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Subject Topic: Aspen 700 Rewaterproof my tent
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08/7/2007 at 2:32am
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Hi all,

I have just managed to pick up a secon hand Vango aspen 700. I am looking to Rewaterproof it befor i use it,

Does any one have any idea on how I should go about this?

Do I have to remove the old waterproof by washing the fly sheet?

I have bought some paint on stuff but do I paint it all over or just the seams?

Does anyone know if you can get Replacement porch groundsheet for this modle?

Im a bit new to all this and the kids cant w8 to use it!!!!!
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Tina


08/7/2007 at 3:25am
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Hi, Hunter.

As I have posted in another thread, you cannot re-waterproof a Vango Aspen.

Synthetic tents, such as the Aspen, are waterproofed by means of a coating (usually polyurethane or PU) being bonded to the inside of the flysheet during manufacture. Eventually, this coating will deteriorate. You can help with water run-off by applying Fabsil (or something similar) to the outside of the fly, but I'm afraid once the PU (or other) coating is goosed, then the tent is goosed.

Having said that, most synthetic tents that are only a few years old should retain their waterproofing until they are at least five years old. The seams might leak a little but you can always apply seam sealant.

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