Pop Up Camper Vinyl Waterproofing

Typically the center of a pop up camper is a fiberglass roof which is also permanently waterproof.

Pop up camper vinyl waterproofing.

Wash the pop up camper with a mild soap and soft brush. I spray a 20 year old tent trailer with woods silicone waterproofing. I had previously removed mold inside the trailer by clea. Do notget the fabric guard on the vinyl as it will damage it.

This is clearly marked on the bottle but we found it out the hard way. Put waterproofing paint in a bucket then start applying from the top of your tent down. Spray a small area with water and observe whether the water beads up or soaks into the material. This is not a sponsored video.

We weren t very diligent about wiping up overspray the second time we treated the canvas and it discolored our vinyl in a few spots. Rinse well and let it dry. Most pop up camper covers are made of breathable water resistant fabric which keeps the camper dry while allowing trapped moisture to escape preventing rust and corrosion. Pour waterproofing into a 1 gallon bucket.

While there is no standard rule of thumb for how often to waterproof frequent treatments are the best way to guarantee a dry camper. Vinyl sided tent campers are naturally waterproof as vinyl is a waterproof material. Most new models come with vinyl that is very much waterproof. Clean the pop up camper with a soap that is mild and a soft brush.

Good examples could be vinegar or tea tree oil. Vinyl material gives good waterproofing to the pop up camper. The pop up camper canvas in newer models is not pure canvas but its mostly combination of canvas cotton and vinyl. After this now rinse it well and let it dry completely.

Different materials on the pop up campers. You could use some home solutions to clean up the camper but after first testing if they are suitable for use. Unlike tents tent campers are raised off of the ground so there is no fear that the tent camper could take on water from the floor. Work from the top of the camper down applying an even coat of waterproofing with the paint brush.

It s a good idea to spot check the canvas s waterproofing. The top of our pop up is vinyl as are the green parts at the bottom.