Tarp poles - Aluminium vs Galvanised.
Submitted: Friday, Jan 08, 2021 at 23:05
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Hi All,
I've read and read - seeking some wisdom.
Putting together a tarp setup from scratch, starting the camping phase with the kids - in the past I have been anti aluminium only because those twist lock mechanisms seem not to be robust and fail - historically.
So my default is to go with galvanised poles - e.g. Supa peg - good value, strong, durable but heavy.... heavy may
well also be good from a stability point of view... I'm thinking a 15 year horizon.
I'm thinking up to a 6x6 or 6x4 rough size and scale down.
However, supa peg also have a twist lock and a lever lock aluminium poles - way more pricey but a lot lighter. The weight reduction would be much easier over the long term - and short term for that matter. are they good enough?
My use case is not 100km winds - but it needs to be sturdy and able to handle most adverse weather....
Thoughts appreciated.... (Supa peg is an example - I'm not fixed on any make...)
Reply By: Rangiephil - Saturday, Jan 09, 2021 at 16:05
Saturday, Jan 09, 2021 at 16:05
I am wrestling with this at the moment.
I currently use aluminium twist poles as they are light for my camper trailer awning , but I sometimes experience them working slightly downwards in strong winds which loosens the ropes, even though I have springs on them.
I am thinking that I will replace them with steel from my stock of steel poles as if the bolt is tight they will usually stay in position.
I love lightness but I also hate getting up at 1AM to tighten a flapping awning.
Regards PhilipA
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