Recent content by Margincall

After considerable reflection, I decided to replace the original rails and bows from my earlier post with a custom made steel rack. My biggest concern was dynamic stress. The tent weighs 230 pounds and there was quite a bit of horizontal movement. If I had to make a sudden stop, I would not be...

My 101a2 rtt setup using bows and rails This is a good question and I've been experimenting with my bows and canopy support rails. I felt secure in the tent, but haven't completely settled on this approach. I do feel the rails can support the static weight. I added screws at the base to hold...