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Subject Topic: Coleman Weathermaster Leaks Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonCamp W
10/9/2009 at 12:58pm
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Just got back from 15 night camping in Western Lake District and Oban on the West Coast of Scotland. The Weathermaster is a great tent but during some of the terrible rain we had it seems to leak. Once the rain starts and the wind blows, a 'mist' of water seem to come through the fabric with each gust and water drips in through the zips leaving little puddles overnight. Is this normal or was I just expecting too much from the tent! Has the name 'Weathermaster' lulled me into a false sense of security. The tent stood up admirably to the wind though, very impressed.  

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PersonAngelicMinx
10/9/2009 at 1:01pm
 Location: Netherlands
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We had a Weathermaster last year and it let precisely no water in anywhere.

It should be able to cope with the rain. If I remember correctly it has an HH of 5000?

Did you buy it brand new? And if so, how long ago?

If it was bought new recently, I would be taking it back to the store for a replacement tent or exchange.

Angie


PersonCamp W
10/9/2009 at 1:42pm
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It was bought brand new 4 - 6 weeks ago from Go Outdoors in Wigan. The rain was 'horrific' sometimes but i expected more from it.


PersonAngelicMinx
10/9/2009 at 3:34pm
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Give Go Outdoors a call and tell them how many nights the tent has been used for and  how many leaks it has.

If something is not fit for purpose then the buyer is entitled to a refund ot exchange and leaks means it is not fit for purpose.. simple as that.

It is a good tent but looks like you have a dodgy one but it does happen from time to time.

If the store refuses to cooperate, be firm and dont take no for an answer :)

Angie


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william200200
11/9/2009 at 6:46pm
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Hi, Weathermaster owner here. We've used ours on about 6 to 8 trips now, and we have never had a leak. If the rain was coming through the zips, were the 2 overlapping zip flaps in place properly? We have even had 'pools' of water form on the room where the canopy was distorting the shape of the tent but even then, no leaks.
I agree with AngelicMinx, take it back, it is clearly faulty. Make sure you have your receipt or card statement and reject it on the grounds that it is not fit for purpose - keeping the rain off! By law, they are obliged to offer you a replacement or a refund.
Good luck!



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