Southern Cross tents
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2003 at 21:10
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Mick
I bought a SC centre pole some years ago. I followed the instructions and watered it diligently. Next heavy rain it leaked. Took it back. They were "amazed" and puzzled and couldn't tell me why it leaked. They had it for a couple of weeks and next heavy rain I was in, it leaked again. They assured me this was unheard of so I sealed it myself and now it doesn't leak. Apart from the leaks I liked the tent. Mate bought one a while ago after looking at
mine and I assured him that although
mine leaked it had never happened before and I must have been unlucky.
He put it up, watered it and then a downpour and ........ it leaked!!! Boy oh boy my mate and I must be the two unluckiest blokes around. I'll show him how to seal it properly .... but should we have to do this. Shouldn't a tent that costs around $800 be ready to use in all weathers?
Any other folks have this "amazing" thing happen to them?
Reply By: Member - Jack - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 06:25
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 06:25
I bought a Tanami Tourere (as a factory second) ... a terrific, airy, roomy tent.
They said it was *not* guaranteed waterproof, but provided a stick of wax and instructions to wet it down.
Did that, waxing the seams, and soaking it and letting it dry ... and it still leaks. It is only a minor leak ... but tracing where it is coming from is proving to be difficult.
This is not a drama as I bought it with that understanding, but am prepared to put in the work to completely seal it, but am unsure on how to do that.
Any suggestions?
JackNo trees were harmed in the making or sending of this message.
However a great number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
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Follow Up By: Bazza - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 09:41
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 09:41
G'day Jack,
A few years ago my old Cub Campertrailer developed a leak which was very difficult to locate, and may have been coming from a number of locations. I finally got the dirts with it leaking and spoke with a friend of
mine who worked for 3M products at that time. He got hold of a few large pressure cans of Scotchguard which I used on the canvas, paying particular attention to the stitched seams. I worked perfectly ... never leaked again. Not sure if this is the recommended procedure, but it worked for me.
Regards,
Bazza.
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Reply By: flappan - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 10:09
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 10:09
Haaahhhaahahhahahhhaahahhaahhaaaaaa
Oh man thats a goodie . . .
Oh yeah . . . I'm not laughing at you . . . I'm with you.
I know how it feels.
I have just bought a brand new $7000 campertrailer . . . . that leaks.
Admitidly thats MY fault. I was SO keen to use it . . . never got around to "conditioning" the Canvas . . . HOW bad could it be . . . . . ummmm . . . very.
Wife has threatened Divorce, because EVERYTHING got wet. Absolutely NO more camping . . . and wants to sell the trailer . . .
Moral is . . . make sure you condition the Canvas . . .
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Follow Up By: Member - Des Lexik(SA) - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 15:18
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 15:18
G'day Flappan, Tough timers ahead eh.
Are you really going to keep the trailer and get divorced.
Tough choice. At least the camper shouldn't give you much more grief.
LOLne cede malis
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Follow Up By: flappan - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 15:56
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2003 at 15:56
Nah . . . its not a tough choice . . .
The wife has to go ; D
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