New Frabil Refuge suitcase style portables?

[mr_jman]

I bought mine about 3 weeks ago and for those that don't know, it is a new suitcase model from Frabil that is similiar to the newer Clam 5600 or Shappell DX3000 models.

I am hoping a few people decided to get one and can tell me if they have had a problem with the folding poles on the end being too long when they try to fold up the fish house. Mine keep getting caught on the plastic and I have to re-adjust them to get it to close right. Also wondering if there is a right and wrong way to fold it up (fold poles certain way or close one side over other?) Hopefully someone knows what I'm talking about.....

[Ed Carlson]

Frabill has had suitcase models out for many years, and discontinued the line well over a year ago. They made 3 sizes at one time, and than two sizes at the end.

The Cub was the smaller of the line, and the Frabill SpeedShack XL much larger. Both are no longer in production.

The newest clam style, also considered a suitcase, is the Frabill Refuge. There is another similar called the Outback that has an open lean to side. Both are lightweight and compact, very economical right now.

Is the model you have the Refuge maybe?

[mr_jman]

Yes it is the refuge portable, and that is the one I'm having problems getting to fold up properly.

[Ed Carlson]

TAKE DOWN INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the Bent Roof Supports by grabbing center of the roof and rotating

clockwise in a downward motion. Repeat for second Bent Roof Support.

2. Lay poles on one side of the shelter.

3. Remove Stretcher Pole on one side of the shelter by pulling them apart. Lay the

pole on one side of the shelter. Repeat for second Stretcher Pole.

4. U Frames will fall inward once Stretcher Poles are removed. Use a

Stretcher Pole to support one U Frame as you disconnect

the second U Frame.

5. Let one end of the shelter rest on your back as you stand on one corner of the shelter in the doorway.

6. Pull up on the U Frame to disconnect from Straight Pole. Repeat on the same end

at the opposite corner. Fold this end of the shelter in toward the middle.

7. Repeat step #6 at the other end of the shelter.

8. Make sure all poles are in inside the shelter on one end.

9. Tuck excess tent material inside the poles.

10. Fold the end of the shelter without the poles toward the opposite end.

11. Secure the shelter with the bungee cords.