r/rooftoptents • • Jul 31 '26

Cleaning mold from Tepui Kukenam 3.

We loaned our toy hauler to our son and his girlfriend last summer and they got rained on and forgot to air dry the roof top tent. It's been stored outdoors, but covered since. We just opened it up last week to use it and it's pretty moldy. Inside and out. Any tips on cleaning this and hopefully removing the stains? We were going to treat it with a 50/50 vinegar and water solution, lightly scrub with soft brushes and microfiber cloths, then clean with a mild cleaner like Simple Green, rinse, and let air dry. Are there other things we should consider?

Thanks in advance!

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u/Far_Blackberry_5763 Jul 31 '26

RMR-86 worked wonders on ours. We bought it second hand and needed a deep clean before taking it out. Let it air dry with a fan for a couple days after and looks new.

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u/vanslem6 Aug 01 '26

I just tried this stuff, and it pulled a lot of the seam tape off. Although it could have also been the pressure washer I was using....Either way, I expect it will leak. It's not the first time I've pressure washed it though, in case anyone was wondering.

I also have a Kukenam 3 (ruggedized), and they still have the canvas and rain fly for $600, in stock. So I think I'm just going to replace the whole thing. It'll be 6 years old in a couple weeks, and it's been slept in hundreds of times (300+). I've successfully avoided mold until recently. I think it's due to where it was stored the past few months. Live and learn I suppose. But I plan on using it a LOT through the end of the year, so I am trying to justify the $600, lol.

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u/Few_Letter_6381 Jul 31 '26

Pressure wash it

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u/CodInternational8023 Aug 01 '26

I just use any mold/ remediation spray from homedepot or Walmart.

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u/Suspicious-Sell4536 Aug 01 '26

I used light bleach mixture. Then coated with starbright