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Subject Topic: outwell needing re-waterproofing? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personmichellej
29/7/2011 at 8:03am
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Hi there - i recently bought an outwell Vermont L on ebay and am camping soon, but have not checked to make sure the tent is still waterproof. Is this something I should do before I go????

All the other equipment the family sold us is in tip top condition and the tent looks great, practically brand new, with no noticeable damage.

Can any seasoned campers/outwell owners give me some advice??

Tent is a vermont L 4+2.

Thanks, Michelle.

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thanks, Michelle.


Personraf48
29/7/2011 at 9:04am
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You should have no problems with the tent as it is. If it's in good condition and not crisp to the touch, then all should be well. just enjoy your camping. Your using a great tent.

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Personarsenaldes
31/7/2011 at 12:57am
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Totally agree with raf48 that it shouldnt need waterproofing, as a safeguard you could take a tube of seam sealer with you. Our Vermont is 4 years old now and still going strong. Just remember to keep the air vents open and dont confuse condensation with leaky material

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PersonGemini-Lou
02/8/2011 at 1:20pm
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My advice is to check before you go, our 4 year old Vermont L failed on us while we were away last week in Scotland, the tent did not feel crispy & we had seam sealed on day 1 of trip.

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Personsanhozay
02/8/2011 at 1:35pm
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It's probably waterproof, but pitching it to make sure (a) you know how to do it and (b) there are no bits broken or missing, would seem to be a good idea.

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Richard



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