Bell Tent Tragedy
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- Here's a chance to learn from someone else's mistakes. Watch this if you are buying a bell tent!
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Sounds to me like someone owes you a new tent.
I wet mine down & let the sun bleach it out over a weeks time….each morning I would thoroughly hose it down inside & out & then let the sun do the rest! Worked like a charm…brought it back to brand new!
I know this is nearly a year old video. But I figured I’d share the answer for making your tent look new again. 15% bleach solution is all it takes. Worked for a custom tent manufacturer and rental company years ago. That’s how we kept the tents looking new. You’re right that bleaching does harm the fabric. But it’s not as though you need to bleach it frequently. You only need to do it once to remove the mold. Then research the weather treatment products that currently are used by tent manufacturers and professional cleaners. Get yourself some of that product and it’ll go a long ways in preventing mold in the future. You can either live with the moldy look or you can bleach it. Those really are your only options. Just make sure you rinse well after bleaching if you choose to do it.
It seems you’re sick of having a moldy tent. So what do you have to lose by bleaching it?
Good luck. You made an excellent video. And sharing your experience is a warning to others who may consider loaning out their cavas tents.
Don’t EVER let ANYONE use your stuff! No one will take care of it and you will be left with junk. You should sell them the tent and buy yourself a new one.You shouldn’t have to own something you are not happy with because of someone’s carelessness. I’m sorry your tent is in the shape it’s in.
They should've atleast help or offered to clean it
For tent stakes that are super durable I use 3/8 or 1/2 inch diameter rebar. You can buy it in uncut rods from home building centers. It's also sold in pre-cut stakes in some outdoor/camping stores.
I appreciate you sharing your misfortune with us, as a new canvas tent owner this is good information demonstrating what can happen if you don't follow manufactures recommendations about storing your tent. Apparently your friend didn't know the difference between dry and damp.
Enjoy your new canvas tent!
just a small piece of info, Hydrogen Peroxide kills mold and it doesn't have to be full strength. You can also use it to kill black mold that you may get in a home. and you can buy it in gallon jugs. As far as your tent stake issue go to your local welding shop and have them cut you some stakes out of 3/8" cold rolled steel and have them bend over on one end so you have a J Hook and then sharpen the other end. You'll have a set of stakes that will outlast your tents.
Whoa love this info. Thank you for the help!
This is sad and painful to watch. I didn't know it gets mold that easily as I always take good care of mine. I leave it loosely unpacked in the garage if I don't have time to dry it off immediately after getting home, and keep a small fan running at it helps too.
Agreed someone owes you a new tent.
Just got my White Duck Regatta, new to canvas tents so this video is super helpful as I am in the PNW. Lots of rain and moisture up here sorry for your misfortune but appreciate you sharing your experience!
Glad it was helpful!
Life lesson learned. I never borrow out any of my gear especially camping gear it almost always comes back damaged. Cheaper in the long run to have friends rent from an outfitter don't worry about offending them you just want your gear to be used when you're with them. And if they can't "afford" an outfitter thet tells you a lot right there.
Thank you for sharing this information I learned a lot about the care of these tents from those people who shared their experience
Yeah that was a huge mistake letting someone borrow it because they don't care about your stuff, that's just people's nature of action when something doesn't belong to them they assumed that it's your problem if it breaks, sad to say. That is why I do not let anyone borrow anything from me! ;)
I use 10” spikes with a washer. Think huge nail. I have driven them through rock and whatever is down there. Never had one bend but the points have gotten rather blunt. Good luck!
I love the washer idea! Sometimes it’s super tough to get small stakes out of the ground in winter.
I have a canvas tipi from tentipi and their hardware is really durable. If you were to still be interested in new stakes but hey, You should tie dye that thing! Thanks for the video I'm actually in the same boat as you. It doesn't feel very nice to be surrounded by dirty fabric but there is a solution and you will find it! "Out!" White Bright is like bleach but less abrasive to fabric. I have a tie dye company and vend so I am kind of partial to doing a reverse dye on that and it will be better than before. Have a nice summer!
I have though about dying it. I think it could be fun!
If you still have the tent, try this. Use a carpet shampoo machine. I have also used a power washer to clean dirty area rugs that I have taken camping. Last suggestion would be to try a steam cleaner. Many auto mechanics have steam cleaners. Best of luck.
