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Tarptent MoTrail Two Person shelter w/ optional rear pole
Estimated price for orientation: 175 $
Category: Tents
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
This is a Tarptent MoTrail "body" that I purchased on ebay. Please read full description.For all intents and purposes it is a full new MoTrail but not exactly as sold by Tarptent, and I had to purchase extra parts (and am now including four blue Easton stakes and a silnylon stuffsack. )Let me explain...The previous seller bought these from a UPS lost package auction and resold a bunch of them here on ebay. The listing was for full tents minus poles, cord, and stakes, but the packages were labeled "MoTrail body" and were also missing the front horizontal strut. These remaining pieces would make it a "MoTrail." I added replacement parts myself. Tarptent understandably wasn't pleased they lost the investment and profits from this batch of tents and they will not sell parts or (I assume) honor the warranty if there is one.The situation's unfortunate but I decided not to use a trekking pole supported shelter and need to recoup most of what I paid. The tent's unused and will have a long functional life... Save and buy a new Tarptent later.The only thing that's out of the ordinary (see photo 4) is a small black vinyl circle sewn to the netting left of the door, perhaps a small repair at the last stage of manufacturing. Videos don't show anything there.I am struggling to tighten the webbing connecting the front corners of the floor to the door. There's a ladder lock but the webbing is thin and doesn't stay. I assume I inserted it wrong. For now I tied it in place. This should be a non-issue for a smarter person, hopefullyThe tents were missing the front horizontal strut and lacking cordage, stakes, and a stuffsack. I replaced it all.I bought a front strut and a collapsible 29" rear pole separately (rear pole isn't included when you buy this normally, I paid more than Tarptent charges from another vendor)I installed some thicker 2.5-3mm yellow cord from Mountain Laurel Designs (note the way I crudely tied it to the back lineloc...), though there may be need for one more piece of cord inserted in that rear lineloc, going straight out, to make the ridgeline more taut. The thicker cord may be overkill but it grips the lineloc 3s well and probably weighs an extra half ounce. Please note those bowed out aluminum front poles are not included and not appropriate for this tent! Use trekking poles, actually only one trekking pole needed since there's a front stabilizer strap and rear pole.That's all, the tent has been set up 3 times and stored loosely. It isn't seam sealed. It's as new but of course has never had a final inspection by Tarptent. Everything needed for setup, except trekking poles, is included.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
This is a Tarptent MoTrail "body" that I purchased on ebay. Please read full description.For all intents and purposes it is a full new MoTrail but not exactly as sold by Tarptent, and I had to purchase extra parts (and am now including four blue Easton stakes and a silnylon stuffsack. )
Let me explain...The previous seller bought these from a UPS lost package auction and resold a bunch of them here on ebay. The listing was for full tents minus poles, cord, and stakes, but the packages were labeled "MoTrail body" and were also missing the front horizontal strut. These remaining pieces would make it a "MoTrail." I added replacement parts myself. Tarptent understandably wasn't pleased they lost the investment and profits from this batch of tents and they will not sell parts or (I assume) honor the warranty if there is one.The situation's unfortunate but I decided not to use a trekking pole supported shelter and need to recoup most of what I paid. The tent's unused and will have a long functional life... Save and buy a new Tarptent later.The only thing that's out of the ordinary (see photo 4) is a small black vinyl circle sewn to the netting left of the door, perhaps a small repair at the last stage of manufacturing. Videos don't show anything there.I am struggling to tighten the webbing connecting the front corners of the floor to the door. There's a ladder lock but the webbing is thin and doesn't stay. I assume I inserted it wrong. For now I tied it in place. This should be a non-issue for a smarter person, hopefullyThe tents were missing the front horizontal strut and lacking cordage, stakes, and a stuffsack. I replaced it all.I bought a front strut and a collapsible 29" rear pole separately (rear pole isn't included when you buy this normally, I paid more than Tarptent charges from another vendor)I installed some thicker 2.5-3mm yellow cord from Mountain Laurel Designs (note the way I crudely tied it to the back lineloc...), though there may be need for one more piece of cord inserted in that rear lineloc, going straight out, to make the ridgeline more taut. The thicker cord may be overkill but it grips the lineloc 3s well and probably weighs an extra half ounce. Please note those bowed out aluminum front poles are not included and not appropriate for this tent! Use trekking poles, actually only one trekking pole needed since there's a front stabilizer strap and rear pole.That's all, the tent has been set up 3 times and stored loosely. It isn't seam sealed. It's as new but of course has never had a final inspection by Tarptent. Everything needed for setup, except trekking poles, is included.