I thought you said the Maggiolina could be left out in the snow?

[Lemsteraak]

Rob,

Just had another thought. The reason we may not be all that helpful right now is because we haven't really seen your problem before. Last time I saw something similar was ten years ago with a Maggiolina OnLine, a boxy tent that just invited folks to strap tons of stuff up on top. The roof section was quite flat, but the roof dent didn't affect the performance just looked a little odd and was easy to "fix". This is where the heat solution came from, a simple field repair.

I know both Mike and I would be happy to help.

Rich H

LoftyShelters (formerly)
AutoHomeUS (on extended leave in Florida)

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Well, I did contact Autohome Canada, and they have forwarded the inquiry to Italy. We'll see what the response it. I am very surprised to hear that your US tents are different than RTW tents. I really don't see how the requirements differ, save maybe the roof rack load ratings.

Corey, with respect, that snow you show is a pittance, hardly enough to declare the tent is safe in the snow.

Rob made the mistake of assuming that the Safari was identical to the Airlander.

We don't yet know that. It may be different than the Airland, if the Airland is different than the Airlander. I'm still assuming the Safari is a colour variation of the AirlandER, until I hear otherwise.

When I said that the Safari's roof is "light", I didn't mean weak, it just isn't reinforced in the same way as the Extreme or the Adventure to carry the load on the roof section itself.

I guess the important part is the strength of the center section of roof. I was aware the Extreme and Adventure were beefed up. But we seem to be not getting to the heart of the matter... how does the center roof strength of the Safari compare to the Airland, Airlander, and Grand Tour.

I don't want this to get into a huge issue. I don't think the tent has been damaged or needs to be repaired. I was just shocked to see it, and would like to know more about the differences in the tents. Maybe it was a freak incident due to the unusual precipitation, and the tent will be fine in real snow. Some photos of some snow covered tents would go a long way. So far, I haven't seen any. Corey's photo shows just a dusting.

 

[Corey]

Corey, with respect, that snow you show is a pittance, hardly enough to declare the tent is safe in the snow.

Like I said in my first post, that was only the first night around 6 PM.
It kept snowing more, and I had about one foot on the tent by morning.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

So, this is circulating around Autohome Canada and Italy. No response from Italy yet.

 

[Mike S]

So, this is circulating around Autohome Canada and Italy. No response from Italy yet.

I will call Italy and talk to them if you like. Need to know what the specific question is, however.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Looks like it's in "Christina's" hands. Still nothing back. But I don't know if I'd bother her at this point. What is the specific question... Is this normal for a Safari, and how does the Safari differ from other models. If this is normal... I'd think a warning in the sales info and the instruction manual should be required. The snow load was unusual, but certainly not extreme. I see lots of temprorary/fabric shelters around me still standing. ie: those while garage/tent things, the awnings at the gardening stores, etc. My son's play structure had no issues with it, etc.

 

[wardrow]

Thread hijack :wings: after seeing the international site, made me wounder if we could get the carbon fiber maggys here in the us? Hijack off. :victory:

 

[jrose609]

Thread hijack :wings: after seeing the international site, made me wounder if we could get the carbon fiber maggys here in the us? Hijack off. :victory:

I say yes. A dealer in Jackson Hole has two of them.

 

[Martyn]

Thread hijack :wings: after seeing the international site, made me wounder if we could get the carbon fiber maggys here in the us? Hijack off. :victory:

Columbus Carbon, right on Autohome US website http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/carbon.php

 

[Mike S]

Thread hijack :wings: after seeing the international site, made me wounder if we could get the carbon fiber maggys here in the us? Hijack off. :victory:

Yes, we have brought in several Maggiolina Carbon Fiber tents. Right now it is a special order item, and deliverable in March.

We are updating our website to include several very nice new models. Should be ready in a few weeks.

 

[wardrow]

Columbus Carbon, right on Autohome US website http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/carbon.php

I saw the Columbus, I was asking about a Maggy. :Wow1:

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Wow, Friday has come and gone, not a word out of Italy.

 

[3voices]

I say yes. A dealer in Jackson Hole has two of them.

who's that, if you don't mind sharing?

 

[jrose609]

who's that, if you don't mind sharing?

Redeem Sumicad
Direct Health Solutions,
LLC220 E. Broadway
P.O Box 4187
Jackson, WY 83001
Redeem@directhealth22.com
(307) 203-2915

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Well, I got a response. They referred me to a clause on the Italian website, not on the Canadian site...

3.5 Check and, if it is the case, remove any possible deposit of exceeding snow, ice or water from tents roof, animal excrements and vegetal resins included (in particular, act with moderation during fabric cleaning);

http://www.autohome.it/file_gb/guarantee.html

So I guess at some unknown point the snow load will become too great. Rather disappointing. No mention on construction differences between the Safari and the Airlander or Grand Tour. The Canadian vendor suggested I store it inside, or build a roof over it. I probably would have purchased something else had I known.