Thank you so much for your video x
Of course!
I know this is a little late, but try dyeing some Native American designs on it in rustic brown, red and yellow dyes. You may be amazed, the blotchy canvas from the inside looks to me a little like your looking at thin deer hide, you could create a unique design. Get your hands on some powder paints that you can make a paste out of to easily control and finger paint the canvas. You may need to experiment and try mixing the powder with an oil base solvent as the waterproofing may not allow a water base mixture to absorb.
After your washing, you may have to re-apply waterproofing anyway.
Never give up! There is lemonade to be made!
3m makes a really good mold remover for canvas. You can also spray it with 303 water repellent. Just saying.
Thank you!
2 gallon spray jug 20 percent clorox 80 percent water spray it inside an out leave it to up to dry an repeat till it's gone. An than get the 303 water repell that is used on these tents from beginning.
Great idea Lynn!
New subscriber! Thanks for your helpful tip Jodi. I just bought a bell tent and will definitely be careful who I lend it to. I’ve also made the mistake of lending out my equipment to friends n family only to find out later pieces either missing or broken 😡 Now I check upon return and notify borrowers to look for missing pieces or compensate me.
It is always risky lending out things. Lessons learned here for sure!
Best tent stakes are 16” Ground Rebar Stakes. Pack of 8 at Amazon is currently $24.98. I have the worst land and suffer strong winds (45 mph spring and fall) but these don't care. Keeps an elevated 24 x 12 billboard tarp totally in place. Does require a dead-fall hammer if you are on stony land (but the nice thing is you can pound the hell out of these with no concerns). Try to get the ones where the tip is cut at an angle but I use both with little issue.
Thank you!
Best winter frozen ground stakes are 8-12 inch lag screws. Just use an impact driver to screw them in. This will go through frozen icy ground like a charm. They work great in the summer too when you have to pitch in dry hard ground.
Thanks for the video, a great heads up. First off, it is depressing when you spend good money on something you want and this happens. I have a policy of not lending my stuff to others for a number of reasons. Sometimes you don't even get it back. At any rate, sorry this happened to you and it is probably something that I might not of considered.
I will never let someone borrow anything of mine that is expensive without a way for them to replace it if they damage/break it.
I agree with the last commenter ... I wouldn't fool around with mold it's nasty and breathing it into your lungs just isn't a good Idea.. in my opinion anyway...:) I just bought or rather I should say ordered the White Duck Regatta 13' bell tent... and the Winnerwell Double View Medium tent stove to pair with it. from all of the videos and reviews it's seems to be one awesome tent and the price is very affordable, for what you get.. They also have the best customer service, they will call you back ask any questions they are very helpful....
I'm very new to this journey, trying to figure out a good place to be able to set up and hang for a while.. I'm in Nevada City CA....Colorado sounds like a good maybe.. not sure yet.. anyway.. ty so much for sharing your story... oh and your pretty cute also :)
We always put a ridge line rope and tarp over our family tent. It keeps organics like pollen from getting on it and molding. Also because it always rains while at camp in central U.P.
Hi. I usely wash my tent in vanish oxi action.it contain hydrogen peroxide. Removes the mold. Put the tent in a big tub. And let the tent soak for a 1-2 houre. And then rins it with cleen water. Dry it.
And remember to impregnet it after 😁👍
Thank you lots for the tips!
Contact white duck tent, for a tent stake kit. They are very good rebar stakes . That's what I have, white duck..
7:10 get solid round steel stakes. The big ones (1/4" or more in diameter). Rebar stakes a good fairly cheap choice. Good rule of thumb is if it looks chinsy it probably is.
Thank you!
1st rule.of expensive items.
Never ever let people borrow what you can't afford to replace.
I made the mistake of letting friends borrow a new military cook set. It was brand new and came back all messed up, and dented. Didn't cost much back then, but its the point they destroyed what I bought!
Friends will not replace $600 tents.
Military surplus tent stakes . Very heavy duty. 8:53
I let some "friends borrow a very large brand new tent.
They took it camping for a drunkfest and returned the tent in horrible condition.
Broken zippers, torn screens and tears where they hit it with metal hammers while driving the stakes.
They didn't even put back into the storage bag!
I threw it away! No offer of reimbursement either.
Lesson learned.
Wear rubber gloves when dealing with mold or vinegar. Gotta keep the hands clean and soft.
