Clean tents
Submitted: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 20:32
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Member - Cocka
We were yacking about tents the other day and the thread has got a bit long so thought I might post this idea up front. Something I suggested to Bill.
To help keep the tent or trailer clean, at
the entrance to your abode try laying out a large area of heavy duty shade cloth, I think it also has the name of Sarlon. Tuck it under the edge of the tent across
the entrance and you may have to peg down the other two outer corners. Use at least 2 x 2 meters. It keeps all the grass and sand down, dirt falls through the holes & ditto for the rain. It's smooth to walk on and is very light weight.
We have also used it under the tent as it helps to protect the base from sharpies and keeps it clean making the tent easier to roll up.
I even cut a corner off the shade cloth to make a rice strainer when the (doubtful) navigator was cooking another delectible delight.
Good hardware stores carry the stuff.
Carpe Diem
Reply By: Member - Melissa - Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 13:51
Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 13:51
Hi Cocka,
Yep, sure is handy stuff. Apart from using it as ground sheet and shade panels around our awning we always carry a piece about 2m x 1.5mm, hemmed and with eyelets in each corner. One of the handiest items we carry with countless uses:
- Something for hubby to lie on when he's working under the car etc.
- Folded into quarters makes a great "mat" to stand on when showering
- Used to bundle up firewood we might carry - helps protect the duco and stops small bits from working loose
- Picnic rug
- Ground cover/play rug for our toddler
- Temporary shade screen (eg. fastern one end to roof rack, other end to tree)
:o) Melissa
Petrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper
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Follow Up By: Member - Cocka - Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 22:30
Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 22:30
Well done Melissa, you get first prize for having the most number of creative ideas for using shade cloth, I feel humbled that you did so
well with my idea.
In fact l so depressed that I'm going to have to go and drink your prize.
Here's to your good health.Carpe Diem
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Follow Up By: Member - Rohan K - Friday, May 16, 2003 at 16:34
Friday, May 16, 2003 at 16:34
Good one Melissa. I'm going to "steal" this one.Be good, or be quick.
Rohan (
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Reply By: Trevor - Friday, May 16, 2003 at 01:38
Friday, May 16, 2003 at 01:38
We carry four 2Metre X 300mm lengths to use to help extricate ourselves when bogged in sand.
Clear the sand away from the tyres, diffs, tank etc in the normal way. Then, lay the shadecloth down in front or the tyres in the direction of travel. Place a small amount of sand around the edges to prevent it from curling up.
Drive off, it works a treat.
Don't forget to pick the bits up to use again next time.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rohan K - Friday, May 16, 2003 at 16:37
Friday, May 16, 2003 at 16:37
Trevor, don't you find the tyres simply bury the shadecloth in the sand, or "flick" it out the back?Be good, or be quick.
Rohan (
Sydney)
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Follow Up By: Member- Rox - Friday, May 16, 2003 at 21:36
Friday, May 16, 2003 at 21:36
Trevor, how do you get boged in sand?
New concept to me!
Do ya let ya tyres down?Around Oz 06/2004
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