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Topic: Outwell Montana Air Tent Leak

Nemo23

via mobile 03/6/2024 at 2:11pm
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Bought this tent to replace our old Montana 6 in 2020, due to lockdown only got to use it twice and last year the air tube at the back of the tent had a leak. Called Outwell and they were no help, said they stopped doing the tent due to issues and didn’t have replacements but we could buy another tube for £70. Tried them again this year after getting the tube out and could see it was the air bladder that was leaking and looks like it just needs a bit of glue. So called Outwell again to ask for advice on even what sort of glue we could use. Again so unhelpful.

So wondering if anyone can advise on what glue to use? We did find one online but it was sold out.

Also very disappointed in Outwell. We loved our normal Montana 6 with poles but could only get the same model in air style when our old one needed replacing after many years and many holidays.

Hope some of you knowledgeable folk can advise.
Thanks

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Monty15

03/6/2024 at 3:58pm
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Plenty of advice on the internet, but not sure some of it is best suited to permanent repair! Stuff like Gaffer/Duct Tape would provide a temporary repair well enough, but the adhesive does deteriorate over time, and then is a devil of a job to remove to effect subsequent repairs!

Think you really need to be looking towards 'patch' repairs akin to bicycle inner-tube repairs, rather than 'dabs' of glue! Stormsure Tuff Tape repair patches seem to be a favourite for all sorts of camping type repairs, I've used their 'glue' on waterskiing gear and it was brilliant. https://www.stormsure.com/tuff-tape Available from many camping and outdoor outlets.

The bladder needs to be perfectly clean, and something like isopropanol alcohol or methylated spirits should be used to ensure absolute degreasing of the puncture area (and allowed to totally dry) before the patch is applied. Keep fingers OFF adhesive side of patch! Ensure patch is well rubbed down as per instructions. As with many repairs, it'll likely outlive what it's repairing!

Nemo23

via mobile 03/6/2024 at 4:33pm
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Thank you! Husband has actually ordered the stormsure kit so good to hear it recommended.
Thanks also for the hints and tips on applying.

TimCESmith

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+1 for tuff tape if it’s the clear bladder - perfect match for the material. Duck ultimate if it’s the outer sheath. Do let us know how you get on.

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mjnewton

11/6/2024 at 10:14am
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I'm not at all familiar with air tents but we are considering one for when our 2012 Montana 6P eventually needs replacing. On my journey of exploration I happened to stumbled across this page on Outwell's site which might be of some use:

https://www.outwell.com/en-gb/outwell-academy/tips-and-skills-how-to-guides-from-o........

Nemo23

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Hi, well the Stormsure stuff seems to have worked.
Still to have a camping trip but we left the tube blown up inside house for at least 24 hours and it was fine.
Thanks for the tips

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