Repair of small holes in PVC tent floor

Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 at 20:20

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Member - Leanne W (NSW)

Our blackwolf turbo 300 tent has a couple of small holes in the floor (PVC). What is the best way to repair it?

Reply By: MickMew - Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 at 20:44

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 at 20:44

Buy some TearAid from a Kitesurfing shop or from EBay

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=Tear+aid&_sacat=0&_from=R40

It is strong, tough and flexible enough to put on the down side of the floor. Then go and buy a 3x6 shade cloth from a camping shop. We place one under our turbo tent and the excess provides a floor under the annexe section. It prevents contact with small stones and nuts that cause the small holes.

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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 at 21:32

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 at 21:32

PVC is easily glued with MEK based glue. Plumbers PVC pipe glue.
Be sure to prepare it well with the solvent cleaner first.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

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Reply By: graham B9 - Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 at 22:02

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 at 22:02

bcf are now stocking a PVC awning repair tape. Just get a roll of this and cut a piece for the size.

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Reply By: andoland - Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 10:38

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 10:38

Leanne,

I have had the same problem with my turbo tent. I went to an uphoslterer and got a small offcut of silver coloured pvc, I've then cut 10 cent sized pieces from this as required and used contact cement to glue them on.

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