Can anyone suggest the best spray delivery system to waterproof a camping tent? Also recommend interior or exterior or both also are 2 coats a good idea?
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I have used this product on various canvas items with good results. You can apply with a handheld spray bottle or with a garden sprayer. One coat does well. If you choose the spray bottle method on a tent you may develop a very superior handshake capability once your hand and arm muscles recover!
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I used one of those pump sprayers for my boat cover, only on the outside. One good coat was enough for the entire summer.
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Find a high quality spray bottle at HD. Spray exterior only. Let dry in sun. No need to repeat. Only areas were spray was thin. Test with shower setting on hose. Other option is paint brush.
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I used Starbright on a large canvas awning - after power washing the awning and letting it dry - application was with a Wagner Airless spray gun. One gallon treated about 200sf - I soaked the canvas - worked great!
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It is meant for the outside of the tent to help when it rains, putting it on the inside won't keep condensation from forming. If your tent has a rain fly it might not hurt to spray both side, it might make the condensation bead off faster, I'm not sure though I've never tried it...
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I treated 1/2 of my tent, on the inside seams, with Aquaseal Seam Sealer. A bit more expensive, but I've had nothing but positive experiences with it in the past as opposed to other sealants. I set the tent up, sealed 1/2 of the seams and let it dry overnight. I put it up during 3 days of rain and none of the seams leaked, the sealed or not sealed. So, I'm not planning to seal the remaining seams unless something starts leaking.I did end up adding my own fly to one of the doors, since the bottom of the doors do pool and hold water, especially if they're not set up super tight.
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This product has been highly successful since is been placed on the market. I doubt any variations if any effect the performance of the tent. If you are worried call Colman directly. Make sure you buy the rain fly cause it doesn't come with one. It's not required but if you live in Florida like me it's a must. I look at it as the tent doesn't need one, but they sell it so why not buy the added protection from the elements.
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Make sure your canopie is waterproof. Many are water resistant but they will leak if you are getting alot of rain. The best omes will say waterproof on the box, not water resistant. Even water proof canopies should be seam sealed and sprayed with water proofing spray such as Camp Dry on a yearly basis.
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I second what Chief says 100%. I put 2 coats of silicone on mine, 2 coats of seam sealer and I'm looking for a tarp. Nice tent but they didn't finish the job.
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I purchased 2 of the tents, the tents themselves are waterproof.....with the rain fly....it just means you can open the screens on top without rain getting in.....I purchased both tents and rain fly.....I have gone thru some pretty rugged camp in....and I have not had any leak issues
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We use ours outdoors when camping. This is our second season using it. We always keep it out of the rain and sun.
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I had a very similar experience with the 1st person. Dew and light rain was no problem, but heavy rain or just long periods of rain and it started to soak through the material of the tent. A simple tarp over top of the tent would work just fine.
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I used the Coleman tent sealer on this one right after I got it. The first time I pitched it was in the back yard and I sealed it then and left it up overnight to be sure the sealer dried before I packed it up. I will spray the seams with Kiwi Camp Dry once a year now. So far there has been no water in this tent. On the last camping trip we got 3 consecutive days with at least 2 hours of steady rain including some hard driving downpours and this tent did not leak a single drop on us.
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Yea Vlad, that happens with almost all tents that don't have a "all covering" rain fly. Something to consider, just use a regular ol' light weight tarp for situations that you might incur rain. Works perfect. I thought that adding spray on water proofing would work to resolve that issue, but has limited efficacy.
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I tried putting it in the tent & the zipper broke & I had to exchange the tent. The pad doesnt fit inside & doesnt seem to be designed to fit inside the tent. I read other reviews that said heavy rain will flow water down the tent & undernieth. The Pad cover seems moderetly water-resistant but to avoid getting the foam wet Im putting a rain tarp over the whole set-up when I go camping. I think the inadequate coverage of the Quick Tent`s rainfly over the cot/pad is what makes it so cheap. I dont mind since I plan on sleeping in it w/out the rainfly under a raintarp this Summer. Hope this helps
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Only tested it once in the rain and seemed to work well. I have a tent that is several years old and was leaking in spots. Nikwax seemed to stop the leaks and seal the tent. Best answer I can give at this time.
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You could always spray it down with waterproofing spray (the kind for boots/tents, etc) - this is what I do with all of my bags. Works like a charm.
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I had product stay dry under the canopy when all the walls were up. The issue is of relative humidity, if too high condensation forms inside of the canopy and drips down onto things. I covered things up when closed for the night. I haven't used it extensively though so can't say how long the waterproofing will last.
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My husband bought a sealant and sprayed the seams of the tent, rain fly, and the far sides of the tent that are exposed. He sprayed it and let the tent set in our garage about 2-3 days to make sure it was good and dry. I think he said he spent like 8 dollars on the sealant and it comes in an aersol can, much like spray paint. Hope this helps.
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Hello, Thank you for your interest. Yes the mesh screening as as shown in the pictures. Sorry we do not have anything that is waterproof and we cannot recommend a sealant. You can try 3M Scotch Guard, but we cannot claim that it will make the material waterproof. We also do not advise that you use these tents in the rain or during heavy winds - this may cause damage to the frame. These tents are not designed to be permanent structures. Thank you, Formosa Covers