Hi thanks for that advice the couple bfore us did not re proof it but dont think they had it long so who knows just worried if I dont re proof it it might leak as we have not seen how it copes in the rain do you think I should proof it or leave it have you re proofed yours what year is yours thankyou
you are in a catch 22 situation i would not reproof until i had found out if it leaks as once you start you have to keep it up as the stuff you use takes away the canvases natural ability to repel water. Conway are good canvases and it can last years and years before it needs waterproofing have you room to put it up and see what happens we do seem to be having a lot of rain lately you could try it out in i wouldnt leave it till you go away though it could be miserable in a leaking tent
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Quote: Originally posted by Antq2008 on 04/9/2008
Thanks for that info should have loads a room as we have not got an awning to store also how are these units in the wind do i need to consider buying a awning tie down kit
do i need to consider buying a awning tie down kit think your unit should be alright but i'd get one and use it (if windy)just to be on the safe side,there cheap enough anyway.I have found that the weather seems to be getting worse at peak time of the yr (well the last 2 yrs anyway) so i hoping for a couple of trips well before summer next year lol....
The manual for my challenger recommends that if the unit has been in storage or has not seen any rain for a while you could set up and spray with the garden hose and then see if it is waterproof. No doubt you would empty the thing as much as possible. And then allow to dry! which at the moment seems to be difficult. The manufacturers expect some leakage in new units the first rain it gets and then should be alright. My unit is not quite as old as yours but the chap I bought it from told me not to waterproof until it leaked.
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Topic: bedding storage on conway challenger
