Tent seam leaking

Katdaddy

Katdaddy

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Hey folks I need a little assistance here. I have a Eureka Sunrise 8 tent for when me and the wife go camping. Last trip we had a pretty good rain and I had leaks everywhere. I thought I had sealed the seams when I bought the tent, but maybe not. Anyway when we got home I bought a bottle of the Coleman seam sealer and went to work. We took a little weekend trip last week and had a good shower one morning. Most of my sealing did OK, except in the bottom corners. I had a leak in every one. A little puddle of water just sitting there taunting me!!!!! So, any suggestions as to what else I might try? Is there another brand of seam sealer that might perform better?
 
I had the same problem with a tent once after seam sealing it. I just bought some clear nylon repair tape and taped the corner seams over and never had another leak.
 
AZWaterRat said:
I had the same problem with a tent once after seam sealing it. I just bought some clear nylon repair tape and taped the corner seams over and never had another leak.
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I was just looking at some of that tape in the Campmor catalog and thinking that very thing!!
 
There is a big problem with seam sealer not adhering properly even when applied as a liquid. BEFORE you put it on, completely flush the seam area with alcohol or lighter fluid. I like to use lighter fluid and put the sealer on just before it's completely dry. I prefer the thicker stuff that comes in tubes, pressing it into the seam's stitches with my finger. The damp lighter fluid allows the sealer to seep into the tiniest holes.

Stitchawl
 
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