RTT Tent cover deterioration

[gpwpat]

I agree on the ratcheting system. I really like it. Best of all. when it wears out. $10 more bucks and you have a new set. Much nicer than the existing set up. I would like to see future versions of covers with the straps not sewn in but with provisions for future easy replacement. Maybe the manufactures will take note of this mod for the future.

 

[K2RVR]

I would imagine that ARB has new straps that you can purchase, otherwise try the new Mombasa straps as they should work fine and are UV stabilized. They are fairly inexpensive and designed for the tent. About twice the thickness of the original straps with powder coated D rings.

I have sun-related problem with my ARB.

The velcro straps have been sun baked and are totally stretched out... basically useless. I now have a system of bungie cords to hold the cover down nice and tight. The bungie cords will eventually get sun baked and stretch out, so i think i'll have to do the ratcheting system from above.