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Yep it's not recommended on the Explorer model in the tent mode.

Something else to think about is looking into buying either a Speer winter tarp or the JRB cat tarp. The ability to enclose the ends for extra weather protection would be a big advantage. Also when...

Since it will be in May, you could try to work on your pad situation and figure out a way to use it to your liking. That is if you are comfortable with them. Maybe a Speer SPE might do the trick....