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Topic: New tent waterproofing?

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peppered

09/5/2011 at 6:27pm
Location: Lincolnshire
Outfit: Vango Maritsa 500 2011

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Hi all - our new Vango Marista 500 has appeared today and we've just pitched in the back garden. 10 mins later, the heavens opened and we had a stonking great hail shower, thunder, lightning and then a good solid 5minute downpour!! Typical - now it'll have to stay up until tomorrow to dry.....

Which prompts the question - is it waterproofing a brand-new tent or should we wait until the season's done and dusted? It's stayed bone dry inside but am wondering if the seams in particular would benefit?

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arsenaldes

09/5/2011 at 7:02pm
Location: Aston Clinton
Outfit: Kampa Holkham + Outwell Yukon River*

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Hi
You dont need to do any waterproofing or seam sealing on this tent as the polyester flysheet has a waterproof layer on the inside and the seams are sealed with tape. If it does leak within a year send it back

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peppered

09/5/2011 at 7:04pm
Location: Lincolnshire
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Spot on - thanks muchly!

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