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Hi everyone,

 We are going away in a couple of weeks and are starting to panic about the weather and if the tent will stand up to the rain. We have been so lucky in the past and only really had light showers while we have been away!!

  I thought as a precaution I may waterproof the seams, but I haven't done this before so need a bit of advice please.

 I have heard Fabsil is good. Is the aerosol version ok for tent use?

Is it as easy as just spraying it on?

How long does it take to dry?

Advice from more experienced campers would be much appreciated

Thanks

KAS

Val,

Is this not neccessary if the seams are taped on a nylon tent, or can you still do this for extra peace of mind.

Dave

Usually just around the hanging tabs where they are sewn through the seams, also any door ties etc that have been sewn through, same problem on my tent, fabric is fine with no water ingress, but where the inner tent if fastened to the outer tent, the hanging tabs, it comes through at these points.

Maybe a weakness on flysheet first tents? Everyone I have seen has had these hanging tabs for the inner tent, and they seem to be the weak point. I know there are advantages and disadvantages with inner first or flysheet first erecting, but at least an inner-first erecting tent won`t have anything sewn through the flysheet seams.

Quote: Originally posted by Club Joker on 01/6/2007

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 but at least an inner-first erecting tent won`t have anything sewn through the flysheet seams.

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but from what i have seen on here.. although you avoid saggy pod syndrome you can end up with soggy bedrooms if it is raining when you pitch

i still  my ridgipod