Nasty rip in the roof tent

[airsine]

So my kids went on the rampage in the roof last night and managed to tear the tent roof by swinging of the front zip
There's a tear about 35cm long down the front of the tent, that I need to fix before next weekend.
Has anybody got any ideas on the best way of sorting this out?

[helen&tony]

Hi
Without seeing the damage, I would say a dinghy repair kit until you can fix it properly...lf you can post a piccie, I can ,perhaps, suggest a better repair for later....I have managed to repair the odd ripped tent in the past. Are the kids still alive with all their skin?
Best of luck
Cheers
Helen

[sajseven]

Hi
Without seeing the damage, I would say a dinghy repair kit until you can fix it properly...lf you can post a piccie, I can ,perhaps, suggest a better repair for later....I have managed to repair the odd ripped tent in the past. Are the kids still alive with all their skin?
Best of luck
Cheers
Helen

I should imagine not so!

[mister munkey]

The skin of a child makes an excellent waterproof repair material for a roof tent.

Remind them of this next time they go playing up there.

[pimpdaddyjimmy]

Hi,
I have done many tent repairs in the past when my children were small and I would suggest stitching in a patch from the inside, or you may get away with straight small stitches, then waterfroof the lot with a tent waterproofer . some come in spray form.
I hope you get it sorted Ok


Regards Anna

[Doone]

Spinnaker tape is pretty good, stuck on with waterproof glue. You can get spinnaker tape from any sailing/boating shop or on-line, it's used for repairing sails and is available in different colours. Or you can buy tent patching fabric from a camping shop. They also sell waterproof glue. Or as suggested above, sew it and glue over after - you could use fairly invisible nylon thread, sold just like cotton thread, in sewing shops.

[pimpdaddyjimmy]

The skin of a child makes an excellent waterproof repair material for a roof tent.

Remind them of this next time they go playing up there.

I think this is the best suggestion so far!