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hi i have had my trailer tent for two years now and think i should re-do the water proofing does anyone know where i can get it done or where i could buy it to do myself ? (had it two years but still new to it all  .)

thanks tim. 

you can get it proofed by a company, but i'd do it myself.
if you are to do it then "fabsil" is the recommended, but get the brush on variety.

how old is your tt?

the tt is 3 yrs old now ....weve been camping about 9 times over the two years weve had it with no leaks .....

when we bought it we were advised to reproof it every couple of years just to keep it like new so just thought i should look after it.

Quote: Originally posted by rollends on 05/4/2006

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hi i have had my trailer tent for two years now and think i should re-do the water proofing does anyone know where i can get it done or where i could buy it to do myself ? (had it two years but still new to it all  .)

thanks tim. 

HI................. use Fabsil, and buy a 1½- 2litres flower mist sprayer,when you spray next to windows ,,,,hold a piece of cardboard to protect windows from the Fabsil. Let dry completly before closing.

henning .................

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cheers ,,,,does the fabsil gold make any difference or is the ordinary fabsil just as good?

thanks

Quote: Originally posted by rollends on 05/4/2006

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the tt is 3 yrs old now ....weve been camping about 9 times over the two years weve had it with no leaks .....

when we bought it we were advised to reproof it every couple of years just to keep it like new so just thought i should look after it.

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have to say that every 2 years is a bit excessive. out frame tent is 6 years old and we just proofed that. it's had about 100 nights, but we had to wash it with a soft brush hence the need for proofing.

Quote: Originally posted by easycamp on 06/4/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by rollends on 05/4/2006

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the tt is 3 yrs old now ....weve been camping about 9 times over the two years weve had it with no leaks .....

when we bought it we were advised to reproof it every couple of years just to keep it like new so just thought i should look after it.

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have to say that every 2 years is a bit excessive. out frame tent is 6 years old and we just proofed that. it's had about 100 nights, but we had to wash it with a soft brush hence the need for proofing.

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If it isn't leaking I wouldn't bother.  My TT is 4 years old and I've had no problems, although it has only been used 5 times and 4 of those were in France.

What I have done is bring a tin of spray to fix the leaking area if it did happen, but it never did.

All in the past now probably as I am awaiting delivery of my new motorhome.