Can I leave my Homecamp tent set up for extended periods?

Have you read our article: The Rise of Tent Living & Permanent Camping?

Suitability depends on the tent model, location, conditions and intended use. Before purchasing a tent for seasonal accommodation, a business or full-time living, contact us to discuss your plans.

An extended camping trip, a managed accommodation setup and a permanent dwelling place different demands on a tent. Do not assume that every model is suitable for each purpose.

Choosing the right tent

Our standard recreational tents are intended for camping. Their additional manufacturer’s warranty excludes permanent or semi-permanent setups and full-time living unless the product-specific terms or a written agreement expressly provide otherwise.

For a range offered specifically for accommodation, refer to that product’s intended use, instructions and warranty. A recreational-tent restriction should not automatically be applied to every model.

These manufacturer’s warranty conditions do not remove your rights under Australian Consumer Law or override representations we make about a product’s suitability.

Planning an extended setup

Talk to us about:

The model you are considering.
How long it will remain erected and how it will be used.
The local climate, shade, wind exposure and drainage.
Your proposed base, anchoring and protective cover.
How regularly someone can inspect, clean and maintain it.

For accommodation businesses, also check any applicable council, site, fire-safety and insurance requirements.

Care and maintenance

Follow the instructions supplied with your particular tent. Extended exposure increases maintenance needs and can accelerate wear.

Choose a well-drained site and maintain the specified anchoring and guy-line tension. Inspect the tent regularly and after changes in weather.

Maintain ventilation, manage condensation and avoid leaving damp furnishings inside. Dry the tent completely before packing it away.

A compatible protective cover can help reduce exposure, but it does not eliminate weather damage, condensation, mould or the need for maintenance.

Use only cleaning, seam-sealing and reproofing products suitable for your tent’s fabric and treatments. Contact us before applying a product if you are unsure.

Weather and service life

Canvas tents require active care and do not have an unlimited outdoor lifespan. How long they last depends on the model, exposure, installation, use and maintenance.

A tent, cover or raised platform does not make a setup suitable for every weather condition. Follow the model’s limitations and take action before conditions exceed them.

If a problem develops

We assess issues according to their cause. Normal wear, exposure damage and manufacturing defects are different matters; extended use does not automatically remove applicable consumer rights.

Email [email protected] for advice before purchasing or setting up.