Spray paint it or something with a messy design to give it a new charecture.
Thanks for sharing.
That sucks, maybe add some dyes to personalize it :-)
I was actually talking about doing that a couple days ago! I don’t know what I’d use though. It would be sweet to have a tie dye canvas tent..
You might try some, "L.A's Totally Awesome;, from the dollar store.
Another option for the mold might be 0xyclean. You might try applying that with a small push broom.
Gutting 😳 why don't you try rubbing bicarbonate of soda into the stains and leaving it up for say 48 hrs then scrubbing with distilled vinegar again. I've used bi-carb to take out very bad stains before. It works wonders!
If you have any friends that know how to Weld they can actually turn she'll return the rebar still rebar into tent stakes by simply bending one end To hold down the rope and taper up the end that goes into the ground into a point
Those make the best tent pegs and they could be as long as you want them to
Thank you for this idea!
So what ever happened to the bell tent,1 year later?
Sad what happened to it.
STAY POSITIVE....TURN THIS INTO A CAMOUFLAGE/DECORATION FOR THE OUTSIDE SURFACE....USING FABRIC DYE ....IT'S ANOTHER PROJECT THAT YOU DIDN'T WANT BUT COULD BE AWESOME DEPENDING ON YOU & YOUR COLOR CHOICES BUT TOTALLY UNIQUE FOR SURE....SPRAY OR THICK 🎨 PAINT ROLLER APPLIED....
Love This idea!
Some Good frends you have 😂👍🏼😂
those friends would be paying up
Hey Mate, Sorry to see that your “Friend” did this to you. With friends like that who needs enemies hey.
I’m hoping your friend sees all these comments, no excuses & you are owed a new tent.
I’m not going to add cleaning advice there has been heaps of that in the comments but I urge you to take more care when working near mould. Mould can make you seriously ill & you should be wearing the appropriate respirator when cleaning like that & I would go as far as suggesting protective clothing and hair and eye protection.
Mould spores could end up in your hair then on your pillow then into your bed. It’s not a joke if you get sick with it & yes some people have become sick with illness and passed away all due to mould.
If it were me, as costly as that is, I’d burn it snd start again, your health is far too important.
Again, I’m sorry this has happened to you. I hope something special comes your way in the not so distant future.
So sad. Maybe the manufacturer can add some advice. Good luck and careful when sharing in future.
I wonder if using a garden spray bottle, the pump-up kind, and spray vinegar on the canvas while the tent is up would help?
best tent stakes make them go to the hardware store get steel rod get a vise or bender and cut the rod to length you want bend end to catch rope /loop file tip sharp hammer them down there it is
Great idea!
For stakes, I use 12 inch spikes. Cut the heads off with a angle grinder. Insert cut end into a vise. Heat with a torch and bend it over. Last you a lifetime. Too bad about your tent 😢
Let's call it "patina". Hopefully the sun will bring revive it.
Rebar works best for stakes
Thanks!
for the money spend, you would think the company would have make it mold resistant. They do it for shower curtains
Put some baking soda in the water.put vinger in a spray bottle with water .place it in the sun. They should have got you new tent. I'd tell them I want a new tent. And send me this old one . (Just kidding)
Send it back to your friend and make her pay for it. Try vinegar , water and arm and hammer baking soda.
if they are real friends, they will buy you a new tent.
you will or are a great life partner , wife
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Never ever lend your s*** up to somebody else cause they don't care they don't care about as long as they get to use it and wreck it on you they're gonna have the best time of it all is rocking your s*** so don't ever length anything out to them again
God, your perfect
You can stay in my house or borrow my car, but don't touch my tent or my bike. Sorry Jodi.
dye it
Yes!
@@jodimiddendorf im doing the same. i went out and bought a second hand 5m bell tent, last week. about 2 days after watching your video, which help me to decide to buy it. ive donw two coats of water/viniger 1 part vin, 9 parts wat. waiting for a dry day to water proof. going to use a brush and roller to dye, when folded in half on ground. repeat till perfect, then, another water proof. thats the plan anyway. good luck with yours and thank you
@@papasophia4997 that is a great plan. I hope it works well for you! Enjoy your new tent!
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Agreed!
Gutted for you.
Hopefully the sun will bleach it back to full health.
Beautiful location there.
I'm in North East Scotland currently -5c 😂