Sun & Rain Shelter

[FLATHEAD1]

I thought I would share this with you.

I made up my own heavy duty sun and rain shelter. The ones I have seen are too light weight or are just shade shelters.

I took a heavy duty 12ft x 12ft silver tarp. I use 6 adjustable 6ft poles on the sides ie. one in each corner and one in the centre of the 2 opposite sides. I use 2 adjustable 8ft poles to support a 3 piece ridge bar that spans 12ft. I use 4 corner ropes and 2 single ropes for the two side pole complete with springs and some decent pegs. The whole thing packs away in a heavy duty canvas bag.

The result is a very heavy duty shelter providing rain and sun protection. It will withstand any resaonable storm.

The ridge bar allows you to hang up lights towles etc. It cost about $100 all up. We spend most of our time under it.

I have attached a photo. It is not the best but I think you will get the idea.

Cheers
FH1

[Gorilla_in_Manila]

Good one mate. [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]
Now all you need is another one to go over your leaky tent and you're set.
Cheers
Jeff

[FLATHEAD1]

Gorilla

Was considering sleeping under it.

With a bit of luck and lots of seam sealer i think we have fixed the leaky tent situation.

Cheers
FH1

[Derek Bullock]

That looks good flathead. I had something similar for years. As the kids got older it ended up being a 20 x 22 foot tarp with a million poles.

Worked well though.


Derek