What happens when the rain blows sideways? It looks like the openings toward the bottom will take on rain
585332
The GenTent electrical skirts wrap around the adjacent sides of where your electrical outlets are. This keeps rain from entering from the sides and also keeps the skirt from blowing up in high winds!
585333
We had outside in two snowstorms (2014) and nothing happened to our generator. My husband and I are very happy with the Gen Tent.
585334
Rain from the sides will not get into the electrical panel area as long as the electrical covering skirt is properly installed. It wraps around the adjacent sides of the electrical panel, which blocks sideways rain and also keeps the flap from lifting in high winds. This is the key area to keep dry. The rest should remain open so that the generator can breath and will not overheat.
976621
no --if it rains much the bottom of the door will have water standing in it. i have had to return several because it causes the switch to not come back on.
1405688
In my area we have had a lot of rain this summer. I have not had a chance to use to yet. I was planning to use it this coming Friday, but of course it is calling for rain.
1670057
It has a rain cover that goes over the top. It isn't flat though it fits the top.
1098412
You are out in the elements. The rain cover does help but if outside long enough, it will get wet.
1077405
No, the sides are not water tight. Rain would make its was through the wicker weave.
2078666
Mine is sheltered against a wall in my garden. However, it would take a high wind to blow it over once it has a few gallons of water in it, I believe. That said, it is quite lite when empty.
429395
The downspout actually sits above the mesh screen; an open end. When it rains, the debris is stopped by the screen but the flow goes into the barrel. I was unnecessarily worried that the water would pour over the sides: it does not. I am very happy with the performance of the unit and the ease of assembly. I am handicapped and elderly and had no problem setting the whole thing up.
1343513
I have never closed mine unless to exchange umbrellas. It holds up in strong winds because of the water in the bottom.
497110
The canopy should be put up with a slight angle so water may run off. Eventually water will pass through it but at first it will pool if it doesn't have a certain slope to it.
411622
It is somewhat porous, it may block a light rain for a while, but a heavier rain with any wind will start to come through.
183664
It's probably good in a light to moderate rain but would get soaked in a heavy rain.
1189195
Hi,We've not test it out on real situations. But on the comments of other users it seems that the rain only can go trough the front door when it's windy.Kind Regards
1863508
It definitely keeps the rain out. I put a small board on it incase the wind might blow it off !
360685
yes... actually I believe two sides are - opposite of each other. I don't use this outdoors. We set it up in the house for play. You would definetly have to cover it up. I don't know how it would hold up in the rain.
1860825
Heavy rain will collect and bow the top so you'll have to be careful to knock the water off the top. A little rain will sheet off the top
497107
No. The canopy material is porous and will allow water to come through. In the rain I don't notice hardly any water coming through as the material sags some towards the middle. I was however surprised as to how gracefully the canopy handles the wind. Good Luck