Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Camping under canvas -  Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Seam sealing new Kampa Filey Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonCessna
13/8/2014 at 12:50pm
 Location: East Sussex
 Outfit: Tent View Cessna's Profile View Profile   Reply to Cessna Reply   Quote Cessna Quote  
Joined: 09/2/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   20
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi

We have a new Filey 6 Air tent that leaks around the ridge/hoop junctions, I have done a temporary fix with an aerosol of Fabsil (whilst camping) and now want to finish the job properly. Can you apply the Fabsil seam sealer over polyester that has been recently treated with Fabsil waterproofer?

Cheers
Cessna

-------------
Cessna


Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!


Personpaul+kate s-o-t
13/8/2014 at 2:59pm
 Location: stoke on trent
 Outfit: Bailey 75-2 View paul+kate s-o-t's Profile View Profile   Reply to paul+kate s-o-t Reply   Quote paul+kate s-o-t Quote  
Joined: 03/10/2011

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1319
Tent Reviews:   4
Site Reviews Total: 17
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 1
If it's new I'd just return it for a replacement new tents shouldn't leak polyester tents anyway

-------------
April Peak District Beech Croft Farm
May Peak District Duke of York
May Holland Delfse Hout
June Cotton Arms Nantwich
july/aug Cornwall Pentewan Sands
And quite a few local weekenders


Personfunky2sarah
13/8/2014 at 4:13pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: Kampa Filey 6 Air View funky2sarah's Profile View Profile   Reply to funky2sarah Reply   Quote funky2sarah Quote  
Joined: 31/5/2013

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   53
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Not sure if you saw my previous reply....I would return as your tent sounds very poor quality as was ours...sales of goods act and fit for purpose is your friend!


PersonBob61
13/8/2014 at 7:02pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Bob61's Profile View Profile   Reply to Bob61 Reply   Quote Bob61 Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   10276
Tent Reviews:   4
Site Reviews Total: 28
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 4
Site Nights 2018: 3
Fabsil spray is for use on the outside panels of a tent and not intended to seal seams.

Seam sealer should be used on the seams inside a tent.

Fabsil is silicon so if you have sprayed the seams on the inside of the tent with it there is a possibility the seam sealer won't stick.

If it was a new tent and leaked I think I would be sending it back as suggested.


Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!


PersonCessna
13/8/2014 at 8:53pm
 Location: East Sussex
 Outfit: Tent View Cessna's Profile View Profile   Reply to Cessna Reply   Quote Cessna Quote  
Joined: 09/2/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   20
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi All

Many thanks for your comments, I have yet to speak to the supplier, but will go the replacement route, however I am getting the impression that these tents do "leak a bit", even the user guide talks about "depending on your expectations seam sealing will be necessary".

My only concern with applying seam sealer, is that the seams leaking are within the air tube pockets.

Will let you know what the dealer response was!

Cheers
Cessna

-------------
Cessna


Advertisement



PersonBob61
13/8/2014 at 10:34pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Bob61's Profile View Profile   Reply to Bob61 Reply   Quote Bob61 Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   10276
Tent Reviews:   4
Site Reviews Total: 28
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 4
Site Nights 2018: 3
On most modern tents the seams are taped on the inside to prevent leaking. The more I hear about air tents the less I want one.


PersonCessna
14/8/2014 at 1:40pm
 Location: East Sussex
 Outfit: Tent View Cessna's Profile View Profile   Reply to Cessna Reply   Quote Cessna Quote  
Joined: 09/2/2014

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   20
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi All

Had the dealer come back (very promptly) offering a full refund, a little surprised as we like the style of the tent and were hoping for some kind of "fix" offered!

We hear rumours that Kampa are discontinuing the model, and notice the electric pump is no longer available from them, got to have a good think about the best way to proceed!

Cessna

-------------
Cessna


Don't forget to leave a review of all tents you've used, for a chance to win fantastic prizes

New! Please upload a photo of your tent to the Tent Showcase!


Personfunky2sarah
14/8/2014 at 2:13pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: Kampa Filey 6 Air View funky2sarah's Profile View Profile   Reply to funky2sarah Reply   Quote funky2sarah Quote  
Joined: 31/5/2013

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   53
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
That's brilliant news!! Vango certainly have bigger Airbeams than Outwell...

Sadly though it's left us thinking we shall leave air beam alone for now until they have been around abit longer and the technology fine tuned.

As I said, the outwell Vermont XLP was the best fit for us size wise...£999 inc footprint, carpet and roof protector at the family tent shop who are online although we paid a bit more without roof protector as the company we brought off were so reasonable about it!

Good luck



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Tent talk. Advice, info and recommendations - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

8760 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder