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We have just bought our first folding camper (trigano Randger 415) second hand, and have found 2 tiny holes (slightly larger than pin prick) in the main roof section, and also a couple of pin prick sized holes near the stitching along the edge above the bed near the frame. Is it best to patch both of these with canvas, or do you think the holes near the stitching will be OK if we re-waterproof? When patching, is possible to hand sew the tarpaulin or does it need to be machine sewed?

Tony

Quote: Originally posted by tony.woods on 02/5/2007

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We have just bought our first folding camper (trigano Randger 415) second hand, and have found 2 tiny holes (slightly larger than pin prick) in the main roof section, and also a couple of pin prick sized holes near the stitching along the edge above the bed near the frame. Is it best to patch both of these with canvas, or do you think the holes near the stitching will be OK if we re-waterproof? When patching, is possible to hand sew the tarpaulin or does it need to be machine sewed?

HI.......... I think or hope for you that you at any camping store ,dealer,etc. can be able to buy some repair parts, there are some that is supposed to be ironed on to the broken canvas, or as I have done when repairing my combi camper ,using contact glue.

henning,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

Tony

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I used to  use an ancient  canvas  tent  and  pin  holes didnt sem  to cause any probs  as long as  the canvas is well proofed  ,I  used to use  mesowax  proofer  .  

Ahhh  the smell of canvas  tents   ,, its  proper camping that is !

Quote: Originally posted by guy-rope on 03/5/2007

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I used to use an ancient canvas tent and pin holes didnt sem to cause any probs as long as the canvas is well proofed ,I used to use mesowax proofer .   

Ahhh the smell of canvas tents   ,, its proper camping that is !

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That's a relief. I just assumed that if you could see daylight through the canvas then it would probably leak. I'll investin some water proofer

Tony