tipi seam sealing question

[M1KL83]

Contacted kifaru, with the silicone they sent me the two tubes of silicone sealant I think it's gearaid, no need to thin it out. I just stretched the seams tight popped the tube and ran the tube down the seam and then followed up with my finger to work it in, still not easy to make it perfect but it worked well.

I've also recently posted this up for sale on hear. I bought it with the intent of using it for my dog and myself with winter camping and not having to worry about nail punctures in the floor. Unfortunately it's not going to meet our needs, shame as it's an amazing tipi/tent. I bought this for snowshoe hiking and car camping in the fall and winter months here in Canada, not to use for hunting I prefer to go with a smaller setup (bivy, tarp).

Steve

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Good to know thank you! I must have been looking at your posting last night actually. I attempted to message you but I dont have that privilege as of yet. Been a member since June but I haven't contributed enough as I understand it.
I'm in Ontario and my work has been looking for a similar set up to your WTS. With these contributions I should get DM privilege tomorrow and will likely reach.
Many thanks Merry Christmas

 

[aaen]

Sounds good, let me know. I've had a few inquiries, mostly wanting to break it all up and sell it in pieces. I'd prefer to sell it as a whole.

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[M1KL83]

Sounds good, let me know. I've had a few inquiries, mostly wanting to break it all up and sell it in pieces. I'd prefer to sell it as a whole.

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No doubt. What are you asking in CAD and I'll message our executive director.

 

[USMC2602]

I've thought this through and here's one way: Lay the tipi fabric flat on any surface with one of the long seams up. Weight and stretch both ends of the seam to get it pulled tight. Apply the seam sealer and let it dry. Speaking from experience the brush method (using thinned silicone) dries very fast on a warm day. You can seal several seams in a day with great control, just letting each application dry before moving the fabric to the next seam...stretch...apply...repeat. This won't be as fast as doing the whole tipi at one time. It will be a lot physically easier and probably get a better end result. If you do go with the inside-out pitch to do the sealing, get it done on a nice cool day. If you wait until late May or June you'll lose 8 pounds of sweat in there and they'll pull you out by your heels. Also do keep in mind it's harder to apply the sealant when the fabric is sloping away from you (moving down), when looking upward and with sweat running in your eyes. No kidding.

I have a new 8 man I need to seam seal. Living in the KC area, can’t really count on getting a couple days in a row when I’m not at work without rain or some moisture and above freezing until late Spring. Since I’ll be stir crazy anyway with plenty of time over this Winter, is this a crazy idea? In my unfinished basement, using bungees, weights, etc., pull the seams tight a few at a time, seal those and let dry, and repeat?

 

[aaen]

Make sure you stretch it tight. Not ripping material.tight but you need to stretch the seam. Then use the end of the tube as the applicator. A lil goes a long way no followed this up with my finger to smooth it out and make sure it was in the seam good. Zero leaks on my wet excursions with it in the PNW over the Xmas time frame.
The only issue doing this is the seams sometimes role as you are putting on the sealant. To tight and the fabric will bunch up and create a valley with fabric folds, to loose and it wobbles around as.your applying. Ya gotta find the goldilocks tension that stretches the seam sufficiently.


I used my TRX suspension trainer and a door frame and 80lb dumb bell (not rounded) to tie it off to worked great did two seams a night. Dog hated me though for the lack of room in the place as the tent was stretched out.

Also tested the seams in a sink/tub before going out. Just folded the fabric created a valley in the seam and poured water in and let it sit for 10-15mins and shifted along the seam to find any leaks. Probably overkill though on that. But everything was sealed up, no leaks, that part took awhile though to do as I had a small.sink.to.work.with, and didn't think of the tub until after I was almost done.
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