jeverich
Luddite
My Simpson III has been kick ***; had it out in - 5 degree weather in Montana a few days ago..
However - there is one problem with it..
The extendable hoops (on the entry way annex and roof hoop). I'm sure they have more technically apt names.. When in cold weather, they will bind and will not extend without considerable effort. Originally, I was assuming that some water had worked it's way in after spending a night out in the wet - although most recently it was definitely just temperature contraction of the aluminum. After struggling with it and (trying) to push them out with my feet, I gave the main tubes a couple taps with my crescent wrench and it extended, yet I'm not sure if that can be considered a permanent fix?
Wondering if anyone else has had the same issue, and what you did to fix it?
Thanks,
Jake
However - there is one problem with it..
The extendable hoops (on the entry way annex and roof hoop). I'm sure they have more technically apt names.. When in cold weather, they will bind and will not extend without considerable effort. Originally, I was assuming that some water had worked it's way in after spending a night out in the wet - although most recently it was definitely just temperature contraction of the aluminum. After struggling with it and (trying) to push them out with my feet, I gave the main tubes a couple taps with my crescent wrench and it extended, yet I'm not sure if that can be considered a permanent fix?
Wondering if anyone else has had the same issue, and what you did to fix it?
Thanks,
Jake