Hi everyone. I was so pleased to have been able to buy an Albatross whilst staying in France from a lovely Dutch family who did not want to take it home as they needed a bigger tent.
Having bought for €100 it seemed a good price but I am aware it's pretty old but not sure of how old maybe someone could help?
I have been told I need to angle the door upright poles using the feet, I don't have any feet!
I also think I may have leaks as the fabric when wet is fine in most places but I have just a few areas where the water comes through.

I have photos I can share.

I have no instructions either so that may help!

I love this tent and want it to work.

Yes please share the pictures. From there we can see if we can help. Images always make it easier.

Pictures are always helpfull. Although based on your description of water coming through the fabric I think lovely is not the right description for this family .

Being new to this how do I add photos?

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You don’t need any accessory while pulling the doorframe upright

Be sure that the bottom end of both vertical poles are well secured in de groundsheet fold at the front of the tent as it still lies down on the ground.

What the seller probably meant is that you can use your own both feet to prevent the poles from slipping away at the start of pulling.

It’s not really necessary, but when the doorframe is upright you can use “soft” protecting feet at the bottom end of both vertical poles to prevent damaging the groundsheet.
On the other hand, those protecting feet will be helpful in spreading the pressure when you have pitched your tent on (very) soft underground.

Ps. Be sure the black plastic dust plugs are still there at the bottom end of all vertical poles

Hi Chris! Thought you might find your way here!

Andy from the Facebook group