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Title: Tent Fabric
Post by: UIZ733 on August 01, 2011, 08:17:50 AM

I am thinking of making or having a tropical roof made for the CT. Lightweight tent/fly (reflective) fabric is my preferred material. Where does one source this type of product?
Regards P

Title: Re: Tent Fabric
Post by: Campfire on August 01, 2011, 09:09:26 AM

I'd look at anything which is dynaproof from wax converters, they provide the best canvas in the country from the light to the heavy stuff, I would google 'wax converters' and start there.

Did this myself many years ago on a home build so I knew exactly what to tell the canvas maker for the rig I was building at the time.

Campfire

Title: Re: Tent Fabric
Post by: dno on August 01, 2011, 09:53:23 AM

 There were some tropic roofs for sale in the vendors section that maybe suitable, or could be modified.
 Maybe worth a look.

Title: Re: Tent Fabric
Post by: morgue on August 01, 2011, 04:06:41 PM

About 12 months ago I asked a Campertrailer manufacturer for a quote on a tropical roof...$500 +gst and postage...cheapest I got from a canvas retailer, ready made $450.00....I think I will stick to the silver heavy duty tarp...$150.00 and $80.00 for the poles/ropes to match.