protecting canvas from rain

[cityhomestead]

Hi - I just bought a used Jayco Quest 8 pop up trailer to live in while my house is being remediated/repaired from mold and water damage. My main concern at present is how to protect the canvas from rain, and I'm wondering how others do that? I've never had a camp trailer, so am starting from the beginning. This was a more affordable option for me than a trailer without canvas. Thank you for any ideas you have to offer.

[wags999]

You can waterproof the canvas with several products available most everywhere.. They are designed expressly for this purpose. WalMart in camping area will have it.

[cityhomestead]

Thank you for your response. Is this something you have tried yourself?

[Jagiven]

What year PU? The newer PUs, have a vinyl coated canvas, that are water proof.

In general nothing is required.

[cityhomestead]

Thanks for responding. It is year 2008. I saw a video of one for sale that had mold growing on the inside of the canvas (last thing I need now).

[wags999]

Yes I have treated tents, pop up and canopy's with the water proofing spray. Works well. Kiwi Camp Dry Heavy Duty.

[shadester]

We had a 2000 Coleman. The roof material was some type of coated material. The sides were regular canvas. We sprayed the sides with waterproofing spray we purchased at Walmart in sporting goods. I remember the can had a international orange cap on it. We couldn't believe that camper, in the pouring rain we had no leaking issues with it. The main thing to remember is make sure its totally dried before closing it up.

[cityhomestead]

Thank you all for your help. I'll try the waterproofing spray recommended.

(I also put the wrong year for the trailer - it is 1998.)

[DocBrown]

The mold issues occur when the trailer is folded down while the canvas is still wet. So long as you make sure it's thoroughly dried out before closing it up you have little to worry about. Water proofing spray will make the canvas water resistant and prevent leaks, but it will not prevent the canvas from getting wet.

[hbravo]

Sorry to read about your house. Pay attention to hitting the seams with the waterproof spray. They are known to be a source of seeping.

After it is all dry I'd suggest you spray the canvas with a hose so you don't have any surprises later on.

Do a search on Popup Gizmos. They are covers for the popout beds. They will not help with waterproofing but they do help with keeping the camper cool and or warm. Depending on your timeframe and weather, they may be totally unnecessary but since you are new I thought I'd mention them.

Good luck with your reno.

[DebKen]

Make sure you “vent” the tent ends by unzipping them a little overnight. Condensation is annoying!