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Topic: Waterproofing old Outwell Montana 6

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jambango

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Hi everyone I have an old Outwell Montana 6 (2006 model I think) it was bought second hand a couple of years ago and I have no idea if it's been waterproofed or if they even need waterproofing. It's a big old unit so im guessing it will be quite expensive to do. Is fabsil the best thing to use or is their an easier way to do it?
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SGThomas

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Point 1 ....do not waterproof. Put up the tent and soak with water. Check for leaks and let dry
The fibres, if originally dry, will need to swell with the moisture.

Point 2 If, and only if, there is general leaking after this, go for the waterproofing. But you will probably have to repeat doing so annually

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test the tent first to see if waterproofing is necessary.

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Outwell own nylon fabric i take it? This fabric is treated differenty to canvas.

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Hi and thanks for all the replies. Unfortunately when I rolled the tent out to put it up it had mould on the side entrance. Not entirely sure why as it was home dry when I out it away. On the plus side I get to buy a new tent... Swings and roundabouts and all that jazz!

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