How soon after a rain would I be able to close up a pop up camper, with this product, and canvas be protected from mold growth or damage?
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Always wait until the canvas is dry before closing up the camper. Unknown on mold question.
1593961
I noticed the surface absorbed the paint markers I used - so I suspect it would also absorb the rain and become quite soaked. The foam core might help it stand up to a few sprinkles - but the surface does not appear to be water proof.
220765
The floor is very durable, but I'm not exactly sure of its makeup. I do know; however, that it did not allow any leakage or moisture in during a very heavy downpour. We also have a tarp down under our tent and I pretreat with rain repellant. We had minor leakage at the nylon straps for the tent stakes. I had not treated those areas and the base of our tent was pulled very tight. I consider the leakage that we did have to be because of that tightness and the size of the leakage was less than 3 inches in diameter (really insignificant). Both spots were near the front door.
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The seam sealer is a compound that seals the sewn seam holes to water. Many tents are made of rip-stop nylon and if not sealed they will wheep water in a rain storm. So sealing all seams is important but not critical. Also use an aresol spray of water proofing on the tent when you first purchase it. Set it up in your back yard or garage and apply two coats of waterproofing. It will mean you first camping experience will be a dry one as it always rains when you least expect it. A Vermont Bear knows how to stay dry!
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I use this tent 120+ days a year to camp in south central Louisiana. You need to seam seal it and spray a water proof coating all over the tent while in the hot sun so it drys fast. Let it sit for 7 hours. then lightly spray it again and again every season. I have slept in a hell of storm in this tent after I had treated it. And no leaks! However, the condensation for your breathing will build up on the inside if you do not ventilate it by opening the back window, even on a cool nite. I also always pitch a tarp over the top using a ridge line and 2 sticks and steak off the 4 corners. This gives this little tent a second wall to block the rain, hot sun, wind and cold. If you treat this tent as I have described and always let it dry and air out when finished using it before packing it up, this tent will last for years. I have had 1 of these tents for 7 years and its still like new.! If you pack it up wet, mildew will dry rot this tent over time and make it stink and for sure smell unpleasing next time you use it.....Hope this helps, Randy
1784925
I don't think so, the fabric will still absorb some water and mold will occur if area is not properly ventilated.
439234
Your best bet would be to sweep it with a broom or hose it off. It doesn't come apart but it does unfold. It's a soft material that would dry quickly but it's not vinyl or anything "water proof".
369755
You must seal the seams. The tent instructions even recommend this. The tent fabric is treated with silicone, the seams are not. The rain comes in through the stitching on the seams. Use a silicone spray, generously over ALL seams, inside and out. I seal the seams on all of my tents every year; I own 5 tents.
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Yes, that is how I used it. I wanted to ensure our pop-up camper was free of mold, so I opened it up fully and fogged it with this product. Took a couple of days for the odor to dissipate, but it did the job.
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Yea Vlad, that happens with almost all tents that don't have a "all covering" rain fly. Something to consider, just use a regular ol' light weight tarp for situations that you might incur rain. Works perfect. I thought that adding spray on water proofing would work to resolve that issue, but has limited efficacy.
1035787
I've had no issues with mold. Out patio is uncovered and the sun is brutal. However, not even have the product for a year, most covers have rotted and split.
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Best thing would be to close the window if the weather is really bad (like horizontal rain). Normal rainfall should not hurt it (it's mounted several inches away from the screen). It believe it will take some amount of precipitation but will probably not tolerate being doused with water. Frankly, I have never had it get soaked by rain. Not sure what 'storm guard' means but i thought that it had something to do with the plastic housing that covers the fan motor.
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After a lot of research, I never expected this to be 100% rain-proof. It is a shade canopy. I bought this for it's shade and lighting. By design you have an open vent at the top of the roof. Also, the upper frame touches the seems at almost every point. I know in my tents if I have something touching the walls during a heavy rainstorm, water will eventually begin to "wick" through the fabric. I would suspect this effect works the same with this canopy. Sealing the seams should help some but probably won't prevent water dripping inside during heavy downpours.
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In must cases yes. If what you paint will be exposed to rain or other wet conditions I would suggest sealing.
2112891
I use this same item but it's under my carport. I don't think I would want to subject it to heavy rain such as we have here in south Louisiana. Fabricate some sort of rain shield.
1895221
I used this specifically for my Coleman 12' fiberglass pop-up trailer roof. I bought (2) gallons and have 1/2 of second gallon still available. I rolled it on thick and imagine another 5-6 years of use before having to reapply.
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there is a plastic like coating over the seam tape, it took a few yrs of use before i needed to seal the seam again. if you are really concerned about the water proofing, set the tent up out side and hose it down. if the fabric is not water proofed it will darken as it gets wet. at one time Coleman had it's own product line of tent care products. i've had no problem using a silicone based water repellent product- several light coats, not one heavy one.