Sorry if this is a silly question.
I'm thinking of using a tarp attached to this tent. Could this damage the tent if the tarp is in contact with the fabric?
No such thing as a silly question, if you don't know something ask someone.
Got no idea what your tent is as no clues at all, nor for the tarp for that matter.
Generally any movement between two surfaces (there WILL be movement due to wind) will cause a degree of chaffing, but whether that is significant and damaging depends heavily on the materials of both parts AND cleanliness - any grit or abrasive dirt will exacerbate the problem. Ropes/cords and edges concentrate the wear on a very small area, so try to avoid any hard contact with those or rapid wear can occur.
The other concern is robustness of anchor points, a tarp has a relatively large 'sail area' and can put a lot of strain on anchor points, make sure they are designed for taking strain, like guy line anchor points not some trivial trim piece which may rip out.
As an aside, 'builders tarps' make a lot of noise in winds with flapping and 'crackling', probably keep you and the neighbours awake in the quiet of the night, proper camping tarps made from similar material to tents are much quieter.
..... and I still haven't really answered your question! Lots of people successfully use tarps without issue, just be careful of how it's fitted.
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I have an Outwell Arizona 3, which is a sort of full height dome with a midrib. I thought a Vango tunnel tarp might sit well, with the elastic behind the midrib but it tended to slip forward, staying up but resting on the fabric.
Toolstation have a 1.8m x 2.5m tarp for the amazing bargainous price of £2.50 or something like that, I got one a couple of days ago and it's great for light duty use and even if I have to replace it a couple of times a year, no problem! Screwfix and B&Q have them also but were more expensive.
Quote: Originally posted by BenDraynor on 23/6/2021
Toolstation have a 1.8m x 2.5m tarp for the amazing bargainous price of £2.50 or something like that, I got one a couple of days ago and it's great for light duty use and even if I have to replace it a couple of times a year, no problem! Screwfix and B&Q have them also but were more expensive.
Might be ok as a groundsheet in an awning, but I would respectfully advise against putting that up above head height, on king poles, particularly if planning to leave it up overnight.
The slightest of slight breezes, and it will make a noise exactly mid way between the rustling of a thousand crisp packets, and a swarm of a thousand locusts!
I guarantee you will upset the neighbours... and their neighbours, too!!
Hi Mucker, I got mine for use as a camping trailer cover, so rustling is not a concern for me but I suspect you are totally correct if put in the air! :)
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Topic: Tarp question
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