{"id":7896,"date":"2015-10-30T14:44:50","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T14:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=7896"},"modified":"2022-11-07T16:00:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T05:30:41","slug":"how-to-replace-the-central-hub-on-a-black-wolf-turbo-tent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/how-to-replace-the-central-hub-on-a-black-wolf-turbo-tent\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace the Central Hub on a Black Wolf Turbo Tent"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Black Wolf Turbo Tents<\/a> have\u00a0proven popular with four-wheel-drive tourers and family campers alike over the years. In fact, it’s one of our bestselling ranges of tents.<\/p>\n

Our own Turbo enthusiast, David Leslie, wrote about how to get the most out of your Turbo Tent<\/a> all the way back in 2011. However, as with anything, things can break.<\/p>\n

In the event that hurricane conditions or heavy-handedness have their way with your Turbo Tent and break the centre hub, don’t fear as you can get your hands on a replacement hub and Black Wolf has put together this short how-to on how to fit it.<\/p>\n

But before we get started, we’ve compiled a list of tools that you’ll need to replace the hub on your turbo tent.<\/p>\n

The tools you will need:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Power or cordless drill<\/li>\n
  • Small Phillips-head driver bit<\/li>\n
  • 5mm drill bit<\/li>\n
  • Shifting spanner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to replace the centre hub of a turbo tent<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    1. Collapse the tent into a flat position by fully releasing the 4 lower knuckles & folding the legs under the roof section to only show the tent roof.<\/p>\n

    \"Black<\/p>\n

    You can special order replacement hubs from Snowys. Allow a week for us to get one in.<\/em><\/p>\n

    2. Gently lift the centre hub to the flex position by forming a slight pyramid with the hub at the apex.<\/p>\n

    3. With the drill on low speed, remove the 4 driving screws on the leg tubes.<\/p>\n

    4. One elliptic stick at a time, gently pull the hub free of the 4 leg tubes and release the metal C-clip that connects the hub to the tent fabric (use a screwdriver if necessary). Ensure that the tubing is clean and free from dirt inside and out.<\/p>\n