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The canvas on my TT has a biggish hole in it (couple of inches).  It's inside, so it's not a problem really, but it does allow a draught in, and it gets caught on a corner putting the tent up and down, so it'll only get worse.  The problem is that it's right next to where it's stapled to the bed platform.  I'd like to make a decent repair - sew on a patch - and it seems I have 3 choices: 1. unstaple it from the platform for another three feet or so, so I can use my sewing machine on it, then re-staple it (disadvantage of this is that given its age I'm worried I'll damage the canvas trying to get the staples out) or 2. use one of those hand-held sewing machines, or 3. get a better idea from one of you!

I don't know if a hand-held sewing machine would be tough enough to handle a couple of layers of canvas - has anyone tried that?

Any better ideas please?

Thanks again

PS here's a pic, so you can see the problem...

http://www.computersmart.me.uk/Pictures/the%20hole.jpg

we used copydex to mend a tear in our canvas and it really did the trick no leaks and no draught. got it from wilkinsons keep it in the camper now just in case.

 kate x

We also have a tear in the door Conway Trio TT (Green).  Copydex sounds great but does anyone know where we can get a patch from?

Hi,

after the original reply I had a good search and found the Tent and Awning clinic who sell all sorts including patches and the glue, all mail order (by phone, fax or email), nice prices and very helpful and quick service, I'd recommend them, good luck.

Thanks for the info Tyger and Steve+Mandy

Will give them a go!

Quote: Originally posted by Tyger on 04/11/2005

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Hi, me again!  Now I know someone out there must have had this problem...

The canvas on my TT has a biggish hole in it (couple of inches).  It's inside, so it's not a problem really, but it does allow a draught in, and it gets caught on a corner putting the tent up and down, so it'll only get worse.  The problem is that it's right next to where it's stapled to the bed platform.  I'd like to make a decent repair - sew on a patch - and it seems I have 3 choices: 1. unstaple it from the platform for another three feet or so, so I can use my sewing machine on it, then re-staple it (disadvantage of this is that given its age I'm worried I'll damage the canvas trying to get the staples out) or 2. use one of those hand-held sewing machines, or 3. get a better idea from one of you!

I don't know if a hand-held sewing machine would be tough enough to handle a couple of layers of canvas - has anyone tried that?

Any better ideas please?

Thanks again

PS here's a pic, so you can see the problem...

http://www.computersmart.me.uk/Pictures/the%20hole.jpg

Hi,,,,  find some of these iron on pieces, iron it or use some ordinary contact glue,  thats the way i have done it at my combi camp.

 henning

 

www.  

 http:// frontboxen. webbyen.dk

 

Post last edited on 04/11/2005 21:25:24

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