Using a Tarp instead of an Awning
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Umnak
Adventurer
Had not seen that tarp before, thanks for the link. Looks like a good healthy piece of kit. The loops are much better than grommets for long term use.
Umnak
Adventurer
I'm working on my system. I now have more poles and a longer tarp so I can have it out horizontally.
I use the jack mounts to attach it.
That's a great outfit you have and the tarp -- with the poles you plan to add -- will be a fantastic addition. Where were those pictures taken?
It is very well put together. The sewing especially in the corners is very robust. Thx for the thread. I had the tarp but you kinda pushed me into getting everything I needed to make it regular part of my trailer setup.
Got my tarp poles yesterday. I wanted breakdown poles for storage. I'm going to make a telescoping cross member. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HYUNYG0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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ETAV8R
Founder of D.E.R.P.
I purchased the same thing. I got two sets for $50 using the following link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Pair-Camp...minum-Alloy-/131868727226?hash=item1eb3fd17ba
Umnak
Adventurer
Our poles are heavier and not easily stored anyplace aside the bath room next to the rod holders or behind the driver seat. I'd go with collapsible poles such as these if I ever need a new set.
Have you used yours yet? They seem pretty well made for the price.
ETAV8R
Founder of D.E.R.P.
Not yet. Soon though.
ETAV8R
Founder of D.E.R.P.
My tarp awning works great other than in dire winds. During windy conditions I took it down but covered my table and items near my truck by securing the tarp over the items. So it does double duty. I tried to figure out how to set up my larger tarp but the wind began and it would have been an exercise in futility. The awning works and is a fraction of the price of other awnings. There was a lot of moisture in the valley during new years and the tarp got the condensation where the things underneath did not.
This was after a breezy evening and one corner was blown off.
This was after a breezy evening and one corner was blown off.
DCH109
Adventurer
Tarps are fantastic, cheap and easy to use. Hell some sticks as poles work to.
Years ago (and I mean years) i was backpacking with a group. we were in teams of two. Somehow one of us forgot the tent, but I had remembered the tarp. It was a very big tarp. so a quick lean to and a tarp cut in 1/2 and believe it or not, it rained all weekend. We were the driest there. Now when I camp, either by Truck or via other ways, I always bring a tarp. I cannot justify a small awning for the price when I can setup a tarp of anysize I want for a fraction of the cost.
No it is not a COOL, but i am beyond that.
Years ago (and I mean years) i was backpacking with a group. we were in teams of two. Somehow one of us forgot the tent, but I had remembered the tarp. It was a very big tarp. so a quick lean to and a tarp cut in 1/2 and believe it or not, it rained all weekend. We were the driest there. Now when I camp, either by Truck or via other ways, I always bring a tarp. I cannot justify a small awning for the price when I can setup a tarp of anysize I want for a fraction of the cost.
No it is not a COOL, but i am beyond that.
DCH109
Adventurer
Lots of guide lines well anchored. and lower the tarp. I have had huge tarps backpacking, enough for 9 people to be comfortable under them in horrible storms and wind that dropped trees. .
do an A frame and anchor it down. it will hold if done right.
ETAV8R
Founder of D.E.R.P.
I wasn't about to perform my experiment in the winds of Death Valley by myself. I will make it happen.