Extend the life of your camper trailer'stent with this ultimate guide to long-term canvas careImages byMATT FEHLBERGWords byMICHAEL BORGCANVAS
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ature can throw its fair share of challenges
at the avid camper. I mean when you think
about it, you could be subjected to anything
from heavy rain to hail and freezing-
cold snow to excessive heat, along with the more
common oppresive humidity and strong wind. Now
most camper trailers offer nothing more than a single layer of canvas
between you and the elements outside – so you’d want to make sure it’s
a bloody good layer, eh? Sure, good quality canvas will generally last a
life time if it’s cared for correctly, but like everything else, canvas does
wear down over time. It loses strength and durability, and may develop
water leaks here and there. But that doesn’t mean you can’t keep it in
tip-top shape as the years keep rolling by. In fact, by developing a few
good habits, there’s no reason you couldn’t pass your old trusty canvas
tent down to the grandchildren!A well loved tent, obviously