I keep reading about people breaking fiberglass tent poles while camping. I have not had this problem yet but I am looking for a way to temporarily repair a broken pole, just in case. I would prefer not to have to take the pole apart, restring the bungee, etc. I found this short article about using PVC pipe to repair.
http://huntguys.com/camping-ideas/ho...ken-tent-pole/
My 2001 Kelty 9X9 has ½ inch fiberglass poles and the ferrules (joints) are slightly larger. I purchased ¾ inch Schedule 40 PVC pipe so it would slide down the pole and then be duct taped in place. I cut 3 lengths of PVC, the longest the same length as one pole section. I considered using EMT conduit but I thought the PVC might be SLIGHTLY flexible.
For a permanent repair, I would call Kelty when I returned home.
What do you think?
Thank you.
http://huntguys.com/camping-ideas/ho...ken-tent-pole/
My 2001 Kelty 9X9 has ½ inch fiberglass poles and the ferrules (joints) are slightly larger. I purchased ¾ inch Schedule 40 PVC pipe so it would slide down the pole and then be duct taped in place. I cut 3 lengths of PVC, the longest the same length as one pole section. I considered using EMT conduit but I thought the PVC might be SLIGHTLY flexible.
For a permanent repair, I would call Kelty when I returned home.
What do you think?
Thank you.
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