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[drp4181]

Hello we are Dan and Jenn from Ontario we just purchased a 98 eagle 12 from a dealer close to here we have not had a tent trailer before but this is in great shape and perfect for or intended use .we sold a 35 foot travel trailer that was permanently on a lot so we could move around .i have one question to start as I am sure there will be more!!! Would it be wise to have the seams restiched as the trailer is 13 years old although it is in good shape . thankyou in advance for any help you can offer Dan

 

[Terry-JAY]

Hey Dan and Jenn! Glad you found us - welcome to the forum. Can't really answer on the seams, although if they are in good shape and not leaking would there be any benefit to doing it?

 

[Wiscampsin]

Welcome to the forum Dan & Jenn. Do the seams leak? I'm from the 'if it's not broken don't fix it' camp but you might want to reseal them with a seam sealer.
Link: http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/campers-world/seam-sealer-3/lmt117565
I'm sure you could find a similar product at a local dealer that sells pups.

 

[Crabman]

Welcome Dan and Jenn!

 

[maromeo-JAY]

Welcome Dan and Jenn. I wouldn't do anything to the seams unless you have issues with them. If it comes time to replace a good source for canvas is www.bearcreekcanvas.com

We owned a PUP for 9 yrs before trading it in last November for our Jayco. Enjoy the new toy.

Mary Anne

 

[McMonk]

agree with everyone - welcome to the forum and unless the seams are splitting, leave 'em alone. On our old pup, once it hit 15 years old I found I needed to waterproof the canvas, especially around all the patches I'd put on it! The canvas was weak & clearly nearing the end of it's life, but so long as I (and the kids) were careful, we made it last. Sold it before the canvas rotted out completely to a fellow from Winchester (Ottawa)...

 

[drp4181]

Thanks everyone we are glad we found you too we look forward too many years in our trailer Take Care dan