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Preparing for Bad Weather
Modern camper tents are designed with a roof height to accommodate taller people. The trade off with this kind of
design is the pitch of the roof is not always steep enough for water to run off effectively in heavy rain. To better prepare
for wet conditions it is advisable in most cases to increase the pitch of the awning/annex roof by lowering the corners
furthest away from the main tent. This should be done to the degree that water cannot pool on the roof. Additionally, in
soft floor campers it is advisable to lower the back corner pole opposite the bed and furthest from the annex to ensure
water can’t pool on the main tent.
Canvas is not designed to store water. Water pooling can stretch and damage canvas and in extreme cases bend the
supporting poles of the camper. This is considered storm damage and is not covered by your camper manufacturer
under warranty.
Lower the annex corner poles as seen in the diagram to increase the fall and evacuate water quickly. Ensure guide ropes
are adjusted accordingly.
High Winds
It’s important to know the weather predictions in the area you are camping. If strong and damaging winds are forecast,
it is critical to ensure you are prepared and setup to avoid damage to the camper or pack up your camper to protect it.
Canvas tents are a lightweight structure and should not be used in strong and damaging winds.