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30/6/2009 at 11:05am
 Location: Letham Angus Scotland
 Outfit: Eriba 420 caravan and Kyham tents
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Hi There

We are about to reproof our tents and they are all that Polyester type material, not canvas.

I have heard from several campers that thompsons water seal is as good at the reproofing as Fabsel, but at half the price.

Also do we really need to get a seam sealent to do the seams !

Has any one had any problems using thompsons  or can offer any good useful advice.

It usually rains plenty whenever we are away so its better to get it done.

thanks for your input

Malcolm 



30/6/2009 at 1:03pm
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non canvas tents are different to canvas ones as its two layers one bonded to a waterproof material so in reality they cant leak except at the seams.or when the layes break down because of UV (by then the material has had it anyway)

you can use thomsons but you could also weaken the bond between the layers ,i have on one tent and all was fine but all it really does is shed water faster because it has no effect on the bonded waterproof layer.

if its not leaking now it really doesnt need doing ,try a hose most "leaks" will probably be seams or zips letting in water or most probably condensation which no amount of sealing will cure as its a lack of air circulation.
if you do! keep thomsons off the windows of your tent and your car it makes marks

Post last edited on 30/06/2009 13:09:02



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