Alex Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 My I-tent is now 12 years old, and while the ToddTex body is holding up fine and still is waterproof, the coated nylon bottom is a seive. So bad that with just an hour or two of rain the floor becomes completely soaked. How to make this thing waterproof once again? Is there a way to get "re-coat" the nylon, or get BD to put in a new floor? Any ideas? Quote
Dru Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 Buy a new tent, cheapskate. Your product's "lifetime" has ended. It's over 100 years old in "tent years" Quote
Alex Posted June 13, 2005 Author Posted June 13, 2005 Bullshit. Since becoming a homeowner several years ago, I came to the realization that major appliances like refrigerators and washers and dryers are much cheaper than buying Gore-Tex jackets and tents. So I'd rather do the "cheap" option when possible and save all that money from guidebook sales for the real important stuff. Any other ideas? Quote
selkirk Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 My I-tent is now 12 years old, and while the ToddTex body is holding up fine and still is waterproof, the coated nylon bottom is a seive. So bad that with just an hour or two of rain the floor becomes completely soaked. How to make this thing waterproof once again? Is there a way to get "re-coat" the nylon, or get BD to put in a new floor? Any ideas? Might try this stuff. Poly. Coat. Or talk to the people at Seattle Fabrics on Aurora Quote
Dru Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 Bullshit. Since becoming a homeowner several years ago, I came to the realization that major appliances like refrigerators and washers and dryers are much cheaper than buying Gore-Tex jackets and tents. So I'd rather do the "cheap" option when possible and save all that money from guidebook sales for the real important stuff. Any other ideas? sell your home and spend the equity on new tents Quote
dbb Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 ... just an hour or two of rain the floor ... Well first off, I'd stop pitching it upside down... Then probably the lightest thing to do is spray the crap out of the bottom w/ DWR or scotchguard and patch any holes with seam grip. Quote
Toast Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 I don't remember the name of the thinner, but you can thin out SeamGrip(poly urethane) and paint it on real thin. I doubt it'd add more than a few ounces after it dried. Email McNet and see what they recommend. Quote
Stephen_Ramsey Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 Alex, Have you tried emailing BD customer support, to see what they suggest? Quote
cj001f Posted June 13, 2005 Posted June 13, 2005 I came to the realization that major appliances like refrigerators and washers and dryers are much cheaper than buying Gore-Tex jackets and tents Heretic! Burn Him! Burrrrnn Him! Quote
tyree Posted June 14, 2005 Posted June 14, 2005 the guys are super cool at BD cust service. the zipper on my awhanee blew out and instead of fixing it they replaced the tent w/ a brand new one! i support a company that will stand behind thier product, how in the hell are you supposed to get any climbing done if your too buzy working to pay for gear! Quote
Alex Posted June 14, 2005 Author Posted June 14, 2005 Hi Alex, Thanks for writing. You can try and recoat the floor with a product called McNett Tent Sure. This may work depending on how shot the floor is. The other option is to get a replacement tent floor from our authorized repair center at Rainy Pass (www.rainypass.com). This would be pricy, but they do a good job. Quote
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