Used Starcraft tent material question
I'm purchasing a 2007 Starcraft tent trailer for my kids to use. Is it necessary to treat the tent material from time to time to be sure it remains water resistant? And if so, what is the best way...
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While mine was not leaking, the woven portion of my tenting (Sunbrella fabric) was not really repelling water that well.
According to the instruction manual, my manufacturer suggested using 303 High Tech Fabric Guard to restore water repellency. It worked wonderfully and I have since used it on other fabrics I needed to make water repellent. Water just balls up and rolls off of it. It is far superior to silicone sprays and similar products, does not need to be reapplied throughout the season and does not attract dirt like silicone. However, it is rather expensive.
That being said, what is your tenting material made out of? Is it a woven fabric or is it vinyl? If vinyl, then you might want to use a protectant for it, like 303 Aerospace Protectant and others. If it is woven, then the High Tech Fabric Guard is safe for all materials and works better than anything I've tried before.
According to the instruction manual, my manufacturer suggested using 303 High Tech Fabric Guard to restore water repellency. It worked wonderfully and I have since used it on other fabrics I needed to make water repellent. Water just balls up and rolls off of it. It is far superior to silicone sprays and similar products, does not need to be reapplied throughout the season and does not attract dirt like silicone. However, it is rather expensive.
That being said, what is your tenting material made out of? Is it a woven fabric or is it vinyl? If vinyl, then you might want to use a protectant for it, like 303 Aerospace Protectant and others. If it is woven, then the High Tech Fabric Guard is safe for all materials and works better than anything I've tried before.
