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22/1/2013 at 6:37pm
Location: E Yorkshire
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I could be mistaken on this request, but I thought this was a 2012 tent. If so, it should not require waterproofing yet, or for some time. Unless it is an ex display model.
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23/1/2013 at 7:49am
Location: Portsmouth
Outfit: Avondale Rialto 550 or Vango Orchy 600
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I didn't realise that a tent was in need of waterproofing ??
I have a Vango Orchy 600 so any advise on this would be welcomed.
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23/1/2013 at 8:04am
Location: Aston Clinton
Outfit: Kampa Holkham + Outwell Yukon River*
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"JdDerek"
Your tent is made of Polyester not polycotton, and has a waterproof membrane on the inside of the flysheet so unless you damage it in some way it should never need reproofing.
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23/1/2013 at 8:49am
Location: E Yorkshire
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The only reason that could be taken into account, is that Fabsil and at least some of the other waterproofing solutions, also give a degree of protection against UV rays, which they claim will extend the usable life of the fabric.
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23/1/2013 at 1:08pm
Location: BRISTOL
Outfit: Kampa Frinton 5. Litchfield Montana 6.
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being 'proofed' on the 'inside' of this fabric... would the 'external' proofers 'take' on this fabric??
"Your tent is made of Polyester not polycotton"
foot note...
just looked at 'Nikwax'.....
suitable for...
"All nylon and synthetic tents, awnings, marquees, rucksacks, panniers, camera bags."
» "Suitable for breathable tent fabrics."
so perhaps it will.... I have not ever used a proofing agent so I have no idea what it is like...some will have experienced it for sure ??
Post last edited on 23/01/2013 13:16:21
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23/1/2013 at 2:49pm
Location: Aston Clinton
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You pretty much answered your own question there don-maureen. The only reason for using say Fabsil on a non leaking polyester tent is to encourage the water to bead and prevent it from looking saturated when wet, makers also claim it contains a UV inhibitor as well
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23/1/2013 at 7:46pm
Location: Essex & Suffolk border
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What would you use on a 5 year old poly cotton tent though???
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23/1/2013 at 8:35pm
Location: BRISTOL
Outfit: Kampa Frinton 5. Litchfield Montana 6.
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nothing.... unless it is proved it is 'leaking' and not just condensation...
when a tent is 'pitched right' there should be no sagging on the roof or 'pull' wrinkles diagonally on the sides... this tent will not leak... roofs are shaped to run water off and the sides should be smooth to allow it to run down.
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& pray that we'll get a much better summer this year for camping 
