I have an old Cabela's Alaknak tent (12x12 single center pole, 3ft side walls) made back before they made them fancy with cup holders, etc. It leaks at a few seams in the rain. I've tried the usual seam sealer stuff in the little bottle with the sponge applicator on top but it didn't seem to help much. I remember reading here (I think) about people using silicone caulk mixed with a solvent of some sort to seal seams. Or at least that is what I recall. In any case, can you please suggest how I might seal these seams to prevent water leaking in during a rain storm? Just so you know, the tent seams appear to still be in good shape. I can't really see any major holes or tears or anything like that which is why I think it is just leaking at the seams. Thanks for any help.
I've used the silicone and spirits to seal up a couple of seams and it works great.
Buy a tube of silicone caulk, some mineral spirits, and a small (cheap) paint brush. Mix the two in a small disposable paint bucket until you have a fairly thick, yet brushable consistency. Set up your tent, and "paint" the seams with the mixture.
