Unique canvas photos

[Bluedog225]

Hi all

I am trying to find photos of unique canvas solutions.  I have a 1974 Coleman Brandywine I am rebuilding.  

The problem is that I  plan of hauling this out to a nice clearing in the oaks and pines on a small piece of land I own, and leaving it there.  I have access issues so pulling it in and out is really not gong to be feasible.  I will have all the holes sealed up and the bottom covered with shop cloth (wire) so there should not be a problem with rodents.

However, if I buy regular new canvas, I will be "trapped" if it ever rains on me because I can't close it down and leave the wet canvas.  I can't reliably get back out when it is dry either.

Somewhere on a website I saw a popup that had several wings or tents arranged around it.  I looked a little like a big tarantula.  I am trying to find options like that to evaluate so I can take the canvas with me when I leave.

Any thoughts or links appreciated.

Thanks

Tom

[CajunCamper]

Hi all

I am trying to find photos of unique canvas solutions.  I have a 1974 Coleman Brandywine I am rebuilding.  

The problem is that I  plan of hauling this out to a nice clearing in the oaks and pines on a small piece of land I own, and leaving it there.  I have access issues so pulling it in and out is really not gong to be feasible.  I will have all the holes sealed up and the bottom covered with shop cloth (wire) so there should not be a problem with rodents.

However, if I buy regular new canvas, I will be "trapped" if it ever rains on me because I can't close it down and leave the wet canvas.  I can't reliably get back out when it is dry either.

Somewhere on a website I saw a popup that had several wings or tents arranged around it.  I looked a little like a big tarantula.  I am trying to find options like that to evaluate so I can take the canvas with me when I leave.

Any thoughts or links appreciated.

Thanks

Tom

I would spend a few bucks on a few 4x4's, 2x4's and tin roof material and build a little shelter for the pop up. This way the rain is not an issue. It will also keep your popup protected whether your there or not. I would also build it big enough to sit and cook under if it rains as well.

CajunCamper

[PM3579]

Cajun Camper has a good idea there, you might add a dozen bags of morter mix to set the posts in. :usflag:

[Bluedog225]

Cajun Camper has a good idea there, you might add a dozen bags of morter mix to set the posts in. :usflag:

But then it would be nicer than my house, why would I need a pop up?    

I've been giving serous thought to using snaps on the interior of the roof and using tent or canvas pulled out to poles and draped and weighted mosquito netting.  99% of the time, it will be fine and if it gets wet or dewy, I can just unsnap and take it with me.

Hard to describe.  Imagine a screen room with the pop up as one wall.  I guess the snaps could be used for a standard canvas setup as well.  Hmmmm.   I'll post pics when I get it done.

Thanks

Tom

[ScouterMom]

or velcro - it would stop bugs/ small critters better. or a combination of snaps and velcro.

[Bluedog225]

This may work.  The Eureka Copper Canyon 1610 Recreation Camping Tent.  



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It is 16 feet long by 10 feet wide.

Extended, my pop up is 19 feet long and 6 feet wide (roughly).

Therefore, it has 2 extra feet of base diameter than my extended pop up.

I'm thinking of taking the seams out of the floor and stitching in a long, small, shock cord.

The whole affair would be thrown over the popup and the bungee would be tightened around the bottom.

If dry, just throw it back inside and it will store till next time.  If wet, throw it in the car and take it home.

I'll probably need to stake it out and will need to sew and accomodation for the front door (velcro and/or snaps).

This just might work.  Anyone see major drawbacks or know of a longer, better suited tent?  

Seems worth $300 to try.

Tom



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[CajunCamper]

It's your call, but it sure seems like your creating a lot of work for yourself in developing a system that you could grow tired of in a short time.

The $300 you're talking about spending on a tent could be used to buy the materials to build the shelter and once it was built you wouldn't have to mess with it anymore.

The shelter would not be nicer than your pop up, it would just protect it.

But like I said, it's your call.

CajunCamper

[Bluedog225]

I appreciate the advice.

This would be instead of getting regular canvas at about $950.

I'm still in the tear down stage of my rebuild so I have some time to think about it.

If it doesn't work out, I'd still have a nice big tent

Tom

[austinado16]

Sure doesn't seem like this is the right application for a PUP.  Why not just grab a cheap 20 year old travel trailer.  They're always on Craigslist (at least all around here for a few hundred miles in every direction) and they're designed to be left outside.

[mrsoreo57]

Who is quoting you $950.00 for new canvas ?? That sounds high....perhaps you could shop around more.  Try Bear Creek Canvas, many here swear by them.

[Bluedog225]

Who is quoting you $950.00 for new canvas ?? That sounds high....perhaps you could shop around more.  Try Bear Creek Canvas, many here swear by them.

Here is what I was looking for:

http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/PopUpTimes/

It was on the cover of the December 2008 Pop Up Times magazine.  Lots of unique canvas there.

Thanks for the tips.  If I do anything along these lines, I'll post pics.

I'll also recheck the canvas prices.  I thought I had talked to Bear Creek.

Tom