I took delivery of my Echo 3 today (from the previous owner) and only when I got home, did I realise that I have no clue how to get the tent folded so that it NEATLY fits back into the cover.
2 tries later and it is all in, but I am not happy with the lopsided way the cover lies on the trailer. The fact that the poles are inside the cover pushes it down onto the tent making it look even MORE lopsided.
I would appreciate any help with this, as I am sure that there is a RIGHT way to do this?
Thanks so far, and attached is a photo of her. The nosecone was on there when I bought it. It can house a fridge (side opening door) and the lid opens to an area for tentpegs and small items. (Not sure if I am keeping it though - as it adds a lot of weight to the drawbar)!
How to CORRECTLY fold and Echo 3 trailer tent - help please!
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How to CORRECTLY fold and Echo 3 trailer tent - help please!
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Re: How to CORRECTLY fold and Echo 3 trailer tent - help ple
Middag Theunis
baie geluk met die trailer, Hoe weet jy dan nie meer, jy het mos gehelp da by trekkoskraal, so ek dink jy moet maar vir Niel vra hoe om die tent op te slaan, ,
Groete
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baie geluk met die trailer, Hoe weet jy dan nie meer, jy het mos gehelp da by trekkoskraal, so ek dink jy moet maar vir Niel vra hoe om die tent op te slaan, ,
Groete
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Re: How to CORRECTLY fold and Echo 3 trailer tent - help ple
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I've had mine for 5 odd years now and I'm not sure there's a right or a wrong way. It is very dependent on whether you leave your awnings in place and also how many sidewalls you leave attached.
What I do is fill the lower spaces with things like the towel rack, the ground sheet and this all helps to "even" out the look. To get it perfect, don't think this is possible.
I sold them for 2 years and can't remember even getting new ones looking perfect.
The most important time to have it perfect is when it's set up and you're sitting in your camping chair with a bitterly cold "somethingorother" admiring a beautiful view.
Enjoy your trailer, they are magic..
I've had mine for 5 odd years now and I'm not sure there's a right or a wrong way. It is very dependent on whether you leave your awnings in place and also how many sidewalls you leave attached.
What I do is fill the lower spaces with things like the towel rack, the ground sheet and this all helps to "even" out the look. To get it perfect, don't think this is possible.
I sold them for 2 years and can't remember even getting new ones looking perfect.
The most important time to have it perfect is when it's set up and you're sitting in your camping chair with a bitterly cold "somethingorother" admiring a beautiful view.
Enjoy your trailer, they are magic..
Robin Stock
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Re: How to CORRECTLY fold and Echo 3 trailer tent - help ple
Robin & Boetie
Thanks for the good wishes.
Boetie - Ek het net Niel help OPSLAAN aan daai sirkustent van hom met daai 111 pale en penne!
Robin thanks for the pointers. I am sure to try them out this coming weekend.
Thanks for the good wishes.
Boetie - Ek het net Niel help OPSLAAN aan daai sirkustent van hom met daai 111 pale en penne!
Robin thanks for the pointers. I am sure to try them out this coming weekend.
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Re: How to CORRECTLY fold and Echo 3 trailer tent - help ple
Agree, I had mine for 3 years now, and everytime it ends up differently. As long as the cover fits perfectly and you know you had not left SWAMBO inside, it's ok :)