i was having the same issue and then i noticed my other finger placement. i was half grabbing the handle and pressing the small lock button. with the half grab i am assuming the prox thought i was opening at the same time? but now that i am conscious of my other fingers and just use my pointer...
Setup is easy enough. Way too much tension on the front awning pole, didn't crack though. Verified it was correct 3x. If you can put a tarp up and park under it with the tent and NOT use the rainfly, it would be ideal. Rainfly does NOT help with ventilation at all since the windows and vents...
I have a T8 tent for sale, used only once. Just too big for me, wife and dog. Asking for $460 $400, I don't think it's feasible to ship, given today's market.
Note* zipper did get caught on the first night of use and you will see where I had to cut the fabric out. I don't believe it will...
I went the super cheap method and found a bolt with same thread pattern and did a DIY thread chaser. Just use a grinder or file to flatten down one or 2 sides of the threads. That worked for me when installing my cover hardware.
I am new to the Orange County area, grew up on Long Island.
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