>>reached that magic 3-gallon (U.S. ;-) limit, then SPLOOSH.  Fortunately,
>>only a couple of those irreplaceable plastic snap-hooks broke (waaah!). 
>
>The manual also sez:
>"In the event of heavy rain, untie one of the loops attaching the tent to
>the frame on each side. This will prevent water from collecting on the roof
>of the tent."
>

AND.... keep the windows zipped almost shut, or the water runs into the tent 
anyhow!
>

Water build-up in the section between van rain gutter and tent is also a pain.

tim s.