Date:         Fri, 26 May 2006 13:22:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Conrad Klahn <conradk@MAC.COM>
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From:         Conrad Klahn <conradk@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: poptop seal - quality?
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Hi,

I will have to throw my 2 pennies in. We use our camper quite a bit -
the top goes up and down after every shower to make sure the top
stays fresh. (It doesn't rain all that often here.) Kids like to play
in it like a tree house. etc. So it gets used.

I was disappointed to find that after 2.5 years, the seal "pipe"
began to separate from the seal. In other words, |o became | o. I
tried black adhesive, but that didn't last very long. I just don't
think the design stands up to rigorous use. I also think that had I
been very cautious about how I keep the tent tucked in when putting
the top down, would have helped.

I pulled off the seal pipe entirely and am thinking of going to use
household weatherstripping instead. Otherwise, I'll shell out some
more cash and be more cautious with the tent and/or reinforce the
bonding between the two components.

Conrad