Macpac tent pole end tips "stuck".

[sambar358]

I need to replace a damaged section on a Macpac (Easton 355) pole set but the 2 end-tips where the bungee chord attach seemed to be glued in to the first pole section at each end....they won't pull-out like my other tent poles set end tips do to allow dismantlement of the pole set. I've just tried a little "gentle pressure" with a pair on LN pliers but to no avail.....absolutely rock-solid. Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance & cheers

S358

[Strider]

Soak in hot water?

[Franco]

Yes, that is the first thing I would try too.

[Giddy_up]

Some Easton poles, I think it's the older black E9 alloy poles cannot have their ends removed by hand. The others don't have the shock cord attached to the end plug but to a second sleeve inside the actual pole making repair very difficult indeed.

I would suggest a quick email to Macpac or Easton for a what's next explanation on repair. Otherwise buy a new pole, which is what they want you to do.

Sorry I couldn't help more.

[sambar358]

Thanks for the replies on this.....tried to hot water with no loosening at all so after fitting some soft jaw inserts to the vice a little more "persuasion" was applied with the pliers and they finally loosened-up and came out. Quite a bit of electrolysis dust inside the pole ends which was probably locking them in tight...but they're finally out. I expected the bungee chord to be attached to these tips but it was not....each end of the chord had a big knot tied in it and these were jammed up against the pole insert in each end pole meaning I had to cut the chord and push-out the ends of the bungee chords with a length of 1/4" rod.....certainly not "field maintainable" poles from Mr. Macpac I'm afraid and a pretty rough job really. I'll do better with the re-assembly once the new pole section and tie-to end-tips arrive. Appreciate the input anyway. Cheers

s358

[MartyGwynne]

Could try a clean up with a vinegar solution in warm water. I think it eats away the corrosion crust.