General
At Holawild we love hearing from our customers and have a variety of contact options so you can choose the one that suits you.
You can contact us through our Contact Form, or use the Chat function on the website.
For any warranty enquires, you can contact us through our Warranty Page
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If you have homes and contents insurance, your policy will normally cover your tent and awning for things like loss, fire, theft, and damage - please check your policy for details
Also if you have a travel insurance policy, this will likely cover you for the cost of emergency accommodation, loss of cash and gadgets if anything is stolen. Again, please check your policy for details,.
There are now specific camping insurances, please see examples here:
Orders
Absolutely! All of our products are available through our website. The advantages of buying direct can be read here
All of our products are available to purchase on our website. Simply add the item you would like to your basket, you should then be able to get a delivery estimate once you add your address details.
However, delivery prices are only an estimate, for and accurate price, it may be best to contact our Sales Team to check the carriage costs. You can do so by emailing sales@holawild.com
Offers and discounts cannot be used in conjunction with another, unless otherwise stated. So if you have two discount codes, we recommend using the one which gives you the best deal! This does include the offer of Free UK Mainland Delivery (over £100.00). For more details, click here
Refunds cannot be processed until the order is back with us. Generally, the refund will take up to 7 working days to show in your account. For Credit Card refunds though, this can take up to 30 days to show on your account. The refund is immediate on our end but the time it takes will depend on who you bank with.
We make products that make you want to Invest in Adventure, and if they don't, we want to know about it. We have a Policy which covers immediate cancellation right up to 365 days from when you purchased. Click here to read more.
We want Holawild products to be available to all no matter where they are, so we provide affordable worldwide delivery. We use Next Day Delivery, but our courier doesn't deliver on weekends or Bank Holidays. Should Saturday delivery be required, then this is available at a higher fee. Delivery times for orders outside UK Mainland will vary depending on destination. Generally, deliveries outside UK Mainland arrive within 5 working days. Please click here for more.
Product
No, well it’s highly unlikely. There are 2 types of valves on the market. The Speed Valve and the Boston Valve.
We use the simple Boston Valve, it it welded on so the only time this can leak is if the valve hasn't been tightened or there is dirt inside.
If you have a Speed Valve, the air valves are screwed on and can become lose, allowing air to slowly leak out. However, there’s a handy tool in your peg bag that is there to tighten the valve. This will fix the issue 99.9% of the time.
It is advised on 1st use, and any use after a prolonged period of time, you should check these valves before inflating
If the tube is still leaking air, try filling the tube to the recommended PSI, then, press in the quick release to rapidly deflate the tube, there maybe some dirt or debris in the valve that’s stopping it sealing and the rapid gust of air can help to dislodge any.
If this still doesn’t solve the problem, fear not - simply fill out a warranty claim
Links to product instructions can be found with the product description or on our dedicated instruction page, Here
The Holawild Lifetime Product Guarantee, from the date of purchase will guarantee we will stock replacement parts, spares for 10 years post purchase. If we do not stock, or can no longer get the stock, we will replace your product free of charge for the nearest like for like model.
We provide a comprehensive 2-year standard warranty that can be extended to 3 years by registering with us (if you purchase direct from us, you are automatically registered).
We cover component, material or manufacturing faults which have occurred during normal recreational usage. The Warranty excludes fair wear and tear, accidental damage and damage resulting from acts of nature, improper care or use.
Your statutory rights are not affected. Please contact us with proof of purchase in order to take advantage of this.
We strongly recommend that you take out a comprehensive Camping Equipment Insurance Policy to cover all your camping equipment. For more details of our Warranty, please click here.
DO NOT machine wash or tumble dry as this will damage the waterproofing. Inner-tents can be washed in non-detergent soap flakes, or with special products available from your local retailer. The flysheet should be sponge cleaned with warm water only, or cleaned with special products available from your local retailer. Please contact your local retailer for advice.
There are numerous different ways to connect our awnings to your vehicle. The best fit can be achieved using the awning rail, but the vehicle must be lined back up again after driving away. Having said this, the alignment can be easily marked by placing a brightly coloured "domed" peg into the ground directly next to the base centre of each tyre on this side of the vehicle. The "domed" pegs pose no threat to the tyres and can be easily seen and driven up to. This way the fit of the awning to the vehicle will be much better than with straps.
