how quickly it goes up.
Ground sheet down first if course.

" In order to minimise the chances of damage, make sure that the joints are fully pushed home, that you don't manage to partially separate them when threading the assembled pole into a sleeve, and that you don't allow the shock cord to just snap the pole segments together."

Good advice. I think I hadn't pushed the joint fully home when my section split.

I take my time now but am still amazed at how quickly it goes up.
Ground sheet down first if course.

www.extremtextil.de is a good source for such parts.

Are you rubbing it in, Willem? Looks like a cracking store but they no longer ship to GB.

Sorry did not mean to. But yes, it exemplifies the situation.

Our situation is further made worse by ‘substantial origin’ of materials in a product. For example, Hilleberg fabrics, poles, fittings are South Korean in origin and consequently cost more to import from the EU. Same applies to products we export to the EU. A remarkable loose loose deal.