Coleman Replacement Tent Pole Kit

I was able to fix 2 20' long poles by replacing a couple sections that had broken during a very strong storm. The poles worked great. Figuring out how to do it wasn't so great. Honestly, figuring out how to handle the cord was the hardest part until a found a good YouTube video that explained it. Go to YouTube and search for "tent pole repair". That's the title of the clip; it's currently the 2nd video and it's from worldofcamping. I followed the directions and put a couple layers of basic scotch tape around where I was cutting, took my time, turned the pole during the cutting process, sanded, and peeled off the tape afterward. Good as new.My gripe is the cost. I get that Amazon is a reseller, but I purchased 4 sets for $6.88 per set less than 2 weeks ago. I should have purchased 1 set of slightly smaller poles to repair another damaged pole. I went back to return 1 set and buy another and today the cost is $14.11. That's over 100% higher! I'd be better reselling them than returning them. Again, I understand that they're resellers, but that's a huge price jump in less than 2 weeks.

Its difficult to estimate the thickness of your poles. I estimated mine using a measuring tape looking across the side (eye balling it). I was wrong. This is a 9mm kit. I used a caliper to measure mine (after I discovered that I was wrong) and mine were 11mm thick. So, I really can't fault the kit for my mishap. Take it from me, please use a caliper to determine how thick your poles actually area. Apparently there are 9mm, 10mm, 11mm pole versions and without this tool it is almost impossible to "guesstimate" even with a calibrated eye ball. If you don't know what a caliper is, see here: http://www.amazon.com/Inch-Digital-Caliper-Extra-Battery/dp/B0002JFMIO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405003352&sr=8-2&keywords=digital+caliperYou could also call Coleman, give them the model number of your tent and they can advise how thick your poles are. 1-800-835-3278When cutting these poles, I recommend using a rotary tool like a Dremel with a cut off wheel attached. Clamp the pole section in a vice and take your time to get a clean cut.When removing the string, pull it so that there is some slick and use a pair of vice grips to hold it in place. Then simply fish it out using some dental picks. Trust me the knot is in there in the end with the small metal ferrule with the pointy end. You can either cut he knot or spend time to undo it. I just cut mine off and a couple of centimeters isn't going to make a difference.When you make your new knot, use a figure 8 technique knot. If you don't know how to make that, just google / you tube how.

I ordered two kits. Both worked perfectly. They each come with cord, and 4 poles with a coupler fixed on one end. In my application, I used all 4 poles and didn't need to cut. In my perfect world, there would be a cap for the end that has the coupler on it. Otherwise, these poles have held up way better than the original plastic ones against the rough play of my kids. The directions are so-so. Do pay attention to how they tell you to mark the cord (for where to knot it later)

* see all my photos! * I like lots of photos, so I put up a ton. makes figuring out if this pole kit is for you easier.my coleman ridgeview tent had two broken/split poles. the coleman site was out of stock on replacement poles but they had them here on Amazon. two days later I have my new poles. first you need to take apart your old poles, do this by putting all the poles in line, then stretch the cord out one end until you can cut or untie the knot at the end. remove the damaged poles and put aside. match up your new pole to an existing pole that is in good shape. hold them along side each other with the metal ends at one end.... wrap tape at the top of the new pole about where the old pole meets. mark the tape with a sharpie so you know where to cut. the tape will help keep the fiberglass from fraying as you cut. we used our dremel cut off tool to cut. we first scored around the sharpie line. the while turning the pole as you cut, continue to cut into the pole slowly! dont push it let the tool do the work. (also wear googles and a dust mask)once the end is cut off, sand the end your keeping to smooth it out, then we sealed the end with some superglue spread on the tip. this helps smooth it more and finishes the end really nice. now you can string this new pole onto the rest, tie a knot at the end and your set. this kit comes with extra elastic cord , which I did not need as my cord was a bit stretched so it was able to stretch again and re-knot the end. the kid also has a thin wire with a hooked end (this is in one of the poles to keep it straight) there is also a tiny rubber bit that fits on the end of the wire to protect it in storage. it has 2 pole tips that my tent dose not use, but this is meant to work with many type tents. there are 4 poles and they will be longer than you need but you cut them to fit. the cutting is not hard to do. I will get some photos up to help show you this product and what we did.this is a great kit.

Can be made to work, but with effort. One, you have to hacksaw to the right length. Easy enough, but use gloves! My hands are cut up -- there is a reason it is call fiberGLASS. Also, the threader can't make it through the tubes with the elastic doubled up -- too thick. You can work around it by snaking the eastic around and spearing it so that the elastic isn't doubled. And this one is on me: these are much thicker than my old Eureka poles, and to get the ends into the Eureka conectors, I had to file down the diameter. A pain, but at least I have a set of intact poles again.