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22/5/2024 at 2:10pm
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Outfit: Lunar Cosmos 524
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It doesn't appear to be so badly erected it would cause leaks! - a bit of a twist to it and could do with more tension lengthways, but not too bad.
It does appear that the Samara tents date back as far as 2011, so it may be a bit long in the tooth! Tent's do deteriorate with use/exposure to sun, so the very fabric may have suffered if much used, and the over taping of seams also tends to let go and leak.
The odd bit of detachment of the seam tape can be fixed with seam sealant, available from many camping stores, but if widespread, it gets to be a bit of a lost cause! Last ditch hope, sometimes once the stitching has been wetted, it swells a little and the leaking reduces!
The polyester flysheets are laminated on the inside with the waterproof layer, once that has failed (often obvious peeling/flaking), then that's it! You can try some exterior applied tent waterproofing treatments, but generally not very successful.
Sadly sewn in groundsheets, do a great job of ensuring leaks don't escape, so your tent becomes a covered paddling pool!
May be a play tent for the kids on fine days only!
Worth spending a little time investigation where the water is getting in though before giving up all hope. Get someone to systematically play a hose on it whilst you are inside and see if you can spot the entry point(s). If limited, a dab of seam sealant and/or patch may just save the day.
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