I'm shamelessly jumping on the tarp bandwagon. I've looked at various but all polycotton / canvas tarps seem eye-wateringly expensive, except for this one from Obelink -
I have this tarp, bought it last year on the recommendation of another UKCS member, but have not yet used it.
It does look very good quality for the price.
Currently it is sitting in our trailer ready for the off tomorrow morning, we are hoping to use it this week if our pitch is large enough to create a shelter outisde our Cabanon Espace 8.
If I do get to use it, I shall post pics!
Jane.
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Indeed I have one, good memory peeps and thanks for the kind words!
Here's a pic of my good weather set up, tarp only with no windbreak.
The extra poles in the front came from my last tent that died in the wind in 2011.
I use karabinas on the hook up and pegging points now, so that it can be taken down with much less effort without having to dig out the pegs.
The tarp is a good piece of kit.
DK
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BTW, the tarp is ok for light showers, however, it will let through tiny specs of water during a heavy down pour, so it is not 100% water-proof.
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 08/7/2014BTW, the tarp is ok for light showers, however, it will let through tiny specs of water during a heavy down pour, so it is not 100% water-proof.
DK
Thanks for that info. I think plan B comes into play, which is make my own from proper canvas or save like a trooper for a Tatonka :S Scottish weather demands waterproof tarp.
Post last edited on 08/07/2014 18:03:47
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