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jchivalier

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Posted: 07/17/08 02:21pm

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my new tent has a small leak at the zipper area . anyone know how to stop it besides covering it with a tarp..thanks

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Posted: 07/17/08 03:09pm

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The better tents I owned had a rain fly built into the zipper area. You might try some wax, or some canvas sealant if it's coming through the stitches.

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Posted: 07/17/08 03:22pm

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Rub it with a candle. Seams too.

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Posted: 07/19/08 09:43am

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Is it a leak in a zipper on the tent or the rainfly? If it's the rainfly I'd return the tent. On the tent you could try a seam sealer.

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