Gazelle Tent Issue

[Eric Pedri]

Anyone else with a Gazelle T3/4 tent have the same issue? The Velcro is not sewn completely around the tent with gaps that I can stick my fingers through and tough dirt. I bought a T3 with this issue, sent it back, they sent me a T4 with the same issue.

Is this normal? If so, how did you fix the issue to keep bugs out?

 

[RoarinRow]

I didn't notice that. I'll have to check next time I pop open my T4.

 

[Munga Brown]

I haven't noticed this on my T3, either. I'll check next set up.

 

[DaPyrate]

I’ll check my T4 next time I open it up.

 

[Sarge368]

I definitely do not have that issue. I have been very pleased with the quality of the tent.

 

[Two Sheds]

If I may jump in line here...other than the current thread issue, is there any down side to either of these tents? Looking into obtaining one in near future All I can see is weight and folded size.

 

[Pathkiller]

We thought there was something wrong with our floor not fitting as well. But, we found that it was just installed improperly. After we lined it up properly, it fit perfectly.

 

[Eric Pedri]

So gazelle admitted they do not sew around the poles, but what I'm experiencing is outside of the norm. Ended up refunding me my money and gave me advice out to fix it.

While I'm not happy about the issue and having to fix it myself. Nice they refunded me my money with no questions.

 

[Eric Pedri]

If I may jump in line here...other than the current thread issue, is there any down side to either of these tents? Looking into obtaining one in near future All I can see is weight and folded size.

I have to say despite the issues, the tent is solid. Good material, setup is 90 seconds like advertised, and overall quality. Just know that around the poles on the bottom you'll have to glue the Velcro to close it up.

 

[Bluesman]

Thanks Eric. I am looking to add a T4 to my set up more for JIC than regular use, but my research found more than a few complaints about the floor not sealing well enough to keep out bugs. How effective has the glue fix been and what kind of adhesive worked for you?

 

[tw1st3d5]

I just picked up a T4 as well. Interested in knowing about what type of glue and how it's held up also.

 

[BCMoto]

My friend @Dseck63 has this tent and i think he taped it up

 

[Dseck63]

The flooring on the tent absolutely sucks but like BC Moto said I used duct tape around the perimeter where the Velcro is to keep out the critters.

 

[Munga Brown]

The flooring on the tent absolutely sucks ...

This has not been my experience. Mine's fine (T3).

 

[Dseck63]

This has not been my experience. Mine's fine (T3).

Ah, you haven't woken up to an ant and spider orgy in you tent then yet. They came right through the velcro and into the tent on one occasion.

 

[Maverick9110E]

Just got my T4 today and closely inspected the floor. Looks damn tight with no issued spotted.

Dseck have you taken the floor out and tried to reattach it or is yours like that without ever having taken it out?

 

[Dseck63]

Just got my T4 today and closely inspected the floor. Looks damn tight with no issued spotted.

Dseck have you taken the floor out and tried to reattach it or is yours like that without ever having taken it out?

I did but its tough because the creases are at the corners. They aren't soft enough to mend together.

 

[Eric Pedri]

Thanks Eric. I am looking to add a T4 to my set up more for JIC than regular use, but my research found more than a few complaints about the floor not sealing well enough to keep out bugs. How effective has the glue fix been and what kind of adhesive worked for you?

Gazelle Recommended Gorilla Fabric Glue to glue the velcro back into place against the tent. Seems to have worked so far. Now my floor it appears is larger than the tent...meaning I go around velcroing the floor back into place, and get back to start position with more floor than wall.

I'm probably going to just find some good tape and tape it all up so we don't get ants in there again.

 

[Boppa's Travels]

Dang it this thread needs to disappear. I just ordered the overland edition.

 

[Eric Pedri]

Dang it this thread needs to disappear. I just ordered the overland edition.

Sounds like you might be ok...I, and a few others, may just have had bad luck. I think overall, if you can get over the floor issue, the tent is awesome. May just tape the floor seam. From bag to fully erect with rain fly was less than 2 minutes. Staking the tent, and wall support lines was like another 3 or 4 minutes.