You can use straps to connect your awning to your vehicle so long as you do not have a pop top. To do this you would need to use one of our Kador Convertors which is a 3m section of awning piping/Kador and along the length there are 5 webbing loops to which guy ropes or straps can be secured. The Kador Convertor can then be attached directly to the awning using the Figure of 8 Strip provided with most our awnings. Then the awning can be tied or strapped to the vehicle. We would also recommend that the guy ropes/straps are connected to roof bars/racks and not allowed to contact directly with the paint work of the vehicle. Natural movement of the guy ropes/straps may mark/scratch the vehicle. With this method, after driving away you will not need to line your van up perfectly with the awning.
The third method would be to use a Pole and Clamp Kit. This way the lining up process is not so critical as the awning is connected up to gutter of your vehicle and then run the connection pole through the sleeves of the awning and "clamp" of the gutter.
Having exhibited our awnings on numerous vehicles including a VW's and similar size vehicles we would recommend using the awning rail to connect as the fit is much better and the lining up is made easy with the help of the domed pegs.
A common problem experienced by many campers is condensation. This is caused by moisture in the atmosphere forming beads or droplets of water when coming into contact with a cold surface. This may form on the walls of the inner-tent, but more likely on the inside of the flysheet. Condensation can also occur on the groundsheet of the tent particularly under air mattresses, bed rolls, and other equipment. The use of Holawild original stone protection sheets may help to reduce the problem and will help to protect the sewn-in groundsheet. Always ensure that the Stone Protection Sheet does not protrude the edge of the flysheet. The storing of wet clothing and other wet articles inside the tent will also increase the likelihood of condensation. To reduce condensation as a whole, never cook in your tent and ensure that the tent is well ventilated at all times by using either the flysheet mesh vents if applicable and/or the mosquito net doors on the inner-tent.
If there is a "Roof Liner" accessory for your product, these are recommended as this traps a layer of air between the main living area and the outerfly, reducing condensation massively
AirTubes also have a habit of causing condensation, this is unavoidable, as this is down to the change in air temperature within tubes which isn't as controllable as the inside temperature of the tent.
All synthetic fabrics will fade over a period of time. This is caused by ultraviolet rays from sunlight and atmospheric pollution. If you are planning on using your tent in strong, prolonged sunlight, we recommend treating the flysheet of your tent with a good solar proof concentrate like Nikwax Tent and Gear Solarproof.
Solar proof concentrates can double the effective life of the tent fabric by reducing UV damage.
Ultra Violet radiation will eventually cause a weakening of all synthetic fabrics. The weakening can be very dramatic and is dependent upon the frequency of use and the conditions of during use. Increasing loss of the ozone gases in the atmosphere will increase this kind of degradation as less UV radiation is reflected by the atmosphere. With normal weekend and holidays use, your tent will give you good service if well looked after, but extended periods of use in bright sunlight can cause this type of dramatic degradation. If such use is envisaged, then we recommend treatment with a solar proof concentrate as discussed previously as well as seeking a site which is as shaded as possible. The better the tent is looked after the long will be its life. As UV degradation is a natural characteristic of synthetic fabrics, it is not possible for us to predict nor guarantee the life of any synthetic fabric. Tent fabrics are capable of being reproofed. Always follow relevant proofing manufactures instructions when reproofing your tent.
Most seams on your Holawild tent or awning flysheet have been seam taped during manufacture. However, it is sometimes not possible, due to the nature of some materials used and sewing methods employed, to fully seal all seams. It may, therefore, in some circumstances be necessary to manually seal certain seams with the sealant provided. Should you find any "drips" or "wicking", first locate the exact position where the water is penetrating the flysheet. Remember, this may be at a higher point than the drip, as the water may roll along the inside of the flysheet until it finds a place to "pool" and form a drip. Once the point of the water ingress is found, note this position and using the brush provided with the sealant, apply the sealant to the seam on the outside of the flysheet. The flysheet should be clean and dry before the sealant is applied. Work the sealant well into the stitch holes and the sewing thread around the water ingress.
We recommend sealing the seam at least 5cms above and below the point of water ingress. Please note that due to the "wicking effect" you may find that water penetrates seams that have been tape sealed. Water can, in some circumstances "wick" along the sewing threads which run under the seam tape. So, it is very important to work the sealant well into the stitch holes and thread in that area to prevent water soaking into the sewing thread itself. On no account should the "teeth" zips on the flysheet or inner-tent be sealed.
