Rain: Hannibal use Australian made Dynaproofed Canvas for the tent. This 380g Polyamide rip stop cotton canvas is one of the highest quality canvas materials available and has a proven track record in providing a waterproof breathable canvas.

That means a tent that doesn't sweat and keeps the rain out when it's wet.

Seams are bees waxed to prevent water ingress through the stitching.

The Oxford Nylon used on all tent fly's and walls of the Jumbo and Tourer is a 210 Denier rip stop Nylon material. This material has been coated to improve the waterproof performance of the fabric. The main purpose of the fly is to deflects the rain off the tent.

Wind: One distinct advantage of a Hannibal tent is the fact that it is bolted to a vehicle. It's going to take a lot of wind to knock it around. Unlike many ground tent that are pegged into the ground.

At Hannibal we receive so many stories about surviving various storms that we know this combination works. Check out the testimonials from Peter Beer Adelaide SA and Simon and Jodee Friend Sunshine Coast QLD.

Another advantage of the Hannibal tent in wind is that you maybe able to move the tent and vehicle to an area that is less exposure to avoid the wind and rain.

If storms or wind are evident it would always be advised to find a location to rig the tent that is less exposed. Always park into the wind to minimise the amount of tent area that is exposed this will reduce the amount of buffering.

Don't forget to be mindful of trees above in these conditions. Just incase a branch falls.

Cold nights and condensation in the tent: There are two things that need to be considered when using the tent in cold or mild conditions. Always leave the flap open a small amount on the windows. Keep them down by around 20mm's to ensure air flow.

It is important that the fly provided with the tent is used. The fly is where the heat exchange happens between the tent and the cool air outside. The fly provides an insulation air pocket that ensures that the heat transfer happens on top and not inside the tent.

Hot days and nights: Large windows and doorways in the tent ensure excellent airflow. The fly also plays an important roll by ensuring the air pocket between the tent and the fly for insulation.

Installation can be arrange through any of our dealers. If you would like to do it yourself it is reasonably straight forward. Hannibal obviously recommend use of our purpose built flat deck roof racks. We have a range available for most popular vehicles…. Check out the roof rack page on the website in Products.

Commercial channel bars like Rhino, Thule or Rolla would be acceptable and work quite well by bolting into channel nuts in to the bar. When using traditional roof racks some modification maybe required by removing the rails to accommodate the tent. However don't forget to give some consideration to the strength of the rack if rails are removed.

Installation of Canvas Tent: The tent use a 12mm marine ply base. We do have aluminium extrusion on the base to mount the tent to whatever roof bar or roof rack system that is being used. One advantage of the marine ply is that you can drill and bolt where required to mount.

Installation of Impi Tent: The Impi has aluminum extrusion running almost full length on the base of the tent. The idea is that bolts are placed into the extrusion and they tighten up onto plates that would sandwich around roof bars, like Rhino or Thule commercial bars.

If you are not using your tent remove it from the vehicle. The best way to remove and refit is to hoist the tent into the ceiling of Garage, carport or shed. Check out www.hoister.com The other way is to invite a friend or 2 around.

Do not store the directly on concrete floors.

Yes, that is one of the advantages of the Dynaproofed canvas. You can pack the tent down wet and open it our several hours later to find the inside still dry. Hannibal advise that you should always ensure that the tent is dry if it is pack down for long periods of time to prevent issues of mould, mildew etc.

Yes if you want to you can. However this will be dependent on how much use the tent has. We have customers that have traveled for 12 months or more using the tent every day and they still find that it is as waterproof as the first day that it was installed.

If you do reproof the canvas use Dynaproofed Reproof. You can also run a block of beeswax around the seams to revitalise the seam protection.

Dynaproofed Canvas: The Dynaproofed production process ensures the chemical formulation is penetrated into the yarns of the base fabric. This is achieved by fully immersing the fabric into a padding bath and then squeezing the formulation into the fibres. This system also allows the fabric to "breathe" as the woven base fabric is not sealed by a coating.

Waterproofed: The Dynaproofed process guarantees to be waterproof with every batch of canvas being produced to exacting standards and tested for Hydrostatic pressure as well as Cone Test leakage.

UV & Rot/Mildew Resistant: The Dynaproofed chemical formulation also combines for resistance against degration caused from harmful UV, as well as resistance against bacteria, algae and fungi growth.

Breathable: While the canvas guarantees to be waterproof, the technically superior production system for the Dynaproofed Canvas fabrics ensures the chemical formulation is dully immersed into the base fabric and squeezed into the fibres. Unlike coated fabrics, this exclusive Dynaproofed process allows for the unique fabric attributes of both waterproofness and breathability therefore reducing the possibility of condensation forming inside the tent.

Construction and Dimension stability: Dynaproofed fabrics are chemically treated to remove residual weaving lubricants. During this preparation treatment the fabric is also processed to control the shrinkage and dimensional stability of the canvas and to allow for "take-up" of the seams after sewing.

Other Inferior Coated Canvas: Condensation beads tend to gather due to sealed surface of the canvas. White unprotected yarns also appear on fabric edges and seams after cutting and sewing. The longetivity of the coating is also compromised by abrasion as the formulation is scraped onto the fabric surface only.

New canvas should be thoroughly wet before use and allowed to dry. Repeat 2 - 3 times to ensure sealing up of the seams and fibre shrinkage.

Clean with cold water only. A brush can be used if require. Do not use chemicals, soap or detergents.