Author Topic: How do you season a camper if you have no room? (Read 6771 times)

lilstookie · « **on:** October 19, 2011, 01:18:45 PM »

Hi all

We're picking up our new CT on Saturday and are pretty sure we won't have room to set it up at home to season it. What is the best way to season it? Are we best to just wait until it rains when we're out in it, should we try a caravan park or is there another solution?

*Sorry if there are threads on this....I tried a search with no luck*

Mace · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2011, 01:23:15 PM »

I had to set ours up sideways on the nature strip for the weekend. We live in a quiet street.

WilSurf · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2011, 01:33:47 PM »

Can't you ask a friend with a lawn to set up there?

Manjimike · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2011, 01:54:07 PM »

Go camping in the rain?

Pete_R · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2011, 02:46:15 PM »

We had the same issue. Just waited until it rained on our 2nd outing with it

Beachman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2011, 02:49:58 PM »

I just parked mine on the road outside my house and let it open up onto my driveway. Then kept hosing it down all morning, then let it dry in the afternoon.

Seeing I have a zip in the floor I also hosed some areas inside (not around the bed of course) to speed up the process.

But I was told by the manufacturer when I picked ours up that hosing down at home does help, but camping in heavy rain with the canvas staying wet all night is the most effective way to season it.

graham · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2011, 02:56:45 PM »

G,day matey, do not know where you hail from, but you are more than welcome to throw it up in the backyard,hell i will even throw in the water cheers Graham

gibbo301 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2011, 05:14:41 PM »

Quote from: graham on October 19, 2011, 02:56:45 PM

G,day matey, do not know where you hail from, but you are more than welcome to throw it up in the backyard,hell i will even throw in the water cheers Graham

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Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2011, 05:32:35 PM »

Immediately plan to go camping in the northern region of Queensland. Unseasonally early Spring rain see's them getting some flooding at the moment in some areas. Apparently the tourists are complaining ... obviously don't have canvas to season.

Kit_e

Lowndsey · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2011, 05:38:40 PM »

Take my missus camping with you. Guaranteed to rain........

On a more serious note...Have you thought of what you are going to do if you go camping and are forced to pack up in the rain and come home with a wet camper?

lilstookie · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2011, 06:16:55 PM »

Quote from: Lowndsey on October 19, 2011, 05:38:40 PM

Take my missus camping with you. Guaranteed to rain........

On a more serious note...Have you thought of what you are going to do if you go camping and are forced to pack up in the rain and come home with a wet camper?

It is a good point, and I guess taking it to a park to let it dry out would be our only option.
I don't think the space in your garden should deter you from having one, doesn't stop soccer mums driving landcruisers in the city.
?
Guess we ain't finished camping till the sun comes out, that's ok with me.

Sorry I won't be at work tomorrow my CT isnt dry.
Wonder if they have heard that excuse yet.

Lowndsey · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2011, 06:20:27 PM »

Quote from: lilstookie on October 19, 2011, 06:16:55 PM

Sorry I won't be at work tomorrow my CT isnt dry.

That's a damn good idea. I might have too look to sell the house and buy a small unit I reckon

heath74 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2011, 06:32:53 PM »

I have only just got room, the awning must be off, and all cars out on the road. So it is a real pain to set up. Plus I worry about bogans at night vandalising or stealing or something.

I have mostly been seasoning while camping, and only have very little leaking around a couple of seams, I dare say you'll similar, since we are talking abut the same tent! A bit of a rub with a wax stick seems to be working.

I am thinking of a big silver tarp and some poles, so that I can set this up 'over' the tent while away. But this might be overkill. But of a pain while away, but perhaps better than drying out a wet tent at home.

medion · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:08:56 PM »

I am sure some nice MYSWAG member would be happy to help you.

If you are in the Blue Mountains in NSW let me know. Happy for you to set it up in the yard and hose it down.

Dion

dooguss · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2011, 08:06:41 PM »

If your on the norht side of bris i got plenty of front yard you can set up in.

Stozz · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2011, 08:36:19 PM »

What about the local school? I am sure if you asked the Principal nicely they would let you use their oval (and maybe their hose) on a weekend?? Just a thought.

lilstookie · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:08:37 PM »

Thanks everyone. We are in warragul Vic so rain may not be a problem.
We will see how we go getting it into back garden

Cheers

Bird · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:11:23 PM »

Quote from: Stozz

What about the local school?

most schools around here anyway wont allow kids to play on ovals on weekends anymore, unless its arranged sport (cricket, footy etc) due to terrification(word of the day being sued... dont like your chances of drivin on there.

Stozz · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2011, 11:08:28 PM »

Quote from: Lost on October 19, 2011, 09:11:23 PM

most schools around here anyway wont allow kids to play on ovals on weekends anymore, unless its arranged sport (cricket, footy etc) due to terrification(word of the day being sued... dont like your chances of drivin on there.

So sad isn't it? I am glad our community and local school arent like that (yet)..

Matto · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2011, 01:56:24 PM »

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on October 19, 2011, 05:32:35 PM

Immediately plan to go camping in the northern region of Queensland. Unseasonally early Spring rain see's them getting some flooding at the moment in some areas. Apparently the tourists are complaining ... obviously don't have canvas to season.

+1.

It's rather damp here atm. Both my dogs have been well "seasoned" over the past 3 days.

Photo below was taken around this time yesterday, out the front of work.

Thanks!
Matto

(who has nothing of value to add)

lilstookie · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2011, 06:52:52 PM »

Impressive puddles

we were living in cairns for 12 months last year and must have brought the drought with us. Bugger all rain (comparatively

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OzJeeper · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:13:49 PM »

Mate, gimme a PM as we are 5 mins away from you and have lots of space to set it up for a while. Secure spot and no probs about time frame.

cheers

lilstookie · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2011, 08:33:51 AM »

Thanks mate, we got it setup in drive way yesterday and left it out in rain last night.
The canvas is thick and is well sealed. After the rain last night and no leaks I'm sure we are now ready to go.
Couldn't get the full awning up but that will give us something to figure out when we go out for the first time

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Author Topic: How do you season a camper if you have no room? (Read 6771 times)

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