New Oztent, need sealing?

Submitted: Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 19:47
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G'day all
I've just buoght a new Oztent and I was wondering if it needs to be hosed down before use.
There's nothing anywhere suggesting I need to do this, but last tent I bought(cheapie) told me to do so.
It's made of 65% polyester 35% cotton if this info is relevant.
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Reply By: howie - Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 19:55

Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 19:55
the word is that 'all' tents should be erected and given a good few soakings before use.
stitching will expand/stretch/seal or something like that.
also, you look like a professional the first time you put it up with people watching.
i must admit though, i did enjoy watching a family putting up a new/borrowed
tent over xmas. hours of laughs
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Follow Up By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 20:11

Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 20:11
I know what your saying,I have put this one up at home to NOT look like a goose,The last one was like putting up the Taj Mahal and took 40 mins,This one's brilliant! !
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Reply By: Member - Jack - Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 20:30

Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 20:30
I have had two Oztents and loved them, and I have always given them a bit of a soaking before using them for the first time, more out of habit I think. It can't do any harm if you can give it a wet down, but I think you will find they are a pretty waterproof unit. My two have been through almost everything and we've never had a drop of water inside.

The extra "zip ons" make them a very versatile unit in my opinion. Enjoy yours.

Jack
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Follow Up By: Member - Shane D (QLD) - Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 20:49

Thursday, Jan 18, 2007 at 20:49
Thanks Jack
I got the sides, worried about how much money i'd spent(angry wife),test run on the w/end,already been told to get all ad on's!

Shane
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