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The velcro strap isn't on a seam is it? (I don't think it is but without pitching mine I can't be certain...)

It's quite normal for new tents to leak and you can use seam sealer but as (I don't think) this problem relates to a seam I'd try GO before trying to fix it myself. They're pretty good and might just swap it there and then for you (they did for a friend of mine who'd only had a their Vango up once and found a fault). If not, they'll send it away for testing.

Good choice of tent though - love mine!

The pole "holder" that is in the middle of the roof is on a seam. It is the main roof seam.

My Nevada leaked here too, and I can recall someone posting about the same thing awhile ago. I fixed mine with seam sealer as I had used the tent a fair few times and couldn't be bothered with returning it and possibly going through the "we need to look into this / you could have damaged it" hassle.

Having said all that, a new tent should not leak (not a synthetic like the Nevada anyway) so having only test pitched it I would take it back for a replacement.

It may be a few Nevada's have bad sealing at this point.

I would not repair the seam and go for a replacement (I used silicon based sealer for the record though, but any would have been fine). A new tent should not be leaking, and repairing it may void your warranty.

I noticed our leak during a torrential downpour. The next heavy rain shower and the leak appeared to have disappeared (like yours); do not be fooled by this, it will still be there and is probably just down to how heavy and at what angle the rain fall is.

I personally think this pole velcro thingy is a bad idea. It essentialy does nothing and in strong gusty wind it gets put under some stress as the roof gets blown about; which could have made my leak - I don't use it anymore.

Can't say I've noticed large amounts of water gathering on the side door canopy. Perhaps the angled metal pole ferules are slightly bent and causing a bit of misshape. They are easy to accidentally bend due to how tight the pole fits.

Quote: Originally posted by EmRobo on 01/8/2012

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I know this post is an old one but we brought this year's Nevada M this week to replace our smaller one and took it two nights camping. First night was fine, no rain. Second night we noticed dripping coming from the roof, on inspection we noticed it is coming from the velcro strap area as others have mentioned. It was really heavy rain and quite windy.

We also have another leak on seams to front right of tent (if sitting inside) about 1 o'clock direction.

I have taken photos and have asked outwell what I should do as we love the tent!

Our other problem is on putting the tent up we noticed one of the windshield (velcro part to attach to the poles with guy ropes on) has come away from the stitching/main tent. I think it has to go back for a replacement.

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Quote: Originally posted by EmRobo on 04/8/2012Go Outdoors have replaced the tent :)

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Also got £42.50 back as a price match

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Quote: Originally posted by SoggySteve on 04/8/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by EmRobo on 04/8/2012Go Outdoors have replaced the tent :)

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Also got £42.50 back as a price match

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Wow.. That's a result.. Beers are on you then..

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