Sunday, Jan 08, 2006 at 20:39
Hi Samarai. We had a canvas one made for the tray of a Landcruiser. It went over a weldmesh frame, which was great for tying down luggage with occy straps, hanging washing to dry, hanging clothes overnight. It also had a roof rack which fitted on pins that came through the canvas. A dual purpose small ladder for getting from tray to roof rack, and for getting from tray to ground with ease during the night. Wonderful for
camping out in the bush under the stars - just leave the back open, lie on the swag and enjoy the view. We could just drive into the bush and stop - best
camping ever.
I recall going on 'holiday' (to another family property) with luggage and supplies strapped around the edges, and two pet calves and a pet lamb in the middle! Oh
well, they say a change is as good as a holiday.
Drawbacks:
1. We made it to go behind the frame at the front of the tray, instead of over it (which would have increase the size of our canvas), but if it rained,
water could run down onto the tray. If we had it over the frame, and a bit below it,
water wouldn't have been able to get in. If we stopped at night and it rained, we had to tie a small plastic tarp over
the gap between the cap and the canopy.
2. We needed to put most of our gear on the ground to roll out the swag - a bit tedious, and in the morning the gear on the ground was wet with condensation, so we needed to wait until the sun dried it before packing up - not major unless it was raining.
3. We had clear plastic windows behind the cab rear window and in the back, but without any along the sides, so it was hard to see other cars in those awful shopping centre car parks where small cars back out without the driver looking up to check for bigger vehicle backing out, so i preferred to drive in, crossing the curb if necessary, so i could drive straight out without having to back.
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Follow Up By: gramps - Wednesday, Jan 11, 2006 at 09:50
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2006 at 09:50
"two pet calves and a pet lamb in the middle!"
Hahahahaha .. and we agonize over what to do with a dog, two cats and a
turtle.
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Jan 11, 2006 at 13:09
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2006 at 13:09
Hi Gramps - Never had a
turtle, but the cats are sort of happy to stay home, so long as someone comes out each day and re-assures them that their staff will return soon. Dog of course travels with us in the cab every where we go. Perhaps you could tell the
turtle to follow you on foot, then you could pick it up half way down your street on the way home.
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