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28/7/2005 at 4:02pm
Location: Nottingham Outfit: Hyundai i30 se and Bailey Ranger 460 2
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Hi there
Going away this weekend for our main Summer break to Isle of Wight, and I'm worrying about the weather.
When we get there, if it's raining as much as it is now - torrential in Nottingham at the moment - how on earth do we put the trailer tent up.
The awning bit is huge, and heavy, and there's no way to do it in 5 minutes.
So what happens is the canvas gets wet inside and out? Will the rain come through?
Previously had nylon Dome tents, and threw them up quick in showers, but this is a bit daunting. I still don't quite understand how canvas keeps the rain out anyway!?
Even worse, after a week there, we are transferring to the New Forest, got to pack up and re-pitch on the same day - seemed like a good idea at the time - but what do we do if it's wet?
Help!!
In a bit of a tizz at the mo, can anybody make me feel better? Or is it bad news?
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28/7/2005 at 4:32pm
Location: South East England Outfit: Pennine Pullman
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Don't worry, your on Holiday!
i went to the IOW for about 3 years in a row at this time of the year. I stayed just outside of Bembridge, and i don't remember having any rain.
There was rain on the mainland, but not there. we was told by local people that quite often, the main rainfall tend's to miss this part of the island.
With regard to rain when packing up, what can you do!
If you are unlucky enough to have to pack up in the rain, at least it will dry out when you are set up in the New Forest.
Have A Good Holiday
Regard's WOODWORM!
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28/7/2005 at 8:43pm
Location: Surrey Outfit: Hilleberg Vango & Khyam
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>>>> the water won't soak through while it's compressed and ruin it?
No, it won't, kinza.
I'm sure there's someone far more qualified than me to comment on this, but my understanding of how canvas tents work is this:-
1) they are sprayed with the usual water repellent stuff to make most of the rain bounce off, but
2) they are also made of very tightly woven cotton that swells when it gets wet, which stops the water that doesn't bounce off from penetrating.
Both effects will still work for you even if it's wet on the inside. I think the reason that our dads lectured us as they did is because the weave technology didn't used to be as good. A bit of water could get through and set up a capillary action, drawing more through, if that makes sense. It doesn't seem to any more.
All I can tell you is that in ten years of owning a Raclet and getting it fairly wet inside and out on many occasions, I never experienced this.
Having recently gone back the other way to you (from canvas to nylon), I have to say that the old raclet was much warmer and cosier than ever our new tent will be - tho' it has other virtues!
I'm sure you'll have a great time, and don't worry about it.
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