Both tents not used in a year and shock cord is shot. Anyone know size and length needed for a Copper Spur 3? Same question, Eureka Timberline 4? And can I reuse the stoppers or need new? Thanks!

Hey, Bill--My Copper Spur UL3 took 3mm shock cord, and the plugs were easily reused. I used the old cord to pull the new cord into position--made repairs pretty simple, and avoids any threading mistake. I think I bought a bulk 15-meter package (still have some left), but can't find my purchase notes. Can't help with the Timberline.

TZ

I redid it on 2 older tents a year or two ago. I used what I had around which was probably 1/8. I think most come with 1/8" but 3/16" would probably fit most poles too. I didn't replace the tips either but they are easily sourced. There are a number of YouTube (and other) tutorials that are worth checking out first. I also used the old cord to pull through.

I got good advice from a local sporting goods store on what to buy and how much cord was needed to completely replace mine in a 6 man Eureka tent. A simple knot and cut to length worked well for me. I just dangled cord and it slipped through easily. The cost was not much at something like 30 cents a foot. I had around two feet of cord left over.

I just redid my REI Quarter Dome with 3/32" Extreme Shock Cord from Tent Pole Technologies. I ordered 35' and had leftovers, but nothing major. Used a little to redo some side mesh pockets on my pack with it.

About $9 in material and $8 in shipping.

I used 1/8" from SGT Knots. Used leftovers to make bungee ties.

Have used Quest and REI.
You could dissemble another pole-set to get the length. I just roll off the spool as feeding thru the poles, adjust the tension as desired at the last pole section and cut. Most times you can reuse the anchors.
This job is where a hemostat is real handy to clamp the tensioned cord to tie to the anchor.

butthead

butthead: "Have used Quest and REI.
You could dissemble another pole-set to get the length. I just roll off the spool as feeding thru the poles, adjust the tension as desired at the last pole section and cut. Most times you can reuse the anchors.
This job is where a hemostat is real handy to clamp the tensioned cord to tie to the anchor.


butthead"

If holding the shock cord with your teeth with tension on the line it is important to keep a firm grip on the pole.

Use a vacuum cleaner to suck the loose cord through the poles.
Or, an air pressure spray from the end being inserted.

You might consider contacting Eureka (Johnson Outdoors) at 1-800-572-8822 to see if they can supply you with shock cord rivets for the Timberline. Eureka supplied me with rivets to repair several Boy Scouts timberlines in the past year. The rivets are crimped, so I do not reuse them. You can avoid using rivets by using knots and washers.

Banksiana:
If holding the shock cord with your teeth with tension on the line it is important to keep a firm grip on the pole."

YES!

butthead

Two ways

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Just a follow up. Copper Spur 3 has 19 pole sections with shock cord and each is 19". That's 30'. I had a 30' piece - probably bought for this and I'd forgotten - and it worked just about perfectly. The Copper Spur poles are well thought out for this task. The tips unscrew and have hooks. The two dead ends - ridge pole in the hubs - have a clever plastic plugs. All work to only require a simple loop at end of cord tied with an overhand not.

I haven't done my current Timberline, but have done a lot for Scout troop. 15 - 21" poles or 26 1/4'. These are not as easy as it has crimped on ends that can't be reused or not easily. I've used tiny washers from hardware store and crimp on ring lugs - electrical - so will look for see one of each when I get cord.