How to erect a tarp with poles - Newbie question.

Rope between two trees & throw it over, post each side. Posts on all corners with twin ropes.

With wind it will always get a bit of a flap up. The more posts and more ropes tying it the less prone it will be to that though. Cheers Tony

Hi Toady,

The springs attach to the pegs and the rope is looped through the other end so that the rope can be slid along itself and locked with the plastic or wooden retainer. (the wood ones are best).
The spring acts as a tensioner and shock absorber.

Bill.

Another trick is to make sure the order on the pole is tarp THEN guy ropes. That way the tarp will not let go with the first breath of wind.

Try this link for some further information on tarp basics:

- http://www.bcf.com.au/Products/How_to_Guides/Heavy_Duty_Tarp_Tips.aspx

The spring is used at the peg location with the peg going through the eye of the spring. It allows for some give, before the pegs let go.

The trick i find in windy conditions is to prepare the setup.....lay out the tarp in its location, measure out the height of the intended pole height, place a peg in the ground the same distance out, erect one corner using both guy ropes, do the other corner, finish off remaining corners, then all extra points. Tension as you go to some degree.

Hope that helps

Andrew

Cane Toad, GAAAAAWD!! Your a worry when you start off with a post!!.........LOL.


Rope to spring, Spring to peg , spring also allows for flex in the wind, otherwise the peg may just pull straight out of the ground.

Cheers Axle.

Have a beer then think about it, have another beer then think about it some more. Then try one post with the corner guy ropes in place with the laterally opposite corner already laid out for the sprint to get it up before the first one collapses.

Once two are up do the same the far two corners.

Then have a beer to see if it's all okay then quickly do the sides.

If after ten goes it keeps falling down, drink beer until help arrives.

We use to keep the ropes tied to the corners of the tarp. Folded it up like that too. Good idea if you have plenty, double the corner pegs across each other. I even do that now with the caravan annex.
We use to always cover the camper with a tarp to keep the canvas in good order. Looking back gee we made it hard for our selves.

Unchain the wife and let her go for it, since she does everything else around the house without help, putting up a tarp while in a breezy condition will be like a walk in the park, tooooooooo easy-peaseeeeeey.

I just read the first line, ummmmmmmmm, playboy might help.

I've never used springs, I find rubbers are better, ezy on-ezy off

Thanks for the help guys with this question and the other inane questions I have posted over time, it all helps.

I reckon the tarp thing will just look after itself after a few beers lol.

Thanks again and stand by for more slly newbie questions.