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Thank you BritKLR, what would you recommend then for a RRT material wise? I'm at a loss on how I would make other materials water proof after sewing seams.

Something I am concerned about after reading it, how well does waxed canvas work, when the temps are down to the 50's? That could be a problem.

S.C... Thank you. The girl was telling me to rub a bar of wax onto the canvas! The video, that makes sense, there was another with a guy who makes two batches and applies it after it solidifies, rubbing it in. Which makes a bit more sense. The making of waxed canvas looks pretty awful. It...

I wouldn't know, but at this point, BritKLR and the others have me moving away from the tarp idea all together and moving towards just sewing material they have suggested. I've looked into waxed canvas, the sample I got to smell, didn't have a odor, even having been outside for a while and...

BritKLR, how well does waxed canvas hold up to harsh weather? Is it easy to sew? I have a old Singer sewing machine. I used it when I was a kid for a home-economics class. Back when kids had to learn to balance a check book, cook, repair clothes, do taxes... budget. I made a pair of sweat pants...

Good evening guys! Thank you all for the replies! So much helpful information. I watched a video of a guy making a 270 awning, on here. I noticed he used a silver heavy duty tarp for the awning. For me it is just the cost isn't bad. I looked at Canvas, but was under the impression it wasn't...

Nat, yes. The stuff I bought to mess with and see, seems to low of grade to work with. I highly doubt it waterproof. The weave is very large, 3/16 wide. It was a cheapy. Sewing machine went right through it, but after sewn, the seam was rather weak. I did another using a double flap, same thing...

Waterproof, Very cheap and available. The materials I've seen used for RTT's, just are not cost effective for me or that available. I've been to numerous material stores, most have suggested tarps as being the best solution. I tried sewing a cheap blue tarp, it didn't hold up at all. I might try...

I'm going to be building a expedition type trailer with a RTT on it, however, I'm not impressed with the current RTT's. I'm wanting to make my own and have seen Tarps used for many things. I've searched, watched videos, searched forums, but have yet to find answers that aren't confusing. I'm...

Thank you all for the replies. Between full time work, college classes/homework for 20 hours a week, and house/vehicle repairs I'm a bit busy, it makes spending time researching and digging for information a bit hard right now.. My apologies for the slow response time. I appreciate the...

How to calculate the spring force needed, or what size, same with A arms, shocks/struts and other components. What gauge steel is best...

Greetings, I'm looking for anyone who has built or modified independent trailer suspensions for off road use. I realize that someone will quickly either point me in the direction of Timbren axleless ones, or go through the you should only use ..... because of safety, or..... . Yeah I get that...

The hinges are interesting GoKiteSurf and thank you for sharing. Unfortunately, These won't work for me as my design isn't a tent on the pop top, but rather hard sides that fold up into place. I'm not to worried about the lack of room at the hinge area, since that is just storage of the slide...

Hey Otis! Yeah, I have found some beefy hinges, but nothing that is sealed up. I was able to get a few responses here and there and notice that it seems everyone uses seals behind the hinges. Which means easier to do I guess, but at the same time, making the sides a bit more tricky. I look at...

Greetings everyone! I am new to the forum, crossed over from tnttt.com upon suggestion from a member from that forum. I'm seeking assistance with a few things in regards to building my own popup camper for my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. It will be a flatbed in a couple months if all goes right. I...