How to Take Good Care of Your Fixed Wall Tent

 

For those who like going out camping or simply exploring the woods or mountains then you know how important your wall tent is, since it serves as your home away from home. They are a favorite since they are strong and if pitched correctly, they can withstand really bad weather. Wall tents are roomy and can comfortable accommodate a number of people and for these reasons they tend to be a bit pricy that is why you should know a few easy tips on how to properly care for them.

 

Cleaning

The number one way of maintaining your wall tents and making sure that it will last for longer is ensuring that it stays clean. If there is any mud caught on the fabric, make sure it first of all dries off so that you can easily scrape it off using a soft brush so as not to damage the material. Do not use any harsh soaps or detergents or high pressure water since this may also damage the tent.

 

UV Rays

If you leave your tent exposed to long hours of sunlight it will damage the material of your wall tent. You need to protect your tent especially on the roof using a fly which helps keep off the UV rays from your tent and also help the snow slide better if there is any. The fly also acts as another weather barrier keeping your tent safe and also newer for longer.

 

Storage

When storing your canvas wall tents make sure that it is clean and dry and that the storing place is also clean, dry and away from harmful UV light. Make sure that your tent dries naturally under the sun but don't leave it there since it will be exposed to wear and tear. The best place to store your tent is in a large plastic coverable container away from rust and pests such as mice.

 

Leg bottom protectors

The legs of your wall tent are very important since they support your tent hence the need to keep them safe and you do this using plastic protectors similar to those placed at the bottom of the legs of chairs. These will protect the legs from being eaten by termites and also making it easier to clean since plastic is easier to clean compared to wood.

 

These are just a few things that you could do to care for your wall tent. If you want more tips you could always ask the sellers of the tent since they are more experienced in this field. To learn more on how to take good care of your fixed wall tent, you may visit http://mow.wikia.com/wiki/Camp_Sites_/_Outposts_Guide.