Do not over apply the sealant building up a thick layer of sealant. Over application can leave "bubbles" of sealant where the outer surface dries giving the appearance that the sealant has cured. If the tent is packed away with these "bubbles" in place, the bubbles will burst and glue your tent together. Please allow at least 48 hours for the sealant to cure. The tent should never be packed away until the sealant is completely dry.
You can either source them through us, or contact our spares' agent Tent Spares
If you feel the damage is covered by our warranty, you can submit a claim here, if just general repair due to use, accidental damage etc... please contact Tent Spares
Most seams on your tent flysheet have been seam taped during manufacture. However, it is sometimes not possible, due to the nature of some materials used and sewing methods employed, to fully seal all seams. It may therefore, in some circumstances, be necessary to manually seal certain seams. Should you find any "drips" or "wicking", first locate the exact position where water is penetrating the flysheet.
Remember this may be at a higher point than the drip, as the water may roll along the inside of the flysheet until it finds a place to "pool" and form a drip. Once the point of the water ingress is found, note this position and apply sealant to the seam on the outside of the flysheet. It is best to test any sealant on a small inconspicuous area of your tent prior to proceeding. The flysheet should be clean and dry before the sealant is applied. Work the sealant well into the stitch holes and the sewing thread around the water ingress.
We recommend sealing the seam at least 5cms above and below the point of water ingress. Please note that due to the "wicking effect" you may find that water penetrates seams that have been tape sealed. Water can, in some circumstances "wick" along the sewing threads which run under the seam tape. So, it is very important to work the sealant well into the stitch holes and thread in that area to prevent water soaking into the sewing thread itself. On no account should the "teeth" zips on the flysheet or inner-tent be sealed.
Do not over apply the sealant building up a thick layer of sealant. Over application can leave "bubbles" of sealant where the outer surface dries giving the appearance that the sealant has cured. If the tent is packed away with these "bubbles" in place, the bubbles will burst and glue your tent together. Please allow at least 48 hours for the sealant to cure. The tent should never be packed away until the sealant is completely dry.
All Holawild Tents and Awnings have a double polyurethane coating on the inside of the flysheet. This coating varies depending on model but all models well exceed British water proof standards. To further enhance the waterproof qualities of flysheet fabrics, the outside of the flysheet is also coated with a water-resistant coating which makes rainfall bead up and run quickly off the flysheet. In time this coating will reduce and will need replacing.
Therefore, if you are considering applying Tent and Gear Solarproof to your flysheet, we recommend using your tent for a few trips to allow the water-resistant level to drop before application. Application of the Tent and Gear Solarproof from new will fail as water-resistant coating will prevent the adhesion of the Tent and Gear Solarproof. For further instructions and advice on application of this, please see product instructions on the reverse of the packaging.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you believe your product to be faulty. You can do so by visiting our Warranty Page.
Please provide your proof of purchase and any details on the fault. For faulty items that you want to return for a replacement, we will cover the collection fee of the original items and re-delivery of the new items. Please note, it is not always possible for us to exchange items which were on special offer or promotion when you originally purchased as this is allocated stock separate to the main stock.
Should you want a refund for the return, we will refund you the total price paid for the Products, as well as the delivery charge that you paid when placing the order.
Please note, we may ask to receive images of the faults before we arrange a collection.
All synthetic fabrics will fade over a period. This is caused by UV rays from sunlight and atmospheric pollution. The weakening of fabric, which can be very dramatic, is dependent upon the frequency of use and the conditions during use. Recent loss of the Ozone Layer will increase this degradation. With normal weekend and holiday use, your tent will give you good service if well looked after, but extended periods of use in bright sunlight can cause this type of dramatic degradation. If such use is envisaged, then it would be wise to seek a site which is as shaded as possible. The better the tent is looked after the longer will be its life. Because of this it is not possible for us to predict nor guarantee the life of any synthetic fabric. Tent fabrics are capable of being re-proofed. Always follow relevant proofing manufacturer's instructions when proofing your tent.
It can be very common to get small amounts of leakage on first wet use, as all tents (polyester/cotton/polycotton) need to be weathered to become fully watertight.
For more details on weathering, click Here
However, if the product has been fully weathered, and you are still encountering issues, then get in touch for more advice.
If the tent/awning is an older model, it may be that it needs resealing.
For advice on waterproofing, click here