Has anyone needed to reinforce the seams with a seam sealer? I live in Florida with torrential down pours.
369754
I've had this tent since 2012, camp about once per year. Seen some heavy rain and not a single drop gets in top or bottom. After rain, I dry the tent before folding it every time.
369755
You must seal the seams. The tent instructions even recommend this. The tent fabric is treated with silicone, the seams are not. The rain comes in through the stitching on the seams. Use a silicone spray, generously over ALL seams, inside and out. I seal the seams on all of my tents every year; I own 5 tents.
369756
I used this tent on my first time camping and with my luck the sky open up like a massive water fall. I wish we would of know of a seam sealer before hand because anything that touched the edge of the tent was soaked. Other than that this tent survived the massive wind we got along with the rain and the ground of the tent stayed dried. Now perhaps it was just my tent that leaked out of all the ones they sold of this make, but I know I will be looking for a seam sealer to prevent this for future camping trips.
369757
I used the Coleman tent sealer on this one right after I got it. The first time I pitched it was in the back yard and I sealed it then and left it up overnight to be sure the sealer dried before I packed it up. I will spray the seams with Kiwi Camp Dry once a year now. So far there has been no water in this tent. On the last camping trip we got 3 consecutive days with at least 2 hours of steady rain including some hard driving downpours and this tent did not leak a single drop on us.
369758
That amount of rain....Yes...you might also consider sealing the floor some how too
369759
we have not...but we haven't been in any torrential rain persay. Even in that though, no issues at all with leaking.
369760
We haven't reinforced our seams and have had some pretty heavy rains. Still no leaks.
369761
I'll say this: In a heavy downpour, my Red Canyon leaked like a sieve, right through the rain fly, right through the seams, right through the tent fabric, and right through the floor. It's a fair-weather tent ONLY, in my experience. I even complained to Coleman about the Red Canyon, but they never answered my emails. I'll never buy from Coleman again.
369762
We have been using this tent for several years. We camp 1 week per year, and the kids set it up in the yard for a camp night about once per summer. When we first bought it, we set it up in our yard in a flat sunny spot and applied seam sealer very completely. After it dried, we packed it up. We have never had leaking.
369763
I have owned this tent for over 6 years now and have put it through extensive use. when I first bought it I sprayed it with 2 cans of camp dry waterproofing spray. it has never leaked on me. I have slept through many heavy down pours and not so much as a drop of water has entered the tent.
469064
I would use yellow(gas safe) PTFE tape or a liquid sealant such as Rectorseal.
1046469
NO ... Weldbond is great but it's water-based and would NOT hold up if exposed to rain, snow, etc. It would be better to use a waterproof adhesive more like "Liquid Nails" to stick mosaic pieces to an outdoor object. Same is true of the the grout you'd use to finish the project. It has to be "water-proof" and designed for freeze-thaw conditions year-round.
184516
I had a similar problem only my leak was on a vertical seam. The kit comes with plenty of adhesive. I put a rather thick layer of adhesive on a 4 foot long piece of the included patch material. I then pressed the patch to the vinyl pool liner using a mini paint roller. I then went over the entire patch, working from the center to the edge with a wallpaper seam tool to push out any air bubbles. I then went over the patch edges one last time, pressing hard, with the same wallpaper seam tool. It has been almost a year now. The patch is still in place and there is no leakage from the repaired seam. By the way, Leslie's Pool Supply told me it was impossible to repair a vertical seam leak or a vertical tear. This Boxer kit proved them wrong and is definitely cheaper than a new liner. It deserves its high rating. Good luck.
410428
I've never used steam a seam, but, from experience I know items MAY be able to be repositioned if they aren't too small with Heat 'n Bond Lite. I've done it several times, successfully.
1816151
I don't think your supposed to. I never have glued any down. and have had no problems with leaking.
834105
I have use Marine Tex to repair concrete, but not in a water situation. I problem would be if the concrete that Marine Tex bonds to would deteriorate over time. I would scrape the crack out, coat the sides with a bonding/ sealing product, and then apply Marine Tex to fill the grove. I can not say that this will work, but it is the best solution that I have to offer.
1823737
I painted right over all the vents till it covered the seams and then in or two past to the transitions! I pretty much covered every seam and over the sides till the gutter! Seams to be holding up no leak but i also cover it with a good winter cover too!
664209
No. Use a sealer made specifically for decks. For example - Olympic Maximum Waterproofing Sealant Penetrating Oil Formula Exterior
1449952
If I was you, purchase something of a higher quality. I added heavy duty outdoor duct tape, and still have issues now and then. Good luck
143974
No! I seam sealed tent, and use a rain fly from a 7x7' tent. Rained most every day for 14 days in Hawaii.Rain still came in thru door zipper. and floor seams. Not a lot of leakage, but still leaked. Wiped up with paper towel. Tent is not a quality rain resistant design. For the price improvise or buy Coleman 7x5' tent. Heavier, much better build. Ozark Trail 6x5' is lighter,better build with no rear window, weaker fragile poles.
1141083
I used vinyl pool repair kit make sure you apply adhesive to patch, both sides of vinly were smooth ours was under water so fold it upon itself until you reach the area to be patch then open and place patch.hold for a few seconds. still holding this year. PS I would put adhesive on rough side.
1768357
I would recommend sealing them all the way around for best (safe) measure. I had them done by a professional garage and the charge to do it was minimal.I wanted someone to install them who was had experience with the installation process etc. So far, so good. Hope this helps.
775554
You don't need to seal the edges with tape but I would recommend that you do so. The tape is very inexpensive and seals out moisture and dirt that could cause the insulation to lift as well as rust could develop on the metal. The choice is yours but I would and always do use it.
257666
try it, this more for concrete/when putting sealer.I recommend testing a small area first and letting it dry to see what happens.
1884645
I second what Chief says 100%. I put 2 coats of silicone on mine, 2 coats of seam sealer and I'm looking for a tarp. Nice tent but they didn't finish the job.
1334305
It might if the seam is easily covered by the patch. You have to really follow the directions and get the tightest seal possible. Worth a try. Not to expensive. Good luck!