10 x 12 Tarp Mod

[Mr. T]

If Mosquitos and other bugs are taking the fun out of camping you can modify your tarp by doing this. Take 1” Velcro hook side and sew it to the bottom side of a tarp. Then sew the 1” loop side of the Velcro to the top edge of a $75 Gazebo mosquito net.

 

[Coachgeo]

hmmm..... not having put up these too often..... care to show pictures with this set up ?

 

[Mr. T]

Picture of tarp with Mosquito net will be posted in two week going camping on the 8/17/18

 

[traveldud]

Thanks for sharing! The tarp held up to the stitch pattern (zigag, etc?)?

 

[Wilbah]

I like this idea but instead of sewing what about double sided tape (3M and the like) to attach the Velcro- both to the tarp and the mosquito netting? Seems like for the tarp anyway better as no holes from sewing (and easier!)

 

[Mr. T]

Thanks for sharing! The tarp held up to the stitch pattern (zigag, etc?)?

Straight stich set to longest setting used embroider thread.

 

[Mr. T]

I like this idea but instead of sewing what about double sided tape (3M and the like) to attach the Velcro- both to the tarp and the mosquito netting? Seems like for the tarp anyway better as no holes from sewing (and easier!)

I thought of that but when the sun heats up the tarp the tape glue may not hold?
I am going to spray Kiwi Camp Dry Heavy Duty Water Repellent on the stitching and if it leaks it is on the edge of the tarp and not in the middle.

 

[Wilbah]

I thought of that but when the sun heats up the tarp the tape glue may not hold?
I am going to spray Kiwi Camp Dry Heavy Duty Water Repellent on the stitching and if it leaks it is on the edge of the tarp and not in the middle.

You might check the 3M tape - some of the adhesives are pretty strong, but I get your point 100%. I don't know enough to say whether it would or wouldn't hold so I should probably sthu.

 

[Mr. T]

I thought of that but when the sun heats up the tarp the tape glue may not hold?
I am going to spray Kiwi Camp Dry Heavy Duty Water Repellent on the stitching and if it leaks it is on the edge of the tarp and not in the middle.

See new pictures with the tarp up at camp site in Payson Campground in AZ.

Update: After two days of camping with some rain the tarp worked great. Kept bugs and mosquitos out. Some water came through at the stitching but not enough to worry about. The netting got more wet from the rain blowing on it then any seepage through the stitching. I did adjust the poles so the water rain off the trap rather than puddle.

 

[Coachgeo]

looks good. like the straps that secure sides to poles in a few places