How to Repair a Zipper on a Eureka Tent
- 1). Secure the tent against insects by fastening the rainfly if the damage is on the tent itself. If the rainfly zipper is damaged, close the door to the tent, and cover the tent with a tarp to make sure that no rain can enter the tent during the repair process.
- 2). Tape the rip shut if there is a rip in the fabric along the zipper, making sure that the seam is evenly matched and that there is tape on only one side of the rip. Clean and dry the non-taped surface and apply a thin layer of seam sealer to the rip, covering the rip with an extra 1/2 inch of sealer on each side. Allow the seam to dry overnight and then remove the tape and apply sealant to the other side.
- 3). Use the needle-nose pliers to adjust the zipper pull if there is a problem with the feeding of the zipper. The zipper feeder has probably been bent, and may be adjusted to the correct position using a needle-nose pliers on the various metal prongs of the zipper head. Use another zipper on the tent for a shaping guide.
- 4). Adjust any bends in the teeth of the zipper with the pliers, if possible. If the teeth themselves are ripped or broken, or there is any other irreparable damage, close the tent as well as possible and apply duct tape to seal the area. Once the trip is over, bring the tent to a zipper repair shop and they should be able to fix the problem inexpensively.
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