176T top retainer for tent wont stay in place.

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   The top of the tent is supposed to be held in place by a retainer groove, but it comes out. I can put it back in but it falls out soon. Any advice?

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Joan and John Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Aug 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Topic: 176T top retainer for tent wont stay in place. Posted: 17 Aug 2016 at 9:49am
	The top of the tent is supposed to be held in place by a retainer groove, but it comes out. I can put it back in but it falls out soon. Any advice?

JHoffman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 06 Mar 2016 Location: Westfield, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Posted: 17 Aug 2016 at 8:26pm
	I had the same problem. I pulled mine down all the way across and filled the grove with sealant then put it back up again. It has held now for two weeks of use. I'm an aircraft mechanic so the stuff I used was expired fuel tank sealant. I think a good caulk/ adhesive would work too.
	2016 176t Rpod the "Hoffpod" 2010 Toyota Tundra 5.7L

computerfixitguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 Jun 2016 Location: Littleton, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 91	Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 2:43am
	Same here. What causes it for me at least is the mattress so I take it out when I collapse the tent. But I looked this morning and its out right now. Its like the guys who work there don't own these so they don't know about it.

JHoffman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 06 Mar 2016 Location: Westfield, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 10:40pm
	The tent really needs a retainer across the top just like it has up the sides. If my sealant doesn't hold up I'm either going to buy a section of retainer from FR. or make one.
	2016 176t Rpod the "Hoffpod" 2010 Toyota Tundra 5.7L

Joan and John Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Aug 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 10:45pm
	Thank you I will try to put the adhesive on it and see if it works

Joan and John Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Aug 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 1:39pm
	Success! I used Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive sealant. And it has been holding for one day. It usually won't hold overnight, and it seems very strong. For others who want to try it, you first must pop off the buttons on the trim over the retainer, then unscrew the trim. It's not easy to get the tent to slide onto the retainer, and I had to hit it with a hammer to get it on all the way. but the adhesive stays wet for a long time, so don't panic. Thank you Hoffpod!

JHoffman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 06 Mar 2016 Location: Westfield, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 11:02pm
	Glad it worked out for you. Mine has held for several weeks now. Something else I notice is that te screws that attach the rubber edging on the bed platform was rubbing holes into the tent at the top. To cure that problem I covered the screw heads with black silicon caulking. I caught it in time to stop it from rubbing completely through but it definitely thinned the material.
	2016 176t Rpod the "Hoffpod" 2010 Toyota Tundra 5.7L

Joan and John Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Aug 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Posted: 28 Aug 2016 at 7:16pm
	thanks for the tip. The screws were definitely wearing little holes in the fabric. I covered them with the silicone caulk. Seems like a lot of pull on that retainer when the tent is closed. I wonder how long my fix will last. I think you are correct, that it needs a metal retainer just like the sides have.