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  1. 3rd October 2021, 03:15 PM #1
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    Oztent tent flys not waterproof?

    Hi all,

    Just bought an oztent 420 cruiser tent and it states you need to "condition" the tent to ensure its water proof. So I did. I figured it might leak a little but the fly let a lot of water in. The instructions state you need to repeat the process until it doesn't leak but this seems excessive.

    Anyone else had any experience with these tents?
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    Why does it seem excessive?

    You can apply sealer to the seams if you wish.
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    I had this experience with a new camper trailer top a few years back; I was appalled by how much water it let in when I hosed it down as instructed to condition the new canvas. Sure enough, when we next got it wet, it kept the rain out. So panic not.
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    We always wet anew tent or swag and then rub the seams with soapOztent tent flys not waterproof?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Why does it seem excessive?

    You can apply sealer to the seams if you wish.
    The two tents and the awning I've had previously never let in this much water!

    This is a lightweight "canvas" rather than whatever they use for the dome tents - I didn't think it was actually Canvas but maybe it is!

    My plan is oztents sealer if there are any continual leaks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gav 110 View Post
    We always wet anew tent or swag and then rub the seams with soapOztent tent flys not waterproof?

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    How long does the soap last?

    It has tape behind the seams. The tape doesn't seem permanent (bits have peeled off already) but not sure if that is meant to adhere more once wet?
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    Soap is only there to help the water penetrate and make the material swell to fill the holes made by the needle

    You don’t need much soap, just a quick wipe with the dry bar
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    it’s an Oztrail polyester tent Not an Oztent canvas tent
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tankmat View Post
    it’s an Oztrail polyester tent Not an Oztent canvas tent
    I thought it was but I didn't think polyester tents needed to be"conditioned"?

    You can probably tell i don't know much about tent materials Oztent tent flys not waterproof?
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    Well, I've wet it down 3 times now and it still leaks everywhere. Through the material, through the seams both tent and fly.

    Not very happy Oztent tent flys not waterproof?
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