Alex Posted June 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Any other ideas? sell more guide books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted June 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thanks, that might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbb Posted June 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted June 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Ramsey Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Alex, Have you tried emailing BD customer support, to see what they suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted June 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyree Posted June 14, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Just return it to REI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 14, 2005 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyg Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Just return it to REI. There ya go. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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