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Topic: WATERPROOFING TENT

annmaria

01/6/2011 at 8:07pm
Location: liverpool
Outfit: montanna 6

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HI STILL QUITE NEW TO CAMPING AND AFTER SOME ADVICE ON WATERPROOFING TENT. WE HAVE A MONTANA 6 WHICH HAS BEEN USED 4 TIMES. WONDERING IF WE SHOULD WATERPROOF IT YET OR NOT. IT HASNT LEAKED UP TO NOW BUT IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO RAIN WHEN WE GO CAMPING SO I REALLY DONT WANT TO TAKE A CHANCE ON GETTING WET. CAN ANYONE RECOMEND ANY WATERPROOFING PRODUCTS AND HOW TO INSTRUCTIONS

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rochford6

01/6/2011 at 8:25pm
Location: norfolk
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a quick search came up with these previous discussions about waterproofing, sure you will find your answer in there

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Absolutely NOT. Its practically new. You will know when you need to waterproof it - you'll be wet.

In all seriousness, you dont need to waterproof a tent that has had 4 outings. Perhaps for peace of mind you could purchase some seam sealer and fabsil for the seams and zips if you eventually get a leak, but to be completely honest and to put your mind at rest. You are probably a good few years away from worrying about leaks and reproofing.

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Gareth29

01/6/2011 at 10:43pm
Location: Lincolnshire
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As already said tent is almost new. Buy waterproofing by all means for when it's required but I wouldn't do it just yet.

As regards to instructions, all the products you could buy for this task will come with full instructions on how to apply and it's intended uses, usually with a helpline and website to boot.

PS, take your caps lock off!

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kathy71

19/6/2011 at 4:45pm
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I bought second hand a Lichfield 8 cotton/canvas tent. I guess it's about 10 years old.Having been assured that it was leak free! :/

The first outing it leaked around the kitchenette area so after advice I sprayed the whole tent with a few cans of Fabsil aerosol.

Second outing exactly the same leaked same place. I have checked and there are no holes or tears.

Should I cut my losses and ditch it do you think?

It would be a shame as it's very spacious with good sized bedrooms.

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