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nbrown1966
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Jul 07, 2020

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I was gifted a 2002 keystone camplite ultra. O was told the front leaked open or closed, so they kept a tarp over it. I resealed the roof, all seams, put on gutter spouts, and replaced all of seals. It no longer leaks when closed up. However, when open I have an issue. The rain comes down the front and off the tent, and from what I've read, is supposed to go in a channel behind the hinge, and drain out either side. When it rains a lot, the channel cannot handle so much water, so I find wet spots on the little "shelf" by the mattress. Id rather not have to tarp when camping. Id much rather come up with a way to keep the water from even collecting there on the first place. So.. ideas, suggestions?
  • nbrown1966 wrote:
    I was gifted a 2002 keystone camplite ultra. O was told the front leaked open or closed, so they kept a tarp over it. I resealed the roof, all seams, put on gutter spouts, and replaced all of seals. It no longer leaks when closed up. However, when open I have an issue. The rain comes down the front and off the tent, and from what I've read, is supposed to go in a channel behind the hinge, and drain out either side. When it rains a lot, the channel cannot handle so much water, so I find wet spots on the little "shelf" by the mattress. Id rather not have to tarp when camping. Id much rather come up with a way to keep the water from even collecting there on the first place. So.. ideas, suggestions?

    Are you sure the channel is open all the way through? Maybe try running a stiff wire through the channel and then blow it out with air.
  • Is it where the tenting meets the roof? If so you could ajust the tenting inside. Another option is pugs, pop up gizmos. They are installed like a tarp, but most leave them attached all the time. Good thing with pugs are they insulate the bunk, so you stay cooler in the sun and warmer in the cold. Check them out.
  • I never had a hybrid, but had a pop up and have no clue what you are asking about. The side beads on top of the tenting? Got a pic?