peshaw48 6 Posted July 24, 2012 I bought the 6 Person Coleman Instant Tent 1 1/2 years ago, and on the 4th use, we went to Big Lake (during the Monsoon 3rd week of July) and it was a piece of cake setting up. But.......much to our surprise, the rain started coming down (just sprinkling) and about an hour into it the rain started coming iside the tent too!!!! By nightfall the whole inside was drenched, and that includes our bedding, blankies, dogs, us, and everything!!!! There is supposed to be a 1 yr warranty for the weather proofing, so I called Coleman to report, and all they said was "uh huh" and "uh huh" and "uh huh" and basically could not have cared any less, I finally hung up. Great company backup!! I will get several cans of Pro Tech weather proofing and spray it my self, and see how that works! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 4,148 Posted July 24, 2012 I bought the 6 Person Coleman Instant Tent 1 1/2 years ago, and on the 4th use, we went to Big Lake (during the Monsoon 3rd week of July) and it was a piece of cake setting up. But.......much to our surprise, the rain started coming down (just sprinkling) and about an hour into it the rain started coming iside the tent too!!!! By nightfall the whole inside was drenched, and that includes our bedding, blankies, dogs, us, and everything!!!! There is supposed to be a 1 yr warranty for the weather proofing, so I called Coleman to report, and all they said was "uh huh" and "uh huh" and "uh huh" and basically could not have cared any less, I finally hung up. Great company backup!! I will get several cans of Pro Tech weather proofing and spray it my self, and see how that works! did you have the optional rain fly? i was rather astounded when i first saw that it was not an included piece of the tent, but rather a separate purchase... Coleman claiming it wasn't needed but was just so you could open the tops of windows to increase airflow during rain. also i see that the tent says "Exclusive WeatherTec™ System Keeps you dry Guaranteed™" - did they mention what the guarantee was? i assume nothing more than your money back... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peshaw48 6 Posted July 24, 2012 The guy never mentioned a rain flap. The "Exclusive WeatherTec™ System Keeps you dry Guaranteed probably only means if it doesnt rain! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearhead 468 Posted July 24, 2012 sorry to hear that....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peshaw48 6 Posted July 24, 2012 Hey Gear, how's it going? Thanks for your concern! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,565 Posted July 24, 2012 that includes our blankies! N-O-O-O-O! Not wet blankies! There's nothing worse... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peshaw48 6 Posted July 24, 2012 N-O-O-O-O! Not wet blankies! There's nothing worse... I Know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearhead 468 Posted July 24, 2012 Hi Phil. It's going pretty well, thanks for asking. We are just trying to stay cool. The poor old YJ is in the shop again because it won't start. Best of luck with the tent! Hey Gear, how's it going? Thanks for your concern! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peshaw48 6 Posted July 24, 2012 I called Coleman again because I just couldnt believe that they didnt care...proved its all who you get on the phone that matters. i got a girl named tracy this time, and she immediately offered to ship me a rain fly free of charge for the inconvenience that we had. This will hugely improve my Coleman 6 person instant tent! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY for Coleman. I'm still going to spray the outside with Pro Tech, but surely this will help! Good outcome to a bad review!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 4,148 Posted July 24, 2012 I called Coleman again because I just couldnt believe that they didnt care...proved its all who you get on the phone that matters. i got a girl named tracy this time, and she immediately offered to ship me a rain fly free of charge for the inconvenience that we had. This will hugely improve my Coleman 6 person instant tent! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY for Coleman. I'm still going to spray the outside with Pro Tech, but surely this will help! Good outcome to a bad review!!! awesome! how's the tent been other than the really sucky leaking issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
