Small Tear in Camper Trailer Roof
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 07:52
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Member - John H (SA)
Can anyone advise me what type of adhesive would be suitable to repair a small tear (50 mm long) in a Camper trailer roof.
I have the canvas to repair the tear but am wondering what would be the best adhesive to use.
Someone suggested Silicon.
Also has anyone a solution to removing ingrained red dust (courtesy Central Highway) from the canvas.
Thankyou
Reply By: DOEY- Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 08:25
Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 08:25
Hi
John
we have used "seam sealer", from
BCF etc. It comes in a small tube. Its mainly used to waterproof the stitching. Because its sets soft (like silicon) it can move and stretch with the canvas as it moves etc. We have used it on a few tears (including some hail tears) and it holds up
well. We are living in our camper at the moment as we travel and we started using seam sealer over 12months ago and the patches are still as strong as ever.
as far as red dust???? i think you may be stuck with it- but hey every tear, stain, dust patch tells a story of your adventures. lol
cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - John H (SA) - Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:08
Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:08
Hi Doey,
Thanks for taking the time to reply to my query.
The camper is, like its owners, old now but the canvas is a far superior quality than what is available now.
To say I was a trifle upset when the small rent happened would be the understatement of the year.
Thanks to your input the days seem a lot brighter now.
Cheers
John
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 08:31
Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 08:31
Did one on
mine a few years back - turned out
well - used Norton contact cement (liquid version as I recall) - a very thin layer on both the patch and the tent initially soaks in to the fabric - follow up a bit later with a very thin second coat - with the patch inside, I clamped the repair for a few days between 2 flat surfaces (plastic of some sort).
Once the red dust has been damp to any degree, it is there to stay - trying to scrub it out only damages the canvas.
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Follow Up By: Member - John H (SA) - Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:17
Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:17
Hi Darian,
Where would we be without this
Forum?
You post an enquiry and seemingly moments later someone has replied with some good advice.
Your comment re scrubbing the canvas has been forefront in mind since I considered the problem, namely, would the canvas be damaged with all that scrubbing?
Thankyou for taking the the time to reply, your comments have been most welcome.
Cheers
John
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Reply By: olcoolone - Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 09:18
Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 09:18
Go and see the guys at Halls Canvas down south and get advise off them.
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Follow Up By: Member - John H (SA) - Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:33
Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:33
Thanks for the info have taken your comments on board
Jphn
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Reply By: member - mazcan - Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 10:45
Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 10:45
hi
john h(sa)
bear glue or nortons will adhere a patch to canvas as mentioned
in regards to the red dust i have cleaned heavy red dust stain from canvas many times and despite what others are telling you on here it doesnt damage the canvas
(the only negative is you will have to reseal the canvas which is no big deal )
but replenishes it back to looking like new
to use truck wash
mix a strong batch 15 mls per ltr of water and then rub the truckwash in with a house broom leave it for 20-25 minutes then rub over with the broom a second time
then rinse off thoroughly with plenty of scheme pressure water or gentle pressure from a pressure cleaner and the broom action this is the important part of the job then make sure it is dryed thoroughly
apply the truck wash in the shade to give it a good chance of working rather than in the sun or it will dry off to quickly and wont do a proper job
to weather proof
i use a liguidsealer called shalex's sealit canvas-cote made in qld by shalex industries pty ltd in Yandina that i spay on with a spraygun or it can be applyed with a brush/roller none of my canvas has deteriated through using truckwash on it
i have been using it for over 22 years i still have a canvas 4man tent that the kids and i went up north with when they were going to primary school and they are 27 and 29yrs now and the tent is still like new \
putting tents away wet or damp is what destroys canvas
also when i bought my current camper trailer from sa 6.5 yrs ago it was covered in red dirt but its like new thanks to truckwash
a good doush of truckwash applyed in the shade will get any red dirt off vehicle chassis /4wds/caravans /annexes canvas and poly /campers /cars
also use it to wash my house windows/flyscreens etc
i have used many different brands over the years and have always been happy with the results
cheers hope this is of help to you or others
barry
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Follow Up By: Member - John H (SA) - Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:23
Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:23
Hi Mazcan,
Well what can I say?
What a comprehensive answer you have given me.
I will study your contribution thoroughly over the next few days to digest it all and then take some action.
Thanks ever so much for your input, it has been most appreciated
Cheers
John
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 12:02
Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 12:02
Hi
John,
I have a product called
Stormsure.
I purchased it some time ago from Discount Camping at Pooraka, to repair a hole I had in a previous tent. The hole was caused by an ember from a
camp fire which somehow got blown onto the tent.
This stuff will completely fill the hole (or tear) and bond with the canvas.
The result (for a hole) is a transparent but completely waterproof and sound method of repairing canvas, without the need for a patch, unless the damage is large.
I carry the tube in the camping kit, "just in case".
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 12:10
Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 12:10
Just googled the product and it can be purchased online in Australia from
C H Smith Marine or
The Tackle Shop for around $15.00.
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Follow Up By: Member - John H (SA) - Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:26
Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:26
Thanks Sandman for your comments .Seeing Pooraka is just down the road from here we will be making that trip to visit them in the next few days.
Cheers
John
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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 14:50
Saturday, Oct 08, 2011 at 14:50
There is a heap of canvas info in
archived thread that might be useful.
Cheers,
Val
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Follow Up By: Member - John H (SA) - Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:31
Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 09:31
What a brilliant submission. Trouble with been old, you don't seem to have the gray matter,
well, hair excluded, to keep up with all the goings on.
Your comment has been
well accepted
Thanks
John
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