Tent Replacement/Update

[ed]

Does anyone know if the newer 6' wildernest tent fits the old 6' wildernest tent frame? 

I have been thinking about sending my tent into canvas replacements, but I like the new triangular window vents as opposed to the old noodle vents and wondered if it is even a possibility. 

Thanks, 
Ed

[gary]

If you send in the old one, it will be made to fit your shell. You should be able to ask them to make the triangular vents instead of the tubular ones. It looks like Canvas Replacements have made them before and should know how to do it without the triangular pattern.

I doubt if the fiberglass shell has changed since they first started making them. I can ask my brother but I don't know if he ever installed the tents with the tubular vents.

[gary]

If the metal frame is the same, you would most likely have to drill a holes in the frame near the vent to hold the angled brace that holds the triangular vents out.

[gary]

My brother says he is not aware of any changes in the frame. He knows about the tube style vents but I don't think he ever installed one of them. I think those were installed before Guidon took over making the shells and installing the tents.